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Learn About the Laws of Child Custody in the UAE

  Getting a divorce is often challenging for couples with children. Mostly, each party wants to gain full or at least equal custody of their kids. But this matter is not for them to decide.  Child custody in  the   UAE  is decided in the child’s best interests. The Family matters within the UAE are regulated by Federal Law No. 28 of the year 2005 (UAE Personal Status Law), Federal Law No. 5/1985 on the Civil Transactions Law of the United Arab Emirates State, and Abu Dhabi Law No. 14/2021 on Personal Status for Non-Muslim Foreigners in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Whereas the Abu Dhabi non-Muslim Personal Status Law applies to non-Muslims expatriates in Abu Dhabi, the UAE Personal Status Law shall continue to apply to Muslims in Abu Dhabi. Keep reading to learn more about child custody in the United Arab Emirates. Guardianship and custody One of the interesting aspects of the UAE Personal Status Law is that different roles are assigned to each parent, particularly the custodian and

How to Deal with Cybercrime in the UAE

  No one is truly safe online, and if you find yourself victimized, know that there are laws that protect and enforce your rights in the UAE. Digital security and cyber safety are considered serious matters; hence it ’ s advisable to report any incident of  cybercrime  in the   UAE   immediately.   Here are some of the things you can do to deal effectively with cyber and digital crimes:                Reporting online You can report  cybercrime  in the   UAE  online by visiting the eCrime website. You can also consider going to the Dubai Police’s website or Aman service if you’re in Abu Dhabi. The UAE federal Public Prosecution released an app called ‘My Safe Society,’ which you can use to report cybercrime. The app is available on Google Play and iTunes. Other ways to report cybercrime Cybercrimes can also be reported by calling 999 or visiting the nearest police station. Don’t wait too long to report any incident to the authorities, as time is of the essence when catching cybe