Emirates Legal Network Association - WhatsApp Group Rules and Community Guidelines

Dear Esteemed Legal Professionals, support members and Colleagues,

I am Ahmed Elnaggar, Founder and President of the Emirates Legal Network (ELN)

Thank you for being part of this distinguished professional community.

The WhatsApp Community and Groups exists to foster meaningful networking, professional dialogue, knowledge exchange, and mutual support among legal professionals and those closely connected to the legal industry. To preserve the quality, integrity, and safety of this space, all members are required to adhere to the following rules:

1️⃣ Membership & Eligibility

• This group is strictly limited to lawyers and professionals closely related to the legal industry.

• Anonymous participants and, in most cases, non-legal or unrelated professionals will be removed without prior notice.

• All applications are subject to screening and approval by the President of the Executive Committee of ELN.

• ELN reserves the right to accept or reject any application without providing reasons.

• Non-renewal of ELN membership will automatically result in removal from the WhatsApp group.

2️⃣ Introduction Requirement

• All new members are encouraged to introduce themselves upon joining.

• Please share a brief professional introduction and your LinkedIn profile to facilitate meaningful connections.

3️⃣ Professional Conduct

• Treat this group as an extension of your professional workplace.

• Any content or behavior unsuitable for an office environment is not acceptable.

• Senior members are encouraged to guide, mentor, and support junior lawyers, students, and newcomers to the UAE legal market.

4️⃣ Zero-Tolerance Policy

The following are strictly prohibited and may result in immediate removal:

• Aggressive, abusive, or disrespectful behavior

• Profanity, discrimination, racism, or hate speech

• Adult or inappropriate content

• Harassment or offensive humor

• Unauthorized advertising or spam

5️⃣ Promotions, Advertising & Direct Messages

• Job opportunities, legal vacancies, and career-related posts are welcome only in their dedicated ELN groups and should not be shared across all groups.

• Promotional content (events, services, products, law firm marketing, etc.) requires prior admin approval.

• Unsolicited private messages (DMs) to members for marketing, sales, or self-promotion are strictly prohibitedand may result in membership cancellation.

6️⃣ Confidentiality, Ethics & Conflicts

• Do not disclose client identities, confidential information, counterparties, or sensitive case details.

• Be mindful of conflicts of interest when seeking opinions or guidance.

• All discussions are informal and do not constitute legal advice.

• Group discussions must not be screenshot, forwarded, or shared externally without explicit consent.

7️⃣ Admin Authority

• Group administrators reserve the right to delete any content deemed inappropriate or disruptive.

• Administrators may remove any member at their discretion, with or without prior warning.

• Administrative decisions are final and non-negotiable.

8️⃣ Amendments & Updates

• By remaining in the group, members agree to comply with these rules as updated from time to time.

• Continued participation constitutes acceptance of any amendments.

My aspiration is to maintain ELN as a trusted, respectful, and high-caliber legal community where members feel safe to connect, learn, and grow together.

Thank you for your professionalism and cooperation.

Warm regards,

Ahmed Elnaggar
Founder & President
Emirates Legal Network Association