U.A.E Visa rules and Procedures,Free Legal Advise: The Ruler's Court in the U.A.E-The Dubai Court's F...

U.A.E Visa rules and Procedures,Free Legal Advise: The Ruler's Court in the U.A.E-The Dubai Court's F...:   The Rulers Court in Dubai is the official office of the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. It is responsible for manag...There was a significant change to the UAE's surrogacy laws in December 2023. Federal Decree Law No. 17 of 2023 amended the existing law (Federal Decree Law No. 7 of 2019) to legalize surrogacy in the UAE. This means that it is now legal for couples to use a surrogate to carry their child, as long as they meet certain conditions.

Key provisions of the new surrogacy law:

Surrogacy is only permitted for married couples who are both UAE citizens or residents.

• The surrogate mother must be over 21 years old and have a healthy medical history.
• The surrogate mother must have given birth to at least one child of her own.
• The surrogate mother must be mentally and physically fit to carry a pregnancy.
• The surrogate mother must consent to the surrogacy agreement in writing.
• The couple must obtain a medical certificate from a licensed doctor stating that they are unable to conceive a child on their own.

The couple must obtain a legal authorization from the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) before proceeding with the surrogacy.

The new surrogacy law is a significant step forward for couples who are struggling to conceive a child on their own. It is also a positive development for the UAE, which is becoming increasingly open to new forms of assisted reproduction