Dr Hasan Elhais, legal counsel at Al Rowaad Advocates, said the new drug law represents a comprehensive approach to combating the use and promotion of narcotics. This includes the right for unmarried couples to conceive a child out of wedlock as long as the child is “recognized and cared for.” There have been changes in cyberfraud laws, labour laws and a relaxation of cheque laws. The law marks a remarkable change for one of the most restrictive countries in the world when it comes to importing common drugs for personal use, from cannabis to over-the-counter drugs such as narcotics, tranquilizers and amphetamines. The country strictly prohibits the sale and trafficking of drugs, with drug use punishable by four years in prison. Most medicines are available in community pharmacies and hospitals in the UAE. However, narcotics, psychotropic and other controlled drugs and class A or B drugs are not easy to obtain in the United Arab Emirates; They are also not freely imported into the country. Residents and tourists can check a list on the website of the Ministry of Health and Prevention to see if their medications are allowed. Otherwise, it`s best to ask your doctor for an alternative. But for the use of other harder drugs and for drug trafficking, the law remains strict, with the fine against offenders for drug use and facilitating the sale of narcotics and psychotropic drugs actually being increased to AED 50,000 and with a prison sentence of at least five years.
The new law repeals the previous mandatory deportation of expatriates convicted of drug abuse or possession for personal use and gives the courts the opportunity to rule on the matter. “The rehabilitation approach is limited to drug offenders and must provide a medical assessment by the Medical Oversight Committee within six months of conviction.” The consumption of any type of alcohol – or consumption – in a public place is prohibited in the United Arab Emirates. In practice, however, these laws are rarely enforced unless you break another law or someone complains about your behavior. Federal Law No. 3 of 1987 under Article 313 also punishes any person who “openly declares in a public place that he consumes food or drink or anything else that breaks the fast during the Ramadan period.” Anyone who does so can face a fine of up to AED 2,000 or a one-month prison sentence. From October 2018, travellers will be able to apply for permission to bring their medicines to the UAE via an online system. You will need to provide several details, including your local address, an Emirates identification number, your country of residence, your contact details and your arrival and departure dates. In addition, they must provide a copy of the prescription and a letter from their doctor confirming that they need the medication. You`ll also need to view details such as a lot number, trade name, and active ingredients.
The UAE claims that these controlled drugs can lead to addiction and have the potential to be abused by individuals if not used properly. The National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) in Abu Dhabi conducts research on substance abuse problems and provides rehabilitation and treatment to drug addicts. Fines for offences related to incitement and incitement to drug use and facilitation of the sale of narcotics have increased from 20,000 dirhams. Controlled drug – class B (CDb) are semi-controlled. The Abu Dhabi government focuses on strong family ties, close ties within family members and the responsibility of parents to instill values in children to prevent people from abusing drugs. Due to laws about sex outside of marriage, you and your partner could face a prison sentence and/or deportation if you become pregnant outside of marriage. Doctors may require proof of marriage during prenatal examinations. A single woman born in the UNITED Arab Emirates may also have difficulty registering the birth of the child in the United Arab Emirates and could be arrested, detained or deported. To obtain a birth certificate from the UAE authorities, you must present a marriage certificate and the authorities can compare the date of marriage with the estimated date of conception.
Dear Sir or Madam. On August 30, 2022, I will fly from London Gatwick to the Philippines, but on August 30, I will be in transit in Dubai for 1 hour 35 minutes, arriving on flight EK010 and departing on EK 334. I will be in the Philippines for 7 weeks, depart on flight EK335 and arrive in Dubai in transit on October 19th. I will leave Dubai on flight EK015 to London Gatwick after a transit time of 3 hours 30 minutes. I will bring prescription medication – 12 per day – with my doctor`s prescription. Is there anything else I need to provide or consider? Thanks in advance Brian Worthington Narcotics and psychotropic drugs (controlled drug – class A or CDa) are controlled. Prescription or over-the-counter drugs can be classified as an illegal or controlled substance in the UAE, making it easy for travelers to make mistakes when introducing prescription drugs into the country. If a traveler travels with certain prohibited drugs classified as narcotic or psychotropic and other controlled drugs and class A or B drugs without prior authorization and without proper documentation, i.e. a preferably translated prescription and a letter from his doctor arrive, he may be prosecuted or entry prohibited. There is zero tolerance for drug-related offences. Penalties for trafficking, smuggling and possession of drugs (including residual quantities) are severe.
Penalties for drug trafficking may include the death penalty and possession of the smallest amount of illegal drugs may result in a prison sentence of at least 4 years. The UAE authorities consider the presence of drugs in the bloodstream to be a possession. Some herbal tops, such as Spice, are illegal in the United Arab Emirates. While new convicts of personal drug use and possession can exchange their sentence with treatment under the new law, repeated offenses can result in harsher penalties. No. Al Masri continues: “Expatriates caught using drugs are usually deported to their home countries after detention, but Article 75 of the new law gives judges the discretion to make such decisions.” The Uae has a zero-tolerance policy for recreational drug use.