Introducing Sanadak: UAE’s first Ombudsman Unit for Financial and Insurance Consumer Disputes
The UAE has taken a significant step towards enhancing consumer trust and protecting consumer rights with the introduction of the new ombudsman unit, "Sanadak". This move follows the merger of the UAE Insurance Authority with…
New Commercial Agency Law in the UAE – Key Takeaways
The commercial agency framework in UAE has been a key element of commerce. This enables foreign companies or freezone companies to distribute, offer and negotiate the sale or purchase of goods and services on its…
What you should know about the new Personal Status Law for non-Muslims
A new law regulating marriage, divorce, and a new Court for non-Muslim family matters On Sunday 07 November 2021, the UAE's President and Abu Dhabi Ruler has issued a new law pertaining to the Personal…
Is the Arbitration Clause included in the General Terms and Conditions of the Insurance Policy a valid clause?
Our client approached us to assist him in filing a case against one of the well-known UAE Insurance Companies. The client complained about his insurance company refusing to cover a surgery under the medical insurance…
Covering the same Risk under Multiple Insurance Policies
The concept of insurance depends on the participation of a group of persons, whether physical or corporate (the insured), that distribute the risks that may result from specific events. The insureds pay pre-determined contributions to…
Dissolution of EMAC and its effects on the business community
On September 14 2021, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, issued Decree No. 34 of 2021 (“Decree”) regarding the Dubai International Arbitration…
Is it going to be the end of abandoned vessels in UAE waters?
Recently, we have witnessed the massive development in the UAE maritime industry; the UAE has acceded to two major international conventions, namely the 1996 Protocol on Limitation of Liability ("LLMC") and the 2001 International Convention…
New regulation on Bounced Cheques and its Implications
Introduction The UAE being a commercial hub with an expanding economy, cheques are one of the common forms of payments, regardless of the size of the transaction, and they are also used as a method…
A new committee to settle heirs’ disputes in Dubai
Based on decision No. 8 of 2021, a Special Tribunal was formed to consider and decide upon any applications, claims, discussions, and appeals submitted in terms of selling inherited residential real estate. This special judicial…