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Misuse of Legal Power of Attorney in the UAE
Power of attorney is one of the most widely used legal instruments in everyday life, enabling individuals and companies to authori...
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Your Rights and Options Under the 2025 Civil Transactions Law
If you bought a car, apartment, or goods and later discovered a defect you were unaware of at the time of purchase — are you entit...
The Best Real Estate Lawyer in Dubai? Practical Selection Criteria
The best real estate lawyer in Dubai combines official registration with the Dubai Government Legal Affairs Department, practical...
Assault and Fights in the UAE: Legal Penalties and Procedures
Awad Al-Muhairi Law Firm and Legal ConsultationsExceptional legal expertise in the United Arab EmiratesSpecialized legal blogWhat...
Bank Loans in the UAE: Legal and Financial Risks and How to Avoid Default
Bank loans have become an essential part of modern economic life, relied upon by individuals to finance the purchase of homes, veh...
Strengthening Supplier Responsibility for Delivery Delays
Awad Al-Muhairi Law Firm and Legal ConsultationsDistinct legal expertise in the United Arab EmiratesSpecialized legal blogAmendmen...
Cheque Regulations in the UAE: Crimes, Enforcement, and Legal Rights
Awad Al-Muhairi Law Firm and Legal ConsultancyOutstanding legal expertise in the United Arab EmiratesSpecialized legal blogCheque...
Shipping Personal and Commercial Goods from UAE to Egypt: Your Rights
Many residents of the United Arab Emirates ship personal or commercial goods to the Arab Republic of Egypt for a variety of reason...
Company Formation and Investment in Dubai: A Legal Guide
The Emirate of Dubai is one of the world's most prominent economic and investment hubs, offering a sophisticated business environm...
How UAE Law Protects Car Rental Companies' Rights
Many car and vehicle rental company owners in the UAE face recurring legal challenges — from tenants refusing to return the vehicl...
Worker and Employer Rights During Probation Period
The topic of the probation period in UAE workplaces often raises fundamental questions from both employers and employees: Is it pe...
When is a Non-Compete Clause Valid in Employment Contracts?
Many companies in the UAE include what is known as a "non-compete clause" in employment contracts, seeking to protect their trade...
What Does Federal Law No. (29) of 2006 Guarantee for People of Determination in the UAE?
Since 2006, the United Arab Emirates has established a robust legislative framework to protect the rights of people of determinati...
Cyber Extortion: A Digital Crime Leading to Severe Penalties
With the rapid advancement of communication technologies, social media, and smart applications, cybercrime has become one of the m...
Establishing Parentage in UAE Personal Status Law
Filiation (nasab) is among the most important rights the law is keen to safeguard, owing to its fundamental effects touching the c...
Corporate Social Responsibility in the UAE: Legal Framework
Corporate contribution to community service is no longer merely a voluntary ethical initiative; in the United Arab Emirates it has...
Is it permissible to seize and sell granted residential land?
Yes, state-granted residential land may be seized and sold at public auction if the plot remains vacant, undeveloped, and has not...
Anti-Fraud Law in UAE: Protecting Markets and Consumers
The United Arab Emirates is keen to protect its markets and consumers and to strengthen confidence in its commercial and investmen...
Dealing with Bank Account Freezing: Appeals and Lawyer's Role
When a bank account is frozen, knowing the reason for the freeze is not enough; what matters more is knowing how to confront it le...
Freezing Bank Accounts Without Judgment in UAE Law
An account holder — whether an individual or a company — may discover that their account has been frozen suddenly and without prio...
UAE Competition Law: Monopoly, Penalties, and Market Protection
Awad Al-Muhairi Law Firm and Legal ConsultationsDistinctive legal expertise in the United Arab EmiratesSpecialized legal blogCompe...
Who is Exempt from Corporate Tax in the UAE?
With Corporate Tax now in force in the UAE, the first question on the minds of business owners and entities is: am I subject to th...
Is Mediation Mandatory Before Filing Certain Lawsuits in Dubai?
Awad Al-Mahiri Law Firm and Legal ConsultationsOutstanding legal expertise in the United Arab EmiratesSpecialized legal blogIs med...
Shared Housing Regulation in Dubai 2026: Key Insights
Awad Al-Muhairi Law Firm and Legal ConsultationsOutstanding legal expertise in the United Arab EmiratesSpecialized legal blog📅 Ma...
Holiday Homes in Dubai: Your Comprehensive Guide to Licensing, Permits, Fees, and Violations
If you are planning to let your property as a "holiday home" in Dubai, or you manage a licensed operator in this sector, complianc...
What Every Owner and Business Should Know About Dubai's Public Safety Law
On 27 February 2026, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of...
Sports Arbitration Rulings Are Final: How to Challenge Them?
In a recent judicial principle, the General Assembly of the Dubai Court of Cassation, in Request No. 1 of 2025 issued on 5 Novembe...
The Best Criminal Lawyer in Dubai? How to Choose?
The best criminal lawyer in Dubai combines official registration with the Dubai Government Legal Affairs Department, practical exp...
I Was Scammed in Electronic Trading and Cryptocurrencies: How to Prove Your Right if the Company Owner Escapes to Another Country?
If you fell victim to a scam through an electronic trading platform, a cryptocurrency, or forex in the UAE, and then the company's...
New Bankruptcy Law in UAE: Financial Restructuring & Creditor Protection
The new bankruptcy law in the United Arab Emirates — Federal Decree-Law No. 51 of 2023 on Financial Restructuring and Bankruptcy —...
Family Business Law: Governance, Ownership, and Continuity
A family company is any company incorporated under the Commercial Companies Law in which the majority of shares or stakes are owne...
What Are the Rights of Franchise Parties in UAE Law?
The commercial franchise is among the most prominent models of business expansion in the UAE, allowing the franchisee to operate u...
Copyright Protection and Digital Works in UAE Law
Digital content grows more valuable by the day: smart applications, computer software, databases, articles, images and digital rec...
I Obtained a License for a Clear Activity... Surprised by Changes!
Some business license holders are surprised when renewing their licenses to find changes in the description of the commercial acti...
The Importance of Legal Documentation and Independent Inspections Before Importing
One of the most common mistakes in international import operations is relying solely on images, samples, or electronic corresponde...
What is the Judicial Execution Outsourcing System in Dubai?
Decision No. (2) of 2026 was issued regarding the operational system for companies and private offices in judicial execution proce...
How Tax Audits Work and Dispute Resolution in UAE
A tax audit is a fundamental power of the Federal Tax Authority to verify a taxpayer's compliance with the law. It begins with pri...
Deepfakes and AI Fraud: How UAE Law Protects You
Manipulating audio and video is no longer the preserve of editing experts. Artificial-intelligence tools now make it possible to g...
Golden Visa in UAE: Conditions, Rights, and Risks
The Golden Residency has become one of the United Arab Emirates' foremost tools for attracting talent, capital, and skills, granti...
Companies' Obligations and Individuals' Rights Under UAE Data Law
Personal data has today become the lifeblood of the digital economy and one of the most sensitive sources of legal liability for o...
What Are Companies' Obligations and Individuals' Rights Under Data Protection Law in DIFC?
Personal data has become one of the most valuable business assets today and, at the same time, one of the most sensitive sources o...
When Do Companies in UAE File for Bankruptcy and Restructuring?
Financial distress is a stage any company may go through, but reaching it does not necessarily mean the end of the business. The U...
Islamic Inheritance in UAE: Distribution and Heirs' Rights
Islamic (Sharia) inheritance in the UAE is distributed among the heirs of a Muslim deceased in accordance with the rules of Islami...
What Happens to the Assets of a Deceased Expat Without a Will in UAE?
When an expatriate residing in the United Arab Emirates dies without leaving a registered will, their assets and accounts do not p...
Financial Crimes in UAE Law: Penalties and Defenses
Financial crimes in the United Arab Emirates are unlawful acts targeting money or financial interests through deception, misapprop...
How to Reschedule Your Debts and Settle with Banks in UAE
An individual may pass through difficult financial circumstances that render him unable to pay the instalments of his loans or ban...
How to Collect Your Debt via Order of Performance in UAE
A creditor often finds himself faced with an established debt that the debtor does not deny, yet still struggles to collect it and...
Lost Luggage and Baggage During Travel: UAE Airport Procedures and Passenger Rights
If your bag does not arrive at a UAE airport, do not leave the arrivals hall before going to the baggage services office and filin...
What Are the Penalties for Drug Crimes in the UAE?
Penalties for drug offenses in the UAE are graduated according to the nature of the act and the offender's intent: use, personal c...
Challenging Administrative Decisions in UAE Law
When a government authority issues a decision that affects your legal position — refusal of a licence, a disciplinary penalty, rem...
Child Visitation Rights After Divorce in UAE Law
The bond of fatherhood and motherhood is not severed by divorce; the child's right to remain in contact with both parents endures...