Ahmed Elnaggar

Founder, The Jurist, Managing Partner at Elnaggar & Partners, Founder and President at Emirates Legal Network

Areas of Practice: Practicing in the field of Corporate Structures, Commercial Law, Merger and Acquisition, Company Formation, Offshore Jurisdictions and Trust Agreements, Labor Law and Real Estate laws.

Languages: English and Arabic

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You’ve got to Know Your Clients

Let's remind everyone of the crucial concept of 'Know Your Client' (KYC) procedures in business transactions. This practice is not just a formality; i...

22 Dec, 2023
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Why Authenticity Outshines Advertising in the Legal Field

In a world increasingly dominated by the fast-paced allure of instant gratification, the concept of organic growth in the professional world, stands as a testam...

02 Nov, 2023
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“You’ve got a Penalty”

Addressing the Ministry of Economy's Stance on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Legislation The United Arab Emirates (UAE), over the years...

16 Oct, 2023
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Beyond rental hikes, the realtors, and real estate disputes

Dubai, known for its luxurious lifestyle and iconic infrastructure, has become a hotspot for global real estate investors. The city's property market has seen s...

22 Jun, 2023
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You may be subject to taxes in Egypt and you don’t know

Are you an Egyptian living abroad? Read this: You may be subject to taxes in Egypt and you don't know. If you are an Egyptian national, you have a house owned ...

12 Apr, 2023
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The UAE Remote Work Visa

The United Arab Emirates is changing the world forever with something called Remote Work Visa Just like the year 2020 has changed consumer behaviors worldwide ...

12 Oct, 2022
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What will happen to your employment contract post-February 2023?

We regularly receive inquiries and questions from employees in the UAE complaining about having conflicts with their HR departments or their employers who are t...

28 Jul, 2022
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Unless you are immortal, you should have a Will

Everyone should write their last Will. I have been saying this for years, before the 2020 global pandemic crisis, during its time, and until now. I am sure I w...

26 Jul, 2020
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What can I do if the landlord does not want to return my security deposit amount?

It is probably one of the most repeated questions or inquiries that I have heard from my clients whenever representing the tenant in a rental dispute! As per th...

12 Jul, 2020
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No more Visa Security Deposit "Bank Guarantee" for DMCC Companies

DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre) Registration Authority, in collaboration with Dubai Insurance Company, has launched a new Employee Protection Insurance (E...

25 Aug, 2020
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Bounced cheque explained

I intend to explain in the simplest way possible how a cheque work and how it becomes a bounced cheque as per the UAE law. If you are a resident of United Arab...

27 May, 2020
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All you need to know about the unpaid leave

What is the law that allows an employer to apply unpaid leave? Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has issued Ministerial Decree no. 279 of the year ...

17 May, 2020
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The Divorce

Even though marriages are meant to be forever, people do turnaround from oaths taken, or life happens, and divorce comes in the picture. The following are answe...

03 May, 2020
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Remote registration of a DIFC Will during COVID-19 pandemic

Latest updates regarding the DIFC Will registration process  Staring from 1st of April 2020 the new DIFC Wills and Probate system allows the Testator and ...

13 Apr, 2020
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The UAE Tenants Guide: Part II

Being a tenant in UAE does come with quite some responsibilities. In order to make sure your interest are not at risk, you should conduct due diligence over the...

13 Jan, 2020
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The UAE Tenants Guide: Part I

A new year started and temperatures have dropped a lot in the last couple of months, but so did the rental prices throughout the city. In fact, the rental price...

30 Dec, 2019
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What to do if your employer seizes your passport?

Over the years we have handled countless cases involving employee and employer labor disputes. More recently, we have seen an uptick in the amount of claims rai...

10 Nov, 2019
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Are you ready for EXPO 2020?

We are a few months away from one of the biggest worldwide events. EXPO 2020 will take place in Dubai on 20th October 2020. So, if you are planning to visit the...

08 Jan, 2019
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Absconding Report: Occurrence Causes and Negative Consequences

What is the Absconding Report? The absconding report ban can be a result of the legal action of reporting an employee as an absconder. Such action is usually t...

02 Jan, 2019
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Women’s rights in Marriage and Divorce based on Sharia Regulations and the UAE Personal Status Law: Part III

In compliance with UAE regulations, under no circumstances a husband can claim spousal maintenance from his wife, even though if the case is that he is the one ...

20 Dec, 2018
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The DIFC as a conduit: Latest developments

Dr. Gordon Blanke,  Partner, International Commercial and Investment Arbitration, DWF (Middle East) LLP, Dubai, UAE   Introduction   Des...

18 Dec, 2018
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Women’s rights in Marriage and Divorce based on Sharia Regulations and the UAE Personal Status Law: Part II

Taking into account the fact that over 9 million expats decided to move to the UAE and make their base and second home one of the seven Emirates of the UAE, lot...

30 Oct, 2018
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Women’s rights in Marriage and Divorce based on Sharia Regulations and the UAE Personal Status Law: Part I

  "Islam affords women their rightful status, and encourages them to work in all sectors, as long as they are afforded appropriate respect."   ...

20 Sep, 2018
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