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Alimony and Financial Security in Marriage: Responsibilities And Consequences Under the New Family Law
Alimony generally refers to the court ordered payment that is required to be paid by one spouse, generally the husband, to the other spouse who is generally the wife, under a divorce agreement. The amount is paid for the maintenance…
Learn More About Extradition Under UAE Law
Introduction:
Extradition procedures in the UAE are governed by Federal Law No. (39) of 2006, with substantial changes made by Federal Decree-Law No. (38) of 2023. Extradition is a legal process through which one country surrenders an individual to another…
Child Custody and the Movement of Children Across International Borders
When a parent suspects that they may lose custody of their children due to a divorce, they may attempt to move the children away from the other parent or from their habitual residence without the latter’s consent. This practice is…
The New Personal Status Law in the UAE : Important Legal Provisions on Parental Rights, Divorce, and its implications
In the UAE, laws governing marriage, divorce, child custody, inheritance etc. are known as personal status laws. Until April 2025, these laws were regulated by Federal Decree Law No. 28 of 2005 (“Old Law”). However, the country has issued…
Found the Perfect Person to Marry: How Does The New Family Law Affect Your Rights?
The UAE has enacted a new law to govern the personal status of individuals, namely Federal Decree Law No. (41) of 2024 (“New Law”). This law has brought in significant changes to the laws governing personal status matters like marriage,…
Immigration rules and regulations under the UAE
Introduction:
Federal decree-law No. (29) of 2021 on the entry and residence of foreigners, (Immigration Law) regulates the entry permit and residence of foreigners in the UAE. This law replaced the previous Federal Law No. (6) of 1973. The Immigration…
Understanding the Corporate Tax Violations and Penalties Under UAE Law
Introduction
Cabinet decision No. (75) of 2023 established a new table of administrative fines and penalties relating to corporation tax offenses. These new administrative fines are imposed by the amended cabinet decision No. (10) of 2024. The UAE Corporate Tax…
The UAE Implemented New VAT Regulations for Precious Metals and Jewellery
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The UAE implemented new VAT regulations under Cabinet Decision No. 127/2024 concerning the implementation of the reverse charge mechanism on precious metals and gemstones among VAT-registered businesses in the state. This new VAT regulation explains how VAT applies to…
Legal Obligations of Airlines and the Rights of Passengers under UAE Law
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There may occasionally be unforeseen difficulties when flying, such as baggage problems, flight delays, or cancellations. To protect air passengers the UAE government established strong aviation laws administered by the general civil aviation authority along with the commercial transactions…