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IntroductionMediation in United Arab Emirates has grown from a traditional way of settling disputes into a well-recognised legal method. As UAE has developed into a major global business hub, the need for faster, more flexible, and business-friendly ways to resolve disputes has increased. As a result, mediation has become an important part of alternative dispute […]

Medical negligence arises when a healthcare professional fails to meet the accepted standard of care, resulting in harm to the patient. It is not every medical mistake that qualifies as negligence, medicine is complex, and outcomes cannot always be guaranteed. However, negligence occurs when there is a breach of duty that directly causes injury. In […]

In UAE construction projects, the completion of works does not mean the end of a contractor’s responsibility. Even after handover, the law imposes ongoing obligations to ensure that the works are free from defects. This post‑completion phase is known as the Defects Liability Period (DLP) , a critical protection for employers and a significant legal […]

In UAE construction projects, retention money is one of the most important financial safeguards built into the contract. It protects the employer from incomplete work, defects, and nonperformance, while ensuring that the contractor remains committed to fulfilling all obligations through to final completion. Despite its importance, retention often becomes a source of dispute, especially when […]

Introduction The National Media Authority (NMA) was established under Federal Decree-Law No. (11) of 2025 as a federal public authority affiliated with the UAE Cabinet. It merges and replaces earlier entities, including the UAE Media Council, the National Media Office, and the Emirates News Agency (WAM), assuming their functions, rights, and obligations. Its creation marks […]

The principle of utmost good faith, uberrimae fidei, forms the foundation of insurance contracts worldwide, including in UAE. Under this principle, both the insurer and the insured are obligated to disclose all material facts that may influence the terms, acceptance, or pricing of an insurance policy. In the context of health insurance, one of the […]