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REINSTATEMENT OF THE CAP ON JUDICIAL FEES BEFORE THE COURT OF ABU DHABI – LAW NO 13 OF 2017 The Law No 13 of 2017 issued by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, amending the judicial court fees structure applicable in the courts of Abu Dhabi (the “Law”). The New Law has reinstated […]

This is a Special Law Update from Akram Sheikh Law Associates Advocates & Legal Consultants, bringing to your ‎attention the New Federal Decree-Law No. (8) of 2017 on Value Added Tax (the new UAE VAT LAW) .‎ The UAE Government has finally issued the much-anticipated Value Added Tax Law, which will have an impact on all financial dealings, […]

From establishing an offshore office in Dubai, to facing real estate argument, family legal disputes, divorce cases and more such legal aspects, you need the assistance of a lawyer to represent you and to help you go through the process thoroughly and in accordance with the law. Dubai has a very strict legal structure and […]

The economic and tourist hub of the Middle East, Dubai, is home to a large population of migrants. In fact about four-fifth of the Dubai population constitutes of migrants. This goes to show how much famous Dubai has become for people from around the world, and a big reason for this is higher earning opportunity, […]

A human being is entitled to have reputation and dignity without which he cannot live a peaceful life. This is the reason why the law treats defamation as a serious crime as it harms a person’s reputation. Reputation is the state of being held in high esteem and honor or the general estimation that the […]

The UAE labour laws are very much lenient to the workers. When an employer dismisses an employee without a notice or warning letter or forces him to resign from the job without any reasonable grounds, such dismissal would amount to an arbitrary dismissal. Article 122 of the UAE Labour Law defines that when a worker […]

Ending a marriage is never going to be easy. There is no doubt about that, divorce will take its toll on you emotionally and financially. In this article, we will guide you to better understand the legal process which is followed in family disputes. The first stage of the legal process for divorce is the […]

The term “gratuity” refers to a monetary benefit given by the employer to his employee in the event of retirement, resignation or termination of services. The practice of giving gratuity has originated in order to ensure that patrons receive the best service possible. This practice has later evolved as a custom which allows rewards to […]