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UAE driving tests to follow new rules from January 2027

New regulations clarify why 75% may not be enough and outline six grounds for failure

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New federal regulations clarify when learner drivers can fail, what examiners assess and how practical driving tests are conducted. The rules will take effect on January 1, 2027.

Fujairah Police warn against filming restricted sites

Residents reminded to respect restrictions around sensitive locations and facilities

Authorities urge residents and visitors to avoid photographing restricted facilities to prevent security risks and legal consequences.

Dubai court rejects heirs’ Dh500,000 fatal crash claim

Heirs accused a lawyer of negligence after their relative died in a 2021 road crash

Dubai court dismisses heirs’ Dh500,000 claim against lawyer over alleged negligence.

Can AI make legal protection more affordable?

UAE firms can turn time saved into broader support for small businesses

Among 1,300 legal professionals surveyed in 2026, 69% used general-purpose generative AI, up from 31%.

5 new UAE rules this month: What changes for residents

Know the latest UAE rule changes to avoid hefty fines and stay compliant.

New UAE regulations: From school photography to shared housing and food standards.

Father loses court appeal over child's travel order

Mother’s safe return with children left no practical purpose for further objections

Sharjah court dismisses father’s appeal over children’s overseas travel

Nanny who saved boy, 7, in Fujairah had a broken leg

She held on to the seven-year-old boy until rescue teams arrived

Colonel Khalid Rabie Al Hammoudi, Deputy Director of Fujairah Civil Defence, visits the 25-year-old Ethiopian domestic worker at Fujairah Hospital following her heroic rescue of a seven-year-old child from a collapsed well. Authorities checked on her recovery and commended her bravery while wishing both her and the young boy continued good health and a speedy recovery.

UAE court acquits son as CCTV shows father began attack

Video showed the son disarming his father and breaking the wooden stick

CCTV footage showed the father starting the attack, clearing his son.

Dubai court acquits two in Dh13.5m cheque case

Appeal court overturns jail terms after defence challenges disputed cheque claims

Dubai Appeal Court acquits two in Dh13.5m breach of trust case

Building justice systems for a borderless age of crime

Digital threats demand smarter prevention and safeguards for individual rights

The 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Abu Dhabi provides a unique opportunity for governments, experts and institutions from around the world to exchange experiences and share expertise.

New UAE exemptions: Who will save on fees from Sept 14?

Student inventors and People of Determination get new exemptions on key IP services

The UAE has approved new exemptions on fees for certain industrial property services, with the changes taking effect from September 14, 2026.

UAE-China MOU builds legal support for global firms

New partnership offers legal, corporate and advisory support for firms expanding

UAE and China legal firms join forces to simplify cross-border expansion

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