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Federal Decree-Law No. (41) of 2024 On the Issuance of the Personal Status Law
Law No. (41) of 2024
Establishes the updated Personal Status Law governing marriage, divorce, custody, guardianship, and inheritance for Muslims in the UAE, applying to citizens and…
Cabinet Resolution No. (82) of 2024 Concerning the Executive Regulation of Federal Law No. (9) of 2023 Concerning the Regulation of Houses of Worship for Non-Muslims
Cabinet Resolution No. (82) of 2024
Establishes executive rules for licensing and operating non-Muslim houses of worship in the UAE, covering application procedures, required documents, operator d…
Federal Law No. (9) of 2023 Concerning the Regulation of Houses of Worship for Non-Muslims
Federal Law No. (9) of 2023
Regulates the establishment, operation, and management of houses of worship for non-Muslims in the UAE, setting standards for licensing, construction, and relig…
Federal Decree by Law No. (24) of 2022 Regarding Children of Unknown Parentage
Federal Decree by Law No. (24) of 2022
Establishes legal framework for care, custody, and protection of children with unknown parentage in the UAE, ensuring access to education, healthcare, social se…
Cabinet Resolution No. (36) of 2021 Regarding the Use of Digital Transaction Technologies in Transactions and Matters Related to Personal Status
Cabinet Resolution No. (36) of 2021
Permits use of digital transaction technologies in personal status matters and transactions, enabling electronic processing of documents and procedures across U…
Law No. (15) of 2017 Concerning Administration of Estates and Implementation of Wills of Non-Muslims in the Emirate of Dubai
15 of 2017
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