Not every divorce in Dubai ends with both spouses agreeing on the next step. Sometimes the marriage may have ended, but the real disagreement only begins after that, when the couple cannot settle questions about children, money, or property. This becomes a contested divorce. Instead of moving forward by agreement, the matter goes through the...Read More
Explaining the procedure of Divorce in Dubai for Expats Can expats file for divorce in Dubai? Yes—and this is something many people still get wrong. If you’re living in Dubai, you can file for divorce here regardless of your nationality or visa status. Even if your residency is sponsored by your spouse, that doesn’t stop...Read More
What Is Interpol, and How Does It Work? Introduction to Interpol INTERPOL stands for the International Criminal Police Organization. It is an intergovernmental body that promotes worldwide police cooperation and crime control. Headquartered in Lyon, France, Interpol connects 196 member countries through National Central Bureaus (NCBs). Interpol does not replace national police forces. Instead, it...Read More
Expedited Arbitration in Dubai (Fast-Track Arbitration) Table of ContentsExpedited Arbitration in Dubai (Fast-Track Arbitration)What Is Expedited Arbitration?When Expedited Arbitration Makes Sense (and When It Doesn’t)Expedited arbitration often works well when:It’s usually not ideal when:How Expedited Arbitration Usually WorksKey Benefits1- Speed2- Cost control3- Clarity and closureWhat to Expect (Practical Reality)Expedited Arbitration and DIAC (Dubai)Sample Expedited Arbitration...Read More
UAE Civil Transactions Law 2026: What Changed, Why It Matters, and What Dubai Should Update Now What changed in the UAE Civil Transactions Law in 2026? “Think of the Civil Transactions Law as the UAE’s ‘rulebook for everyday life’: buying, selling, signing, building, assigning rights, and resolving civil disputes. The 2026 reforms don’t just tweak...Read More
Do the employee have the right to get annual leave travel ticket? Concerning the employee’s request for having a travel ticket to his home on his annual leaves , and whether the law provides for an employee to be entitled to a round-trip ticket when taking their annual leave, the law requires that the employer...Read More
If you’ve sustained injuries as a driver, passenger, or pedestrian in a road traffic accident, you may qualify for compensation. A car hit me. The driver was drunk, and I suffered several injuries in different parts of my body, which forced me to not go to my work in addition to the damage to my...Read More
Does touching the body of a person under 14 years old constitute a mutual consent indecent sexual assault crime? Indecent assault may be committed against males or females (sexual assault). The answer is as follows: Indecent assault is an offense of aggravated assault in some common law-based jurisdictions. It is characterized as a sex crime and has significant overlap with offenses referred to...Read More
Do Dubai Courts Agree to Apply a Foreign Law? My wife is of the same nationality as me, and she has filed a divorce case against me before Dubai courts and requested custody of the children. For religious and social reasons, I want to apply the law in force in our country. Do Dubai courts...Read More