Can UAE residents be extradited for offences that occurred entirely outside the UAE?

Yes. Extradition from the UAE does not require any connection between the alleged offence and UAE territory. If a valid treaty exists with the requesting state and the request meets formal requirements, UAE authorities will process it regardless of where the conduct allegedly occurred. However, dual criminality remains a prerequisite — the conduct must constitute a criminal offence under both the requesting state’s law and UAE law. This requirement can be contested where the alleged conduct involves offences not recognised under UAE’s legal framework, such as certain political or speech-related crimes.