Abortion is not allowed in the UAE. The statutes specify that anyone who aborts a child or assists in the abortion of a child commits a criminal act.

Continue reading this article to learn more about abortion in the United Arab Emirates and our ultimate advice for pregnant women.

UAE abortion law

Anyone who seeks or assists in the abortion of a child is committing a federal crime.

Pregnancy can be terminated at any time if the pregnant woman’s or the child’s life is in danger. If the child is not expected to survive after birth, the pregnancy can be terminated if it is less than 120 days long. A court order can be used to end a pregnancy as well. Anyone who aborts a pregnancy or conspires to abort a pregnancy will face criminal charges.

Pregnant without a marriage certificate 

If you are pregnant and do not have a wedding certificate, you may face difficulties even after the new law goes into effect. Obtaining medical insurance and obtaining your infant’s birth certificate may be difficult. Hospitals can still contact the appropriate agencies. Such as the police, to have your case reviewed by the Personal Status Court.

If the couple wants to obtain a legitimate birth certificate for their child, they must also submit a genuine wedding certificate. Furthermore, according to the Dubai Health Authority, unmarried maternity care is not covered by medical insurance

In conclusion, the best solution if you are pregnant outside of marriage

If you want to have a baby, you should still get married. If you are already pregnant, it’s important to provide your newborn with the best medical care available in the UAE. The new laws will undoubtedly assist you in avoiding imprisonment or other forms of punishment. However, not having a marriage certificate while pregnant can lead to a variety of unpleasant situations.

If you are in a similar situation and want to get married in the UAE, please contact us right away. We’ll get back to you as soon as possible with the best solution.