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Cheques are still a core payment tool in the UAE, but the legal landscape has shifted. The latest Commercial Transactions Law recognizes certain dishonoured cheques as directly enforceable, speeds up recovery options, and sets clear deadlines that every business should track. Key takeaways A cheque is payable on the date shown on it and must be presented within 6 months from that date. Presentment before the date shown is not allowed.  If the bank confirms there are no funds