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Is Abortion Legal In The UAE? | Updated Law Explained (2024–2025) (Video)

In this video, we break down the legal conditions under which abortion is allowed in the United Arab Emirates.

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Cavenwell At STEP – Conference Highlights

At Cavenwell Group, shaping the future of private wealth is central to our mission. Our participation in two of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners' flagship conferences...

United Arab Emirates Family

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Cavenwell Group

The Essential Criteria For A Valid Marriage & The Key Role Of A Guardian In The UAE. (Video)

In this informative video, we explore the criteria for a valid marriage in the UAE, highlighting the essential role of a guardian in Islamic marriages.

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Digital Divorce: Valid Or Not Under UAE Law? | WhatsApp, Text & Email Explained (Video)

In today's digital world, many couples communicate important decisions online. But is a digital divorce legally valid in the UAE? Find out how UAE's Federal Personal Status Law treats divorces sent...

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Cross-border Estates And The New "Non-dom" Regime: UK IHT Reporting On Death

United Arab Emirates Family

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Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

Divorce UAE Alimony & Child Maintenance Explained For Muslim Vs Non-Muslim | 2025 (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Navigating Family Court Appeals Through The Court Of First Instance To The Court Of Cassation | 2025 (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Child Custody And Visitation Rights In The UAE (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

No Fault Divorces For Non-Muslims Legal Provisions Under UAE Law

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Spousal Maintenance Under UAE Law

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Inheritance Law And The Disposal Of Assets In The UAE (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Registration Of Births For Children Conceived Outside The Institution Of Marriage (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Gifts And Dowry Under The UAE Law

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Can A Woman Regain Custody Of Children After Forfeiture Of Custody Rights?

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Payment Service Providers In The UAE: Legal Frameworks And Licensing Demystified

United Arab Emirates Finance

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Dolce Vita Advisors

Taxation Of Free Zone Companies Under The UAE Corporate Tax Regime

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Dolce Vita Advisors

Light Bites, Expert Nuggets For The Seasoned Developer: Episode 2 (Podcast)

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

Unified Framework Agreed For Virtual Asset Regulation In UAE

United Arab Emirates Technology

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The Sovereign Group

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

United Arab Emirates Tax

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ASY Legal

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Family Law

Is Abortion Legal In The UAE? | Updated Law Explained (2024–2025) (Video)

In this video, we break down the legal conditions under which abortion is allowed in the United Arab Emirates.

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

The Essential Criteria For A Valid Marriage & The Key Role Of A Guardian In The UAE. (Video)

In this informative video, we explore the criteria for a valid marriage in the UAE, highlighting the essential role of a guardian in Islamic marriages.

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Digital Divorce: Valid Or Not Under UAE Law? | WhatsApp, Text & Email Explained (Video)

In today's digital world, many couples communicate important decisions online. But is a digital divorce legally valid in the UAE? Find out how UAE's Federal Personal Status Law treats divorces sent...

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Divorce UAE Alimony & Child Maintenance Explained For Muslim Vs Non-Muslim | 2025 (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Navigating Family Court Appeals Through The Court Of First Instance To The Court Of Cassation | 2025 (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Child Custody And Visitation Rights In The UAE (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

No Fault Divorces For Non-Muslims Legal Provisions Under UAE Law

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Spousal Maintenance Under UAE Law

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Registration Of Births For Children Conceived Outside The Institution Of Marriage (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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Divorce

Digital Divorce: Valid Or Not Under UAE Law? | WhatsApp, Text & Email Explained (Video)

In today's digital world, many couples communicate important decisions online. But is a digital divorce legally valid in the UAE? Find out how UAE's Federal Personal Status Law treats divorces sent...

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Divorce UAE Alimony & Child Maintenance Explained For Muslim Vs Non-Muslim | 2025 (Video)

After a divorce in the UAE, the father is legally obligated to provide child support, and the husband may also be required to pay alimony, maintenance, or compensation to his ex-wife.

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

No Fault Divorces For Non-Muslims Legal Provisions Under UAE Law

Family law in the UAE has undergone significant changes in the last decade. Until recently, family matters in the UAE were governed by the Federal Decree Law No. 28 of 2005...

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Spousal Maintenance Under UAE Law

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Gifts And Dowry Under The UAE Law

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Can A Woman Regain Custody Of Children After Forfeiture Of Custody Rights?

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

DIVORCE AND DIRHAMS - The Legal Framework Of Alimony Under Abu Dhabi Law

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Learn More About Divorce Procedures In The UAE (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

What Are The Procedures In Claiming Marital Rights Of The Wife During Divorce (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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Wills/ Intestacy/ Estate Planning

Cavenwell At STEP – Conference Highlights

At Cavenwell Group, shaping the future of private wealth is central to our mission. Our participation in two of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners' flagship conferences...

United Arab Emirates Family

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Cavenwell Group

Family Foundations And Family Businesses In The UAE: Corporate Tax Treatment, Succession Planning And Strategic Considerations

Family-owned businesses are the backbone of the UAE economy. They account for a substantial share of private wealth, employment, and investment, and they underpin the country's commercial landscape.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Cross-border Estates And The New "Non-dom" Regime: UK IHT Reporting On Death

The changes to the non-dom regime that came into effect in April 2025 have been much discussed. Six months on, we now have practical experience of inheritance tax (IHT)...

United Arab Emirates Family

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Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

Inheritance Law And The Disposal Of Assets In The UAE (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Praxis Strengthens Global Reach As Dominic De Mariveles Relocates To UAE

United Arab Emirates Commercial

Praxis

White Paper – Validity Of Electronic Signatures In The United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Melento

Why Should You Consider Registering A Will In The UAE (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

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Al Tamimi & Company

What Happens When Someone Passes Away In The UAE Without A Registered Will? (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

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Al Tamimi & Company

Executing A Foreign Will In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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Latest Videos

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Digital Divorce: Valid Or Not Under UAE Law? | WhatsApp, Text & Email Explained (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Child Custody And Visitation Rights In The UAE (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Child Custody For Non Muslim Women In The UAE: Understanding The UAE Laws (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Navigating The Process: How To Register A Non-Muslim Will In Dubai (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Is A Marriage Valid In Other Countries If Conducted In The UAE? (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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