In an unprecedented move by the UAE, non-Muslims in Abu Dhabi will now be allowed to marry divorce and get joint child custody under civil law.

Abu Dhabi announces family law reforms; non-Muslims allowed to marry, divorce under civil law

A new law has come up in Abu Dhabi concerning the family matters for non-Muslims, which includes marriage, divorce and inheritance. UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in his capacity as ruler of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, on Sunday issued a new law to regulate personal status for non-Muslims in the jurisdiction.

For non-Muslims, new personal status law introduced in Abu Dhabi

A blast was reported at a cemetery for non-Muslims in Saudi Arabia, reports said. The French government said several people have been wounded in the blast which occurred at a cemetery where several European diplomats were attending the World War I commemoration ceremony in Jeddah.

Blast in Jeddah cemetery in Saudi Arabia with several European diplomats present

Sudan's Law Minister Nasredeen Abdulbari has announced that female genital mutilation (FGM) will be banned throughout the country, and women will no longer need a permit to travel.

Sudan bans female genital mutilation, allows non-Muslims to drink alcohol

Rouhani, who arrived on a three-day India visit, said Islam is not a religion of violence, but one of moderation

Muslims, non-Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs are coexisting in peace in India: Iranian President

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Abu Dhabi announces family law reforms; non-Muslims allowed to marry, divorce under civil law

For non-Muslims, new personal status law introduced in Abu Dhabi

Blast in Jeddah cemetery in Saudi Arabia with several European diplomats present

Sudan bans female genital mutilation, allows non-Muslims to drink alcohol

Muslims, non-Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs are coexisting in peace in India: Iranian President