Whether your matter involves extradition to the United Arab Emirates, extradition from the UAE, or a UAE-linked INTERPOL Red Notice, our network includes a licensed lawyer in the UAE working together with you on strategy.
Direct answer: extradition involving the UAE is governed primarily by UAE Federal Law No. 39 of 2006 Concerning International Judicial Cooperation in Criminal Matters, together with any applicable bilateral treaty and the UAE’s cooperation arrangements with fellow Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states. Extradition from the UAE is generally decided under this federal framework, through the Ministry of Justice and Public Prosecution before judicial review; extradition to the UAE is decided under the law of the country where the person is located, not UAE law.
Global Lawyers Link is an international legal referral and coordination network, not a law firm licensed in the United Arab Emirates or any single jurisdiction.
Our network includes licensed lawyers in the UAE and in any other country involved in your case, working together on strategy from day one. Representation before UAE courts, or any foreign court, is always handled directly by the network lawyer admitted to practice there.
This is the scenario where a person in the UAE is wanted by another country. Requests are generally reviewed through the Ministry of Justice and the Public Prosecution before any judicial proceedings.
Governs international judicial cooperation in criminal matters, including extradition requests made to the UAE.
The alleged conduct generally must also be recognized as a crime under UAE law for extradition to proceed.
Requests are typically reviewed initially by the Ministry of Justice and Public Prosecution before any court examines the case.
UAE courts examine the request before a final decision on surrender is made.
Extradition from the UAE is not automatic once a request is filed. Several grounds can prevent surrender, though how each applies depends heavily on the specific facts.
This is the reverse scenario — UAE authorities want to bring someone from abroad to face charges. The case is decided under the law of the country where that person is located, not UAE law.
The Public Prosecution issues the extradition request, often supported by an INTERPOL notice or diffusion.
The case is heard in the courts of the country where the person is located, under that country’s own extradition law and treaties.
A UAE lawyer cannot appear before a foreign court. Representation there is handled by a lawyer licensed in that jurisdiction.
We advise on the UAE side of the case and work together with the network lawyer in the relevant country.
UAE authorities are widely known to take INTERPOL notices seriously, including at airports and other border crossings, whether a notice originates from the UAE or affects someone travelling through it.
Where UAE authorities request a Red Notice for someone located abroad, in support of an extradition-to-the-UAE request.
Where a foreign Red Notice concerns someone travelling through or resident in the UAE, affecting borders, banking, or residency status.
Notices can be challenged before the CCF regardless of where you are located — see our general INTERPOL guide for how that process works.
Tell us the requesting country, the direction of the case, and what document you have received. We will confirm what applies and bring in the right network lawyer — in confidence.
As in many civil law jurisdictions, the UAE places restrictions on extraditing its own nationals in certain circumstances, though the specific position depends on the facts and any applicable treaty.
Yes. Representation before any court, including UAE courts, is provided by the network lawyer admitted to practice there, working together with the rest of the network on strategy.
The UAE participates in cooperation arrangements with fellow GCC states and has a number of bilateral treaties; where no treaty exists, cooperation can still occur on a reciprocal, case-by-case basis under Federal Law No. 39 of 2006.
Timelines vary considerably depending on the complexity of the case and whether it is contested, but cases involving a full judicial review commonly take several months or more.
Appeal rights exist within the UAE court system, though the specific route and deadlines depend on the case and should be confirmed with local counsel promptly.
Tell us what document or notice you have received, the requesting country, and the direction of your case. We will respond directly and confidentially, and bring in the right network lawyer if representation is needed.
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