Q: Dear sir/madam, Any advice on this situation? We have imported materials from an international supplier (China). The materials got rejected after installation due to manufacturing defects (which is proven from a third-party report) and the supplier is not accepting their defects nor involving in resolving the issue. What legal options do we have as buyers to bring them to the table to resolve or compensate? Note: the supplier doesn’t have a representative/office here in the UAE.

Q: I'm residing in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and a citizen of India. I ordered a new Samsung Galaxy Edge Plus mobile on 05-04-2017 from www.dubaiphonestoes.com which is located in Office No-03, Ayal Nasir 116-447 Deira, Dubai, UAE. I received the product through DHL and Fetchr on 09-04-2017 and I paid SR1250. On 14-04-2017 when I unpacked the phone I was shocked because the phone was not the normal one what I ordered and it was a customized model mobile for AT&T. I can’t use my Saudi SIM-cards in the mobile. Also, the box for phone says the mobile color is Safire black and the product inside is gold. How it comes? They also specify the country of origin is Dubai and the product is from the USA. And when I made the order in the special request I mentioned I need a 64 GB Phone and they sent me a 32 GB phone. The website www.dubaiphonestores.com is registered in an Indian address and they are operating from Dubai. How can I legally fight with them with UAE laws?

Q: I bought some equipment online and made the payment online as well, however, the quality of the shipment is not as per the standard and is very poor. I have been sending them several emails with no reply. How can I get my money back or how can I pursue them?

Q: My labor implementation case is currently in progress. Despite taking several steps, such as inquiring about the bank account and blocking the traffic file, my employer has not responded and disregarded the court's decision. As a result, I requested a travel ban, and the court accepted my request. Now, the employer is actively working to lift the travel ban. He has submitted six requests to the court for its cancellation, arguing that he is a local, the company is an LLC, and he comes from a reputed family. He also stated that the highest court had declared the travel ban to be a violation of human rights and that the non-payment was due to the company’s financial losses, not the manager’s fault. However, the court rejected his request. The employer has now filed a grievance with the Execution Circuit for the Court Head. Could you advise me if there is anything I need to do? Should I just patiently wait to see how the court proceeds with the case against the company manager?

The UAE has had tremendous economic development over the last two decades, which can be attributed to the country’s expanding market and large inflow of investments. The demonstrated level of preparedness and equanimity is evident in the legislative framework, characterized by the ongoing and systematic updates of laws. This proactive approach aims to align the legal landscape with the dynamic trajectory of economic advancement, ensuring continual synchronization with the prevailing progress.

في 28 نوفمبر 2021، أصدر مجلس الوزراء الإماراتي المرسوم بقانون اتحادي رقم 45 لسنة 2021 – قانون حماية البيانات الشخصية (PDPL). وقد دخل قانون حماية البيانات حيز التنفيذ في 2 يناير 2022 وينطبق على معالجة البيانات الشخصية بوسائل آلية كليًا أو جزئيًا، أو أي وسيلة أخرى، بواسطة أي مراقب معالج بيانات داخل دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة مسؤول عن معالجة البيانات الشخصية للمقيمين في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة الموجودين داخل أو دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة أو خارجها.

يشهد العالم ازدهارًا متواصلًا فى مجال التكنولوجيا والاتصالات. وذلك التقدم يُعتبر مزيجًا من التحديات والفرص فى جال مكافحة الجرائم. فبينما تقدم التكنولوجيا العصرية أساليب حديثة لمجابهة الجرائم، فإنها فى الوقت نفسه تفتح أبوابًا أخرى أمام المجرمين لارتكاب جرائم عصرية ومتطورة. وفي المقابل، فإن مكافحة الجرائم الرقمية اليوم صارت تواجه تحديات تشريعية وتقنية.

Before shipping their online purchases, UAE Tourists can now apply easily for VAT refunds through e-commerce platforms that are registered with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA). To confirm their eligibility at the time of purchase, they can simply provide the specifics of their travel documents and pertinent personal information.

تعتبر الجرائم الإلكترونية من أبرز التحديات القانونية في العصر الحديث، حيث تزايدت الأنشطة الإجرامية التي يتم ارتكابها عبر الإنترنت، ما يجعلها تشكل تهديدًا للأفراد والمجتمعات والدول. ومع تزايد الاعتماد على التكنولوجيا في مختلف المجالات في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة، أصبحت مكافحة الجرائم الإلكترونية واحدة من الأولويات التشريعية في الدولة. سنعرض في هذا المقال تحليلًا قانونيًا معمقًا للجرائم الإلكترونية في الإمارات، بدءًا من التعريف وصولًا إلى التشريعات الخاصة بمكافحتها.

The Law sets up the legal framework for the protection of consumer rights in the UAE. The Law establishes the Higher Committee for Consumer Protection and the Consumer Protection Department, and sets up the fines for breach of its provisions.

This Law applies to merchants, as well as to all acts of commerce carried out in the UAE by any person even though he be not a trader. Commercial matters regarding which specific Federal laws are issued shall be subject to the provisions of such laws, and to the provisions hereof which do not contradict with said laws.

The law promulgates UAE Civil Procedures Code (Civil Procedure Law) which governs civil procedures in the United Arab Emirates, including the prosecution before the courts, litigation and execution.

The provisions of this Decree-Law, known as the "New E-commerce Law", govern E-commerce regulations in the United Arab Emirates. The New E-commerce Law repeals the previous UAE E-commerce Law (Federal Law No. (1) of 2006 Concerning Electronic Transactions & Commerce).

The provisions of this Federal Law, known as the "New Consumer Protection Law", govern Consumer Protection regulations in the United Arab Emirates. The New Consumer Protection Law repeals the previous UAE Consumer Protection Law (Federal Law No. (24) of 2006 on Consumer Protection).

The provisions of this Cabinet Resolution No (12) of 2007 Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law No (24) of 2006 on Consumer Protection.

Cabinet Resolution No. (28) of 2023 on the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law No. (46) of 2021 on Electronic Transactions and Trust Services