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Reda Farahat Karawan
Arabic Legal Consultant

Reda Farahat Karawan

Reda Farahat Karawan is an Arabic Legal Consultant at ATB Legal, bringing over 15 years of legal practice, including a decade of experience in the UAE. He specialises in Arabic-language litigation, advising and representing both public and private sector clients across a wide range of matters. His work includes attending court hearings, preparing legal submissions, and assisting Emirati advocates in trial preparation for cases before the UAE Federal and local courts.

In addition to his litigation expertise, Reda has cross-industry experience in drafting standardised legal agreements, contracts, and corporate documents in Arabic, ensuring they meet both legal and commercial requirements. His fluency in Arabic legal terminology and procedures allows him to provide clients with precise, culturally attuned, and jurisdiction-specific legal solutions.

A graduate in law from Alexandria University, Egypt, Reda is also an accomplished public speaker. His combination of legal acumen, courtroom experience, and communication skills makes him a valued advisor for clients navigating the complexities of UAE’s Arabic-language legal environment.

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Articles by Reda Farahat Karawan

Family law

حضانة الطفل في الإمارات 2026: سن الحضانة وحقوق الأم والأب

نظرة عامة واضحة على قواعد الحضانة، وحقوق الوالدين، وحماية الطفل بموجب قانون الأحوال الشخصية المُحدَّث في الإمارات العربية المتحدة.  أدخلت دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة تغييرات جوهرية على قواعد الحضانة بموجب المرسوم بقانون اتحادي رقم (41) لسنة 2024، والذي أصدر قانون الأحوال الشخصية الجديد. تهدف هذه التغييرات إلى حماية الأطفال، ودعم استقرار الأسرة، وضمان أن تستند […]

29 Jan 2026 · 1 minRead →
Family law

New UAE Custody Law: Key Changes Explained in Simple Terms

A clear overview of custody rules, parental rights, and child protection under the updated UAE Personal Status Law.  The UAE introduced major changes to its custody rules under Federal Decree-Law No. (41) of 2024, which issued the new Personal Status Law. These changes aim to protect children, support family stability, and ensure that all custody decisions […]

29 Jan 2026 · 5 minRead →
Debt Recovery

الشيك المرتجع في الإمارات: مدة التقادم وإجراءات المطالبة

  عندما يُعاد شيك بدون صرف، يوفر القانون آليات واضحة لاسترداد قيمته.  مطالبات الشيكات هي الإجراءات القانونية التي يتخذها حامل الشيك لاسترداد قيمته عند رفض البنك صرفه، وتتضمن رفع دعوى تنفيذية إلكترونياً عبر وزارة العدل (في الإمارات) وتقديم المستندات، مع الاستفادة من التعديلات الأخيرة التي تسمح بالدفع الجزئي للشيك وتنظم إجراءات المطالبة، وتختلف مدة التقادم […]

27 Jan 2026 · 1 minRead →
Debt Recovery

Cheque Claims in the UAE: Legal Procedures, Time Limits, and Recent Amendments

When a cheque is returned unpaid, the law provides clear mechanisms for recovery. When a cheque is returned unpaid, UAE law provides structured legal mechanisms for recovery. Recent reforms have shifted the focus away from criminal punishment and toward efficient financial enforcement, while introducing important concepts such as partial payment and electronic enforcement.  This article explains when a cheque […]

27 Jan 2026 · 6 minRead →
Dispute Resolution

الاحتيال الإلكتروني في الإمارات العربية المتحدة: القوانين والعقوبات والتبعات القانونية بموجب المرسوم بقانون اتحادي رقم 34 لسنة 2021 

🇬🇧 English 🇦🇪 العربية   نظرة عامة على كيفية تعامل قانون دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة مع الاحتيال الإلكتروني، وأساليب الجرائم الإلكترونية الشائعة، والعقوبات الجنائية الصارمة المفروضة على مرتكبيها.  برز الاحتيال الإلكتروني كأحد أخطر المخاطر القانونية والمالية في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة، إذ يؤثر على الأفراد والشركات والمؤسسات المالية على حد سواء. وعلى الرغم من الإطار […]

15 Jan 2026 · 1 minRead →
Dispute Resolution

Cyber Fraud in the UAE: Laws, Penalties, and Legal Consequences under Federal Decree-Law No. 34 of 2021

🇬🇧 English 🇦🇪 العربية   An overview of how UAE law addresses online fraud, common cybercrime methods, and the severe criminal penalties imposed on offenders Cyber fraud has emerged as one of the most pressing legal and financial risks in the United Arab Emirates, affecting individuals, businesses, and financial institutions alike. Despite the UAE’s robust […]

15 Jan 2026 · 6 minRead →
Law Updates

Penalties in the UAE for Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Crimes

Federal Decree Law No. 30 of 2021 on Combating Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances in the UAE defines narcotic substances. This article attempts to clarify the original penalties for all crimes related to narcotic substances or psychotropic substances, in accordance with Federal Law No. 30 of 2021 AD. The Law on Combating Narcotic Drugs and […]

10 Jun 2024 · 37 minRead →
Dispute Resolution

UAE Penalty for Disclosing Secrets

Punishment for Disclosing Secrets in the UAE  Article 432 of the UAE Federal Penal Code stipulates that anyone who, by virtue of his profession, craft, status, or art, is the custodian of a secret and divulges it in other circumstances, shall be punished by imprisonment for a period of not less than one year and […]

22 May 2024 · 3 minRead →
Family law

Custody of Children After Divorce: UAE Personal Status Law

In accordance with Federal Law No. (28) of 2005 AD and the latest amendment by Federal Decree Law No. (52) of 2023 AD regarding personal status, custody of children goes to the biological mother of the child, and the father is the guardian. The law defines custody as the daily care of the child, without […]

21 May 2024 · 10 minRead →