Under UAE law, a written signature is not always required for a binding contract – contracts are generally binding if legally competent parties reach an agreement, regardless of them being agreed verbally, electronically, or in writing. To prove the legitimacy of a contract in case of conflict, parties have to present evidence in court.
In the United Arab Emirates, e-signatures are recognized in the eCommerce Law. A vital principle of the eCommerce Law is that a person can use any form of electronic authentication, as long as a statute doesn’t provide otherwise. Further, if a signature is required on a document by the rule of law, this requirement is satisfied if a reliable electronic signature is employed.
In the United Arab Emirates, e-signatures are recognized in the eCommerce Law. A vital principle of the eCommerce Law is that a person can use any form of electronic authentication, as long as a statute doesn’t provide otherwise. Further, if a signature is required on a document by the rule of law, this requirement is satisfied if a reliable electronic signature is employed.