أسئلة وأجوبة
أسئلة وأجوبة
4 متاح 4 • عرض الجميعTraveling to the UAE with a loan in Qatar. Are there any potential issues?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I worked in Qatar for 15 years as an HR/Admin Executive. During the corona time, I contracted the virus and came to India in May 2021 for better treatment while on leave.
While on leave, the company terminated my employment and forcibly took registration. My settlement was sent to the bank, but I still have an outstanding loan of about 80,000 Qatari riyals, and the bank has banned me in Qatar.
Now, I am considering working in the UAE. Are there any potential issues?
Please advise me!
2024/01/11
325
Effect of unpaid bank dues in Qatar on working in the UAE
Q: How will I know if I have a "travel ban" and "court case" against me in Abu Dhabi, UAE?
My next destination of work is Abu Dhabi city.
I just received a job offer now in Abu Dhabi, but I had an "unpaid personal loan and credit card" in Qatar due to recession/job loss due to termination due to the completion of the project I still have an outstanding balance.
I am afraid if my employment papers will be blocked and I can not be employed by my agency to Abu Dhabi to work.
Do I have to tell my employer about this issue? This is a personal problem for me only.
Thanks
2019/11/21
2633
تسوية ديون لبنك في إحدى دول مجلس التعاون الخليجي والآثار المترتبة في الإمارات
س: أعزائي المحامين الكرام،
عملت في الدوحة، بقطر لمدة 15 عامًا. لقد أخذت قرضًا شخصيًا وكانت سجلات سدادي ممتازة.
سُرّحت من العمل في نهاية عام 2017 ودفعت لمدة 6 أشهر بعدها في عام 2018 على الرغم من كوني عاطل عن العمل، ولا أستطيع السداد الآن.
غادرت الدوحة وعدت إلى بلدي على أمل أن أتمكن من العثور على وظيفة وتسوية الديون بمهل. اتصل بي المقر الرئيسي للبنك في دبي وأخبرتهم أنني عاطل عن العمل وأشعر بالمرض.
في نفس الوقت، طلبوا من وكالة تحصيل المتابعة وقلت لهم نفس الشيء. الآن، أنا أفضل بكثير، وربما يتم توظيفي في دبي للحصول على وظيفة.
السؤال هو: هل يمكن منعي من دخول الإمارات؟
لقد سألت البنك لإخباري بالمبلغ الذي يمكنني تسويته، لكنهم أحالوني إلى وكالة التحصيل، وأخبرتهم بأنني سأتعامل فقط مع البنك.
هل يمكن أن الإجابة على استفساري بكوني ممنوع من دخول الإمارات أم لا؟
لا أريد أن أضيع فرصة عمل وأيضًا تسوية القرض، لكنني لا أريد أن يتم توقيفي أو منعي من الدخول إلى الإمارات.
برجاء تقديم المشورة.
2019/05/03
1223
Will the UAE travel ban affect you across all GCC Countries starting from January 2025?
Q: Hello,
I'm seeking legal advice on behalf of a friend who has outstanding personal and business loans in the UAE that have been overdue since 2015.
He is currently outside the UAE and there are indications that legal action—including a travel ban—might have been taken against him.
He has renewed his passport and now holds a new one.
I have two main concerns:
1. Travel to Other GCC Countries:
- Can he travel to other GCC countries, such as Qatar, without facing arrest at immigration due to his unpaid UAE loans?
- I have heard that starting from January 2025, the Immigration Systems will be linked across all GCC Countries. Will that affect him?
2. Re-entry into the UAE:
- Is it possible for him to obtain a visa and re-enter the UAE?
- If he enters the UAE, would he risk arrest, or is there a legal pathway that would allow him to settle his debts through installments or other means?
- Can the existing cases be resolved in a manner that permits legal re-entry?
Thank you!
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2025/02/18
184
المدونة القانونية
2 متاح 2 • عرض الجميعكل ما تحتاج لمعرفته عن حظر السفر في الإمارات العربية المتحدة
يُفرض حظر السفر على الأفراد لأسباب مختلفة، كأن يتم ذلك نتيجة لارتكاب الشخص جرائم جنائية، أو عدم تسديده لديون، أو لخرقه قوانين الهجرة أو لأسباب تتعلق بالأحوال الشخصية. وقد يؤدي حظر السفر إلى بعض الآثار المالية الشاقة على الشخص المحظور. لذا يهدف هذا المقال إلى إعطاء القراء فهمًا معمقًا لعقوبة حظر السفر بالإمارات، وما يُبنى عليه من الإجراءات المتبعة لفرض الحظر أو رفعه، وكيفية التحقق من وجود حظر سفر، وغير ذلك.
2024/05/06
136965
التوكيل وخدمات كاتب العدل الأخرى المُقدمة عبر الإنترنت في دولة الإمارات
مع بدء تطبيق الإجراءات الجديدة ذات الصلة بإصدار التوكيل عن بُعد في دولة الإمارات، بعد أن كان من الضروري مثول الموكل بشخصه أمام كاتب العدل لإثبات هويته ورغبته في إصدار التوكيل، نقدم لكم هذا المقال المُوجز لبيان الخطوات التي يجب عليك اتباعها لإصدار التوكيل.
2021/06/08
19270
قوانين وتشريعات
2 متاح 2 • عرض الجميعFederal Decree-Law No. (31) of 2021 Promulgating the Crimes and Penalties Law
The provisions of this Federal Decree-Law No. (31) of 2021 Promulgating the Crimes and Penalties Law, known as the "New UAE Penal Code", governs criminal actions in the United Arab Emirates. The New Penal Code repeals the previous UAE Penal Code (Federal Law No. (3) of 1987 Promulgating the Penal Code).
2021/09/20
524
Federal Law No. (5) of 1985 On the Civil Transactions Law of the United Arab Emirates
The provisions of this law, promulgating UAE Civil Code, govern the civil transactions in the United Arab Emirates. The commercial transactions remain subject to the laws and regulations applicable in their regard.
1985/12/15
148581
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عرض الجميعCan the authorities allow me to leave the UAE on my own after completing my imprisonment?
Hello,
Is there a way out or a possibility that the authorities don't deport me and instead give me a time period to leave the UAE on my own after I have completed my imprisonment and paid the fine?
2025/05/07
28
Is it possible to pay a fine instead of serving 1 month imprisonment and still face deportation?
Hello,
I got 1 month imprisonment, a 100 AED fine, and deportation.
Is there a way out if I can pay instead of serving 1 month imprisonment and still get deported?
2025/05/07
27
How can I go back to the Philippines if my visa expired and I’ve overstayed in the UAE?
Hello,
I'm from the Philippines. I work here as a maid. My employer didn't process my visa.
I overstayed here, and my visa expired on January 23, 2025. Today is May 6, 2025. I want to go home to the Philippines.
What should I do?
2025/05/07
23
Does my employer have the right to send me back to my home country after I resign?
Hello,
I'm currently on a probation period. However, since the environment is toxic, I have decided to resign. I also agreed to pay for the visa costs incurred.
I was hired here in the UAE and not from the Philippines. However, my employer told me that he will send me back to the Philippines.
Does he have the right to do that?
2025/05/07
23
What can I do if the landlord has not been responding to renew the commercial lease contract and Ejari?
Good day.
For the last 3 years, the landlord's office has not responded to renew the contract, so I contacted RERA for renewal.
The office doesn't respond to emails related to renewal, even though I started sending emails and reminders 2 to 3 months before expiry, and I have no choice but to contact RERA and send a notice.
Once the renewal was processed by law, the landlord's office delayed in releasing the Ejari. Since it is a commercial property, my renewals are related to a staff visa, and I have to pay delay penalties.
The landlord's office staff tried to take advantage of the Emirati owner, and no direct meeting was fruitful.
What is the law that safeguards expats and sorts out issues without mutual compromise as they try to force their terms to be acceptable by law and not supported by any documentation?
2025/05/06
20
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عرض الجميعCan I go on vacation after resigning if my visa is not yet canceled?
Hello,
Can I go on vacation even though I have already resigned from my employer and my visa is not yet canceled?
2025/05/09
23
Can a company terminate an employee for refusing to do work not in the contract?
Hello,
Is it allowed for a company to terminate an employee because the employee refused to do work not stated in the contract?
2025/05/07
24
Can I be convicted of driving under the influence even if the alcohol test came back negative?
Hello,
I was driving my car when the police stopped me at one point on the road and told me that I was driving under the influence of alcohol.
I tried hard to deny that because I had not actually consumed any alcoholic beverages that day or in the previous three days.
However, a report was filed and a case was opened, but the alcohol test report came back negative. Will I be convicted despite that?
Please answer me. It is urgent.
2025/05/07
25
Can we legally claim unpaid dues for food supplies based on emails and invoices?
Hello,
We have an agreement with a company to supply food for their buffet on a daily basis, with invoices to be issued monthly and payment to be made every three months.
The relationship actually lasted for nine months, and payment was made for two periods. In the third period, due to disagreements between our company and the company to which the supply was made, they refused to pay, noting that the outstanding amount so far is fifty-four thousand dirhams.
Can we claim the amount, noting that the agreement is not written, but there are emails exchanged between us and invoices?
2025/05/07
22
Can the authorities allow me to leave the UAE on my own after completing my imprisonment?
Hello,
Is there a way out or a possibility that the authorities don't deport me and instead give me a time period to leave the UAE on my own after I have completed my imprisonment and paid the fine?
2025/05/07
28
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عرض الجميعWhat legal action can a company take to recover an amount from a non-paying customer?
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!
2025/04/25
57
What can I do if my ex-wife, who has custody of our daughter, is living with her boyfriend?
Hello,
My ex-wife has custody of our 3-year-old daughter. She is a converted Muslim, but she has a Christian boyfriend, and I think they are living together.
What actions can I take about it?
2025/04/21
84
My tenant was supposed to vacate as per the contract. Can I rent the property to another tenant?
Good morning.
My tenant was supposed to vacate the property on 15th April 2025 as per the contract.
Now he is not answering the phone, and the property is still in use.
Please guide the way forward. I have already rented the property to a new tenant.
2025/04/16
46
What to do if the bank filed case on me using security cheques and executed travel ban?
The bank filed a case against me using security cheques and executed a travel ban from Dubai Courts.
2025/04/15
87
How can I enter the UAE again if I left on an outpass due to the employer fleeing the country?
Dear lawyer
I seek help on whether I can return to the UAE or not. I exited the UAE on an outpass due to overstaying. I have been patient for more than 7 months.
I was advised that I am able to return to the UAE. The process was successful, and I traveled to the UAE, but I was denied entry to the UAE at immigration. Why?
I was only overstaying, I hadn't been a criminal, just my boss refused to do a visa for me.
After overstaying, my employers traveled to their country. I had no idea how to resolve the issue other than to get an outpass and go back home.
2025/04/03
95
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عرض الجميعCan the employer force the housmaid to work for unlimited hours without rest?
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.
2025/05/01
33
Can I renew my trade license and visa if I have multiple cheque execution cases filed against me?
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.
2025/05/01
57
Can I return to Dubai after 12 years away on a new employment visa?
Hello,
I came from Dubai to India on emergency leave, but unfortunately, I did not return. It has now been 12 years. Can I go to Dubai on a new visa?
I have already received a new employment visa from another employer.
Can I return to Dubai, or will there be any problems with UAE immigration?
Please advise!
2025/04/30
25
Can a company terminate an employee for refusing to do work not in the contract?
Hello,
Is it allowed for a company to terminate an employee because the employee refused to do work not stated in the contract?
2025/05/07
24
How can I go back to the Philippines if my visa expired and I’ve overstayed in the UAE?
Hello,
I'm from the Philippines. I work here as a maid. My employer didn't process my visa.
I overstayed here, and my visa expired on January 23, 2025. Today is May 6, 2025. I want to go home to the Philippines.
What should I do?
2025/05/07
23
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عرض الجميعAfter closing the company, can an investor stay in the UAE until the residence visa expires?
Hello,
An investor has a residence visa valid until February 2027; however, he wishes to close the company before the current license expires in December 2025.
Can the investor still legally reside in the UAE until the residence visa expires?
2025/05/02
36
Can I renew my trade license and visa if I have multiple cheque execution cases filed against me?
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.
2025/05/01
57
How to file a case against my former company for unpaid salary I was not on their visa?
Dear Legal Advice Middle East,
I hope you are well.
I am seeking legal advice regarding an unpaid salary issue with my former employer, [-----]2 LLC. I was employed with them from December 4, 2024, to January 7, 2025, on a monthly salary of 5,000 AED.
However, I only received a partial payment of 2,473 AED on February 24, 2025. The remaining 2,527 AED is still unpaid.
I submitted a complaint to MOHRE on March 2, 2025, but I am unable to proceed further through their official channels.
This is because I was working under the visa of my previous employer, [---] LLC, and not under [----]’s sponsorship.
As a result, I do not meet the criteria to file a labor complaint via the MOHRE app or hotline.
Given this situation, I would appreciate your guidance on how I can legally pursue the recovery of my remaining salary, considering the complications related to my visa status during the employment.
2025/04/30
28
Can I be convicted of driving under the influence even if the alcohol test came back negative?
Hello,
I was driving my car when the police stopped me at one point on the road and told me that I was driving under the influence of alcohol.
I tried hard to deny that because I had not actually consumed any alcoholic beverages that day or in the previous three days.
However, a report was filed and a case was opened, but the alcohol test report came back negative. Will I be convicted despite that?
Please answer me. It is urgent.
2025/05/07
25
Can we legally claim unpaid dues for food supplies based on emails and invoices?
Hello,
We have an agreement with a company to supply food for their buffet on a daily basis, with invoices to be issued monthly and payment to be made every three months.
The relationship actually lasted for nine months, and payment was made for two periods. In the third period, due to disagreements between our company and the company to which the supply was made, they refused to pay, noting that the outstanding amount so far is fifty-four thousand dirhams.
Can we claim the amount, noting that the agreement is not written, but there are emails exchanged between us and invoices?
2025/05/07
22
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عرض الجميعCan a DTC holiday home permit be used as proof that my landlord re-rented the property after evicting me?
Hello,
My landlord vacated the property with 12 months' notice, stating he would live there himself.
However, he started renting the property through the holiday homes system.
Is a permit issued by the DTC for a holiday home valid proof to prove that he is renting and to claim compensation?
2025/03/18
71
I have video recording of my husband beating me. Can I show this in the child custody hearing?
I have a video recording of my husband beating me in our garden.
Can I show this in the child custody hearing?
It was filmed with my phone camera
2025/03/19
80
We won the case with the RDC to evict the tenant. What happens after waiting the cooling period?
We won the case with the RDC that the tenant has to evict the property. We are told there is a cooling period before they say the date he has to leave.
How long is the cooling period he can appeal and then what happens next if he appeals and if he doesn't?
He was served the one-year notice and then refused to leave, hence the case we raised with RDC and won.
Thank you
2025/03/19
64
Can a free zone visa holder work remotely across the UAE while visiting the company weekly?
Hello,
Is it legally permissible for an employee holding a Fujairah free zone visa with a job role in sales and marketing to primarily work remotely from various locations, including Dubai, while visiting the Fujairah-based company once a week?
The employee would meet clients and conduct business activities on the UAE mainland.
Does this arrangement comply with UAE labor laws?
2025/03/19
77
What are the working hour regulations for nursing mothers in the UAE during Ramadan?
Hello lawyers,
Could you please clarify the regulations regarding working hours for nursing/breastfeeding mothers in the UAE during Ramadan?
How many hours are they entitled to?
2025/03/20
124
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عرض الجميعAfter closing the company, can an investor stay in the UAE until the residence visa expires?
Hello,
An investor has a residence visa valid until February 2027; however, he wishes to close the company before the current license expires in December 2025.
Can the investor still legally reside in the UAE until the residence visa expires?
2025/05/02
36
What can I do if my neighbors are constantly doing construction work and constantly drilling?
I live in a townhouse with a shared wall with my neighbors. They are constantly doing construction work and constantly drilling on the shared wall.
They said it will last for 2 months, working 6 days a week. It is driving us crazy, and there is no way to live this way, and I have to work from home.
I am very stressed. What is the immediate solution, please?
2025/04/25
54
How many days do I need to wait for company cancellation following resignation and notice?
Hello,
How many days do I need to wait for company cancellation following resignation and one-month notice?
2025/04/29
48
Despite a waiver, the case is still with the public prosecution. Can I travel?
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?
2025/04/28
38
A hair salon caused serious damage to my hair and scalp. What can I do to sue them?
I’m looking for legal advice regarding a hair salon incident that caused serious damage to my hair and scalp.
I visited a salon for a colouring treatment, during which two rounds of bleach, which is not what I booked in for, were given to me without proper approvals, and were applied back-to-back without a strand test or proper consultation.
As a result, I’ve been experiencing extreme hair breakage, daily hair loss, and ongoing scalp irritation. This has been especially distressing as I’m currently pregnant.
It’s now been over 20 days since the incident, and despite multiple polite follow-ups, the salon has ignored all communication.
I’m now exploring legal action to pursue compensation for the physical and emotional distress caused. I have full documentation, messages, and photos.
Any guidance on the best next steps or legal routes I can take would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance.
2025/05/06
43
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