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Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy is a full-service law firm in UAE, duly licensed to perform legal services and advocacy in the United Arab Emirates with a head office in Dubai and branch office in Abu Dhabi. Our firm serves and represent both local and expatriate companies and individual clients.

Property Division In Expatriate Divorce In The UAE When expatriate couples divorce in the UAE,…

UAE Media Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 55 of 2023) & Cabinet Decision No. 42 of…

What Is Drug Trafficking? Drug Trafficking refers to the act of illegally transporting narcotics and…

Family Law in the United Arab Emirates Evolution of Family Law in the UAE The…

Overview of UAE Family Law The rights and obligations of a married person are provided…

To streamline the process of recruitment and protect the rights of the workers, the UAE…

Consumer Protection and Anti-Counterfeit Laws in the UAE In the UAE, Federal Law No. 15…

National Anti‑Narcotics Authority (Federal Decree‑Law No. 2 of 2025) Summary: The UAE government has established…

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) boasts a dynamic and rapidly growing real estate market, attracting…

Introduction The Extradition Treaty between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Ireland represents a landmark…

Family Law in the UAE Abstract Family law in the UAE is governed by three…

Understanding Drug Trafficking and UAE Drug Laws What is Drug Trafficking? Drug trafficking refers to…

In the UAE, custody of children is governed by the UAE family law, consisting of…

In a recent development, a woman filed an application for a landmark divorce settlement of…

The UAE has established a comprehensive system of laws and registries for the draft and execution of Wills.

The UAE traffic laws are governed by Federal Decree Law No. 14 of 2024 on Traffic Regulation (“Law”). This Law lays down extensive provisions regarding the usage of public roads, the proper conduct of drivers of vehicles, requirements when applying for a driver’s license, and other traffic related requirements.

The Dubai public prosecution has launched an initiative to improve the dispute resolution process in the Emirate. The “Reconciliation is Better” initiative has been introduced in order to promote the resolution of disputes through amicable ways.

A recent ruling by a UAE court determined that persistent threats by a husband about…

With the rise in social media usage and the comfort with which people are expressing…