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
Marriage according to Sharia is the legally recognized form of marriage for a Muslim couple under the laws of the UAE. Under the Personal Status Law of the UAE, these laws were recently updated in 2025, taking into account changes in the legal environment while keeping the Sharia tradition intact. Complete guide on the Sharia … Read more
Couples in the UAE, particularly in Abu Dhabi, can legalize or formalize their relationship by undergoing a court marriage in the Abu Dhabi Court. A court marriage allows a couple to establish a civil partnership as their legal designation. The two individuals marrying in the Abu Dhabi Court must meet certain conditions, including not being … Read more
According to Islam, a marriage is a legally binding agreement between husband and wife. With this agreement, the couple’s and their future children’s rights are to be safeguarded. The marriage agreement between the couple must be recorded at a Sharia court in Dubai to be valid for Islamic weddings. The registration assures all the legal … 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
Court marriage in Dubai can be conducted between an Indian and a Pakistani regardless of caste, creed, or religion. The procedure of Dubai court marriage does away with ceremonies and rituals associated with traditional Indian and Pakistani marriages. Parties can apply to the Ministry of Justice in UAE for performance and registration of marriage, as … Read more
