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Deportation in the UAE: Its Concepts, Procedures, and Legal Implications

Deportation in the UAE is one of the most significant legal issues that many individuals face in the country, whether they are citizens or expatriates. Deportation is a legal procedure taken against a foreigner who has committed legal violations or transgressions that require their removal from the country. In this article, we will explore the concept of deportation in the UAE, the main reasons for deportation, the procedures involved, and the legal consequences for the deported individual.
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عقد العمل في ظل قانون العمل الإماراتي

خضع تنظيم عقد العمل لتعديل وتحديث مستمر في الإمارات العربية المتحدة نظراً لأهميته في تنظيم العلاقة بين العامل وصاحب العمل ليعكس إراتيهما الفعلية ويلحظ كافة التفاصيل التي تبقي على التوازن في العلاقة العمالية. لذا يتوجب على كل من العامل وصاحب العمل البقاء على اطلاع دائم على التعديلات المتعلقة بهذا الشأن لتفادي أية عواقب ناجمة عن تصرفات قانونية معينة.
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Navigating Inheritance Law in the UAE: Comprehensive Guide for Legal Heirs

Inheritance matters can be intricate, especially in a jurisdiction like the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where local laws and international considerations intersect. Understanding the procedures to obtain a succession certificate or legal heir certificate is crucial for the rightful distribution of a deceased's assets.
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Filing for Bankruptcy and Insolvency in the UAE: What You Need to Know

Dealing with financial difficulties can be overwhelming, but the UAE provides a comprehensive legal framework to manage bankruptcy and insolvency in a way that benefits both debtors and creditors. Understanding these laws and how they work can make a huge difference in navigating the process successfully.
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مصطلحات ومفاهيم قانونية عامة

نورد هنا شرحاً مبسطاً لبعض المصطلحات القانونية التي يحتاجها الجميع في وقت ما لمعرفة ما تعنيه والحقوق والموجبات التي ترتبها، قبل الإقدام على أي تصرف قانوني. يقع هذا ضمن المساعي الهادفة لنشر المعلومة القانونية لتصبح بمتناول الجميع.
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Navigating Tenant Eviction for Renovations in Dubai: A Comprehensive Guide

In Dubai, property owners often seek to enhance their investments through renovations. However, evicting tenants to facilitate these renovations involves specific legal requirements and considerations. Understanding these regulations is crucial for landlords looking to avoid potential disputes and ensure compliance with Dubai’s rental laws.
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Understanding Dubai’s Maritime Regulations

This article focuses on the new safe manning guidelines for marine vessels. Dubai has long been recognized as a global hub for trade and commerce, with its maritime sector playing a crucial role in facilitating the city’s economic growth. To maintain high standards of maritime safety and ensure efficient navigation, the Dubai Maritime Authority (DMA) regularly updates its regulations.
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Cryptocurrency Asset Recovery: Case Study

Blackwater International, a leading private security and investigative company, has established a reputation for handling complex and high-stakes operations. One of the most challenging areas the company has ventured into is cryptocurrency asset recovery. This case study explores a recent successful recovery operation conducted by Blackwater International, highlighting their methodology, challenges faced, and the impact of their efforts.
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هل آن أوان إعادة النظر في بعض القواعد الإجرائية؟

بطبعه وطبيعته، كان القانون وما زال كائناً متطوراً وجسداً متجدداً، ولولا هذه الصفات فيه، لما حقق الغرض الذي من أجله خُلق ووُضع. وسمات التطور والتجدد ليست قاصرةً على فرع دون آخر، أو نوع من بين الأنواع، بل هي سمات ملحوظة في القانونين العام والخاص، وفي المجالين، الموضوعي والإجرائي.
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Bounced Cheques in the UAE: What You Need to Know in 2024

In the UAE, cheque bounce is a very frequent problem faced by people during their span in the country. It is covered under the purview of Commercial Transactions Law, and legal implications/penalties can be financially severe and daunting for more “serious” offenses. Bounced cheque issues may arise in a variety of commercial transactions, including but not limited to, companies’ exchanges, bank loans, property rents or purchases, and individual transactions.
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Hidden Asset Discovery - A Case Study

The goal of conducting a covert asset inquiry is to discover and recognize assets such as real estate, funds, shares, etc. that have been hidden by one individual from another. Typical situations where conducting a covert asset investigation might be necessary include divorce. Many times spouses try to conceal assets to impact property division or the amounts given in monthly alimony or child support during divorce proceedings.
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Electronic Litigation: The Future of Justice in the Digital Age

The increasing complexity of laws and the growing number of individuals who legitimately want access to justice have put pressure on justice systems around the world. The courts must adopt digital transformation in order to stay up. Millions of lives could be improved by digital justice, but only if the technology is quickly and thoroughly understood.
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An Overview of the New UAE Labor Law and Recent Amendments of 2024

The UAE has adopted a major reform in its legislative system that brought about 40 new laws and amendments to the company law, criminal law, personal status, among others. The amendments aim to develop the legislative structure in various sectors, the labor law being one of these, was the most recent. We try in this article to shed light on the changes introduced with the new labor law and their significance on both, the employer and employee.
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How Can Lawyers Effectively Manage Debtor Detention Procedures

How can lawyers effectively manage debtor detention procedures in light of the recent changes of Federal Decree-Law No. (42 of 2022 and the General Assembly of Dubai Cassation Court Decision No. (9) of 2024?
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لمحة قانونية عن غرامة التأخير والفسخ في عقود المقاولة

عرف قانون المعاملات المدنية الإمارات في المادة 872 منه عقد المقاولة بأنه العقد الذي يتعهد فيه أحد طرفيه بأن يصنع شيئاً أو يؤدي عملاً لقاء بدل يتعهد به الطرف الآخر. وينقضي عقد المقاولة إما بانقضاء العمل المتفق عليه أو بالفسخ، وفي الحالة الأخيرة، يتم التعويض على الطرف المتضرر من الفسخ كما هم معمول به قانوناً وعرفاً.
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UAE Amnesty Scheme 2024: What You Need to Know

The UAE attracts a large population of expatriates from around the world for business or leisure. It occurs sometimes that those expatriates violate the rules of their visas and incur overstay fines which accumulate the longer they stay beyond their visa's expiry date. This may result in travel restrictions, banning violators from entering the UAE for a certain period or lifetime. The UAE authorities have now announced a two-month scheme for violators to rectify their situations.