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4 available 4 • View allThe proper procedures to claim the blood money for the heirs
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Q: My friend died in the UAE in a roadside accident.
We claim blood money but they demand a succession certificate.
What should we do to get that certificate?

Nov 27, 2020
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How to get the blood money of a person was working in the UAE

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Q: Dear sir/madam,
If any Philippines national died in the UAE or in the Philippines but was working in the UAE, how to finalize the blood money process since there is no proper family system in the Philippines?


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Does the family of a suicide committer get any compensation?
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Q: If someone (not a UAE citizen) commits suicide in Abu Dhabi, can his family get blood money or any financial help from the government?

Feb 11, 2021
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Can the victims’ families claim blood money from the insurance company of an intoxicated driver?



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Q: Hello,
A man was driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol in Dubai and made a sudden overtake, causing a motorbike rider to lose control and hit a streetlight, resulting in the deaths of both the rider and the passenger.
The driver fled the scene and has now been sentenced to 1 year in jail and ordered to pay blood money of 200K per person by the court.
Can this blood money be claimed from the driver’s insurance company, as he had third-party insurance, or does the insurance not hold liability under the law when the driver is proven to be under the influence of alcohol?
What other options are available to the driver?




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Personal injury involves an injury sustained physically, emotionally and mentally. The injured person is entitled to claim damages where he has suffered an injury due to the other person’s wrongdoing. The victim may file a case against the person, who is found guilty in a criminal case or his insurance company if the defaulter has secured himself by insurance. The UAE civil law allows filing a compensation claim for injury damages.
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Electronic Insurance Regulation in the UAE: A Quick Analysis 2
The Insurance Authority has introduced a new regulation to regulate all electronic and smart insurance operations practiced by licensed insurance companies, insurance-related professions [such as insurance agents, actuaries, insurance brokers, surveyors & loss adjusters, and insurance consultants] and marketing insurance policies through banks to the extent applicable to their nature. The objective of this article is to briefly discuss the changes that are introduced by the new regulation.
Dec 6, 2020
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Why You Need a Will in the UAE? 4
The United Arab Emirates is a Sharia-Law country with respect to personal status and inheritance. In accordance with the UAE legislation, the UAE Courts will adhere to Sharia Law in a situation where there is no proper Will in place.
Feb 28, 2017
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Online POA and Other Notary Public Services in the UAE 28
With the introduction of the new procedures for obtaining a power of attorney (POA) remotely in the UAE, after it was mandatory to appear in person in front of the notary public as a global rule to ensure the identity and intention of the person requesting a POA, we put between your hands this brief guide for how you get it done.
Jun 8, 2021
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Recent Amendments of the Laws in the UAE 4
An interview-format article covering the topic of the new amendments to the laws in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.
Feb 3, 2021
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Laws & Regulations
4 available 4 • View allFederal Decree-Law No. (31) of 2021 Promulgating the Crimes and Penalties Law 0
The provisions of this Federal Decree-Law No. (31) of 2021 Promulgating the Crimes and Penalties Law, known as the "New UAE Penal Code", governs criminal actions in the United Arab Emirates. The New Penal Code repeals the previous UAE Penal Code (Federal Law No. (3) of 1987 Promulgating the Penal Code).
Sep 20, 2021
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Federal Law No. (11) of 1992 Concerning Issuance of the Civil Procedures Code 42
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.
Feb 24, 1992
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Federal 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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Federal Law No. (5) of 1985 On the Civil Transactions Law of the United Arab Emirates 96
The provisions of this law, promulgating UAE Civil Code, govern the civil transactions in the United Arab Emirates. The commercial transactions remain subject to the laws and regulations applicable in their regard.
Dec 15, 1985
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