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Civil Procedures Law

Appeal Rights Can Lapse Before the 30-Day Limit, Cassation Court Confirms

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The Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation’s recent judgment in Labour Cassation No. 72 of 2025, issued on 15 October 2025, offers an important procedural clarification that will influence how appeals are approached across the UAE. The Court confirmed that the decisive deadline for filing counter-appeals and cross-appeals is the first hearing of the principal appeal […]

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Emirati Women in Law

Emirati Women in Law: A Conversation with Afraa Alhashmi

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In this edition of Community Matters, we speak with Afraa Alhashmi, a UAE-qualified lawyer and valued member of Alsuwaidi & Company’s litigation team. Afraa shares her journey into law, reflects on the evolving role of Emirati women in the legal profession, and offers thoughtful insights into the challenges and rewards of being a female advocate in the

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Criminal Settlement in the UAE: An Alternative Route to Justice

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This article outlines how certain criminal cases in the UAE may be resolved outside of formal court proceedings under Federal Decree-Law No. 38 of 2022. It explains when criminal settlement is permitted, the legal conditions required, and its practical effects, offering a clearer understanding of this structured, alternative approach to justice. What is Criminal Settlement

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How the New DIFC Courts Law Impacts Businesses

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On 14 March 2025, Dubai introduced Law No. 2 of 2025, bringing key changes to the DIFC Courts that directly affect businesses operating within or engaging with the DIFC. These reforms enhance legal certainty, streamline dispute resolution, and strengthen contract enforcement, reinforcing the DIFC’s position as a premier international business hub. Key Impacts on Businesses

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Breaking Legal Barriers: Alsuwaidi & Company Secures Landmark Ruling on Challenging Supreme Medical Liability Committee Reports

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When an expert committee’s findings are deemed final, does that mean they are truly beyond challenge? This was the question at the centre of a recent case before the Federal Supreme Court – Cassation Division, where Alsuwaidi & Company successfully argued that judicial oversight remains a fundamental safeguard—even in cases where the law suggests otherwise.

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Annual Leave

UAE public holidays 2025: How to maximise your annual leave without breaking rules

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Mohamed Elmasry’s recent contribution to the Gulf News focuses on how to maximise your annual leave without breaking rules. AS PUBLISHED IN GULF NEWS Dubai: Scrolling through social media, you have likely stumbled upon hacks for maximising annual leave by aligning it with public holidays. The idea of turning a handful of days into extended

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Advocates and Legal Consultants

Sharjah residents: Rent freeze for three years, early termination penalties

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Reda Hegazy’s recent contribution to Gulf News highlights the implications of Sharjah’s new rental law, which includes a rent freeze for three years and outlines penalties for early termination. His insights shed light on how these regulations aim to enhance housing stability for residents. AS PUBLISHED IN GULF NEWS Dubai: Are you renting an apartment

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UAE Labour Law Update: Extended Statute of Limitations and Finality of Ministry Decisions on Disputes Under AED 50,000

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As of August 31, 2024, crucial amendments to Article 54 of the UAE Labor Law will extend the statute of limitations for labor claims and alter the appeal process for disputes under AED 50,000. Discover how these changes will impact both employers and employees. Article 54 of the UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021

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زيادة الغرامات على مخالفات تنظيم علاقات العمل بموجب المرسوم بقانون رقم (9) لسنة 2024

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من يوم 31 أغسطس 2024 أصبحت الغرامة لا تقل عن (100,000) مئة ألف درهم ولا تزيد على (1,000,000) مليون درهم على استخدام العمال بالمخالفة لنصوص المرسوم بقانون تنظيم علاقات العمل، وذلك بالتوظيف الصوري والتخلي عن العامل واستخدام العامل بالمخالفة لتصاريح العمل، وغلق المنشأة دون تسوية مستحقات العمال وغيرها المخالفات المنصوص عليها بنص المادة (60) من

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UAE Labour Law

Effective 31 August 2024: Increased Fines for Violations of Labour Regulations

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New Decree Significantly Raises Penalties under UAE Labour Law Federal Decree Law No. (9) of 2024 (the “New Decree”) has introduced significant amendments to Article 60 of the Federal Decree Law No. (33) of 2021 on regulating labour relations (the “UAE Labor Law”). Under the previous Article 60 of the UAE Labour Law, the penalties

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The policy of unused eaves in the UAEs labour law

UAE: Gratuity frozen because of loan? Here’s how you can avoid the situation

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Mohamed Elmasry’s recent contribution to the Gulf News focuses on how to protect your end-of-service benefits to navigate job transitions smoothly. AS PUBLISHED IN GULF NEWS Dubai: Many UAE employees rely on their end-of-service benefits or gratuity as a financial cushion during job transitions. But did you know that UAE banks can freeze or utilize

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human resources law

Correction issued for typographical error in Dubai government human resources law

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Mohamed Elmasry, an Associate of Alsuwaidi & Company, highlights this amendment’s significance for HR and legal practitioners. This correction underscores the importance of staying vigilant in regulatory compliance and ensures that all parties involved in HR management are aligned with the correct legal standards. Our team closely monitors such amendments to keep our clients informed and

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Decree No. (29) of 2024 regarding the establishment of Judicial Committee for Resolving Jurisdictional Conflicts between the DIFC Courts and the Judicial Authorities in Dubai Emirate

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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Ruler of Dubai, has issued Decree No. (29) of 2024 regarding the establishment of an independent judicial body called the “Judicial Committee for Resolving Jurisdictional Conflicts between the DIFC Courts and the Judicial Authorities in Dubai Emirate.” This committee is composed of seven judges, Headed by

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ندوة حول قانون تنظيم علاقات العمل بالتعاون مع غرفة تجارة وصناعة عجمان

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بالتعاون مع غرفة تجارة وصناعة عجمان سيقيم مكتب السويدي  ومشاركوه ندوة حول قانون تنظيم علاقات العمل يقدمها المستشار/رضا حجازي  يوم الاربعاء الموافق 13 سبتمبر  2023 الساعة 10 صباحاً.  تأتي هذه الندوة ضمن سلسلة فعاليات تهدف إلى تعزيز الوعي حول القوانين والأنظمة والتي سيتم تقديمها من خلال خبراء في المجال القانوني. ندعو جميع الشركات والأفراد المهتمين بموضوع

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عقارات وممتلكات وحقوق غير المسلمين بالإمارات ومدى تطبيق الشريعة من عدمه

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سؤال يطرحه الكثيرون من الأفراد والمستثمرين غير المسلمين حول عقاراتهم وممتلكاتهم بعد الوفاة وكذلك كافة حقوقهم المدنية الأخرى وهل سيتم تطبيق أحكام الشريعة الإسلامية تلقائيا. أصدر صاحب السمو الشيخ محمد بن زايد اَل نهيان رئيس دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة مرسوم بقانون اتحادي رقم (41) لسنة 2022 في شأن الأحوال الشخصية المدني. ويطبق هذا المرسوم على غير

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Best Labour Lawyers in Dubai

New Family Business Law

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Regulates the benefits, incentives and work of family businesses, governance, management, transfer of shares and dispute resolution in order to enhance their role in the national economy On 10 October 2022, Decree-Law No. (37) on Family Businesses was issued and published in the Official Gazette and it will come into force three months after the

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تعديل قانون العمل يسمح بإبرام عقد عمل دون حد أقصى لمدته

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اعتبارا من 29 سبتمبر 2022، أدخلت وزارة الموارد البشرية والتوطين تعديلا بموجب المرسوم بقانون اتحادي رقم 14 لسنة 2022، بتعديل بعض أحكام المرسوم بقانون اتحادي – رقم 33 لعام 2021 والذي يتناول في المقام الأول تنظيم علاقات العمل. ويبرم عقد العمل لمدة محددة لا تزيد على ثلاث سنوات، ويجوز تجديده أو تمديده باتفاق الطرفين لفترة

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Labor Lawyers in Dubai

Amendment of the Labor Law allows for the conclusion of an employment contract without a maximum duration limit

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Effective September 29, 2022, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MoHRE) has brought into force an amendment vide Federal Decree law No. 14 of 2022 amending some provision/s of Federal Decree – Law No. 33 of 2021 which primarily deal with the Regulation of Labor Relations. The amendment primarily relates to abolishing the maximum

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UAE: Rent, unpaid loans, custody battles... 7 reasons you could have a travel ban placed on you

UAE: Rent, unpaid loans, custody battles… 7 reasons you could have a travel ban placed on you

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Mohamed Elmasry’s recent contribution to the Gulf News focuses on how travel bans may be placed due to administrative or legal reasons.  AS PUBLISHED IN GULF NEWS Dubai: Have you defaulted on your bank loan or have a case pending against you in UAE courts? If so, you may be worried if you have a travel

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Non-compete Clause In Federal Decree-Law No. (33) of 2021 on the Regulation of Labor Relations and its Executives Regulations and Exceptions Contained Therein

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The Federal Decree-Law No. (33) of 2021 took effect on 2 February 2022 and one of the significant changes which both the employer and employee must take into consideration is the non-compete clause in the employment contract. The Federal Decree-Law No. (33) of 2021 the Regulation of Labor Relations states, in Article 10, that the

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From the 02 of January 2022 a Bounced Cheque will be considered an execution deed

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Federal Decree Law No. 14 of 2020 was issued to amend certain provisions of the Federal Commercial Transactions Law No. 18 of 1993 and was published in the Official Gazette in Issue 687 (Supplement) issued on September 30, 2020. This law will come into force on 02 January 2022, and a number of provisions have

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Financial cybercrime since the COVID-19 Pandemic:

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CRIMINALS HAVE BEEN BUSY: The COVID-19 pandemic dominated 2020. Cybercriminals have been busy exploiting vulnerabilities as a result of the pandemic, disrupting companies with remote working becoming a reality. We are all more exposed to cyber fraud due to the inevitable digital dependence, and this has resulted in cases of financial cybercrime being at an

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