Dubai off-plan property buyers protected by Oqood registration, SPA safeguards UAE laws and RERA safeguards protect off-plan buyers, offering compensation and dispute resolution options in cases of delays, breaches or developer violations 4 min read
UAE employment law: Can you take leave without pay for family medical emergency? Taking unpaid leave is possible under certain conditions, as outlined by employment law 3 min read
Dubai court revises visitation days in child custody case due to father's work schedule The court also considered the mother’s time with the child, according to a legal consultant 2 min read
Dubai court acquits man in Dh1.6-million business dispute, distinguishes fraud from loss Court concluded that the dispute was a failed or disputed investment that could create civil or commercial liability rather than criminal liability 2 min read
Can UAE employees request work-from-home during online schooling periods? KT reader wants to know what UAE labour law says about requesting a work-from-home arrangement during periods when schools shift to online learning 3 min read
E-scooter accidents in Dubai: Who is liable if rider crashes into car? Dubai Police will determine liability based on evidence like speed, traffic rule compliance, attentiveness, and actions of both the motorists 3 min read
Dubai tenant signed 15% rent hike while neighbours pay less: Can it be challenged? If the owner of a property and a tenant fail to specify the rent in the tenancy contract, the rent will be determined based on rent of similar property 2 min read
UAE labour law explained: Can you encash unused annual leave and carry it forward? Employees are entitled to 30 days of annual leave each year, but encashing unused days depends on employer agreement 3 min read
Private Whatsapp chats, forwards not exempt from cybercrime laws: UAE lawyers Penalties under the UAE Cybercrime Law can include substantial fines, often between Dh250,000 and Dh500,000 or higher, depending on the offence, along with potential imprisonment 3 min read