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Bounced Cheques In The UAE: What Every Business Needs To Know In 2025

Cheques continue to play a fundamental role in the UAE's commercial landscape. Despite the rapid growth of digital payment systems and fintech solutions, cheques remain widely used across real estate...

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HAS Law Firm

UAE Drug Trafficking Laws Explained: Penalties, Death Sentence & New Regulations

In this video, discover the strict drug trafficking laws and penalties in the UAE.

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Recent Dubai Court Of Cassation Judgment - Legal Notices And The Crime Of Blackmail/ Threats

The Dubai Court of Cassation recently issued an important judgment addressing the intersection of cybercrime, blackmail and the interpretation of criminal intent within the context of legal notices.

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Al Tamimi & Company

How Does Extradition Work?

Extradition plays a crucial role in maintaining justice on an international scale, by ensuring that fugitives cannot evade due process simply by crossing borders.

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Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

The Extradition Process Between Ireland And The UAE

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Human Trafficking Laws In The UAE | Legal Overview (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Arrest Procedures Under UAE Criminal Law | Know Your Rights (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Learn More On How To File A Case For Physical Assault In UAE Courts (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

UAE Strengthens Anti-Money Laundering Framework: Key Updates And Amendments (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Legal Qualification Of Defamation Under UAE Law: A Judicial Perspective

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ADG Legal

New Regulations On Driving License And Vehicle Registration (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Court Of Cassation Overturns A Conviction In Major Tax Evasion Case

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ADG Legal

Extradition Process Between The UAE And Denmark (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Cuffed Or Questioned: Navigating Arrest Vs. Detention In The UAE (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Setting Up A Virtual Asset Business In Dubai: Mainland vs. Free Zone Under VARA

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Dolce Vita Advisors

UAE Company Formation: A Guide To The 9% Corporate Tax And 0% Free Zone Rate

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ASY Legal

When Code Becomes Conduct: What The Tornado Cash Verdict Means For Defi

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From FAFT Grey List To Vara Compliance: How The UAE Strengthened Its AML/CFT Framework For A Digital Future

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The Fundamentals Of ADGM Foundations (Video)

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Bounced Cheques In The UAE: What Every Business Needs To Know In 2025

Cheques continue to play a fundamental role in the UAE's commercial landscape. Despite the rapid growth of digital payment systems and fintech solutions, cheques remain widely used across real estate...

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Federal Decree By Law No. (10) Of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, And Combating The Financing Of Terrorism And Proliferation Financing

The United Arab Emirates ("UAE") has enacted Federal Decree Law No. 10 of 2025 (the "2025 AML Law") to modernise its legal architecture on anti-money laundering ("AML"), counter-terrorism financing ("CTF") and proliferation financing ("PF").

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Cyber Fraud And The Deterrent Measures Against It In The United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates has witnessed rapid development in its digital infrastructure and smart transformation, with technology becoming an integral part of both individual and institutional life.

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Selling Of Counterfeit Goods Under The Label Of The Original Product Legal Remedies Under UAE Law

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Safeguarding Financial Assets: Understanding Bank Fraud Under UAE Cyber Law (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Five Points You Should Know About Breach Of Trust Before You Accuse Somebody (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Facing A Bounced Cheque Issue? Know Your Legal Rights (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Foreign Bribery Law In The UAE

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Understanding Cybercrime Laws In The UAE: Penalties And Legal Implications

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HAS Law Firm

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UAE Drug Trafficking Laws Explained: Penalties, Death Sentence & New Regulations

In this video, discover the strict drug trafficking laws and penalties in the UAE.

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Recent Dubai Court Of Cassation Judgment - Legal Notices And The Crime Of Blackmail/ Threats

The Dubai Court of Cassation recently issued an important judgment addressing the intersection of cybercrime, blackmail and the interpretation of criminal intent within the context of legal notices.

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Al Tamimi & Company

National Anti-Narcotics Authority

The UAE government has ruled to establish a federal authority under the name "National Anti-Narcotics Authority" ("Authority") to combat drug trafficking and other offences related to narcotics drugs, under Federal Decree-Law No. 2 of 2025.

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Dr Hassan Elhais

How Does Extradition Work?

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Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

The Extradition Process Between Ireland And The UAE

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Dr Hassan Elhais

"NARCOTICS IS A DIRTY BUSINESS" Legal Consequences Of Drug Trafficking In The UAE

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Human Trafficking Laws In The UAE | Legal Overview (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Arrest Procedures Under UAE Criminal Law | Know Your Rights (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Learn More On How To File A Case For Physical Assault In UAE Courts (Video)

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Cuffed Or Questioned: Navigating Arrest Vs. Detention In The UAE (Video)

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What Are The Consequences For Unpaid Loans In The Bank? (Video)

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Difference Between Aggravated Theft And Theft (Video)

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Facing A Bounced Cheque Issue? Know Your Legal Rights (Video)

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Hiring A Private Investigator In The UAE (Video)

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