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A practical UAE guide to shareholder and partner disputes, covering access to company records, director liability, general meeting challenges, share transfers, 50/50 deadlocks, exits, arbitration and corporate litigation.

A rental dispute in Abu Dhabi can begin with something as simple as a disagreement over a rent increase, delayed payment, maintenance responsibility, an eviction request or the return of a security deposit. However, the legal outcome may depend on several details: the wording of the tenancy contract, the property location, the registration status, the date and method of any notice, and the evidence available to each party.

Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Labour Relations governs the termination of employment in the UAE private sector and establishes clear safeguards to protect the rights of both employees and employers.