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For specific cases, users are routed to verified UAE-licensed advocates. ## Legislations (most recent first) - [Law No. (13) of 2026](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-law-2026-13) - [Law No. (11) of 2026](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-law-2026-11) - [Law No. (12) of 2026](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-law-2026-12) - [Law No. (14) of 2026](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-law-2026-14) - [Cabinet Resolution No. (55) of 2026 Promulgating the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law No. (30) of 2024 Regarding the "Know Your Customer" Digital Platform](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-4445) - [Decree No. (10) of 2026](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-decree-2026-10) - [Decree No. (6) of 2026](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-decree-2026-6) - [Law No. (2) of 2026](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-law-2026-2) - [Decree No. (5) of 2026](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-decree-2026-5) — Establishes procedures for the Central Grievance Committee to hear employee grievances against Dubai government entities, setting filing deadlines, admissibilit… - [Law No. (6) of 2026 Concerning Administrative Violations, Penalties, and Measures in the Emirate of Dubai](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-law-2026-6) — Establishes administrative violation procedures, penalties, and enforcement measures in Dubai. Sets rules for investigation, imposition of penalties, procedural… - [Law No. (3) of 2026 Concerning the Quality and Safety of Buildings in the Emirate of Dubai](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-law-2026-3) — Establishes quality and safety standards for buildings in Dubai, requiring owners to obtain certificates valid for five to ten years, conduct inspections, and p… - [Law No. (5) of 2026 Regulating the Outsourcing of Government Services in the Emirate of Dubai](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-law-2026-5) — Regulates outsourcing of government services in Dubai by establishing contract requirements, performance monitoring, employment of UAE nationals, fee collection… - [Law No. (9) of 2026](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-law-2026-9) - [Law No. (7) of 2026](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-law-2026-7) - [Law No. (10) of 2026](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-law-2026-10) — Amends Law No. 12 of 2020 to establish provisions governing supplier delays in material delivery and rejection of supplied materials under contract terms. - [Decree No. (8) of 2026](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-decree-2026-8) - [Law No. (8) of 2026](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-law-2026-8) - [Law No. (4) of 2026](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-law-2026-4) - [Decree No. (7) of 2026](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-decree-2026-7) - [Decree No. (4) of 2026](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-decree-2026-4) - [Decree No. (3) of 2026](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-decree-2026-3) - [Decree No. (1) of 2026](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-decree-2026-1) - [Decree No. (2) of 2026](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-decree-2026-2) - [Cabinet Resolution No. (212) of 2025 Regarding the Controls and Procedures Governing the Marriage of Persons Under Eighteen (18) Gregorian Years of Age](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-4042) - [Federal Law No. (6) of 2025 Regarding Veterinary Quarantine](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-4000) — Establishes federal veterinary quarantine rules for animals and animal products entering, leaving, or moving within the UAE to prevent disease spread and protec… - [Federal Law No. (8) of 2025 Regarding the Protection of New Plant Varieties](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-3996) — Grants legal protection to plant breeders who develop new varieties in the UAE. Requires registration to obtain exclusive rights to produce, sell, and license p… - [Federal Law No. (7) of 2025 Regarding Agricultural Quarantine](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-3995) — Establishes quarantine rules to prevent plant pests and diseases from entering or spreading in the UAE. - [Federal Law No. (5) of 2025 Regarding the Regulation and Control of International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-3994) — Regulates international trade in endangered wild animals and plants entering or leaving the UAE. Requires permits for import, export, re-export, or transit of p… - [Cabinet Resolution No. (208) of 2025 Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by the Ministry of Foreign Trade](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-3973) — Sets official fees for services provided by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Trade to individuals and businesses. - [Cabinet Resolution No. (206) of 2025 Regarding the Regulations of Violations and Administrative Penalties resulting from Violating the Legislation of Space Activities and Other Activities Related to the Space Sector](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-3993) — Establishes violations and administrative penalties for breaching UAE space sector legislation, including fines, licence suspension, and cancellation for unlice… - [Cabinet Resolution No. (205) of 2025 Regarding the Regulations Ensuring Compensation for Damage Caused to Third Parties during the Conduct of Space Activities and Other Activities Related to the Space Sector (Third Party Liability)](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-3992) — Establishes UAE regulations requiring space activity operators to maintain financial guarantees and insurance covering third-party liability for damage caused d… - [Cabinet Resolution No. (203) of 2025 Regarding the Regulations on the Authorizations of Space Activities and Other Activities Related to the Space Sector](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-3990) — Establishes licensing requirements for space activities in the UAE, including satellite launches, operations, and re-entry missions. - [Cabinet Resolution No. (200) of 2025 Regarding the Schedule of Administrative Violations and Penalties for Acts Committed in Violation of the Provisions of Federal Decree by Law No. (14) of 2023 Regarding the Modern Technology-Based Trade](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-3989) — Establishes the schedule of administrative fines and penalties for violations of UAE's modern technology-based trade law, covering unlicensed trading, concealed… - [Cabinet Resolution No. (204) of 2025 Regarding the Space Resources Regulations](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-3991) — Establishes UAE regulations for exploring, extracting, and using space resources. Requires permits from the UAE Space Agency for all space resource activities a… - [Cabinet Resolution No. (201) of 2025 Regarding the Controls for the Suspension of Social Support for Persons Non-Compliant with the Empowerment Programme](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-3988) — Sets rules for suspending social support payments to UAE citizens enrolled in the Empowerment Programme who refuse job offers, training, or interviews without a… - [Cabinet Resolution No. (197) of 2025 Regarding Excise Goods, the Tax Rates or Amounts Imposed Thereon, and the Method of Calculating the Excise Price](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-3983) — Establishes excise tax rates and calculation methods for tobacco, energy drinks, carbonated beverages, sweetened drinks, and electronic smoking devices in the U… - [Cabinet Resolution No. (175) of 2025 Regarding the Technical Regulation for Requirements of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE)](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-3941) — Establishes technical requirements for electric vehicle supply equipment sold or installed in the UAE, mandating safety, performance, and compatibility standard… - [Cabinet Resolution No. (176) of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Law No. (6) of 2023 Regarding the Practice of Some Medical Professions by Persons Other Than Physicians and Pharmacists](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-3969) — Sets executive regulations for non-physician, non-pharmacist health professionals including nurses, technicians, and therapists, defining licensing requirements… - [Decree No. (52) of 2025](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-decree-2025-52) — Establishes a Free Zone in Dubai with defined boundaries. Companies and establishments licensed within the zone enjoy concessions and exemptions under applicabl… - [Law No. (16) of 2025 Concerning Government Claims in the Emirate of Dubai](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-law-2025-16) — Regulates government claims in Dubai by establishing procedures for commencing claims, representing government entities in disputes, and setting rules for judgm… - [Decree No. (54) of 2025](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-decree-2025-54) - [Law No. (18) of 2025](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-law-2025-18) - [Decree No. (55) of 2025](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-decree-2025-55) - [Law No. (15) of 2025](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-law-2025-15) — Establishes the General Budget of the Government of Dubai for financial years 2026 to 2028, totaling AED 302.652 billion, with expenditure rules for government… - [Decree No. (51) of 2025](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-decree-2025-51) - [Decree No. (50) of 2025](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-decree-2025-50) - [Decree No. (53) of 2025](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-decree-2025-53) - [Law No. (17) of 2025 Concerning Disposition of Lost and Abandoned Property in the Emirate of Dubai](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-law-2025-17) — Regulates the receipt, retention, and disposition of lost and abandoned property in Dubai. Requires finders to register items within 24 hours and establishes ow… - [Cabinet Resolution No. (153) of 2025 Regarding the Application of the Reverse Charge Mechanism to the Trade of Scrap Metal between Registrants in the State for Value Added Tax Purposes](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-3860) — Applies VAT reverse charge mechanism to scrap metal sales between UAE-registered businesses, requiring buyers to account for VAT instead of sellers, effective 1… - [Cabinet Resolution No. (151) of 2025 Regarding Service Fees and Administrative Fines at the Ministry of Culture](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-3877) — Establishes official service fees and administrative fines for the Ministry of Culture, applicable to individuals and businesses engaging with the ministry's se… - [Cabinet Resolution No. (156) of 2025 Regarding the Schedule of Goods Subject to Control and Non-Proliferation](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-3876) — Establishes the official UAE schedule of goods subject to export controls and non-proliferation oversight. - [Cabinet Resolution No. (154) of 2025 Regarding the Regulation of the Agency to Undertake the Procedures for the Collection of Federal Entities’ Debts](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-3872) — Establishes rules for a federal debt collection agency that recovers unpaid debts owed to UAE government entities through standardized procedures and tracking m… - [Cabinet Resolution No. (154) of 2025 Regarding the Regulation of the Agency to Undertake the Procedures for the Collection of Federal Entities’ Debts](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-3861) — Establishes a federal agency to manage debt collection procedures for UAE government entities, standardizing recovery processes across federal bodies and improv… - [Cabinet Resolution No. (162) of 2025 Regarding the Remote Work System from Outside the State in the Federal Government](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-3869) — Establishes rules for UAE federal government employees to work remotely from outside the country, defining eligibility, application procedures, approvals, dutie… - [Cabinet Resolution No. (159) of 2025 Regarding the Approval of the Classification Guide for Public Welfare Associations and their Public Welfare Activities](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-3874) — Establishes an official classification guide for public welfare associations in the UAE, categorising non-profits by their public benefit activities to standard… - [Cabinet Resolution No. (161) of 2025 Regarding the Adoption of the Performance Management System for Federal Government Employees (Injazati)](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-3870) — Establishes Injazati, a unified performance management system for federal government employees that standardizes goal-setting, staff evaluation, and annual perf… - [Cabinet Resolution No. (160) of 2025 Regarding the List of Administrative Violations and Penalties for Acts Committed in Violation of the Provisions of Federal Law No. (3) of 2021 Regarding the Regulation of Donations and its Executive Regulations](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-3863) — Establishes the official schedule of administrative penalties and fines for violations of Federal Law No. - [Cabinet Resolution No. (157) of 2025 Regarding the Technical Regulations for Energy Consumption Efficiency Requirements for Low and Large Capacity Air Conditioners](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-3862) — Sets minimum energy efficiency standards for low and large capacity air conditioners sold in the UAE. Non-compliant units cannot be marketed or sold. - [Cabinet Resolution No. (152) of 2025 Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-3859) — Sets official fees for environmental, agricultural, fisheries, and animal-related permits and licenses issued by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment… - [Cabinet Resolution No. (147) of 2025 Regarding the List of Administrative Penalties for Acts Committed in Violation of the Provisions of Federal Decree by Law No. (22) of 2022 Regarding the Regulation of the Translation Profession and its Executive Regula](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-3856) — Establishes administrative penalties for violations of UAE translation profession rules under Federal Decree-Law No. - [Cabinet Resolution No. (145) of 2025 Regarding the Administrative Sanctions Regulation for Acts Committed in Violation of the Provisions of Federal Decree by Law No. (21) of 2022 Regarding the Regulation of the Profession of Experts before Judicial Author](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-3858) — Establishes administrative sanctions for experts who violate the federal law regulating court expert practice, including warnings, fines, suspension, or removal… - [Cabinet Resolution No. (146) of 2025 Regarding the List of Administrative Penalties for Acts Committed in Violation of the Provisions of Federal Decree by Law No. (20) of 2022 Regarding the Regulation of the Notary Profession and its Executive Regulations](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-3875) — Establishes administrative penalties and fines for notaries who violate UAE notary profession rules under Federal Decree-Law No. - [Cabinet Resolution No. (134) of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law No. (10) of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-3857) - [Cabinet Resolution No. (131) of 2025 Regarding the List of Administrative Penalties for Acts Committed in Violation of the Provisions of Federal Decree by Law No. (6) of 2009 Regarding the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-3770) — Establishes administrative penalties and fines for violations of UAE nuclear energy regulations under Federal Decree-Law No. - [Federal Law No. (4) of 2025 Regarding the National Zakat Platform](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-3498) — Establishes the National Zakat Platform to collect and distribute zakat through regulated channels, setting governance rules for fund management and disbursemen… - [Cabinet Resolution No. (106) of 2025 Regarding Administrative Violations and Fines Arising from Violations of the Legislations Regulating the Electronic Invoicing System](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-3714) — Sets administrative fines for violations of UAE electronic invoicing rules, including failures to issue, send, store or report e-invoices correctly. - [Cabinet Resolution No. (130) of 2025 Regarding the Regulation of Geospatial Information](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-3443) — Establishes federal rules for collecting, managing, and sharing geospatial data across UAE government and private entities. - [Federal Decree by Law No. (32) of 2025 Regarding the Capital Market Authority](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-4001) — Establishes the Capital Market Authority as the UAE federal regulator of securities and commodities markets, with powers to license, supervise, and enforce comp… - [Federal Decree by Law No. (33) of 2025 Regarding the Regulation of Capital Market](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-4002) — Establishes federal rules for UAE capital markets, covering securities, exchanges, and market participants. - [Federal Decree by Law No. (21) of 2025 Regarding Veterinary Medical Products and Veterinary Pharmaceutical Establishments](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-3942) — Establishes UAE-wide licensing and registration requirements for veterinary medicines, vaccines, and animal health products. - [Federal Decree by Law No. (24) of 2025 Regulating Industrial and Medical Uses of Industrial Hemp](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-3886) — Establishes federal licensing and oversight framework for industrial hemp cultivation, import, processing, and sale in manufacturing and medical applications, e… - [Federal Decree by Law No. (26) of 2025 Regarding Child Digital Safety](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-3912) — Establishes UAE-wide rules protecting children from online harm, abuse, and harmful content. Requires digital platforms to remove harmful material and report ri… - [Federal Decree by Law No. (30) of 2025 Regarding the Governance of the National Educational Curriculum](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-3966) — Establishes federal governance framework for the UAE national educational curriculum, defining roles in curriculum design, approval, and updates to align school… - [Federal Decree by Law No. (25) of 2025 Promulgating the Civil Transactions Law](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-4011) — Establishes the Civil Transactions Law governing contracts, obligations, property rights, and dispute resolution between individuals and businesses across the U… - [Federal Decree by Law No. (31) of 2025 Regarding Higher Education and Scientific Research](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-3980) — Establishes federal framework for higher education and scientific research, regulating licensing of institutions, accreditation of programs, and research activi… - [Federal Decree by Law No. (10) of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-3314) - [Federal Decree by Law No. (11) of 2025 Establishing and Regulating the National Media Authority](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-3943) — Establishes the National Media Authority as the federal body responsible for regulating, licensing, and supervising media activities and outlets across the UAE. - [Law No. (14) of 2025](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-law-2025-14) - [Decree No. (49) of 2025](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-decree-2025-49) - [Decree No. (48) of 2025](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-decree-2025-48) - [Decree No. (47) of 2025](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-decree-2025-47) - [Cabinet Resolution No. (105) of 2025 Regarding the Establishment of the UAE Council for Integrative Medicine](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-3445) — Establishes the UAE Council for Integrative Medicine as a federal coordinating body to oversee policies blending conventional medicine with approved complementa… - [Decree No. (42) of 2025](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-decree-2025-42) - [Law No. (13) of 2025](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-law-2025-13) - [Decree No. (45) of 2025](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-decree-2025-45) - [Decree No. (43) of 2025](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-decree-2025-43) - [Law No. (12) of 2025](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-law-2025-12) - [Decree No. (46) of 2025](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-decree-2025-46) - [Decree No. (44) of 2025](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-decree-2025-44) - [Decree No. (41) of 2025](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-decree-2025-41) - [Cabinet Resolution No. (103) of 2025 Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by the Ministry of Sports](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-3355) — Sets official fees for services provided by the UAE Ministry of Sports, including licenses, approvals, and registrations for sports clubs, federations, athletes… - [Federal Decree by Law No. (6) of 2025 Regarding the Central Bank, Regulation of Financial Institutions and Activities, and Insurance Business](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-3284) — Establishes unified federal framework granting the Central Bank authority to license, supervise, and regulate banks, financial institutions, insurers, and finte… - [Federal Decree by Law No. (8) of 2025 Regarding the Establishment of the Federal Authority for Ambulance and Civil Defense](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-3231) — Establishes a Federal Authority for Ambulance and Civil Defense with legal personality and operational independence to coordinate emergency response services ac… - [Cabinet Resolution No. (101) of 2025 Regarding the Fees for Licensing the Activity of Handling and Transporting Hazardous Materials on Board Civil Aircraft](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-3238) — Sets official fees for licensing the handling and transport of hazardous materials on board civil aircraft in the UAE, applicable to operators and companies dea… - [Decree No. (36) of 2025](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-decree-2025-36) - [Law No. (11) of 2025 Establishing the Dubai Judicial Expertise Centre.](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-law-2025-11) — Establishes the Dubai Judicial Expertise Centre as an independent body to manage expert witness services for courts and judicial bodies, with governance by a Bo… - [Decree No. (37) of 2025](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-decree-2025-37) — Dissolves the Cultural Foundation established under Decree No. 8 of 2004. The American School of Dubai succeeds to all rights, obligations, assets, and property… - [Decree No. (38) of 2025](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-decree-2025-38) — Amalgamates specified land plots into the Ports, Customs and Free Zones Corporation and designates them as a Special Development Zone subject to PCFZC legislati… - [Decree No. (35) of 2025](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-decree-2025-35) - [Federal Decree No. (95) of 2025 Regarding the Appointment of the Chairman of the National Anti-Narcotics Agency](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-3145) — Appoints the Chairman of the National Anti-Narcotics Agency through federal decree, establishing leadership for the agency responsible for national anti-drug ef… - [Federal Decree by Law No. (2) of 2025 Regarding the Establishment of the National Drug Enforcement Authority (NDEA)](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-3141) — Establishes the National Drug Enforcement Authority as the UAE's federal lead agency with legal personality and financial independence to coordinate anti-drug p… - [Decree No. (34) of 2025](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-decree-2025-34) - [Cabinet Resolution No. (97) of 2025 Regarding the Reorganization of the UAE Gender Balance Council](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-3144) — Reorganizes the UAE Gender Balance Council to promote gender balance across federal government workplaces and policies. - [Law No. (10) of 2025](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-law-2025-10) — Amends provisions governing Executive Directors and CEOs, including annual leave entitlement of thirty working days, salary composition, and departmental transf… - [Law No. (9) of 2025](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-law-2025-9) — Amends articles of the original law to regulate conciliation procedures for disputes. Establishes requirements for conciliation agreements, fee collection, and… - [Decree No. (31) of 2025](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-decree-2025-31) — Establishes Marriage Leave entitlement of ten working days with full salary for UAE national government employees marrying UAE national spouses, effective 1 Jan… - [Law No. (7) of 2025](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-law-2025-7) - [Decree No. (32) of 2025](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-decree-2025-32) — Establishes the Financial Markets Law Enforcement Committee in Dubai as a permanent body to oversee and enforce financial markets regulations within the emirate… - [Decree No. (33) of 2025](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-decree-2025-33) - [Law No. (8) of 2025](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-law-2025-8) - [Cabinet Resolution No. (82) of 2025 Regarding Service Fees and Administrative Fines at the Ministry of Health and Prevention](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-3114) — Sets official service fees and administrative fines imposed by the Ministry of Health and Prevention for health violations, applicable to individuals, clinics… - [Cabinet Resolution No. (81) of 2025 Regarding the Service Fees and Administrative Fines at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-3111) — Sets official service fees and administrative fines imposed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research for violations of higher education rules… - [Cabinet Resolution No. (83) of 2025 Regarding Fees for Services Provided to Virtual Asset Service Providers](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-3115) — Sets official fees charged by UAE authorities to virtual asset service providers for licensing, approvals, and regulatory services. - [Cabinet Resolution No. (78) of 2025 Regarding the Administrative Violations and Penalties for the Acts Committed in Violation of Federal Decree by Law No. (50) of 2023 Regarding the Regulation of Public Welfare Associations](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-3048) — Establishes administrative penalties and fines for public welfare associations violating the 2023 federal law on their regulation, including warnings, fines, ac… - [Cabinet Resolution No. (77) of 2025 Regarding the Establishment of the National Housing Support Fund (SUKNA)](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-3041) — Establishes SUKNA, a national housing support fund providing financial assistance to eligible UAE citizens. - [Cabinet Resolution No. (63) of 2025 Regarding Unincorporated Partnership Treated as Taxable Person in their Own Right for the Purposes of Federal Decree by Law No. (47) of 2022 Regarding Taxation and Corporations and Businesses](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-2946) — Permits unincorporated partnerships to be treated as single taxable entities under Federal Decree-Law No. - [Decree No. (30) of 2025](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-decree-2025-30) - [Cabinet Resolution No. (57) of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law No. (23) of 2024 Regarding Social Support and Empowerment](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-2889) — Sets out executive regulations for federal social support and empowerment to eligible UAE nationals, defining eligibility, application procedures, benefit calcu… - [Cabinet Resolution No. (59) of 2025 Regarding the Control of Social Support Disbursement to Unemployed Individuals](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-2888) — Establishes rules for disbursing monthly social support to unemployed UAE citizens, defining eligibility criteria, conditions for continued receipt, and grounds… - [Cabinet Resolution No. (58) of 2025 Regarding Inflation Allowance](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-2887) — Establishes a temporary inflation allowance for eligible federal government employees in UAE ministries and entities to address rising living costs, setting out… - [Decree No. (25) of 2025](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-decree-2025-25) - [Decree No. (24) of 2025](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-decree-2025-24) - [Cabinet Resolution No. (56) of 2025 Regarding Private Mediation Centers and Branches of Foreign Mediation Centers](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-2873) — Establishes licensing and operational requirements for private mediation centers and foreign mediation center branches in UAE, including Ministry of Justice app… - [Cabinet Resolution No. (55) of 2025 Exempting Certain Persons from the Corporate Tax for the Purposes of Federal Decree by Law No. (47) of 2022 Regarding Taxation of Corporations and Businesses](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-2872) — Exempts designated persons and entities from corporate tax obligations under Federal Decree-Law 47 of 2022, removing filing and payment requirements for qualify… - [Federal Law No. (2) of 2025 Amending Certain Federal Laws](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-3046) — Amends multiple existing UAE federal laws through a consolidated legislative package effective April 29, 2025. - [Cabinet Resolution No. (45) of 2025 Regarding the Administrative Penalties for Acts in Violation of the Provisions of Federal Decree by Law No. (34) of 2022 Regulating the Legal Profession and the Legal Consultancy Profession](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-2867) — Establishes administrative penalties and fines for lawyers and legal consultants who violate the 2022 legal profession law, including unlicensed practice, confi… - [Cabinet Resolution No. (42) of 2025 Regarding the Administrative Violations and Penalties for the Acts Committed in Violation of the Provisions of Federal Decree by Law No. (55) of 2023 Regarding Media Regulation and its Executive Regulation](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-2868) — Establishes administrative fines and penalties for violations of UAE media regulations under Federal Decree-Law 55 of 2023, applying to individuals, media insti… - [Cabinet Resolution No. (41) of 2025 Regarding Media Services Fees](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-2869) — Sets official fees for media services provided by UAE federal authorities to media companies, content creators, and individuals requesting media permits and app… - [Cabinet Resolution No. (40) of 2025 Regarding the Service Fees Provided by the Emirates Drug Establishment](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-2870) — Sets official service fees charged by the Emirates Drug Establishment for drug-related approvals, registrations, licensing, inspections, and certificates requir… - [Cabinet Regulation No. (43) of 2025 Regarding Administrative Violations and Penalties Related to the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council’s Initiatives and Programs](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-2866) — Establishes administrative penalties and fines for violations of Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council programs, including fake Emiratisation, ghost employees… - [Decree No. (19) of 2025](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-decree-2025-19) — Establishes mandatory safety standards and codes for all construction works across Dubai, binding contractors and engineering consultants to comply with safety… - [Decree No. (21) of 2025](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-decree-2025-21) — Establishes the Dubai Committee for Public Events and Businesses under the chairmanship of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, effec… - [Law No. (4) of 2025 Establishing the Dubai Civil Defence General Command](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-law-2025-4) — Establishes the Dubai Civil Defence General Command to regulate fire protection, emergency response, and civil defence measures. - [Law No. (6) of 2025 Concerning the Allocation of Government Land to Public Entities in the Emirate of Dubai.](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-law-2025-6) — Regulates allocation of government land to public entities in Dubai, ensuring optimal land utilisation aligned with Dubai Urban Plan 2040 and preventing unautho… - [Cabinet Resolution No. (36) of 2025 Regarding the Formation and Rules of Procedure of the Industrial Property Grievance Committee](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-2825) — Establishes an Industrial Property Grievance Committee to hear complaints against Ministry decisions on patents, trademarks, and industrial designs. - [Cabinet Resolution No. (35) of 2025 Regarding the Determination of the Non-Resident Person's Nexus in the State for the Purpose of Federal Decree by Law No. (47) of 2022 Regarding Taxation of Corporations and Businesses](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-2824) — Establishes criteria determining when non-resident persons have taxable nexus in the UAE under the Corporate Tax Law, affecting foreign entities earning UAE-sou… - [Cabinet Resolution No. (34) of 2025 Regarding Qualifying Investment Funds and Qualifying Limited Partnerships for the Purposes of Federal Decree by Law No. (47) of 2022 Regarding Taxation of Corporations and Businesses](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-2823) — Defines qualifying criteria for investment funds and limited partnerships to obtain corporate tax exemption under UAE Federal Decree-Law No. - [Decree No. (15) of 2025](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-decree-2025-15) - [Decree No. (11) of 2025](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-decree-2025-11) - [Decree No. (9) of 2025](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-decree-2025-9) — Designates the CDA as the competent government entity in Dubai responsible for exercising all functions and powers assigned to the competent local government en… - [Decree No. (13) of 2025](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-decree-2025-13) - [Decree No. (12) of 2025](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-decree-2025-12) - [Cabinet Resolution No. (25) of 2025 Regarding the Write-Off System for Bad Debts of the Emirates Development Bank](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-3052) — Establishes rules for the Emirates Development Bank to write off unrecoverable loans from its books after failed collection efforts, requiring internal review a… - [Decree No. (14) of 2025](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-decree-2025-14) - [Decree No. (10) of 2025](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-decree-2025-10) - [Law No. (2) of 2025](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/dubai-law-2025-2) - [Cabinet Resolution No. (11) of 2025 Regarding the Charges for Services Provided by Ministry of Justice Regarding the Regulations of the Legal Profession and Legal Consultation Profession](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-2793) — Sets official fees for Ministry of Justice services covering lawyer and legal consultant registration, licensing, training, firm operations, and administrative… - [Cabinet Resolution No. (10) of 2025 Regarding the Regulations of the Work of Law Firms and Legal Consultancy Firms](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-2795) — Sets licensing and operating rules for law firms and legal consultancy firms in the UAE, covering ownership structures, management requirements, branch operatio… - [Cabinet Resolution No. (9) of 2025 Approving the Code of Ethics for the Legal Profession and Legal Consultation Profession](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-2794) — Approves a Code of Ethics governing lawyers and legal consultants in the UAE, setting professional conduct standards for client relations, confidentiality, and… - [Cabinet Resolution No. (14) of 2025 Regarding the Rules for Outsourcing the Collection of Federal Entities' Debts](https://lexaidxb.com/en/legislations/uae-2799) — Establishes rules permitting federal government entities to outsource debt collection to licensed external companies, setting standards for outsourcing procedur… ## Blog posts (most recent first) - [Khula Divorce in the UAE: How a Wife Ends a Muslim Marriage](https://lexaidxb.com/en/blog/khula-divorce-uae) — A neutral, process-led guide to khula (wife-initiated divorce) in the UAE for Muslim couples — what it means, the role of the dowry, the court steps, costs, and how it differs from talaq and civil di… - [Drug Offence Charges in the UAE: Defence, Penalties & Rehabilitation](https://lexaidxb.com/en/blog/uae-drug-offences-defence) — How a drug case works in the UAE — the difference between possession, personal use, and trafficking, the penalty ladder, the rehabilitation route, and deportation risk. - [Need an Urgent Lawyer in Dubai? A 2026 Guide to Emergency Legal Help](https://lexaidxb.com/en/blog/urgent-lawyer-dubai) — A calm, step-by-step guide to finding an urgent lawyer in Dubai — what counts as a real legal emergency, your rights on arrest or detention, the first moves that protect you, and how to act fast. - [ADJD Will Registration in Abu Dhabi: How to Register a Non-Muslim Will](https://lexaidxb.com/en/blog/adjd-will-registration-abu-dhabi) — A neutral, process-led guide to ADJD will registration in Abu Dhabi for non-Muslims — eligibility, documents, the step-by-step process, fees, and how it compares to DIFC and Dubai registers. - [Power of Attorney UAE: Types, Notarisation, Cost, and How to Make One](https://lexaidxb.com/en/blog/power-of-attorney-uae) — A plain-English guide to the power of attorney in the UAE — what it is, the main types, how to notarise one, attesting a POA signed abroad, and how to revoke it. - [UAE Gratuity Law Explained: End-of-Service Pay Rules, Formula & Rights (2026)](https://lexaidxb.com/en/blog/uae-gratuity-law-explained) — A plain-English guide to UAE gratuity law: eligibility, the 21/30-day formula on basic salary, the 2-year cap, what resignation changes, and how to claim unpaid end-of-service pay. - [Divorce Cost in the UAE 2026: Court Fees, Lawyer Fees & Total Spend](https://lexaidxb.com/en/blog/uae-divorce-cost-fees-lawyer-2026) — A plain-English breakdown of what a UAE divorce actually costs in 2026 — court fees, Family Guidance Committee steps, translation, expert reports, and lawyer fees — for both the Sharia personal statu… - [UAE Black Points Appeal: Emirate-by-Emirate Process Guide (2026)](https://lexaidxb.com/en/blog/uae-traffic-black-points-appeal-process-2026) — Black points stay on your UAE driving file for one year and can suspend your licence. This emirate-by-emirate guide walks through the appeal route at Dubai Police, Abu Dhabi Police, Sharjah Police, a… - [DIFC Will Registration in 2026: Process, Eligibility & Asset Coverage](https://lexaidxb.com/en/blog/difc-will-registration-2026-process) — A DIFC will lets non-Muslim residents direct who inherits their UAE assets under common-law principles rather than the default Sharia-based forced-heirship regime. Here is how registration works in 2… - [Job Loss Insurance UAE: ILOE Subscription, Claim & Fines (2026 Guide)](https://lexaidxb.com/en/blog/uae-job-loss-insurance-iloe-claim-2026) — Job loss insurance in the UAE is mandatory under the ILOE scheme. Here is who must subscribe, the two premium categories, the claim window, the monthly compensation cap, and the AED 400 non-subscript… - [UAE Criminal Defense Lawyer: Hiring, Process & Rights Guide](https://lexaidxb.com/en/blog/uae-criminal-defense-lawyer-guide) — A practical guide to hiring a criminal defense lawyer in the UAE: what they do, your rights under Federal Decree-Law No. 31 of 2021, how to choose counsel, and how to act fast after arrest. - [UAE Commercial Debt Recovery 2026: Payment Order vs Civil Claim](https://lexaidxb.com/en/blog/uae-commercial-debt-recovery-payment-order-2026) — A practical 2026 guide to UAE commercial debt recovery: when the fast-track payment order works, when you must file a full civil claim, and how enforcement actually unfolds in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. - [Non-Muslim Will in Dubai 2026: DIFC vs Dubai Courts Register](https://lexaidxb.com/en/blog/non-muslim-will-dubai-2026) — A non-Muslim will in Dubai lets expats choose their own inheritance rules instead of defaulting to Sharia distribution. Here is how DIFC and Dubai Courts registers compare in 2026, and which one fits… - [Eviction Notice Template Dubai: 12-Month Notarised Notice Rule (2026)](https://lexaidxb.com/en/blog/dubai-eviction-notice-template-12-month-2026) — Looking for an eviction notice template in Dubai? The law requires a 12-month notarised notice served through the Public Notary or by registered mail. Here is what the notice must contain, when you c… - [UAE Power of Attorney Attestation: Notary, MOFA & Apostille Guide](https://lexaidxb.com/en/blog/uae-power-of-attorney-attestation-process) — A practical guide to attesting a power of attorney in the UAE: drafting, Public Notary execution, MOFA legalisation, and apostille for overseas use. - [How to File a Labour Complaint with MOHRE: Step-by-Step UAE Guide](https://lexaidxb.com/en/blog/how-to-file-labour-complaint-mohre) — A practical, step-by-step guide for private-sector employees in the UAE on filing a labour complaint with MOHRE — eligibility, channels, evidence, and what happens if amicable settlement fails. - [UAE Residence Visa Fine Waiver and Grace Period (2026 Guide)](https://lexaidxb.com/en/blog/uae-residence-fine-waiver-grace-period) — Residence visas in the UAE accrue daily fines once they expire. Some applicants qualify for a waiver during an ICP amnesty or a documented grace period — here is how to verify it. - [UAE Good Conduct Certificate: How to Get One (2026)](https://lexaidxb.com/en/blog/uae-good-conduct-certificate) — A clear UAE guide to the Good Conduct Certificate: eligibility, where to apply, biometrics, validity, and attestation when using the certificate abroad. - [Sharia Will for Muslims in the UAE (2026): Drafting, Registration, Disputes](https://lexaidxb.com/en/blog/sharia-will-uae-muslims-2026) — Sharia will rules for Muslims in the UAE in 2026: fixed inheritance shares, the 1/3 wasiyya, court registration, disputes, and the DIFC contrast. - [UAE Leave Salary Calculation 2026: Formula, Examples and Common Mistakes](https://lexaidxb.com/en/blog/uae-leave-salary-calculation-2026-formula-examples) — Calculate UAE leave salary the right way in 2026 — the formula, three worked examples, and the four mistakes that cost employees money. - [Dubai Golden Visa 2026: Full Eligibility, Process, and Cost Guide](https://lexaidxb.com/en/blog/dubai-golden-visa-2026-eligibility-process-cost) — Dubai Golden Visa 2026: full guide to eligibility paths, the ICP and GDRFA application process, fees, family sponsorship, and when to hire a lawyer. - [How to Choose a Law Firm in the UAE: A 2026 Decision Guide](https://lexaidxb.com/en/blog/how-to-choose-law-firm-uae-2026) — Pick a UAE law firm by verifying the licence, the specialisation, and the written fee structure. A 2026 decision-aid guide with red flags. - [UAE Labour Law: Complete 2026 Guide](https://lexaidxb.com/en/blog/uae-labour-law-complete-guide) — Federal Decree-Law 33/2021 explained — contracts, gratuity, termination, MOHRE complaints. The complete LEXAI guide to onshore UAE labour law for employees and employers. - [Dubai Personal Status Court in 2026: How the Process Works](https://lexaidxb.com/en/blog/dubai-personal-status-court-process-2026) — How the Dubai Courts Personal Status Court hears divorce, custody, maintenance and inheritance — including the Sharia path, the non-Muslim civil path under Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2024, mandator… - [UAE Notice Period and Garden Leave: 2026 Guide](https://lexaidxb.com/en/blog/uae-notice-period-garden-leave-2026) — How the UAE notice period works under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 — 30-90 day range, garden-leave mechanics, gratuity and leave accrual during notice, and how far a non-compete actually reaches. - [Rental Dispute Lawyer UAE 2026: Dubai RDC, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and RAK Tenancy Committees](https://lexaidxb.com/en/blog/uae-rental-dispute-lawyer-guide-2026) — When to engage a rental dispute lawyer in the UAE — and which emirate's committee actually hears your case. Dubai RDC, Abu Dhabi DMT Tenancy Dispute Centre, Sharjah and RAK explained, plus rent-cap,… - [UAE Cheque Signing Laws in 2026: What Federal Decree-Law No. 14 of 2020 Actually Requires](https://lexaidxb.com/en/blog/uae-cheque-signing-laws-2026) — UAE cheque signing laws after the 2020 amendments and 2022 reforms: dual signatures on company cheques, mandate authority, signature mismatch, partial payment and civil enforcement. - [Criminal lawyers in Abu Dhabi: when to hire, what they do, 2026 guide](https://lexaidxb.com/en/blog/criminal-lawyers-abu-dhabi-2026) — When to hire criminal lawyers in Abu Dhabi in 2026, how Abu Dhabi Judicial Department criminal procedure differs from Dubai, prosecution stage rights, bail decisions and the route from arrest to cass… - [Sharjah Labour Court 2026: Federal Court Filing, MoHRE Conciliation and Appeals](https://lexaidxb.com/en/blog/sharjah-labour-court-procedure-2026) — How the Sharjah labour court works in 2026 — MoHRE conciliation, filing at the Federal Court of First Instance, Arabic-language rules, expedited tracks, appeals to Sharjah and cassation in Abu Dhabi. - [Travel Ban Check by Passport in the UAE: How to Verify and Lift One (2026)](https://lexaidxb.com/en/blog/uae-travel-ban-check-passport-number) — How a travel ban check by passport number actually works in the UAE — Dubai Police app, MoI smart services, what triggers a ban (cheque bounce, civil debt, alimony arrears, criminal case), and how to… - [UAE Travel Ban Lifting in 2026: Court Application, Settlement and Removal Steps](https://lexaidxb.com/en/blog/uae-travel-ban-lifting-process-2026) — How UAE travel ban lifting actually works in 2026 — court applications to the issuing emirate, settlement-based removal for cheque and debt cases, criminal-case lifts after acquittal, and the alimony… - [UAE Amnesty 2024 / 2025: What Happened, Who Qualified, and What Overstayers Can Do in 2026](https://lexaidxb.com/en/blog/uae-visa-amnesty-2024-2025-guide) — A grounded explainer on the UAE amnesty 2024 (1 September – 31 December 2024, extended into February 2025) — who qualified, how to exit without fines or a re-entry ban, and what 2026 overstayers can… - [Employment Visa Cancellation UAE: 2026 Guide for Employees](https://lexaidxb.com/en/blog/uae-employment-visa-cancellation-2026) — A quick summary of the points most readers come for. — what the law says, how the process works, and when a verified UAE lawyer can advise on your specific case. - [Dubai Gratuity Calculator: The Math Behind Your End-of-Service Pay (2026)](https://lexaidxb.com/en/blog/dubai-gratuity-calculator-explained-2026) — End-of-service gratuity is a lump-sum payment your employer owes you when your full-time employment in the UAE ends. It is not a bonus, not a gift, and not optional. It is a statutory entitlement set… - [Paternity Leave in UAE: 5 Paid Days, Rules & Refusals 2026](https://lexaidxb.com/en/blog/uae-paternity-leave-rights-2026) — Fathers in the UAE private sector get 5 paid working days of paternity leave under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 (the UAE Labour Law) Article 30. The leave covers fathers of a newborn child and m… - [UAE Annual Leave Entitlements 2026: Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021](https://lexaidxb.com/en/blog/uae-annual-leave-entitlements-2026) — Article 29 of Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 — the UAE Labour Relations Law that replaced the 1980 statute on 2 February 2022 — sets the baseline annual leave entitlement at 30 calendar days for e… - [Labour Court Dubai in 2026: Filing, Conciliation, Fees and Timelines Explained](https://lexaidxb.com/en/blog/labour-court-dubai-procedure-2026) — How the labour court Dubai system handles wage, termination and end-of-service claims in 2026 — from MoHRE complaint to judgment, including DIFC tribunal differences. - [UAE Civil Court Evidence Rules: Documents, Witnesses & Digital Proof (2026)](https://lexaidxb.com/en/blog/uae-civil-court-evidence-rules-documents-witnesses-2026) — What evidence actually wins civil cases in UAE courts? This guide breaks down documentary proof, witness rules, expert reports, and how electronic evidence is treated under UAE law. - [Enforcing Foreign Arbitral Awards in the UAE: New York Convention & DIFC-ADGM Routes 2026](https://lexaidxb.com/en/blog/enforcing-foreign-arbitral-awards-uae-new-york-convention-2026) — Foreign arbitral award in hand but assets are in Dubai or Abu Dhabi? This guide breaks down exactly how recognition and enforcement works in the UAE courts, DIFC, and ADGM in 2026. - [UAE Banking & Finance Law: What Businesses and Borrowers Must Know in 2026](https://lexaidxb.com/en/blog/uae-banking-finance-law-guide-2026) — From Central Bank licensing to loan defaults and Islamic finance structures — a practical guide to UAE banking law for businesses, investors, and individuals. - [UAE Criminal Defence: Your Rights When Arrested or Charged (2026)](https://lexaidxb.com/en/blog/uae-criminal-defence-arrest-rights-2026) — Arrested in the UAE? Under Decree-Law 38/2022 you have the right to silence, to a lawyer, and (foreign nationals) to your consulate. Here is what to do in the first 48 hours and how the prosecution s… - [Dubai Tenancy Disputes: The RERA Process Explained (2026)](https://lexaidxb.com/en/blog/dubai-tenancy-disputes-rera-process) — Eviction notice, rent jump, or deposit not returned? Dubai tenancy disputes go to the RDSC. Filing fee 3.5% of annual rent. 12-month eviction notice required. Decisions within 30 days. - [UAE Divorce for Expats: Process, Custody, and Costs (2026)](https://lexaidxb.com/en/blog/uae-divorce-for-expats-process-custody-costs) — Non-Muslim expats can now divorce under UAE civil law (FDL 41/2022) — no religious court. Joint custody is the new default. Real-world costs AED 8,000–35,000. - [UAE Labour Termination: Notice, Just Cause & Your Rights (2026)](https://lexaidxb.com/en/blog/uae-labour-termination-notice-just-cause-2026) — Your employer might be terminating you the wrong way. Here is how UAE Federal Decree-Law 33 of 2021 defines notice periods, just cause under Article 44, and the remedies you actually have when it goe… - [UAE End-of-Service Gratuity: The Verified 2026 Formula](https://lexaidxb.com/en/blog/uae-end-of-service-gratuity-calculation) — Your employer''s gratuity number is probably wrong. Use the verified UAE Labour Law formula in Article 51 of Federal Decree-Law No. (33) of 2021, see worked AED examples, and learn what to do if disp… - [UAE Commercial Arbitration Forum 2026: DIAC, ADGM, ICC](https://lexaidxb.com/en/blog/uae-arbitration-forum-diac-adgm-icc-2026) — Lawyer-grade walkthrough of UAE commercial arbitration forums in 2026 — Decree 34 of 2021, DIAC, ADGM Arbitration Centre, ICC with UAE seat, seat-vs-venue, costs, and enforcement. - [How a Civil Lawsuit Works in the UAE: Filing, Costs, and Timelines (2026)](https://lexaidxb.com/en/blog/uae-civil-lawsuit-process-filing-timelines) — Lawyer-grade walkthrough of UAE civil lawsuits in 2026 — three tracks, e-litigation filing, fees, evidence rules, three layers of appeal, enforcement, and the pitfalls that kill cases. - [UAE Cheque Bounce Law 2022: Debt Recovery in 2026](https://lexaidxb.com/en/blog/uae-cheque-bounce-law-2026) — Lawyer-grade walkthrough of UAE cheque-bounce law in 2026 — the 2022 decriminalisation reform, partial-payment rule, direct execution path, criminal carve-outs, and the moves that protect a holder. - [UAE Trademark Registration 2026: Step-by-Step Guide for Founders](https://lexaidxb.com/en/blog/uae-trademark-registration-2026) — Lawyer-grade walkthrough of UAE trademark registration in 2026 — Ministry of Economy filing, Nice classification, examination, opposition, GCC routes, costs, and the common refusal traps. - [UAE Golden Visa 2026: Eligibility Routes, Documents, and Timelines](https://lexaidxb.com/en/blog/uae-golden-visa-eligibility-2026) — Lawyer-grade walkthrough of every UAE Golden Visa route in 2026 — investor, entrepreneur, talent, creative, student, humanitarian — with documents, timelines, and refusal traps. ## Legal dictionary - [Absconding Case](https://lexaidxb.com/en/dictionary/absconding-case) — An absconding case (bulaq taghayyub) is a formal report filed by a UAE employer or sponsor with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) or the ICP against a work… - [ADGM (Abu Dhabi Global Market)](https://lexaidxb.com/en/dictionary/adgm) — The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) is an international financial centre located on Al Maryah Island with an independent common-law jurisdiction established by Federal Law No. 8 of… - [Apostille](https://lexaidxb.com/en/dictionary/apostille) — An apostille is a simplified, single-step authentication of a public document introduced by the 1961 Hague Convention. In member states, an apostille stamp or certificate replaces… - [Appeal](https://lexaidxb.com/en/dictionary/appeal) — An appeal is a challenge to a judgment of the Court of First Instance brought before the Court of Appeal. Under the UAE Civil Procedure Law, an appeal can be filed against final j… - [Arbitration](https://lexaidxb.com/en/dictionary/arbitration) — Arbitration is a private, binding dispute-resolution procedure chosen by agreement of the parties, in which one or more arbitrators decide the dispute and issue an award that has… - [Attachment (Seizure Order)](https://lexaidxb.com/en/dictionary/attachment) — An attachment is a provisional court order that places a debtor's assets — bank accounts, real estate, vehicles, shares, goods — under the court's control so that they cannot be s… - [Attestation](https://lexaidxb.com/en/dictionary/attestation) — Attestation in the UAE refers to the domestic authentication of a document by a UAE government authority — most commonly the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperat… - [Bar Association](https://lexaidxb.com/en/dictionary/bar-association) — The UAE does not currently have a single unified national Bar Association. The practice of law by UAE nationals as advocates is regulated by Federal Law No. 23 of 1991 on the Regu… - [Bounced Cheque](https://lexaidxb.com/en/dictionary/bounced-cheque) — A bounced cheque is a cheque returned unpaid by the drawee bank, typically for insufficient funds, a closed account, a mismatched signature, or a formal defect. Since the 2022 ame… - [Cassation](https://lexaidxb.com/en/dictionary/cassation) — Cassation is the final stage of review in the UAE court hierarchy, handled by the Court of Cassation in each judicial system (Federal Supreme Court for the federal judiciary, Duba… - [Civil Code](https://lexaidxb.com/en/dictionary/civil-code) — The UAE Civil Code — formally the Law of Civil Transactions (Federal Law No. 5 of 1985, as amended) — is the foundational statute of UAE private law. It regulates obligations and… - [Civil Transaction](https://lexaidxb.com/en/dictionary/civil-transaction) — A civil transaction is any legally recognised act between private parties that creates, modifies, transfers, or extinguishes a civil right — in contrast to a commercial transactio… - [Commercial Companies Law](https://lexaidxb.com/en/dictionary/commercial-companies-law) — The UAE Commercial Companies Law (CCL) — Federal Decree-Law No. 32 of 2021, replacing Federal Law No. 2 of 2015 — is the core statute governing mainland companies. It regulates th… - [Compensation](https://lexaidxb.com/en/dictionary/compensation) — Compensation is the monetary sum a court awards to a party to make good a harm caused by another's breach of contract or wrongful act. UAE law recognises two core components: actu… - [Copyright](https://lexaidxb.com/en/dictionary/copyright) — Copyright in the UAE is the exclusive right of an author over their original literary, artistic, or scientific work — books, music, software, audiovisual works, databases, archite… - [Court Order](https://lexaidxb.com/en/dictionary/court-order) — A court order is a formal decision by a judge that requires a party to act or refrain from acting. Court orders include procedural directions (setting hearing dates, ordering expe… - [Criminal Complaint](https://lexaidxb.com/en/dictionary/criminal-complaint) — A criminal complaint is a formal report filed by a victim, witness, or concerned party with the competent UAE police station or Public Prosecution accusing a specific person of a… - [Damages](https://lexaidxb.com/en/dictionary/damages) — Damages, in UAE civil law, refer to the actual harm suffered by a person whose rights have been infringed — the measurable or demonstrable loss that grounds a claim for compensati… - [Deportation](https://lexaidxb.com/en/dictionary/deportation) — Deportation is the compulsory removal of a non-citizen from the UAE by order of the competent authority. UAE law recognises two types: judicial deportation, imposed by a criminal… - [DIFC (Dubai International Financial Centre)](https://lexaidxb.com/en/dictionary/difc) — The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is a special economic zone established by Dubai Law No. 9 of 2004 with its own independent legal system based on English common law… - [Emirates ID](https://lexaidxb.com/en/dictionary/emirates-id) — The Emirates ID is the national identity card issued by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) to every citizen and resident of the UAE.… - [Employment Gratuity (End of Service)](https://lexaidxb.com/en/dictionary/employment-gratuity) — Employment gratuity, or end-of-service benefit, is a lump sum that UAE private-sector employers must pay to employees who complete at least one year of continuous service. Under F… - [Execution](https://lexaidxb.com/en/dictionary/execution) — Execution is the stage at which a final judgment, an arbitral award, a notarised agreement with executory force, or a recognised foreign title is enforced against the debtor's per… - [Federal Decree-Law](https://lexaidxb.com/en/dictionary/federal-decree-law) — A Federal Decree-Law is a legislative instrument issued by the President of the UAE, with the approval of the Supreme Council, when the Federal National Council is not in session… - [Form A (Beneficial Owner Declaration)](https://lexaidxb.com/en/dictionary/form-a-adgm) — Form A is a declaration filed with the UAE's Ministry of Economy or the relevant economic department under the beneficial ownership regime (Cabinet Decision No. 58 of 2020 and its… - [Form F (DIFC Filing)](https://lexaidxb.com/en/dictionary/form-f-difc) — Form F is a filing used within the DIFC Registrar of Companies regime, most commonly for changes to a DIFC-registered company's particulars — for example notice of the allotment o… - [Free Zone License](https://lexaidxb.com/en/dictionary/free-zone-license) — A Free Zone License is a commercial licence issued by the authority of one of the UAE's 40-plus free zones (DMCC, JAFZA, DIFC, ADGM, RAKEZ and others). The licence authorises an e… - [Golden Visa](https://lexaidxb.com/en/dictionary/golden-visa) — The Golden Visa is a long-term UAE residency permit valid for five or ten years, renewable, granted to specified categories: investors, entrepreneurs, qualified professionals (doc… - [Injunction](https://lexaidxb.com/en/dictionary/injunction) — An injunction — in UAE practice usually referred to as a summary or precautionary order — is a court order requiring a party to do, refrain from doing, or preserve a state of affa… - [Judgment](https://lexaidxb.com/en/dictionary/judgment) — A judgment is the final ruling of a court that resolves the substantive merits of a dispute — whether the claim is accepted in whole or in part, dismissed, or declared inadmissibl… - [Labor Ban](https://lexaidxb.com/en/dictionary/labour-ban) — A labour ban in the UAE is an administrative or judicial restriction that prevents a worker from taking up new employment in the country for a set period. The most common type is… - [Labour Court](https://lexaidxb.com/en/dictionary/labour-court) — The Labour Court is the specialised judicial chamber that hears employment disputes in the UAE, organised within each emirate's Court of First Instance. Jurisdiction covers unpaid… - [Legalization](https://lexaidxb.com/en/dictionary/legalization) — Legalization is the multi-step process of authenticating a foreign public document so that it has legal effect in the UAE, and vice versa. The UAE is not a party to the 1961 Hague… - [Litigation](https://lexaidxb.com/en/dictionary/litigation) — Litigation is the process of resolving a dispute through the courts. In the UAE, civil litigation typically begins with the claimant filing a statement of claim with the Court of… - [Mainland License](https://lexaidxb.com/en/dictionary/mainland-license) — A Mainland License authorises a company to operate anywhere in the UAE outside a free zone, directly with consumers, private businesses, and government entities. It is issued by t… - [Mediation](https://lexaidxb.com/en/dictionary/mediation) — Mediation is a non-binding dispute-resolution process in which a neutral third party — the mediator — assists the disputing parties in negotiating a voluntary settlement. Unlike a… - [MOJ (Ministry of Justice)](https://lexaidxb.com/en/dictionary/ministry-of-justice) — The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) is the federal authority responsible for the administration of the federal court system, the regulation of the legal profession, and the delivery of… - [Moral Damages](https://lexaidxb.com/en/dictionary/moral-damages) — Moral damages are monetary compensation awarded to a claimant for non-financial harm — injury to reputation, dignity, feelings, or family relations — caused by the defendant's wro… - [NOC (No Objection Certificate)](https://lexaidxb.com/en/dictionary/noc-no-objection-certificate) — A No Objection Certificate (NOC) is a formal written statement from an authority — typically an employer, sponsor, bank, or government body — confirming that it has no objection t… - [Notarization](https://lexaidxb.com/en/dictionary/notarization) — Notarization is the formal authentication of a document or signature by a Notary Public, an officer authorised by the UAE Ministry of Justice or the judicial department of each em… - [Offshore Company](https://lexaidxb.com/en/dictionary/offshore-company) — An offshore company in the UAE is an entity incorporated under free-zone rules specifically designed for holding assets and conducting business outside the UAE — not inside it. Th… - [Patent](https://lexaidxb.com/en/dictionary/patent) — A patent is an exclusive right granted by the State for a new invention — whether a product or a process — that is novel, involves an inventive step, and is industrially applicabl… - [Penal Code](https://lexaidxb.com/en/dictionary/penal-code) — The UAE Penal Code — currently Federal Decree-Law No. 31 of 2021 on the Issuance of the Crimes and Penalties Law, which replaced Federal Law No. 3 of 1987 — is the core federal st… - [Personal Status Law](https://lexaidxb.com/en/dictionary/personal-status-law) — Personal Status Law is the body of law that governs marriage, divorce, child custody, guardianship, inheritance, and wills in the UAE. For Muslims, the federal Personal Status Law… - [Power of Attorney](https://lexaidxb.com/en/dictionary/power-of-attorney) — A Power of Attorney (POA) is a written legal instrument by which a principal authorises an agent (the attorney-in-fact) to act on their behalf in specified matters. UAE law recogn… - [Rental Disputes Committee (RDSC)](https://lexaidxb.com/en/dictionary/rental-disputes-committee) — The Rental Disputes Settlement Centre (RDSC) in Dubai is the specialised judicial body that adjudicates landlord-tenant disputes — including non-payment of rent, eviction, rent in… - [RERA (Real Estate Regulatory Agency)](https://lexaidxb.com/en/dictionary/rera) — RERA is the Real Estate Regulatory Agency of Dubai, the regulatory arm of the Dubai Land Department (DLD). Established by Law No. 16 of 2007, it licenses and supervises developers… - [Trademark](https://lexaidxb.com/en/dictionary/trademark) — A trademark is any sign — a word, logo, three-dimensional mark, colour combination, sound, or even smell — that distinguishes the goods or services of one enterprise from those of… - [Travel Ban](https://lexaidxb.com/en/dictionary/travel-ban) — A travel ban in the UAE is an order preventing a named individual from leaving or entering the country. It can be issued civilly — usually by a creditor filing a petition to secur… - [Visa Cancellation](https://lexaidxb.com/en/dictionary/visa-cancellation) — Visa cancellation is the formal administrative process by which a UAE residency visa is annulled before or at its natural expiry. It is normally initiated by the sponsor — typical… ## Pricing - [Pricing (machine-readable)](https://lexaidxb.com/pricing.md): Plain-Markdown pricing — free for the people seeking a lawyer; lawyer listing plans (Listed / Preferred / Spotlight) with prices, founding rates, and features. ## Optional - [Full content dump](https://lexaidxb.com/llms-full.txt): Plain-text Markdown of every legislation, dictionary entry, and top blog. ~10 MB, refreshed daily. - [Sitemap (XML)](https://lexaidxb.com/sitemap.xml): Machine-readable URL index with hreflang annotations. - [Robots policy](https://lexaidxb.com/robots.txt): Crawler rules. 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