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Based on Decision No. (26) of 2025 issued by the Chief of the Personal Status Court of Dubai Regarding jurisdiction…
Legal Qualification of Defamation Under UAE Law: A Judicial Perspective
Defamation is a criminal offense in the UAE governed by Federal Decree-Law No. 31 of 2021 (Penal Code) and Federal…
Settlement of Disputes Arising from the Execution of Contracts for the Construction of Citizens’ Homes in the Emirate of Dubai
In line with the wise directives of the Government of Dubai to enhance the efficiency of the legislative system and…
Landmark Ruling on Contractual Attorney Fees: Dubai Court of Cassation Affirms the Binding Nature of Fee Clauses
In a precedent-setting judgment issued on 23 July 2025, the Dubai Court of Cassation in Cassation Appeal 503 of 2025…
A New Achievement for ADG Legal: The Court of Cassation Overturns a Conviction in a Multi-Million Dirham Tax Evasion Case
In a ruling reinforcing the principle that “Criminal judgments shall not be based on suspicion or probability, but rather on…
The Orthodox Approach to Assessing Damages for Late Redelivery and Lost Opportunities
Charterers in time charterparty shall redeliver the vessel within the agreed charter period. Article 178 of the Egyptian Trade Maritime…
Further twist in the enforceability of arbitration agreements and awards post-Decree 34: the US Appeal Court decision in Baker Hughes
Introduction Since the 2021 abolition of the DIFC-LCIA as an arbitral institution (by Dubai Decree No.34), questions have been raised…
Public policy as the ground for refusing recognition or enforcement of an arbitral award by the DIFC Courts
The DIFC Court may refuse to recognise or enforce an arbitral award if it finds that the enforcement of the…
Judicial Interpretation of US Sanctions Law
One of the main issues concerning sanctions regimes is the uncertainty as to where the boundary lies between prohibited and…
INTERPOL Red Notice: Jason Bourne-style international arrest warrant or something else?
There is a popular misconception that a Red Notice published by INTERPOL is an international arrest warrant requiring the immediate…