Q: Good Day, As someone unfamiliar with local laws and a non-Arabic speaker, the police took my statement but did not provide a translation and told me to sign. I have no idea what they wrote or presented in the case. The case is now with the Public Prosecution. What should I do to ensure the authorities are aware of this?

Q: I have a question. I was forced to sign an agreement. It was in Arabic and I do not understand nor speak Arabic language. I was not offered any translator or legal advice before signing the agreement. I wish to know if such an agreement can be challenged in court and if I can defend it. The situation was such that I was threatened to sign the agreement or else I was that there would be consequences. Kindly help.

Q: Rajasree hello! We want to file a case against X related to a bank issue in Ajman. We are submitting the relevant proof/documents like memorandum, emails...etc. They will be translated into Arabic, legal translation. The case also involves bank statements that show that we paid as proof. My question: Do we need to do the legal translation of all 24 pages of bank statements in Arabic? They are given by the bank in English and exported as PDF from the bank account (electronic) and has all the details, bank logo, etc... Please clarify. Shukran

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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).

The provisions of this Federal Decree-Law No. (42) of 2022 Promulgating the Civil Procedures Code, known as the "New Civil Procedures Code", governs civil procedures in the United Arab Emirates. The New Civil Procedures Code repeals the previous UAE Civil Procedures Code (Federal Law No. (11) of 1992 Concerning Issuance of the Civil Procedures Code).

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.