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What is Whistleblowing and the role of a lawyer in Dubai

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Whistleblowing is the concept of revealing the wrongdoing or illegitimate action or activity of an individual or entity. The process of disclosing information to the general public is called whistleblowing. Besides, whistleblowing is a global phenomenon that is getting popular in Dubai. It may include an act of disclosing fraud, corruption, money laundering, embezzlement, theft, robbery, or any other criminal activity Whistle-Blower A whistle-blower is a person who comes forward and reveals the truth about a social, moral, or ethnically incorrect action or activity. A whistleblower is an individual who can be a worker, employee, contractor, supplier, or any other stakeholder.  He is well aware of the illegal and suspicious activities of another person at the workplace. A whistleblower may face termination, harassment, unfair dismissal, or retaliation in any form. Therefore, to avoid any serious repercussions it is advisable to opt for an employee or labor lawyer in Dubai. It is a l...

New Rules to Utilize Federal Properties in the UAE

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has recently introduced many real estate and finance laws. The Ministry of Finance has introduced Federal Decree-Law No. 35 concerning federal properties. The new law has been introduced to manage both properties, real estate assets, and non-real estate assets. It aims to better utilize federal properties such as railways, bridges, and roads to ensure sustainable growth. Moreover, the digitization of federal properties has allowed the conversion of public properties into private properties without any hassle. However, the Ministry oversees management with the relevant authorities. What is the New Law About? The Decree Law has been introduced to manage the federal government's financial resources domestically and internationally. However, it aims to govern federal assets efficiently to ensure global practices for sustainable growth. A state-of-the-art platform will be created where all properties will be registered, whether they are public or private. ...

Tenant Rules in Dubai

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 Recently, the UAE has witnessed an increase in the number of expats, which has led the housing societies to revise the rules. The tenancy rules in Dubai are revised with additional information required of the occupant and the owner of the accommodation. These instructions are sent out from Dubai Land Development (DLD) to the property owners, tenants, and developers. Attorneys in Dubai are experts in “Property Matters”, called Real Estate Lawyers  Real Estate Lawyers .  Registration: The information can be registered on the Dubai REST app within 14 days. However, the process involves tenants following eight steps, where they have to provide their details and information about their Emirates ID.  Registration is mandatory for tenants and other occupants, including family members and house staff, who have been staying in Dubai for at least a month. However, the DLD elaborates on the registration. The tenant must not hide the details of other people living with them as ...

Economical Legal Advice

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Dubai is the largest business hub, yet families are settling in the UAE. The major attraction of the expats is the UAE legal system. As a foreigner, you will find business lawyers, family lawyers and immigration lawyers at every corner of the UAE. Therefore, finding a lawyer is not a difficult job. However, looking for any legal advice will need some research and time from you. Several law firms are offering legal solutions in every aspect of the legal field in the UAE because businesses are doing cross-border transactions every day, whereas expats are getting married or divorced on the other hand. If you are going through any problem in adjusting to the UAE, you can always hire a specific lawyer for your case. For example, finding a job is tedious, but if you get one, you may not understand the contract completely. Therefore, it is advised to consult an employment lawyer who will take a look at your contract and ensure that it is created according to the UAE labour laws. How do Famil...

Options of Dispute Resolution in the UAE

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 The UAE is a major business hub around the globe. Investors and entrepreneurs face disputes in businesses. Sometimes, cross-border transactions become problematic. The advocates in Dubai help the business sector through litigation or arbitration. However, the latter is an economical way of resolving any dispute because it is a settlement out of court. Litigation is time-consuming as well as an expensive choice for dispute resolution because it has court proceedings that require time for the verdict. There are alternatives to dispute resolution, such as mediation and negotiation. The main difference between both types of dispute resolution is that mediation has a third party known as a neutral party who would facilitate both parties and have a mutual agreement. But the negotiation is when both parties directly interact and find a common ground to agree to resolve the dispute.   Talking to an Industry Expert Sometimes, a dispute is unresolved because an expert on the case is n...

No Cost Dubai Legal Advice

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  When it comes to the legal system of any country, the UAE is at the top of the list for managing family laws and business laws, accurately. In recent years, Dubai has marked its presence in the world of commercial hubs, adding demand for legal professionals. Not everyone can hire a lawyer, especially when they are charging high fees. However , Dubai lawyers could be a good choice because they provide affordable legal solutions to their clients.   Some lawyers are providing pro bono services in Dubai. Expats in Dubai would always need legal assistance but they do not have enough money to hire professional legal solicitors. Therefore, they prefer to hire legal services at affordable rates. The law firms have pro-bono legal services for the ones who need them, whether it is a family case or employment dispute. One can always look for discounts for their legal case by visiting their website.     The legal aid centres conduct many workshops and programmes to aware...