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This V20 legal analysis examines a Dubai family judgment showing that success on one family law issue does not automatically determine the outcome of custody, relocation, maintenance, or wider financial obligations.

A Dubai Court of Cassation ruling confirms that UAE employers cannot escape labour law obligations simply because formal MOHRE employment contracts were never executed. In a dispute involving AED 688,000 in claims, the court held that employment relationships may be proven through all legally recognised evidence, and that regulatory non-compliance by employers does not eliminate employee rights under UAE labour law.

The Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration has released a comprehensive 249-page Country Report examining how Saudi Arabia's arbitration framework compares to international standards set by the UNCITRAL Model Law. Through analysis of nearly 1,000 court decisions and detailed comparison of current and proposed legislation, the report provides critical insights into the Kingdom's evolving arbitration landscape and its alignment with global best practices.