UAE Implements Revised Penalties and Amendments Under Consumer Protection Law
Introduction: The Ministry of Economy in the UAE has recently introduced a comprehensive list of violations under Cabinet Decision No. 66/2023 concerning the Executive Regulation of Federal Law No. 15/2020 on Consumer Protection.
Protecting the Ecosystem: Penalties for Property Destruction and Animal Abuse Under the UAE Penal Code
Introduction: In the UAE, the protection of property and animals is enforced through Federal Decree-Law No. 31/2021 on the Issuance of the Crimes and Penalties Law.
Understanding UAE’s Tax Residency: Key Regulations and Implications for Individuals and Businesses
Introduction: The UAE has established comprehensive regulations to determine tax residency for individuals and businesses operating within its borders.
Disciplinary and Termination Procedures Under the UAE Labor Law
Introduction In the constantly evolving landscape of employment law, the UAE has made significant strides with the introduction of Federal-Law No. (33) of 2021, alongside Cabinet Resolution No. (1) of 2022.
CONTEMPT OF COURT
I. WHAT IS “CONTEMPT OF COURT”? Contempt of court takes place when, during legal proceedings, the administration of justice is or has the possibility of being prejudiced or impeded.
Investment and Profit Sharing of Shareholders: How to Amend the Share Memorandum
Introduction: Investment is a cornerstone of corporate governance under Federal Decree-Law No. 32/2021 on Commercial Companies Law (Companies Law),
Recent Amendments to the UAE’s Extradition and Judicial Assistance Law
Introduction: The UAE has enacted Federal Decree-Law No. 38/2023, amending Federal Law No. 39/2006 on Mutual Judicial Cooperation in Criminal Matters.
UAE Introduces New Laws Against Religious Defamation and Extremism
Introduction: In a significant legislative move, the UAE has enacted Federal Decree-Law No. 34/2023 on Combating Discrimination, Hatred, and Extremism aimed at addressing discrimination, hatred, and extremism.
Dealing with authorised push payment (APP) fraud in the UAE
What is authorised push payment (APP) fraud? APP fraud is where victims are induced by a fraudster to make a payment from their own account to an account controlled by the fraudster.
Legal Guidelines for E-commerce in the UAE
Introduction: The UAE is rapidly growing into a digital economy, making e-commerce an essential component of its economic framework.