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UAE Judicial System and Court Procedures Guide, available in English and Arabic

A Comprehensive Overview of the UAE Judicial System and Court Procedures

Understanding the structure and procedures of the UAE judicial system is important for individuals and businesses involved in legal proceedings across the country. Alsuwaidi & Company has prepared a practical guide outlining the UAE court structure, jurisdiction and key litigation procedures. The guide is available in English and Arabic. Download the English Guide تحميل الدليل

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Alsuwaidi & Company Finalist at the Legal Era Middle East Law Awards 2026

Alsuwaidi & Company is a finalist for Employment Law Firm of the Year at the Legal Era Middle East Law Awards 2026. The firm’s Managing Partner, Mohammed R. Alsuwaidi, and Senior Associate, Mohamed Elmasry, have also been recognised by Legal Era in connection with the firm’s employment practice. We thank Legal Era for the recognition.

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UAE visa fees: Can your employer make you pay if you resign within a year?

Mohamed Elmasry’s recent comments in Emirates 24|7 highlight key considerations under UAE employment law regarding an employee’s liability for visa, recruitment and employment costs upon resignation. AS PUBLISHED IN EMIRATES 24|7. UAE visa fees: Can your employer make you pay if you resign within a year? Commenting on the obligations of employers in relation to

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Renting a room in Dubai? How the new shared housing law affects you

Reda Hegazy’s recent legal insights in Emirates 24|7 highlight key changes introduced by Dubai’s new shared housing law, including the regulatory framework governing shared housing arrangements, permit requirements and restrictions on subletting. AS PUBLISHED IN EMIRATES 24|7 Renting a room in Dubai? Here’s how the new shared housing law affects you Commenting on the changes

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UAE employment law

UAE Jobs: Resigning Before Probation Ends? Here’s the Notice Period You Still Need to Serve

Mohamed Elmasry’s recent commentary in Emirates 24|7 highlights the notice period requirements applicable to employees who resign during their probation period under UAE employment law. AS PUBLISHED IN EMIRATES 24|7. UAE jobs: Resigning before probation ends? Here’s the notice period you still need to serve Commenting on the notice obligations applicable during probation, Mohamed Elmasry,

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UAE employment law

UAE Annual Leave Rules: Can Unused Leave Be Carried Forward, Encashed or Forfeited?

Mohamed Elmasry’s recent commentary in Emirates 24|7 highlights key considerations under UAE employment law regarding compensation for unused annual leave upon termination of employment. AS PUBLISHED IN EMIRATES 24|7 UAE annual leave rules: Can unused leave be carried forward, encashed or forfeited? Commenting on employees’ rights in relation to accrued annual leave, Mohamed Elmasry, Senior

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Alsuwaidi & Company shortlisted for Employment Team of the Year at the LexisNexis Middle East Legal Awards 2026.

Alsuwaidi & Company Shortlisted for Employment Team of the Year at the LexisNexis Middle East Legal Awards 2026

Alsuwaidi & Company has been shortlisted for Employment Team of the Year at the LexisNexis Middle East Legal Awards 2026. The shortlisting recognises the firm’s employment practice and its work advising and representing clients on a wide range of employment matters. We thank LexisNexis Middle East and the judging panel for the shortlisting and extend

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