Hi, I am a non-Muslim indian expatriate, residing in Dubai since 2015. The first 5 years, I was on a working visa, and after the delivery of my first baby, I left my job and became dependent on my husband. In 2018, we bought a house together where I invested AED 2 hundred thousand from my income (I have proof in the form of a cheque). I also paid AED 3300 monthly installment for 1 year, for a personal loan taken out for the house. But in spite of my resistance, my husband tactfully put the house in his name, so the title deed was in his name. In 2024, when my kids and I were in India for vacation, he cancelled our visas and residency. He also filed for a divorce in India. The divorce is not yet finalised, and we are still married. Since August 2024, he hasn't let me access my house in Dubai, so I filed a case, which eventually went in my favor in January 2025. Since I used to travel on a visit visa, I left for India and returned in March, to find out that my husband had already sold the house. The new owner is residing there. What can I do now? Help!

Hi I'm a nanny, and at the same time, I work as a housemaid (khadama) here in the house. I work, but as I know, the nannies and housemaids have different rights, and my employer doesn't give me rest. My work starts at 7:30 am and then finishes at 10 pm or less. It depends on whether the baby is asleep or what time they will take on me if not yet asleep. Is this right? Also, at the time of eating, I'm still working because the baby is with me, so I just let her sit in her chair. That's how I eat. Please answer me. I want to know my rights. Because if I can leave during the 6-month probation, I want to take it if the employer is this kind. I don't know. They are also expats, but they don't follow the rules of the UAE regarding a housemaid.

I recently joined a new organization in the Hamriyah Free Zone, and my previous organization has not released my end-of-service benefits. The HR has instructed the finance team not to do so because I had contacted one of their clients. In my DMCC contract, there is no Non-Compete clause, but the offer letter has one, and now they are not releasing the end-of-service. Is this legal? What are my rights?

Hello, I have multiple cheque execution cases filed against me due to financial strains last year. My trade license and visa will expire next month, along with my Emirates ID. Is it possible for me to renew my license and visa along with EID prior to settling the execution cases? The trade license and visa were issued by the free zone authority. I look forward to your response. Thanks.

Hello, I already have a dispute order with MOHRE. Then my employer became willing to settle the case. What should I do in case they do not follow through with the promised amount to pay?

مرحبًا بالفريق، لدي فريق صيني في شركة مقرها دبي، وهم يعملون في دبي. هل يمكننا إبدال الإجازات الوطنية في دبي بأجازات مرتبطة بالعطلات الوطنية الصينية؟ هل يمكنك اقتراح شيء من فضلك؟

لقد تلقيت مكالمة من الشرطة بالأمس تُفيد بأنه يجب عليّ الحضور اليوم لتقديم إفادة، ولكنهم لم يخبروني ما الأمر. أشعر بالفزع، كل ما أعرفه هو أنني مدين لاتصالات. خلاف ذلك، ليس لدي أي مشاكل هنا.

زوجتي شريكة في شركة مدنية في إمارة دبي. الشركة بها أربعة شركاء. ثلاثة منهم متواجدين خارج البلاد. اشترت الشركة أشياء مقابل 50 ألف درهم ولم يتم سدادها وفي الوقت الحالي هناك قضية مرفوعة ضد الشركة. ما هي المسؤولية التي تقع على عاتق زوجتي؟ إنها ليست مديرة الشركة. ما هي مسؤولية زوجتي تجاه تلك الشركة؟

مرحبًا سودهانشو، أتمنى أن تكون بخير. ما هي حقوقي في حالة تأسيس شركة للتجارة الإلكترونية مخصصة لأغراض التجارة خارج دولة الإمارات؟ 1) هل ما زلت بحاجة إلى الحصول على ترخيص تجاري في دولة الإمارات؟ 2) هل يمكنني تلقي المدفوعات عن طريق بنوك دولة الإمارات مقابل ممارسة الأعمال التجارية الدولية عبر الإنترنت لأنني أقيم في دولة الإمارات وسأبقى هنا لبعض الوقت؟ مع خالص تحياتي، أ.،

مرحبًا، أتمنى أن تكونوا جميعًا بخير خلال هذا الوقت العصيب. لدي سؤال بخصوص الشيكات المرتجعة، وتحديدًا الشيكات الصادرة عن الشركات. لدي شيك بمبلغ 800,000 درهم وقد تم ارتجاعه. طلب صاحب الشركة مهلة شهر لسداد قيمة الشيك. ومع ذلك، أشعر بالقلق من أن يغادر البلاد ولا يفي بالتزاماته. أسئلتي واضحة إلى حد ما: 1) هل أرفع قضية ضد الشخص الذي وقّع الشيكات أم ضد الشركة؟ 1) إذا رفعت قضايا جنائية ومدنية ضد الشركة في الوقت الحالي ولم يكن المالك (الشخص الذي وقّع الشيكات) قادرًا على التسوية بشكل ودي، هل يمكنني إصدار قرار ضده بالمنع من السفر على الرغم من أن القضايا مرفوعة ضد الشركة؟ 2) هل ينطبق قانون الإعسار الجديد اعتبارًا من أواخر عام 2019 أيضًا على الشركات؟ 3) هل يتحمل مالك الشيك المسؤولية بشكل شخصي إذا لم يكن لدى الشركة أصول أو نقود؟

Hello, I have a hearing in Dubai Land Court. Can my husband attend this hearing on my behalf? Will I need to give him a power of attorney, or can he attend the session without it?

Hello, I need help! A year ago, my previous employer filed a complaint at the police station accusing me of abuse. He did this because I had taken him to the labor court for not paying my salary. The labor court case was resolved, and I received my salary. However, the police complaint is still pending. Initially, the police took my statement and informed me to wait for a court summons. It has now been a year, and I have not received any summons. The case is still under police investigation. They have also informed me that there is a travel ban against me. How can I remove this case from the police station?

Dear Sir/Madam, I have invested money in a company in the UAE and got post-dated cheques. They requested to delay the payment for a long time. Now, I deposited one cheque and it bounced. I am creating a cheque execution case. However, I have a few more cheques to deposit that they owe me. They gave me around 5 cheques, of which 3 will cover the money they owe. Can I claim all the cheques? Will I face legal issues from them?

Is it possible for a married Muslim man to get a second marriage in Dubai to a non-Muslim woman? What are the rules and requirements?

Hi, I bought a property in Dubai in November last year and post transfer, I gave the tenant a 1-year notice to vacate the property as I wanted to occupy it. The current Ejari expires in May. I gave the tenant the option to renew until the end of the notice period i.e. up to next December, however, the tenant wants to renew for 1 more year. I need to move in in December, what can I do in this situation? Thanks