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The Abu Dhabi Labour Court of First Instance ordered an unnamed company to pay AED 316,333 to a former employee in unpaid salary, leave allowance, and end-of-service gratuity. The ruling followed the employer's failure to appear in court or produce proof of payment after being legally notified. The judgment reaffirmed that under UAE labour law, the burden of proving wage payment rests on the employer.
The Dubai Court of First Instance has ordered a law firm to return Dh1.118 million collected on behalf of a corporate client but withheld for more than a year. The court also awarded Dh50,000 in damages and 5 per cent annual interest, ruling that lawyers cannot retain client deposits to offset legal fees without following statutory procedures.
Expatriates residing in the UAE can register wills through Dubai Courts, the DIFC Courts Wills Service, or the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department to safeguard assets and prevent inheritance disputes. According to legal consultancy Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates, individuals aged 18 and older are legally eligible to execute a will under the UAE Civil Transactions Law. Common drafting errors include relying on unverified foreign wills and failing to name alternate beneficiaries or guardians for minor children.
Dubai Courts, DIFC Courts, Abu Dhabi Judicial Department
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Vice President Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum attended the UAE Government Annual Meetings 2026 in Abu Dhabi. The meetings convened federal and local officials to evaluate strategic priorities, institutional resilience, and national development plans. Discussions also focused on maintaining the continuity of vital businesses and services amid evolving national challenges.
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