During the investigation, the UAE general prosecutor can ban a minister or an official from travelling and freeze their assets
The accused are charged with creating a fraudulent digital platform through which they engaged in illegal economic activities
Michael Taylor, 60, received a sentence of two years and his 28-year-old son, Peter Taylor, was handed a 20-month sentence
A repeat offender will face imprisonment for a period of not less than three months and a fine of up to Dhs100,000, or one of the two
The Dubai Traffic Prosecution recorded a 41 per cent year-on-year decline in the number of traffic cases in 2020
An investigation allegedly uncovered their collaboration over plots against Saudi Arabia’s military interests, security and stability
The accused could face up to six months in jail and a fine of Dhs5,000
Legal procedures against the accused are currently underway
Each of the four defendants has been handed a five-year imprisonment term followed by deportation and a fine of Dhs10m
Covid-19 has exacerbated women’s challenges in employment and education
The UAE’s flexible and proactive legal system is helping the country tackle issues such as cybercrime while also keeping an eye on the future
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
As companies across the GCC tackle the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, regional business leaders reveal insights on what their organisations are doing and offer advice on how to deal with the current crisis
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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An insight into earnings in Saudi Arabia from the 2018 Gulf Business Salary Survey
An insight into earnings in the UAE from the 2018 Gulf Business Salary Survey