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UAE
How to lift a travel ban and bank account hold after a bounced cheque case settlement
Q: I had a case filed against me for a bounced cheque. I have a travel ban issued and a bank account hold. Payment was made, and I need someone to file to clear the travel ban and bank hold in Smart Petition as I am unable.
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Jun 5, 2026
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UAE
Unable to contact my landlord: How do I move out and recover my deposit when the tenancy ends?
Q: Hello, I am a tenant in Shoreline, Palm Jumeirah. I am currently trying to move out of the property where I have lived for the past two years. However, my landlord has become unreachable, and I have been unable to discuss the return of my security deposit or arrange the move-out process. I provided the required non-renewal notice two months ago and have made several attempts to contact the landlord via both email and WhatsApp, but have received no response. My Ejari expired two days ago, and the community management has advised that they cannot issue a move-out permit without the landlord`s involvement. As a result, I am unable to complete the move-out process or hand over the keys. Could you please advise what steps I should take in this situation? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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Jun 3, 2026
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UAE
What can I do if my ex keeps contacting and threatening me online?
Q: I was previously in a relationship with a man who kept contacting me from random accounts after I blocked him multiple times. We sometimes reconnected until I stopped talking to him completely. He then threatened to ruin my life, spread fake rumours about me at my workplace and college, and make me regret leaving him. Since he has many friends in my small college, I felt very scared. I blocked him and told my family. My mother warned him that if he contacted me again, she would file a police report. He claimed he recorded only the part where he said he “wouldn’t do anything,” not the threats, and I had no evidence because I was crying and scared. Despite my mother’s warning, he later contacted me again from accounts saying “accept urgently” and “please accept I have something to tell you”. Now I feel scared and unsure what to do.
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May 25, 2026
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UAE
How to check the status of a UAE prosecution case from abroad?
Q: Hello, I am currently in Fiji, and my husband is detained in the UAE. I have received prosecution/case documents from a lawyer, but I do not fully understand the current stage of the case or how to properly follow it up. The documents mention: Dubai prosecution case: ***/2026 Case type: 503 Federal reference: **/*****/2026 I would like legal advice regarding: the current status/stage of the case, whether the matter has moved to Federal Capital Prosecution or court, how I can officially track the case from overseas, and whether legal aid or representation can assist my husband. I can provide the documents and details if required. Thank you.
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May 13, 2026
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UAE
Can majority partners remove a partner in a UAE free zone company?
Q: We are 3 partners for a Free Zone registered firm in the UAE, and one of the partners is involved with another Company (our competitor) as a partner or in some other capacity, which is unknown. He has been working for that company and demanding monthly remuneration from our company, and he is also demanding an amount for his exit. Can we both partners exercise our majority and remove him from the Partnership?+19
May 7, 2026
443
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UAE
Dubai Court approved my payment. Why is the disbursement delayed?
Q: I submitted a disbursement request to Dubai Court on 8 January 2026 to release my money. Dubai Court approved the request on 16 January 2026, and now it is 15 April, but I still have not received the money. When I visited Dubai Court, they told me it would take time, but I don`t know how long. What should I do to get my money?
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Apr 22, 2026
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UAE
How to exit a joint property mortgage in the UAE after divorce or separation
Q: I am seeking legal advice regarding a jointly owned property in the UAE. I remain co-liable on the mortgage; however, due to a significant and immediate change in my financial circumstances, I am no longer able to continue meeting my share of the payments. The agreed sale of the property has also become delayed and uncertain, increasing my financial exposure and risk. In addition to the financial strain, the situation has had a considerable personal impact. Continuing to be tied to the property, including previously living in the same space as my former spouse, has been psychologically challenging and is affecting my ability to maintain stability and move forward. Given this, I would like to understand: What legal options do I have to exit or limit my liability under the mortgage? Whether a forced sale or similar remedy is possible if the current sale does not proceed? What immediate steps should I take to protect myself financially? Please let me know if you are available for a consult.
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Mar 23, 2026
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UAE
Can a bank freeze my account over an alleged scam without a court order?
Q: Dear experts!!!! Please, does a bank have the authority to freeze your account based on the assumption that they think you are a second beneficiary of an advance scam without any prior court order or police case involvement, solely based on a victim report, so they traced and blocked both the first beneficiary and second beneficiary accounts? I am just getting to know that my account has been frozen because they labelled me as the second beneficiary, and I have been providing proof of receipts and evidence to prove that the reason I got the remittance is legit, but they kept my account frozen to date. Appreciate your opinions and my legal grounds.
Mar 4, 2026
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UAE
Can I legally receive fuel deal commission in my personal UAE bank account?
Q: Can I receive commission from a fuel deal into my personal bank account, and if yes, what compliance documents would be needed in order for it not to be flagged or frozen?
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Jan 29, 2026
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UAE
Can I take legal action over a WhatsApp video using my nickname to defame me?
Q: What are the legal rights I have on a video circulated in WhatsApp mentioning a story, in which my name is not directly used, but my nickname or resemblance name is used. For example, my name is Juma, and the person used Friday to convey a controversial topic, which defames me.
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Jan 15, 2026
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UAE
Can an employee be absent on sick leave during the notice period?
Q: I would like to confirm whether an employee is legally permitted to be absent from work during the notice period if the absence is due to a legitimate medical condition and supported by an approved medical certificate.
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Dec 18, 2025
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UAE
Is permission required to operate a property-listing platform in the UAE?
Q: We are planning to launch a property-listing platform where agencies and agents will be able to post their properties. We will collect the ORN, BRN, and Permit ID for each property listed on the platform. Please let us know whether we need to obtain permission from any authority to operate this platform, or if we can launch it under our software company without additional approval.+7
Dec 18, 2025
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UAE
Will a first-time drug offender face jail or deportation under UAE’s new law?
Q: Hi All, As per the new law regarding drugs, will deportation be mandatory even for those who have tested positive before the new law is implemented? My husband was called by CID and came positive for a drug test in October and was released after 2 days without meeting the Prosecutor. Now our first hearing with the Public Prosecution is coming on Monday. Can the Prosecutor order a jail term? I do not need mobile numbers for contact, I need genuine answers. He is a first-time offender.
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Dec 15, 2025
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UAE
Can a UAE shareholder legally obtain company documents from co-owners?
Q: I am a shareholder in a UAE company, and I want to review and have copies of the company documents. Other shareholders are not ready to share it. Kindly let me know whether I have any rights under the UAE Companies Law to review and have copies of the company documents as a shareholder? If yes, please let me know the statutory provisions, also let me know the means of getting it from them...
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Dec 15, 2025
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UAE
Evicted for sale but property re-rented: Can I claim compensation?
Q: I have been renting an apartment in Downtown since 2021, and in 2024 I received an eviction notice that my contract will not be renewed as the property will be sold. During my stay, no one came to view the apartment. In June 2025, I vacated the apartment, and now, upon checking the status of the apartment, I found out that it is rented out. Can I open a case? Any chance I can lose the case?+5
Dec 8, 2025
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UAE
Will UAE Courts allow child relocation after divorce if the father is Emirati?
Q: Hello, I am a European citizen married to a UAE national. We started the process of divorce last week. We have been married for 7 years and have a daughter. We will put in the agreement that I wish to relocate with her to my home country, where I own a home and also share the home with my parents. We have spent significant time there during these years, and my parents are here too, so my daughter is very attached to them. In the UAE, it`s husband, me and her; sometimes we meet with my mother-in-law, but other than that, there is no family environment. We agree on all the aspects of co-parenting (visits, alimony, video calls, schooling). He will also give notarized approval to submit with a draft, and I have attested the title of deed proving I own a place to be over in my home country. As much as separation is difficult, we are both aware that post-divorce life in two homes, with my daughter having no family at all around, will be even worse. Will the court approve the relocation?+3
Dec 8, 2025
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