In commercial disputes, “simulated contracts” often arise when parties allege that an apparent transaction was not genuine but a façade concealing a different agreement. A recent judgment by the Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation in Case No. 2025-98-Commercial...
Introduction Islamic finance has long positioned itself as a fairer, more ethical alternative to conventional banking. Based on Sharia principles, it prohibits interest (riba) and instead relies on profit-sharing, leasing, and trade-based transactions. On paper, it is...
Exploring Cyber Blackmail Under Cyber Law in UAE The cyber law in UAE, for example, defines ‘cyber blackmail’ as a crime wherein a person uses an electronic communication to coerce another person. The perpetrator forces the victim to do something against their will or...
Emails constitute admissible evidence if they can be traced to the sender’s sent items and if the email itself states that it can be relied upon as evidence. Additionally, this ruling reiterates previous Court of Cassation decisions and emphasizes the need for caution...
Introduction The Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation recently rendered a significant judgment in Commercial Case No. 190/2025, addressing important procedural questions related to appeal rights in commercial banking disputes. This ruling highlights critical aspects of UAE...
In a recent landmark decision, the UAE Court of Cassation has provided crucial clarification on the international jurisdiction of UAE courts in financial disputes involving foreign parties. This ruling, issued on 12 February 2025, in Civil Case No. 1353/2024, sheds...
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