Hello, Is there any restriction on a diplomat buying property in the UAE, where he works as a diplomat at his country's consulate?

Hi. One of my friends joined a Telegram group. They said, "We will transfer some amount to your account, and your task is to transfer this amount to another account. Once the task is completed, you will get 30 or 50 AED per task." He completed 3 to 4 tasks, but he realized it was not good, so he stopped. After one week, when he opened his account, it was blocked, and the bank said, "We are conducting an investigation; after this, we will let you know." After some days, he had an accident and went to his home country. He then received a call from a landline number, which was from the Abu Dhabi police station. They said, "We have received a complaint against you; come to our investigation department." However, due to his surgery and treatment, he could not go. After some time, his bank account was reopened, and he did not receive any further calls. I want to know, if he comes back to the UAE or goes to any other GCC country, will he face any problems? If someone has a case in the UAE, can they travel to another GCC country? Please advise!

Hello, What legal action can I take in case the employer refuses to pay my salary and I don't have a contract with them?

I currently live in Sharjah and have a UAE residence visa but I am not a UAE or GCC national. I want to open an online shop (Etsy or Shopify) to sell handmade items, such as crocheted goods, bookmarks, greeting cards, etc. Do I need a license to open an Etsy shop? If so, which license do I need to sell my products online, including UAE and worldwide? How much would it cost me? Can I keep my residence visa (sponsored by my father) and not change it?

Hello, I am seeking your legal advice regarding a friend who was previously imprisoned in Abu Dhabi. His case there is now closed, but he has another ongoing case in Dubai. Currently, we have lost contact with him and are unsure of his whereabouts. How can we check where he is or access any other legal facility? Are there legal procedures to locate a person with an ongoing case? What steps should we take to get more information about his status and legal position?

سيدي، لقد حصل شخص ما على شريحة هاتف بموجب بطاقة الهوية الإماراتية الخاصة بي وأخذ مبلغ مالي قيمته (9000 درهم إماراتي) من شخص آخر، هناك قضية مرفوعة ضدي لأنه استخدم بطاقة الهوية الخاصة بي، لكنني لم أفعل ذلك. تنتهي صلاحية تأشيرتي في شهر يناير. هل هناك أي إجراءات يمكنني اتخاذها حتى تعطيني الشرطة جواز السفر لتجديد التأشيرة؟ لم أرتكب هذا الاحتيال، ما العواقب التي ينبغي علي تحملها؟ هـ. س.

صديقي لديه قرض شخصي بقيمة 9 آلاف درهم، وبسبب ظروف أسرية غادر البلاد.

نحن نمتلك منزلاً في إمارة دبي [ملكية كاملة وحيازة حقوق ملكية موثقة]. لقد استقلت مؤخرًا من وظيفتي وأريد البقاء في إمارة دبي في الوقت الحالي ولكني لا أعمل. هل يمكنك المساعدة في استكمال إجراءات نقل تأشيرتي من تأشيرة بكفالة العمل إلى تأشيرة بكفالة العقار الذي أملكه لي ولزوجتي؟ تحياتي، د. ر.

مرحبًا، هل يمكنني من فضلك معرفة رأي خبير بشأن المشكلة الواردة أدناه وكذلك الحصول على بعض الإرشادات الممكنة؟ إذا قدم الموظفون شكوى عمالية للحصول على الرواتب المستحقة، ثم: 1.  لم يدفع صاحب العمل تسوية نقدية فورية أو وافق على تقديم شيكات شخصية مؤجلة الدفع لتغطية الرواتب ومكافآت نهاية الخدمة بناءً على الشكوى المقدمة لوزارة العمل، فما المدة التي قد تستغرقها الإجراءات إذا تم تصعيد الأمر إلى محكمة العمل؟ وهل يجب على الموظفين مواصلة العمل أم التوقف؟ 2. هل يستطيع الموظفين تغيير التأشيرات إذا كانت القضية قائمة في محكمة العمل؟ 3. هل تستطيع الشركة التي هي شركة ذات مسؤولية محدودة تقديم طلب للتصفية؟ 4. إذا كان بإمكانهم ذلك، فكيف يمكن حماية الرواتب ومكافآت نهاية الخدمة المستحقة للموظفين؟ 5. هل يجب على الموظفين الاستعانة بمحامٍ لتمثيلهم ضد أصحاب الشركة الذين قرروا التصفية؟ شكرًا لك.

سيدي العزيز / سيدتي العزيزة، هل يمكنني التقدم بطلب للحصول على تأشيرة زيارة لدولة الإمارات بعد أن تم منعي بسبب عدم لياقتي طبيًا بسبب ندبات مرض السل القديمة؟

Hello, My neighbors on the upper floor are causing noise throughout the day, almost 24/7. They keep dragging furniture, dropping heavy objects, and slamming doors. The property manager was not very helpful, and I cannot sleep or take power naps. I sleep when they do and wake up when they wake up. Also, there are 6 family members in a one-bedroom apartment in Dubai.

Dear Lawyers, The case needs to be filed during official working hours, on a subsequent working day (if the last day falls on an official holiday), in Dubai. With Smart Police Stations operating 24/7, how are these situations considered? Should the case be filed during working hours, say before 3 PM, etc.?

As the HR manager of a company, I have issued a salary advance to the employee. Upon joining, he failed to go to duty and used alcohol daily in the camp. I have a signed thumb-impression cash receipt. What options do I have to recover the AED 7000 advance paid to the employee? Please help. Regards, B.

Hello, What countersuit can I file against an employer who filed a false absconding case against an employee?

Hello, My rent cheque was bounced, and my landlord filed a case against me in Sharjah Court. I received a fine of 2,000 AED, which was later reduced to 1,000 AED upon appeal. Does this case count as a criminal conviction under UAE law, or was it handled as a civil matter? If I apply for a U.S. visa, will I need to submit court records under the requirement for applicants with past convictions?