Resident Guide | Legal Issues
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Saturday Feb 13
Doing business in the UAE
All types of businesses must be licensed with the Ministry of Economy and Commerce.
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Wednesday Jul 29
Condominium Law to rescue investors
His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, issued Condominium Law (Law No. 27 of 2007) on ownership of joint properties in Dubai.
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Monday Jul 20
UAE cyber crimes law
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Monday Jul 20
File medical complaint with the right authority
Filing a medical complaint in the UAE can be tricky if you do not know where to go. Before you can complain, you first have to figure out which of the three health authorities has jurisdiction over the medical facility.
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Monday Jul 20
Few things to note before you file a case
The Ministry of Justice is usually responsible for hiring lawyers to defend those who are involved in crimes involving the death penalty or a life sentence.
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Monday Jul 20
Avoid bringing in banned items
If you are coming into the UAE there are certain things which you should not bring with you.
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Monday Jul 20
Keep banned drugs off travel kit
Having medicines in your travel bag is second nature to most people, but if you're not careful, those medicines to relieve a cough or treat painful gastric ulcers can land you in jail.
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Monday Jul 20
Blood money in Islamic Law
With so many nationalities living here with their different ethnic backgrounds, religions and traditions, it is important for everyone to know about Sharia or the Islamic Law, as it is the law of this Islamic nation.
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Monday Jul 20
How to bail out an accused
The UAE law allows you to bail out an accused, except in cases of a murder suspect or if the authorities believe the defendant will flee the country or be a danger to the society.
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Monday Jul 20
Fighting human traffickers
Many uneducated women of different nationalities move here to work and earn their living as domestic helpers, nannies, sales women, cashiers and many other jobs which do not need the woman to be a post graduate or holder of any educational certificate.
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Monday Jul 20
Squabbling for a divorce
While divorce is permissible in Islam, Sharia makes it a bit difficult for squabbling couples to end the union unless the judge is fully convinced the marriage will not work.
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Thursday Jun 25
A few things to note before changing jobs
If you are an expatriate and are thinking of moving jobs in the UAE, be aware that the visa transfer/issuing of a new residence visa and labour card is a complicated process.However, this process will usually be completed by the Public Relations Officer (PRO) at your previous and future employees.
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Saturday Jun 20
Your share of inheritance
Sharia courts in the country implement laws regarding inheritance and distribution of the wealth and money of a deceased Muslim.
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Tuesday Apr 14
Making a will and registering it
A will is a legal document declaring a person's wish about how his or her money and property are to be distributed after his or her death.
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Thursday Mar 26
Taking your vehicles home
People who live in the UAE are sometimes interested in exporting a vehicle to their home country or to some other country.Some residents use their vehicle for some years and then decide to export it to their home country.
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Monday Mar 16
A guide to staying put
The UAE is a cosmopolitan, multi-ethnic country which is home to more than 200 nationalities. The UAE is also visited daily by thousands of guests coming from all over the globe.
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Friday Feb 13
Traffic violators face stiffer fines
Motorists who do not pay their traffic fines for a long time or have large amounts of accumulated fines, will either have to pay up or be jailed.
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Monday Jan 26
Sponsorship a must for trade
Businessmen and investors can find the best atmosphere for running their business in the UAE. They can select any emirate to run their business depending on the activity in which they want to engage.
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Saturday Aug 2
Check your loan status before selling vehicle
If you are planning to sell your car in the UAE, be aware that if you have taken out an auto loan with a bank, the car technically belongs to the bank.
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Saturday Mar 29
UAE road law makes a good point
The UAE recently tightened its traffic laws in the wake of a number of serious road accidents.
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Tuesday Mar 4
Traffic violations, fines and black points
A black point system for traffic offences is to be implemented across all the emirates starting March 1, senior Ministry of Interior officials.
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Saturday Dec 29
Fighting human traffickers
Many uneducated women of different nationalities move here to work and earn their living as domestic helpers, nannies, sales women, cashiers and many other jobs which do not need the woman to be a post graduate or holder of any educational certificate.
