Dubai convicts 21 individuals in one of its biggest visa fraud cases, involving 385 illegal residency permits and $6.86m in fines
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Dubai
Dubai Courts launch 2025-2029 strategic plan to boost global judicial standing
The plan aims to drive innovation within Dubai’s judicial system and enhance its global standing
DIFC
Sheikh Mohammed issues new law governing DIFC Courts in Dubai
New Dubai International Financial Centre Courts laws set out rules and responsibilities of judicial body
Dubai Courts
Dubai Inheritance Court hears $9.5bn of claims, reports high rates of amicable settlement
Dubai Inheritance Court witnessed high rates of amicable settlements as it oversees cases
Drake & Scull International
Drake and Scull wins final court judgment worth AED152mn
Dubai Court of Cassation rejected all appeals made by former CEO and another employee against Dubai Court of Appeal verdict in July 2024
Crypto Adoption
UAE court ruling opens door for crypto benefits, not salaries yet
While this decision marks a significant step towards crypto adoption, it stops short of allowing full salary payments in digital currencies
CBUAE
UAE Central Bank, Dubai Courts sign MoU to link electronic services
The agreement envisages linking electronic services related to the execution of judgments, orders, and decisions issued by the Dubai Courts
Al Maktoum International
UAE holiday dates; the remarkable growth of Emirates; Dubai real estate boom; new Schengen-style visas; top investment tips – 10 things you missed this week
When is the next UAE holiday, how Dubai became the ‘world’s airport’, weather forecasts, Dubai real estate analysis, Schengen-style visas around the world and more top news stories this week
divorce
Dubai Courts announce major travel rule change for divorced parents and their children
Dubai Courts have introduced new rules for divorced parents travelling with children in the city
Court
Sheikh Mohammed issues new Dubai courts law
Dubai updates laws on jurisdictional conflicts in the emirate
business disputes
Dubai Courts amicable dispute centre saw $1.3bn of settlements last year
Amicable Dispute Resolution Centre in Dubai sees 75 per cent increase in reconciliation agreements
Dubai
Dubai Courts clarifies criteria to become guardian in UAE
The general requirements that must be met by any individual who intends to become a legal guardian in the country
Dubai
Dubai Courts launches non-Muslim inheritance department
The new department will enable the preparation and execution of wills under a standard legislative framework
anti-money laundering
Dubai scam: 30-member gang arrested for AED32mn embezzlement
Money Laundering Court at the Dubai Courts charged the gang with arrest, 96-year sentence, and deportation
Dubai
Dubai Courts calls for UAE residents to update Emirates ID details
Official IDs must be updated at the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship
Atul Gupta
UAE rejects South Africa’s request to extradite Gupta brothers
The UAE says Gupta brothers cannot be extradited to South Africa due to paperwork
Dubai
Dubai hotel embezzlers: 14 people acquitted in AED4mn case
The crime took place over a period of two years, during which millions were stolen from the Dubai hotel group
