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Defamation remains a serious legal issue in the UAE, where both criminal and civil laws protect individuals and businesses from false statements that harm their reputation. A recent judgment in Dubai highlights how seriously the courts treat defamatory remarks made in public settings, including inside private establishments such as clinics, offices, and commercial premises. In […]

Dubai has taken another major step toward enhancing public safety and improving the long‑term quality of its built environment. In March 2026, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, issued Dubai Law No. 3 of 2026, a comprehensive new framework designed to ensure that all old and […]

NON-COMPETE CLAUSES IN UAE: SCOPE, LIMITS, AND ENFORCEABILITY Non-compete clauses are contractual provisions that restrict an employee, after leaving a job, from working for a competing business or starting a similar business within a specified time, geographic area, and scope of work, in order to protect the employer’s legitimate business interests. In UAE, non-compete clauses […]

In United Arab Emirates, social and legal norms have traditionally placed strong importance on marriage as the foundation of family life. For many years, living together without marriage was considered a criminal offence under the UAE Penal Code (Federal Law No. 3 of 1987) and was treated as a form of extramarital relationship, punishable under […]

Introduction Cheque disputes remain one of the most frequently litigated issues before the Dubai courts, particularly in commercial transactions where cheques are used as security instruments. As the UAE continues to modernise its payment systems, the courts are increasingly called upon to determine whether a cheque has been forged, misused, or issued in breach of […]

Introduction Commission disputes between real estate brokers and clients are among the most common commercial disagreements in the UAE. As the property market continues to expand, brokerage firms frequently find themselves navigating complex contractual arrangements, agency relationships, and evidentiary challenges when clients refuse to pay agreed commissions. A recent decision from the DIFC Courts highlights […]