What are the requirements for the Wali of a bride to grant a PoA to another person?

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Is it mandatory to have a male guardian in order to get married in the UAE?

Q: Hello I am a Muslim expatriate in the UAE. My father passed away and my brother is unable to visit the UAE for being the guardian for my marriage. How can I get married without a guardian?

Jul 20, 2022

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Getting married when the Wali is unable to travel to the UAE due to COVID pandemic

Q: Salaam, I want to get married in Dubai. Due to the current pandemic, my father and brother are unable to travel to Dubai to be my Wali. Is it necessary to appoint someone as my Wali? What is the process of doing this? Thank you!

Apr 1, 2021

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What are the requirements for marriage if the father of my fiancé is missing?

Q: Hello I will be getting married soon to my fiancé, we are both Muslims. I am a UAE resident, and she is a US citizen, but her father has been missing for the past 10 years. She does not know if he's dead or alive, or where he is on the planet. What would the procedure be in this situation?

May 10, 2022

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Legal Requirements and Conditions of Marriage in the UAE

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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Federal Law No. (28) of 2005 On Personal Status

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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