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Dubai’s architectural ambition is visible across its skyline and real estate remains one of the Emirate’s most dynamic and globally attractive sectors. However, the increasing scale and complexity of construction projects have brought with them new risks: delayed completions, inconsistent quality, and poorly coordinated site execution. These risks are often amplified by one factor rarely… Continue reading Protecting Off-Plan Investors in Dubai: Tackling Construction Delays, Quality Risks, and Subcontracting Challenges Under Law No. 7 of 2025...
The United Arab Emirates has introduced a specialized Bankruptcy Court, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s ongoing legal and economic reforms. Established by the Federal Judicial Council under Resolution No. 39 of 2025, the Court is designed to serve as a centralized, expert forum for all matters relating to financial distress, corporate insolvency, and… Continue reading UAE Launches Dedicated Bankruptcy Court to Modernize Insolvency Framework...
A civil will is a legal act through which a foreign national expresses their wishes regarding the disposition of their assets (estate), in whole or in part, after their death, in accordance with the provisions of Law No. (14) of 2021 concerning Civil Marriage and Its Effects in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and its… Continue reading Civil Will in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi...
The Dubai Court of Cassation has issued a binding ruling prohibiting Islamic banks and Takaful companies from charging any form of interest or fees for delayed payments even in instances where debtors intentionally delay fulfilling their obligations. The court declared that Islamic financial institutions and Takaful companies operating fully or partially under Islamic Sharia law… Continue reading Recent Dubai Court Ruling Prohibits Islamic Banks from Charging Late Payment Interest...
Email messages have evidentiary weight under Federal Law No. 35 of 2022 on Evidence in Civil and Commercial Transactions. The evidentiary weight accorded to electronic writing and to official or private electronic documents is established for the creator thereof if the required technical and procedural conditions are met. These include the technical ability to determine… Continue reading Deriving Offer and Acceptance from Exchanged Emails Without a Signed Written Agreement...
In the United Arab Emirates, the legal framework governing contractual relationships between private parties is primarily set out in Federal Law No. 11 of 1992 on the Civil Procedures Code, as amended and most recently superseded by Federal Law No. 42 of 2022 on the Civil Procedure Law (“CPC”). This legislation provides the procedural foundation… Continue reading Navigating Legal Jurisdiction in UAE Contracts: A Complex Landscape...
Navigating Inheritance for Muslim Expats in the UAE Recent legal developments in Abu Dhabi—most notably the enactment of Abu Dhabi Law No. 14 of 2021, as amended by Law No. 15 of 2021—have created new opportunities for estate planning within the United Arab Emirates. While the legislation is primarily intended for non-Muslim residents, in practice,… Continue reading Estate Planning for Muslim Expats: Registering a Will with the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD)...
In 2024, the Emirate of Sharjah undertook significant legal reforms to modernize its real estate and tenancy framework through the enactment of three key instruments: Sharjah Law No. (5) of 2024, Law No. (6) of 2024, and Executive Council Resolution No. (37) of 2024. Collectively, these regulations establish a robust and coherent legal infrastructure aimed… Continue reading Sharjah’s Real Estate Reform: A New Era for Property Investment...
An FOB sale is an international trade term used to describe the terms of sale and delivery of goods. “FOB” stands for “Free On Board,” and it defines the respective obligations of the seller and the buyer in the sale and delivery process. According to Article 131 of the UAE Commercial Transactions Law, a sale… Continue reading Understanding Free On Board (FOB) Sales Under UAE Commercial Transactions Law...
There is no doubt that the cheque, as a commercial instrument and a means of payment, holds significant legal importance. Recognizing this, Federal Decree-Law No. 50 of 2022 on the Issuance of the Commercial Transactions Law dedicates its third section to regulating cheques. In specific cases defined under this law, a cheque may be treated… Continue reading When Is a Claim for the Value of a Cheque Not Heard?...