Marriage by Video Call for Muslims in the UAE: Is It Legally Valid and Can You Sponsor Your Spouse?
Hazim Darwish
Hazim Darwish Practicing law for almost a decade, he has in-depth knowledge on UAE legislation with particular expertise on family law, and regulatory compliance for business organizations. Hazim Darwish also provides counsel on legal rights and obligations in the UAE to clients, including individuals and businesses subject to investigation or prosecution under Criminal Law by major regulators.
Nowadays, when it is difficult to travel, work interferes, or huge expenses arise, many couples consider an online marriage. For Muslim couples in the UAE, a common question arises: Is marriage performed via video call legally accepted? And, if it is, can it be used for sponsoring a partner on a residence visa in the … Read more
If a couple goes through a church, temple, or court marriage in UAE or overseas, and then proceeds in living with each other as husband and wife, presumption would be that the marriage that took place is legal in UAE. However, the presumption may be overturned should there be enough evidence showing that the marriage … Read more
With the presence of more than 200 international nationalities with their diversity and diversity in terms of personal beliefs towards life, the Emirati legislator will have many tasks hanging over his shoulders. On the one hand, preserving the identity of the Arab-Islamic state of the Emirates, and on the other hand, the necessity of openness … Read more
Are you interested in getting married in the UAE without following any religious law? If so, you might want to know more about civil marriage and how it works in the country. Civil marriage is a legal way of getting married and registering your marriage according to the laws and regulations, regardless of your faith … Read more
For most couples, their wedding day is a dream come true. Living in a The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nation may make it difficult for expats to arrange a simple wedding. Due to the complicated and drawn-out marriage laws in GCC nations, many Saudi expat couples decide to wed abroad. Georgia or Seychelles make for wedding locations … Read more
Obtaining a Muslim civil marriage certificate in Abu Dhabi has been made easier by the introduction of a new law enacted to regulate marriage matters based on civil and non-religious principles. This 2024 guide simplifies the process into clear, straightforward steps and conditions for any couple, resident or visitor, that will help you understand the … Read more