Unified UAE Legislation Database

FAQ: Are WhatsApp messages admissible as proof of debt?

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In force

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Effective date

XX.XX.XXXX

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Answer: Yes, electronic communications are admissible as commercial evidence, particularly when combined with invoices and banking records.

 

Legal Basis:

Part 4 of Federal Decree-Law No. 35 of 2022 Promulgating the Law of Evidence in Civil and Commercial Transactions 

 

Relevant case law:

Case No. 16 of 2025 / Dubai Court / Commercial