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UAE Extradition Law: Territorial Jurisdiction And Grounds For Refusal

If the underlying acts occurred entirely outside the requesting state and no legal basis for extraterritorial jurisdiction is shown, extradition from the UAE is likely to fail.

United Arab Emirates Criminal

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Barnes Law

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...

United Arab Emirates Criminal

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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.

United Arab Emirates Criminal

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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.

United Arab Emirates Criminal

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Al Tamimi & Company

How Does Extradition Work?

United Arab Emirates Criminal

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Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

The Extradition Process Between Ireland And The UAE

Worldwide Criminal

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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

United Arab Emirates Criminal

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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)

United Arab Emirates Criminal

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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

United Arab Emirates Government

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Dolce Vita Advisors

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

United Arab Emirates Criminal

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HAS Law Firm

Commercial Companies Law Amendment Allowing For Class Shares, Non-profit Companies, Company Migration And Deadlock Resolution Tools

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Squire Patton Boggs

DIFC Injunctions In Support Of Foreign Proceedings: The Last Twelve Months In Review

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

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

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Dolce Vita Advisors

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UAE Extradition Law: Territorial Jurisdiction And Grounds For Refusal

If the underlying acts occurred entirely outside the requesting state and no legal basis for extraterritorial jurisdiction is shown, extradition from the UAE is likely to fail.

United Arab Emirates Criminal

BL

Barnes Law

UAE VAT Law Amended: Critical Implications For Pending And Rejected Tax Refund Requests, And Other Amendments

On 01 October 2025, the UAE issued Federal Decree-Law No. 16 of 2025, introducing targeted amendments to Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017 on Value Added Tax. Although the new Decree-Law spans barely two pages...

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

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...

United Arab Emirates Criminal

HA

HAS Law Firm

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

United Arab Emirates Government

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Dolce Vita Advisors

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

United Arab Emirates Technology

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HAS Law Firm

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

United Arab Emirates Consumer

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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

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UAE Extradition Law: Territorial Jurisdiction And Grounds For Refusal

If the underlying acts occurred entirely outside the requesting state and no legal basis for extraterritorial jurisdiction is shown, extradition from the UAE is likely to fail.

United Arab Emirates Criminal

BL

Barnes Law

A Legal Reading Of The Amendments To The Law On Combating Narcotic Drugs And Psychotropic Substances In The United Arab Emirates

The UAE legislator issued a Federal Decree-Law amending certain provisions of the Law on Combating Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances...

United Arab Emirates Healthcare

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BSA Law

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

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

United Arab Emirates Criminal

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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

United Arab Emirates Criminal

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

National Anti-Narcotics Authority

United Arab Emirates Healthcare

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

How Does Extradition Work?

United Arab Emirates Criminal

CR

Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

The Extradition Process Between Ireland And The UAE

Worldwide Criminal

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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

United Arab Emirates Healthcare

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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

United Arab Emirates Criminal

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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New Regulations On Driving License And Vehicle Registration (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Extradition Process Between The UAE And Denmark (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Difference Between Aggravated Theft And Theft (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

Hiring A Private Investigator In The UAE (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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