Social Media Defamation in UAE: Be Aware
April 14, 2019
Defaming an Individual on Social Media is a criminal offence in the UAE. Article 373 of the Federal Law No.3 of 1987 on issuance of the Penal Code (the ‘Penal Law’), states the punishment for such actions. “Detention for a period not exceeding one year or a fine not exceeding Dh10,000 shall be imposed on […]
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UAE Government launches Electronic Family Book
April 11, 2019
According to a reliable source; the UAE cabinet on Monday the 1st of April adopted a decision to initiate the Electronic Family Book as a document for use in all transactions across the UAE. One major advantage that the family book will bring is the reduction of long queues for major transactions in the country. […]
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Long-term residence visas in the UAE
March 18, 2019
After such a long wait, there is good news for those willing to bag a long-term residence Visa in the United Arab Emirates. Starting from 3 February 2019, the UAE will implement a new system for long-term residence visa. The new system will enable expatriate residents to live, work and study in the UAE without […]
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Power of Attorney: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
March 18, 2019
From entrusting powers for the management of a company to carrying out just about anything for and on behalf of the main owner, a Power of Attorney (POA) is an instrument of delegation of powers for the legal authorisation of any person to represent you. In this write up, we have put together major questions […]
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PREPARING A WILL? – WHAT A NON-MUSLIM EXPAT SHOULD KNOW
August 20, 2017
Since the discovery of oil back in 1950’s, many people have arrived, settled and living in UAE. And likewise, they have amassed wealth and assets within UAE too. But many expatriates living in the UAE are also still unaware that in the absence of a Will, recognized by the UAE legal system, the process of […]
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The Road Back To UAE
August 18, 2017
Clearing bad debts a second chance for the runaway borrowers This is probably the time when we can see the road to UAE for the runaway borrowers opening. Way back in 2009, when the global economy fell into a recession, a significant number of expatriates who racked up huge debts running into several hundreds and […]
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