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7 available 7 • View allMarriage of a couple from different religions and nationalities in Dubai
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Q: An Indian Hindu girl wants to marry a Canadian Muslim boy In Dubai without converting their religion. Is it possible?

Oct 13, 2020
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Requirements for the marriage of expatriates in the UAE
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Q: Salam Sir,
I am a Bangladeshi Muslim male resident here in the UAE who wants to get married to a citizen of the USA.
Is it possible here in the UAE?

Nov 17, 2020
792
Who can replace the bride's father to perform the marriage vows?
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Q: Hi,
I wanted advice with regard to the bride's father being present at the marriage.
What happens if the girl is no longer in contact with her father (My parents have been separated for 15 years and we have no regular interaction with my father; they are not formally divorced, but recognised separated in the UK).

Jan 8, 2018
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Can a UAE national Muslim man get married to a Pakistani Muslim woman?


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Q: Can a UAE national Muslim man from Ajman working in Adnoc get married to a Pakistani Muslim woman resident of the UAE?
Is there any objection of UAE nationals to marry Pakistani nationals?
Can an Adnoc employee marry a foreigner?



Jun 6, 2021
1349
Can an Indian Muslim man marry a Hindu Indian woman without changing her religion?
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Q: Hi,
Is it possible for an Indian Muslim man to marry an Indian Hindu woman in Dubai without changing her religion?
Both have residence visas and consent from parents.

Nov 10, 2021
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إمكانية زواج وافدة بدون وجود وليها
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س: السلام عليكم،
لدي إقامة في الإمارات وأرغب في الزواج وزوجتي المستقبلية في الإمارات (زيارة) ولا يوجد أحد من عائلتها في الإمارات.
علمًا بأن عمري 49 عام وعمر الزوجة 37 عام. هل يمكنا إتمام إجراءات الزواج بدون وجود ولي للزوجة؟

Mar 25, 2022
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Is getting married in the UAE as part of a civil marriage recognized in India?



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Q: Hello,
Can anyone confirm to me if getting married in the UAE as part of a civil marriage is recognized/can be registered in India?
I am an Australian citizen, marrying an Indian citizen (both with UAE residency). I would rather marry in a civil court in the UAE but understand this may not be valid in India.
I also want to understand the differences and complications of being married under Indian law in case of divorce, rights, etc.
If we were to get married in the UAE under the Indian Foreign Marriage Act, do the Indian or UAE laws apply as the marriage was performed in the UAE?




Mar 21, 2024
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2 available 2 • View allLegal Requirements and Conditions of Marriage in the UAE 46
In accordance with the UAE Law of Personal Status, marriage is a legal contract between two people (man and a woman), focusing on protecting the rights of married people and their children. This contract requires certain conditions to be achieved before it becomes valid.
Nov 30, 2020
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Personal Status Law for Non-Muslim Foreigners in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi 8
A new civil personal status decree has been introduced in the emirate of Abu Dhabi by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and the Ruler of Abu Dhabi. This personal status decree will be applicable for non-Muslim foreigners based in Abu Dhabi in matters of marriage, divorce, Will, inheritance, and custody of children.
Nov 9, 2021
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Laws & Regulations
1 available 1 • View allFederal Law No. (28) of 2005 On Personal Status 24
UAE Personal Status Law (also known as Personal Affairs Law) governs marriage, divorce, inheritance and other personal affairs in the United Arab Emirates. The law equally applies to citizens of the UAE and non-citizens unless one of them asks for the application of his home country law.
Nov 19, 2005
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