In a landmark ruling on real estate contract termination in Dubai, the Court of Cassation issued Judgment in Case 197/2025...
Real Estate Contract Termination Dubai: Court of Cassation Earnest Money Ruling
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Criminal Defamation in the UAE: The Legal Consequences of Misinterpretation, Translation Errors, and Digital Communications
In the era of digital communication, disputes arising from WhatsApp messages and social media exchanges have increasingly...
Arbitration Clauses, Non-Signatories, and Corporate Shareholding Disputes in UAE Law- A Detailed Analysis Based on a UAE Court of Cassation Judgment (Commercial Appeal No. 3 of 2026)
Introduction In commercial practice across the UAE, particularly in real estate ventures and closely held companies, business...
Dubai Court of Cassation Kiosk Ruling 2026: Movable or Real Estate?
The Dubai Court of Cassation kiosk ruling 2026 (Commercial Appeal No. 27 of 2026) addresses a recurring legal question: are...
Children’s Rights in the UAE under Wadeema’s Law: A Legal Perspective
The Legal Framework: Federal Law No. 3 of 2016 (Wadeema's Law) The protection of children in the United Arab Emirates is firmly...
RAMADAN IN THE UAE – DO’S AND DON’TS (LEGAL GUIDE)
Ramadan in the UAE (United Arab Emirates) is not only a spiritual season but also a period with distinct legal obligations....
Dubai Court of Appeal Reaffirms the Binding Effect of Res Judicata Over Arbitral Jurisdiction
Appeal No. 191 of 2025 – Order of Arbitration Petition Introduction In a significant judgment, the Dubai Court of Appeal...
Renewed Permission to Appeal before the DIFC Courts: Finality of Trial Findings, Expert Evidence, and the Limits of Appellate Review
A recent order of the Court of First Instance of the Dubai International Financial Centre Courts, issued in January 2026,...
Regulating Underage Marriage in the UAE: A Legal and Judicial Perspective
The United Arab Emirates has taken a decisive and structured step toward regulating marriages involving individuals below the...
The New UAE Capital Markets Framework: A Paradigm Shift in Regulation, Governance, and Investor Protection
A Paradigm Shift in Regulation, Governance, and Investor Protection with the New UAE Capital Markets Framework. The introduction...
Succession Planning For Muslim Expats In The UAE
The Critical Need for a Will In the absence of a Will, the UAE courts apply Sharia inheritance principles by default to the...
Calculation of Time Limits for Filing Criminal Cassation Appeals in the UAE
Introduction Procedural time limits are not mere technicalities; they are jurisdictional safeguards that determine whether...