The UAE is to permit women to undergo abortions in cases where the pregnancy was a result of rape or incest.
The decision marks a key milestone in the UAE’s evolving abortion laws, with experts saying it will serve to bolster the health and safety of women living in the Emirates.
The Cabinet Resolution No. (44) of 2024 related to the Medical Liability law states that abortion is allowed “if the pregnancy is the result of intercourse with a…