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          Law

          The latest news on law in the UAE and worldwide, including updates on the labour law

          The UAE's legal and immigration system tends to take a humane view of domestic workers' circumstances and is willing to work with them. Pawan Singh / The National

          Why the UAE is again moving against rogue recruiters

          EditorialFebruary 27, 2026
          Screen time and social media are part of daily life for millions of children now. Getty Images

          Social media bans for teenagers are understandable but not future-proof

          CommentFebruary 24, 2026
          Iranians walk near an anti-US billboard at Enqelab Square in Tehran during anti-government protests. EPA

          Iran arrests 139 foreigners in Yazd over protest allegations

          MENAFebruary 03, 2026
          An employer is only legally obligated to provide medical cover at the minimum stated level. Pawan Singh / The National

          ‘Can an employer reduce medical insurance benefits for staff in the UAE?’

          BusinessJanuary 26, 2026
          A new law in the UAE will establish a central Child Digital Safety Council. Photo: PA

          Parents in the UAE now have a legal obligation to monitor children’s digital usage, experts say

          UAEJanuary 22, 2026
          Rohingya refugees on a capsized boat before being rescued in the waters of West Aceh, Indonesia in March 2024. Reuters

          Gambia's Rohingya genocide case against Myanmar shows states have responsibilities

          CommentJanuary 15, 2026
          Abu Dhabi Corniche. In its capacity as the resolution authority, the CMA plays a central role in managing financial crises. Victor Besa / The National

          UAE issues laws to strengthen capital markets regulation

          MarketsJanuary 02, 2026
          The government said the Civil Transactions Law will serve as a 'pivotal legislative milestone'. Getty Images

          UAE lowers age of adulthood to 18 in modernisation drive

          UAEJanuary 01, 2026
          The UAE will enact new laws in 2026 that will impact the lives of its citizens and residents. Victor Besa / The National

          Ten new UAE laws in 2026 that everybody should know about

          UAEDecember 31, 2025
          The question of instituting robust protective measures to ensure children’s safe digital exploration is no longer up for debate. Getty

          The UAE's digital safety law is a welcome step towards protecting minors

          EditorialDecember 29, 2025
          A protester throws a brick at a bank after setting fire to tyres during a demonstration in Beirut on February 16, 2023. Dozens of angry Lebanese demonstrators attacked several banks on February 16 after the local currency dropped in value to a record low in as part of a deepening economic crisis, AFP photographers said. (Photo by Joseph EID / AFP)

          Why Lebanon's bank customers will struggle to be fully repaid

          EconomyDecember 25, 2025
          New sentences are being introduced for sexual offences and prostitution in the UAE. Getty Images

          UAE reforms sentences for sexual offences and prostitution 

          UAEDecember 12, 2025
          Abu Dhabi's skyline. The legal changes also regulate delocalisation of UAE companies. Getty Images

          UAE issues amendments to Commercial Companies Law to improve competitiveness

          EconomyDecember 09, 2025
          The dock at Inner London Crown Court. The UK's justice system is on the verge of chaos at all levels. PA

          Can David Lammy reform the UK justice system? The jury is still out

          CommentDecember 03, 2025
          New rules around fostering will widen opportunities for children in need of families. Getty Images

          New law allows non-Emiratis to foster children in the UAE

          UAENovember 25, 2025
          Most people already recognise cybercriminals for what they are – international blackmailers, extortionists and thieves.

          Does the Gulf need a cybercrime 'interpol'?

          EditorialOctober 17, 2025
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