We received a cheque which has now bounced. We have tried for over a month and a half now to get a new cheque from the person, and every day he says the next day. We need the money now. We have been to the police station, and they said they can not do anything as the reason the cheque bounced is "Insufficient funds." We have been to Al Barsha - Dubai Courts, and they said there is nothing they can do about it. We are not sure what we can do. We need the money asap to pay our kids' school fees, let alone all the interest we have lost.

Hello, I want to inquire regarding my leave privileges. I am now 11 months in my company. How many leaves am I privileged to? Based on Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 regulating labour relations and its executive regulations, you are entitled to a paid weekly rest for not less than one day, as specified in the work contract or the work regulation. The Council of Ministers may increase the weekly rest day stipulated in this article. The Decree-Law and its executive regulations also stipulate that you are entitled to an annual leave with full pay as follows: - Thirty days for each year of your extended service. - Two days per month in respect of any employee with more than six months and less than one year of service. - Leave for parts of the last year of your service in case it is terminated before you use your annual leave balance. Now my question is: do I have 22 days I can use? Can someone explain to me in detail? Thank you!

I got an order of 6 months imprisonment and deportation for a judgment in absentia by the Sharjah court for selling medicine without a license. I was not involved in the case directly; my friend used my car, and he had my bank card. They made a confession that they were working for me and made a false claim that they had transferred money to me. As I am outside the country, I came to the UAE to solve my case. I got detained at the airport, and the CID asked me some questions. I mentioned they didn’t transfer me a single Dihram, so he let me go, as the case was already open for appeal. In the first instance court, they gave me the same verdict, then I appealed and attached documents like bank statements and my company details, which were not mentioned before. They gave a date for the judgment, but it was not issued, and they gave the next date. I have been suffering a lot for the last 3 months here in the UAE and for 6 months back home. So my question is that what will happen next? Will the case be open for retrial, and will the CID be convinced by my logic? Can they drop charges, or now the court decide only?

Hello, Can I keep my daughter's physical Emirates ID with me? I already provided the digital copy to the custodian, my ex-wife. Or should I hand it over to her?

Hello, We are a building materials trading company based in the UAE. We supplied materials worth AED 50,000 to a customer around 8 months ago, but despite repeated follow-ups and reminders, no payment has been made to date. We would appreciate guidance on the following: 1. What legal action can we take to recover the amount? 2. What documents should we have ready (e.g., delivery notes, invoice, emails)? 3. How long does the legal process typically take in the UAE for such cases? 4. Is there a recommended timeline or deadline after which legal steps should be initiated? Thank you in advance for your advice!

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?

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?

Hello, I had a case regarding fraud by technical means, and we did a tanazul. It was attested and submitted to the court, but the case still hasn’t been dropped and is now with the public prosecution. What do I do now, as I need to travel urgently?

We received a cheque which has now bounced. We have tried for over a month and a half now to get a new cheque from the person, and every day he says the next day. We need the money now. We have been to the police station, and they said they can not do anything as the reason the cheque bounced is "Insufficient funds." We have been to Al Barsha - Dubai Courts, and they said there is nothing they can do about it. We are not sure what we can do. We need the money asap to pay our kids' school fees, let alone all the interest we have lost.

Hello I joined my new company on February 26, 2025. Upon joining the new company, I asked HR if it was free to join the company, and she said yes. After working with them for 1 month, I experienced a salary delay, and I had to go to the office to ask why there was a delay in my salary. That is when the HR told me she deducted my whole salary to recover the transfer fee. Now my question is, who is supposed to pay for the transfer fee, the employee or the employer?

Is it possible for a foreigner to get a divorce here in Dubai?

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته، اشتريت عقار (شقة) في دبي في نهاية سنة 2016، وتاريخ الانتهاء المتوقع هو يونيو 2019، ولكن حتى تاريخ هذا اليوم نسبة الإنجاز هي 50% فقط، أريد استرجاع أموالي والمطالبة بالتعويض. السؤال: هل الدعوى مضمونة في هذه الحالة؟ وكم أتعاب المحاماه تقريبًا؟ علمًا بأنني دفعت كل الأقساط في موعدها. دفعت 50% تقريبًا من قيمة العقار وأوقفت الأقساط بعد تأخير التسليم.

السلام عليكم، أرغب في توضيح بعض الأمور بخصوص أتعاب المحاماة في قضية عقارية؛ بدءًا من الإنذار القانوني والتفاوض للتسوية أو رفع دعوى أمام المحكمة. كيف يتم تحصيل أتعاب المحاماة ورسوم المحكمة؟ هل تقوم المحكمة بتحميل الطرف الخاسر كافة أتعاب المحاماة والرسوم مثلاً أم جزء منها؟ وهل تتم المحاسبة قبل القضية أم عند كسبها فقط؟ هل يمكن أن تعين المحكمة أو دائرة الأملاك والأراضي بدبي محامي بالمجان لي؟ علمًا بأنني اشتريت شقة في دبي من مطور عقاري معروف ولم يتم الإنجاز وانتهى وقت التسليم المتفق عليه وقد يكون المشروع قيد الإلغاء.

صباح الخير، أريد أن أعرف ما هي المزايا التي يحصل عليها الموظف بموجب تأشيرة على أساس الكفالة عند الحصول على تصريح عمل مؤقت لمدة ستة أشهر من صاحب العمل؟

هل يحق للمؤجر طلب إيجار شهرين غرامة إذا رغب المستأجر في إنهاء العلاقة الإيجارية قبل المدة المحددة بالعقد؟ مع العلم أن المستأجر أرسل إشعارًا بما يفيد رغبته في إنهاء العقد قبل مدته. ليس ذلك فقط، بل قبل موعد الإخلاء بشهرين أيضًا. شكرًا جزيلاً!

إنهاء عقد العمل محدد المدة خلال فترة التجربة وبالرغبة المتبادلة بين الطرفين. يوجد خطاب موقَّع من الطرفين ينص على التراضي والرغبة المتبادلة في إنهاء العلاقة خلال فترة التجربة؟ فى هذا الوضع، هل يتعرض العامل للحرمان؟

Hello, We have been scammed by an individual who did not provide the stated service. They took a lot of money and important documents. I have audio recordings of him talking about these things. We had a bad lawyer in Iraq who stole property by forging documents. This man said he had many connections to help us. While it was true that he had connections, he didn’t actually help us. Instead, he cooperated with the bad lawyer, agreed with him, and gave the bad lawyer all our important documents.

Dear Lawyers, What is the difference between filing a criminal case or a financial case for business fraud? Can both be done through a lawyer? Thank you!

Hi, I purchased a property in 2008 and have now discovered that it has been canceled. I have all the documents and payment records. Can you please help me recover it? If not, how can I recover my money? Thank you!

Dear Lawyers, In case the person avails the amnesty facility and does not want to return to his home country, but wishes to stay in the UAE, can he apply for a residence visa?

Hello experts, I have a hold on my bank account even though I have shared all the requested documents with the bank proving that the money belongs to me. However, they keep insisting that the remitting bank requested a recall. Today, I received a notice of account closure from my bank. When I inquired about the amount on hold, I was informed that only the available balance will be issued via a manager's check. The issue has been ongoing for almost 5 months now. Any advice on how to get my money back, please?