UAE LEGAL AND POLITICAL SYSTEM

UAE Legal and Political System

UAE Legal and Political Systems

Introduction

The United Arab Emirates is an alliance that comprises of the seven Arab absolute realms (Ajman, Abu Dhabi, Fujairah, Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al-Khaimah, and Umm al-Qai-wain) that became autonomous from the United Kingdom in the year 1971. UAE is one of the largest producers of oil (Peck, 2001). Abu Dhabi contributes about 90 percent to the UAE production of oil and also plays a major in the economic and political decisions of the country. The constitution of UAE is framed on the laws of Islam and Shariah. UAE has experienced major developments throughout the recent years; the courts have been restructured and are made similar to that of civil law nations, due to this change UAE became the 63rd free economy (Zahlan, 2000).

UAE Political and Legal System

In the year 1996 the constitution of UAE was made permanent after making the final amendments (Peck, 2001). The political system of UAE is known as the federal presidentially elected monarchy. Since the president is elected from the sovereigns have been ruling the seven emirates (Abu-Baker, 2003).

The revenues generated from the exploration of oil have permitted the government to offer health, education, and has made available the basic subsidized commodities. These basic necessities have created peace among people and have helped the country to rapidly develop and grow economically. The strict reform laws of the country helps the systems of the court to well organize and run in an efficient manner (Abu-Baker, 2003).

The judicial system has been rectified in order to facilitate the transactions and improvise the level of services to achieve efficiency in a better way. Every emirate can have a choice to participate in the Federal Legal System or to maintain its own coordination (Zahlan, 2000). Five out of the ...