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?

Dear Sir/Madam, Does the existing tenancy contract between the tenant and the previous owner remain in force even after the new landlord has purchased the property in the middle of an ongoing lease? And when should a new tenancy contract be made? Should it be made immediately after the property has been sold, or at the end of the ongoing tenancy contract signed between the previous owner of the property and the tenant? Also, does a new contract have to be in place for the tenant to exchange the cheques, or does the existing tenancy contract with the previous owner remain valid for the purpose of exchanging the cheques?

Dear Sir/Madam, I was wrongfully terminated by my school under Article 44 on March 20th, 2023. I have a case in the labor courts, and the first hearing is on April 4th, 2023. However, my employer is asking me to vacate the school accommodation. I asked the Ministry of Labor and the courts, and they informed me that the school cannot evict me until the case is resolved. Is this information correct? I am currently unemployed and have nowhere else to go until I find another job.

Hi, May you and your family be blessed. I'm extremely tense and need your kind feedback on the following issue. If I have a travel ban in KSA, can I travel to the UAE on a work visa? I have been visiting Dubai on a tourist visa without any problems. The ban was imposed because I had to leave KSA suddenly and could not return after an exit-entry, and I was unable to pay back my car EMI and credit card payment totaling 30k SAR, which I intend to pay off gradually now. When I left KSA, they only had my fingerprints at the time. I also understand that while coming for a visit to Dubai, only a retinal scan is done. On the other hand, when obtaining a work visa, UAE takes and registers fingerprints as well. Could this lead to any issues for me? I have finally obtained a better-paying job after a long time and can finally save up to pay off my debts. The case registered for which the travel ban is imposed is only for SAR 16000. As of now, I cannot afford to hire a lawyer to check in UAE. Thank you for your help!

Dear Sir/Madam, My landlord wants to evict me from the property where I reside. They have not provided a court order for eviction within the past 12 months. Additionally, they are requesting a 40% increase in rent and are insisting on a 6-month fixed-term renewal, despite the RERA index indicating no such increase. Furthermore, they have included an unreasonable clause that prohibits pets, even though I have lived on the property with a pet for over three years.  What options do I have if I do not agree to these demands?

عزيزي المحترم، لقد تم منعي من السفر ورفعت قضية في محاكم دبي ضد الشركة والسبب هو أن صاحب الشركة طلب مني التوقيع على شيك لمقدم خدمة وارتجع الشيك. أنا لست مساهمًا في الترخيص. لست شريكًا في الترخيص أو غيره. لست مديرًا في الترخيص أو غيره. أنا أحمل توكيلاً فقط من المالك لمساعدته في فتح حساب مصرفي أثناء وجوده في الخارج وأكون الموقّع المخول في البنك. ماذا يجب أن أفعل في هذه الحالة؟ شكرًا لك يا محترم.

سيدي العزيز، لقد اعتبرت الشركة التي أعمل بها منصبي زائدًا عن حاجة العمل بسبب تداعيات فيروس كورونا. إنني أعمل بموجب عقد عمل محدد المدة. لقد أعطوني فترة إشعار مدتها شهر واحد بالإضافة إلى مستحقات نهاية الخدمة. هل يُعد هذا الأمر صحيحًا أم يجب منحي فترة إشعار مدتها ثلاثة أشهر؟ يرجى التوضيح.

I am the owner and have legally notified my tenant regarding my intention to sell and have given her first right of refusal. But she is not signing nor allowing me access to arrange visits for other interested clients. What are my rights / legal steps to force a viewing

أريد الحصول على المشورة القانونية بشأن إنهاء العقد بسبب التأخير في تسليم المشروع لمدة 16 شهرًا فقط. فيما يلي تفاصيل المشروع وفقًا لاتفاقية البيع والشراء وبعض المعطيات: - تم دفع 30% من قيمة العقار على أقساط (في الوقت المحدد، لا يوجد تأخير في السداد). - سيتم دفع 70% عند التسليم. - تاريخ التسليم المتوقع: 1 أبريل 2019. - تاريخ التسليم النهائي: 1 أبريل 2020. - التاريخ الفعلي للتسليم المُعلن من جانب المطور العقاري: 10 أغسطس 2020. - أرسلت بنفسي إشعار إلى المطور العقاري لإنهاء اتفاقية البيع والشراء واسترداد المبلغ المدفوع بنسبة 30٪. - رد المطور العقاري بأنه تم رفض الإشعار لأن التأخير يرجع إلى قوة قاهرة (فيروس كورونا). سؤالي هو: هل سأربح القضية إذا تم إحالة الأمر إلى المحكمة لاسترداد المبلغ المدفوع؟

ستنتهي فترة سماح تأشيرة إقامتنا قريبًا. ونظرًا لأن أحد أفراد الأسرة مصابًا بفيروس كورونا وهو في الحجر الصحي في المنزل، لن نتمكن من السفر خلال فترة السماح. ماذا يجب علينا أن نفعل؟ هل سيتم فرض غرامة علينا؟ يرجى تقديم المشورة.

مرحبًا، أراسلك من لندن. لقد اشتريت عقارًا في إمارة دبي ضمن مشروع عام 2005. لقد اشترينا شقتين ولكننا لم نستلم أي شيء حتى الآن. لا يزال مشروع البناء هذا قائمًا ولقد تغير المطور العقاري عدة مرات. تدير شركة أخرى المشروع في الوقت الحالي، وكلما تواصلت معهم يخبروني أن المشروع سيكون جاهزًا خلال الثلاثة أو الستة أشهر المقبلة. يستمرون في التأجيل والعمل متوقف في الوقت الحالي.  لقد تواصلت معهم بعد ذلك ولكنهم أخبروني أنهم ينتظرون المزيد من المعلومات من سلطات دبي. في كل مرة توجد قصة مختلفة، ويتم التأجيل. لقد مر حتى الآن من 16 إلى 17 عامًا منذ أن استثمرنا في هذا الأمر وأود إنهاء ذلك حاليًا، وربما استرداد أموالي والحصول على تعويض. هل يمكنك تقديم المساعدة لي من خلال إخباري بشأن وضعي؟

تطلقنا أنا وزوجتي منذ ثلاثة أشهر، ولديها حق حضانة ابنتنا البالغة من العمر ستة أشهر. إنها تريد الزواج مرة أخرى لكنني لا أوافق على الشخص الذي تريد الزواج منه مرة أخرى لأن لديه سوابق من العنف وسوء المعاملة. هل يمكنني إلغاء اتفاقية الحضانة؟

Dear Lawyers, My brother was sentenced to 25 years in jail for a minor drug case (1 gram) on October 24, 2024. Can he get bail? What will happen next, and what can I do to help him get released? Kindly advise!

Hello, I have a question. My husband had a loan 15 years ago, he had difficulty paying this loan, and the bank opened a case, which was solved, and he paid the full loan. He is still in Dubai and has a good work position. How is it possible to remove the solved bank case from the database to have the possibility of getting the credit card and loan? Thank you.

Good Day, As someone unfamiliar with local laws and a non-Arabic speaker, the police took my statement but did not provide a translation and told me to sign. I have no idea what they wrote or presented in the case. The case is now with the Public Prosecution. What should I do to ensure the authorities are aware of this?

Dear Lawyers, My husband is under investigation, and I want to get him bailed out from detention. However, I am a visitor. Can I get him bail by providing my passport?

Hi, good morning, I’m an Indian residing in the UAE and want to apply for a divorce. My husband and I have been living separately for more than 3 years, and he has been living in India since our separation. We are both Indians and Christians (non-Muslims). We have a son who is 8 years old now. Can you please let me know the divorce procedure if we want to proceed in the UAE, both with and without mutual consent? Additionally, please advise on how to proceed with custody, as my son currently resides with me. Thank you!