QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
•What are the seven main sources of law in the UAE legal system? - CORRECT
ANSWER 1.The Constitution
2.Federal Laws and Decrees
3.Local Laws and Regulations
4.Islamic Sharia Law
5.International Law
6.Customary Law
7.Civil Law
•Name the five federal pillars that form the structure of the UAE government. - CORRECT
ANSWER 1.The Supreme Council of Rulers
2.The President and his deputy
3.The Cabinet (Council of Ministers)
4.The National Council
5.The Judiciary
•Which legal source typically governs personal status matters like marriage, divorce, and
custody? - CORRECT ANSWER Sharia Law
•Who ensures that a healthcare professional is properly licensed in the UAE? - CORRECT
ANSWER MOHAP or local health authorities like DHA or DOH
•What could be a legal consequence for a health worker practicing without a license? -
CORRECT ANSWER Fines, termination, or prosecution
•True or False: Local laws override federal law in case of conflict. - CORRECT
ANSWER False