United Arab Emirates: Constitutional & Administrative Law

Thousands of visitors and residents in Dubai face unexpected legal consequences due to the UAE's strict drug laws. Many common prescription medications legal elsewhere require special approval, and even trace amounts in your bloodstream can lead to prosecution. Understanding which medications are prohibited, how to obtain proper documentation, and when to seek legal help is essential for anyone traveling to or living in the UAE.

Extradition cases in the UAE move quickly, often with serious consequences for the person involved. If you are facing a request from another country, the most important step is not reacting late but acting early.

Indian family wealth is undergoing a structural transition. The traditional succession model: where assets moved informally within the family under the moral authority of a patriarch or matriarch is no longer sufficient for many business families, promoter groups and high-net-worth families.

In his capacity as Chairman of the Financial Audit Authority (FAA), His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum...

Dr. Hassan Elhais explains about electronic tagging for offenders in the UAE under Law No. 17 of 2018 that provides for an alternative to imprisonment in certain offences.

Adoption is not specifically recognized under UAE Laws. However, Federal Law No. 1/2012 Concerning the Custody of Children of Unknown Parentage (Custody Law) and Federal Law No. 3/2016 On Child's Rights (Wadeema's Law) provide protection and care for children of unknown parentage in the UAE.

Broadly, evidence means any information which is presented by either party in a legal proceeding to provide support in a case.

Before the new changes that were effected by the Federal Decree By Law No. 15 of 2020, it was illegal to consume alcohol without a valid permit.

The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation ("MOHRE") has issued Federal Law No. 33 of 2021, UAE Labour Law ("New Law").