The aim is to reduce the backlog of cases in the courts
The specialised courts will review family lawsuits and other civil cases including rental disputes
The accused, also involved in drug trafficking, were found guilty of using exchange houses to transfer illegal funds to Pakistan
The new decision is hoped to enhance the UAE’s attractiveness for investment and business growth
The NMC Health founder denies wrongdoing and says he has “complete faith in the justice system of the UAE”
The tribunal noted that Shailesh Dash exhibited “a formidable mastery of the arguments”
They were arrested after a video of the crowded party started circulating across social media platforms
The man, who posted a video on social media saying he had gone out to buy coffee despite being infected with the virus, was charged with “endangering his life and that of others”
The penalty for personal possession can be up to 10 years imprisonment, and drug trafficking can result in a life sentence
Any establishment that does not comply with the midday work ban will face a fine of Dhs5,000 per worker
The claim is related to a project completed around a decade ago
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A testator and two witnesses can join via video conferencing from different locations
It involves setting up a taskforce as well as the possibility of converting government buildings into medical facilities
Employees of vital sectors do not need to apply for the movement permit, but instead will require a letter from their employer confirming their necessity to commute
The video sought to “create divisions based on ethnicity and nationality”, officials said
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Previous attempts to introduce the legislation have been met with opposition from some Emiratis