It is very important to know that getting pregnant before marriage in Saudi Arabia is illegal. This can also affect getting good prenatal care during pregnancy. Having an abortion is not even an option because it is against Saudi Arabian laws.

Continue reading this article to know more about abortion in Saudi and our recommendations for women in this circumstance.

Abortion Laws in Saudi Arabia

Committing abortion in Saudi Arabia is illegal. Even selling abortion pills is not allowed as this can lead to arrest. However, there are a few exceptions which include the following;

• If the woman’s life is at risk,
• If the pregnancy is going to endanger the woman’s physical and mental health,
• Pregnancy arising from incest or rape.

And if any of these three reasons above are to be considered, the pregnancy must be less than four months old and they will still need the consent of a number of physicians as well as the woman’s guardian or husband, as the case may be.

Solutions to pregnancy before marriage in Saudi Arabia

Upon discovering that you are pregnant, you can start considering either of the following;

• An online wedding for couples who cannot travel,
• A destination wedding which can either be in Seychelles or Georgia.

Seychelles and Georgia are very good locations for your destination wedding. The entire process will only take a few days to be completed and you get your legal marriage license which is acceptable all over the world.

Conclusively, which ever type of wedding listed above you decide to go for, you are on the right track.

If you are in a similar situation or know someone going through this, contact us and we will make it a walk in the park for you with no time wasting.

Dubai weddings are famous around the world for their grandeur and extravagant celebrations. The new laws have made it easier for expat couples who want to marry here. If a couple is of the same nationality and religion, getting married in Dubai isn’t a big deal. However, this is not always the case.

In this article, we will discuss the requirements for a stress-free civil marriage in Dubai.

NEW CIVIL MARRIAGE LAWS IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Unlike Dubai, Abu Dhabi is more accepting of people of different nationalities marrying. Furthermore, under the new marriage regulations, non-Muslims can marry in a non-Muslim court. As a result, many GCC expat couples travel from other GCC nations to marry in Abu Dhabi.

LEGAL DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS IN DUBAI FOR CIVIL MARRIAGE:

• Approval/consent of the bride (formal).
• In Dubai, a minimum of one of the parties to the marriage contract (bride, groom, or bride’s guardian) needs to be a UAE residence visa.
• In other emirates, both parties must have a UAE residence visa.
• In all Emirates, a positive pre-marital medical screening certificate is mandatory for couples. The certificate must be issued from the authorized public healthcare facilities in the UAE.

AS A RESULT OF HAVING A CIVIL MARRIAGE IN DUBAI

If you and your partner share the same nationality and religion, you can always choose a hassle-free wedding at your desired embassies. However, if you are of different nationalities, this may not be possible.

In such cases, destinations such as Abu Dhabi or even Georgia and Seychelles are your best option. Unless we review your wedding situation, there is no hard and fast rule as to which destination would be ideal.

Keen to know more if you are eligible for a civil marriage in Dubai; feel free to speak to our team of legal wedding experts.

Expats in Saudi Arabia often want to visit Dubai because of its rich culture and thriving economy. Also, the nice physical structures in Dubai are attractive baits that pull many to the emirate. So it is no surprise that tourism is a major aspect of this society.

Marriage is another factor that draws people to Dubai. Since Saudi expats cut across different backgrounds and cultures, they need to know what the marriage law stipulates for visitors. This article will also explain some alternatives like Georgia and Seychelles.

Dubai marital requirements for expats

Muslims who want to marry in Dubai have a pretty easy ride compared to non-Muslims. The Dubai Sharia Court caters to the non- For non-Muslims the process is quite long as they have to hold a ceremonial wedding in their churches or temples. After that they will proceed to the Public Notary to authenticate their marriage certificates.

The list of documents that should be tendered include:

• Passports
• Emirates ID
• Birth certificates
• Medical test results
• Death and divorce certificates from previous marriages

Expats who prefer a simple civil wedding can go to Abu Dhabi. The family court in this capital city caters to non-Muslim civil marriage.

Final thoughts on the easy wedding Dubai option for Saudi expats

How easy a Dubai wedding will be often depends on the couple’s religion. Saudi expats who want to avoid all the long processes can go to Georgia or Seychelles. Just a few documents are required for marriage in these places. Most importantly, couples of different ethnicities can also marry without any hindrance in these places.

A wedding in the two locations mentioned above is fast so expats can finish the process in due time. The most important fact is that the marriage certificates issued in these countries are valid in all parts of the world.

Do you wish to marry in any of the two countries mentioned above? If your answer is yes, book a consultation with our wedding experts who will explain the procedures in detail.

Many western expats from different parts of the world often consider to moving to Saudi due to the industry they belong to. For instance: Saudi is huge in the petrochemical industry which explains why many expats move to cities like Dammam. It is also ideal place for those expats who have a family or looking to start one.

In this article; we shed light on what is means for Saudi to join the HCCH Apostille convention and how expat couples can benefit from this new law.

What does Saudi joining the HCCH Apostille Convention mean?

Previously, any foreign document received from courts, notaries or public authorities needed special scrutiny and legalization from higher authorities in Saudi. This made the whole process of legalization time consuming and long.

Keep in mind with the changing times and to address this issue, Saudi Arabia has now signed the Hague Apostille Convention Abolishing the Legalization Requirement for Foreign Public Documents (“Convention”). This means that a apostille stamp issued by an foreign country would be considered as a sufficient proof for legalization and use in any other convention member countries.

Concluding on Saudi joining the Apostille Convention

With Saudi Arabia’s upcoming association agreement, this means that the convention applies between the two Apostille countries involved. An apostille is sufficient to certify the validity of a document, eliminating the need for double-certification, first by the origin country and then by the recipient countries. This update is likely to reduce difficulty, deliverability, and possibly cost for Saudi Arabia.

Currently we do not have much information on what this could mean for couples looking to marry outside Saudi Arabia in Apostille countries. However, once we have more updates, we shall disclose the same.