Questions about the laws of the United Arab Emirates.
Questions tagged [uae]
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Is it illegal to block, on social media, a person who sends a legal threat?
I live in the middle east, and two weeks back I left a negative factual review on a certain hostel in Abu Dhabi. They gave me a scare threat today, saying that they will file a police case for this. I responded by blocking them. They responded with…
Clemens Bartholdy
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Are visitors affected by family law of UAE and Qatar?
Does the family law of UAE and Qatar apply to people who transit the airport, or who stay for not more than 1 day and enter the country for that purpose?
Especially laws about child custody.
UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi) and Qatar have quite big…
Kenyakorn Ketsombut
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Does the UAE law set the method of capital punishment for a given crime?
The judicial system of UAE allows a court (a Federal court, I believe) to pass judgment of the capital punishment for crimes including homosexuality and denouncing Islam. The executions are carried through either a firing squad, hanging, or stoning.…
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UAE now banning Virtual Private Network (VPN) access. Are business travelers exempt?
According to a few news articles, the UAE is passing a new law with heavy penalties for using a Virtual Private Network (VPN).
Another report says:
Travelers also come under this law and if caught using any VPNs could
face fines as well as jail…
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When is threatening legal action illegal?
Follow up to this question. When is it illegal to threaten someone with taking them to court?
Clemens Bartholdy
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Penalty for medical malpractice in Dubai
I’m pursuing a career in a specific medical career and I’d love to one day be able to move to Dubai, but I’m a bit discouraged by the fact that doctors can potentially end up in jail for medical malpractice or medical negligence.
If the worst…
Son1997
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Possible legal steps for psychological damage caused by a company
A friend of mine studies at an American university in the UAE. Recently, he was literally escorted out of the campus building on the premise that it was winter break.
It is a common notion that the university remains closed during the winter break,…
DaveIdito
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Are there countries that prohibit charging interest?
Is it true that Saudi Arabia prohibits charging interest? What about UAE? Are there any states actually prohibit interest rates?
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How could you commit tax fraud in the UAE where income tax does not exist?
UAE does not have income tax but it has another form of tax.
https://www.bdo.ae/en-gb/insights/new-tax-evasion-court-uae-en says that the UAE created a new court for tax evasion in November 2020. How could you commit tax fraud in countries UAE where…
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legal term explanation required
According to below mentioned clause ,Am I allowed to join other IT company in the practice Computer Software House or not
"To refrain from directly or indirectly competing with
the Employer or working for another competing organisation
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Fake video from saab
https://web.archive.org/web/20230715091936/https://forums.flightsimulator.com/t/fake-gripen-video/599765
See above. Saab released a video falsely claiming the gripen turned 9g. It was actually a 4g turn.
Do the customers of the gripen have the right…
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