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Can you be stopped at the airport because you have a debt or a legal case in the UAE? Not necessarily. A common misconception is that simply having a dispute, unpaid debt or court case automatically results in a travel ban. It does not. However, under UAE law, a travel ban can be imposed in certain circumstances and can prevent you from leaving the country. I. What can trigger a travel ban? A travel ban in the UAE can arise in different circumstances. These may include: Civil

A husband sent a WhatsApp message to his wife stating: “Ur divorced starting today.” The question before the Dubai Courts was whether such a message could have legal consequences. The court considered that the WhatsApp message could constitute a valid declaration of divorce, despite the husband’s argument that the message was sent impulsively and was not intended as a formal legal act. This case highlights a broader reality: in the UAE, digital communications are no longer vi

Whether you are investing in an apartment in the UAE or building an international property portfolio, owning real estate in multiple jurisdictions can create legal and tax considerations that extend far beyond the purchase itself. While the United Arab Emirates offers attractive investment opportunities, it operates under a different legal system, with its own rules regarding ownership, taxation, succession and dispute resolution. Before acquiring property, here are some key

Inheritance for Muslims in the UAE: How Does it Work ?

Aux Émirats Arabes Unis, l’entrepreneur dispose de plusieurs options pour la création d’une société, lesquelles varient en fonction de l'emplacement et des activités souhaités. Les deux principales catégories de zones pour l'implantation d'entreprises sont en Zone Continentale (“Mainland “) et la Zone Franche (“Free Zones”). I. La Mainland 1.1. Brève présentation Depuis l’adoption de la Foreign Direct Investment Law en 2018 et de la Cabinet Resolution

Dual Personal Status Regimes in the UAE: Scope of Application and Key Features for Muslims and Non-Muslims

Domestic workers, including drivers, nannies, housekeepers, cooks and gardeners are protected under UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 9 of 2022 Concerning Domestic Workers. Despite this clear legal framework, many workers remain unaware of their rights or are discouraged from enforcing them due to fear of visa cancellation, retaliation, or misinformation. Unpaid salaries, denial of annual leave, arbitrary dismissal, passport confiscation, and cancellation of residency without settl

S’installer aux Émirats arabes unis séduit de plus en plus de Français : climat économique dynamique, fiscalité attractive, sécurité, qualité de vie… Les raisons ne manquent pas. Mais avant de profiter pleinement de cette expérience, une étape essentielle s’impose : choisir le bon visa. Le système de résidence émirien est à la fois moderne et complexe. Il existe aujourd’hui une dizaine de types de visas : du visa de travail classique au Golden Visa de dix ans, en passant par