Middle East: Family and Matrimonial

In the recent years, the UAE has brought about significant changes to its legal provisions regarding relationships between unmarried couples and children born outside the boundaries of a marriage.

The growing digitization of commerce and government services in the United Arab Emirates ("UAE") has necessitated the development of robust legal frameworks to support electronic signatures and digital trust services.

With Saudi Arabia emerging as one of the most powerful investment destinations in the world, through Vision 2030, foreign investors are seeking to open enterprises in the Kingdom.

The Federal Decree Law No. 41 of 2024 on the Issuance on the Personal Status Law ("Federal Personal Status Law") has extensive provisions regarding gifts given at the time of betrothal and marriage

In the UAE, custody of children is governed by the UAE family law, consisting of Federal Decree Law No. 41 of 2024 on the issuance of the Personal Status Law which governs Muslims in the UAE ("Federal Personal Status Law")...

In a recent development, a woman filed an application for a landmark divorce settlement of AED 1 billion, before the Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court.

Saudi Arabia has positioned itself as a global investment hub under Vision 2030, offering foreign investors unprecedented access to its growing economy.

Inheritance issues are highly personal, frequently involving high financial risks and complex emotions.

Dominic de Mariveles has relocated from London to the UAE in his role as Chief Commercial Officer at Praxis, reflecting the independent professional services firm's commitment to both the Middle East and Southeast Asia as key growth regions.