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3 available 3 • View allMy brother had a case and cleared it but still have a trave ban. What to do to guarantee him?
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Q: Hi,
My brother had a case, and he cleared it by settling all the dues in court and got the clearance paper as well.
However, a travel ban seems to exist now because of a small amendment that has to be made on his end.
In the meantime, he has to travel back home for a week for an emergency.
What can I do to lift the travel ban temporarily if I want to be the guarantor?
How to file the application for this?
Should the debtor also authorise this application even though his dues are paid, but only an amendment to their trade license is not initiated at this point, based on the actual judgement?

Jul 2, 2025
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How soon will the court lift the travel ban after the cheque execution case is dismissed?



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Q: Asalamualekum,
Please help me understand how much time it will take for the Dubai court to lift the travel ban once my cheque execution case is dismissed.
I have paid almost 70% of the loan amount and am ready to settle with the bank by paying some amount, but the bank wants me to pay 200,000 when the loan amount was only 148,000.




May 20, 2024
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How long does Dubai Court take to seize the amount and lift my travel ban?




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Q: Hello,
How much time does Dubai Court usually take to seize the amount from the bank to release my travel ban?





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May 3, 2025
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In the UAE, cheque bounce is a very frequent problem faced by people during their span in the country. It is covered under the purview of Commercial Transactions Law, and legal implications/penalties can be financially severe and daunting for more “serious” offenses. Bounced cheque issues may arise in a variety of commercial transactions, including but not limited to, companies’ exchanges, bank loans, property rents or purchases, and individual transactions.
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The UAE travel ban may be imposed on a person on various grounds, for instance, as the result of criminal offences, unpaid loans, breach of immigration laws or family matters. Implications of such a ban can be financially severe and daunting for the affected person. This article aims to give readers a clear understanding of what is the UAE travel ban, what are the grounds and procedures for its imposition and removal, how to check if the person is banned from travelling and other related topics.
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1 available 1 • View allFederal Law No. (5) of 1985 On the Civil Transactions Law of the United Arab Emirates 96
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.
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What can you do if you get arrested for carrying prohibited substances at the airport? 0
Hello,
My brother's brother-in-law was arrested at Fujairah Airport, as he was carrying 25 bottles (each of 10 Grams) of new shama kamini vidrawan ras.
This is an ayurvedic formulation that promotes sexual wellness. The ingredients help to enhance libido in men.
As he (brother's brother-in-law) informed police that my brother asked him to carry this ayurvedic medicine, as he (my brother) wanted to gift it to his few friends, as this is cheaper in India.
As of now, both my brother and his brother-in-law are arrested by police stating that this medicine contains drugs and is kept in Fujairah Central Jail.
It's been more than 15 days since my brother's brother-in-law (arrested on 26th June), and more than one week since my brother's arrest (6th July).
Now, I don't have any idea or information about what will happen and what the current status is.
Your kind advice and help will be highly appreciated.
Thank you.
Jul 15, 2025
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Can I cancel the deal if an advertised 2-bedroom apartment is officially a 1-bedroom? 0
Hello,
I'm in the process of buying an apartment. The apartment was listed as a 2-bed, and when I asked to see the floor plan, it was marked as a 1-bed.
I was told by the agent that this was a mistake/mislabel and that the seller is trying to get it fixed. In the process of obtaining the NOC from the developer, the apartment was again listed as a 1-bed, and when I asked for it to be updated, the developer mentioned that the apartment is officially registered as a 1-bed.
Since it was spacious, it was offered as an internal modification, but the official classification is 1-bed and that can't be changed. I checked with the DLD, and the apartment is registered as a 1-bed as well.
I was not aware of any modifications and was not told any of this by the agent when signing Form F.
Are the above facts grounds for me to back out of the deal, or does the classification not matter in this case?
Jul 11, 2025
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Can a Muslim revert woman in the UAE obtain a Sharia divorce and remarry? 0
Dear Legal Advisor,
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh,
I recently reverted to Islam, and my marriage was solemnized in a civil court in the Philippines. There is no divorce law in the Philippines, and even if there were, it would take a significant amount of time and money.
Could you please advise if I can file for divorce in the UAE through the Family Court or Sharia Court?
What are the chances that my divorce will be granted? If the divorce is approved, am I permitted to remarry in the Sharia Court?
Thank you for your kind attention to this matter!
Jul 7, 2025
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I have Form F for apartment which caught fire and the broker refused to return the deposit. What to do? 0
Hello
I have Form F for an apartment in [----], which caught a huge fire recently.
There is no force majeure clause in the contract, but according to the law in the UAE, it shall be terminated without penalty.
The seller doesn’t want to cancel the contract F, and the broker of seller is not refunding the deposit.
Jul 4, 2025
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Can U.S. debts lead to a UAE visa denial? 0
Hello,
I live in the United States, and I have to travel to the UAE for work.
My visa was revoked, and I was told it was due to outstanding debts here in the US.
Is it true that my debts in the US can cause my visa to be denied?
Jul 4, 2025
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Can I evict a tenant and refuse renewal if rent has not been paid in full? 0
Hello,
I am a landlord. The tenant failed to pay the rent in one full payment as per the contract.
So far, 3 months remain until the expiry date of the contract, and the payment is still pending.
Do I have the right to evict the tenant from the apartment and refuse to renew the tenancy contract?
Jul 7, 2025
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Are there any risks of losing my labor dues if I sign the cancellation form before receiving them? 0
Good afternoon,
I have noticed the following clause in the cancellation form and would like to ask whether it could potentially affect the complaint file in the future:
I certify that I have received all my dues up to date.
Employee Signature
Jul 3, 2025
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What can I do if the employer refuses to compensation and settlement after terminating me without notice? 0
I work for a Meydan Freezone employer under a limited contract. The employer has terminated my contract without notice after 1 year and is not offering to pay 3 months' compensation severance, nor a notice period, nor a correct settlement.
They are asking me to sign a contract to waive it. I contacted MOHRE, who stated you need a NOC or referral letter from Meydan, but Meydan stated they do not issue one, and private matters and disputes are between you and the employer.
May 21, 2025
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Can I get a UAE police clearance for US immigration if I was deported in 2022? 0
Hello,
I'm living outside the UAE now.
Can I get a police clearance for US immigration purposes even though I had a case and was deported in 2022?
Jun 3, 2025
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Can I be sued for posting an honest 1-star review about an upsetting experience? 0
Hello,
I recently made a Google review (and gave 1 star) regarding a grooming gone wrong to my fur baby's long, beautiful coat. Everything was done badly and so wrong; it was so upsetting and disappointing.
The owner reached out and gave some free vitamins to my baby boy and even offered to share my résumé with his contacts because I am currently searching for a job.
After an hour, the owner called asking me to delete my review. I messaged him not to pressure me or force me into doing something I don’t want to do, and told him I didn’t expect he wanted me to delete the review in exchange for the vitamins he gave for my fur baby.
I updated my review and mentioned that I appreciated the gesture. But he called again, threatening that his business partner might file a case against me.
Can they really do that to me, even if I didn’t directly ask for the vitamins and I didn’t say any bad word against their company?
I just made an honest review based on an upsetting and frustrating grooming service.
May 21, 2025
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I availed amnesty last year but my visit visa was rejected. Can I come to the UAE if I get an employment visa? 0
I availed an amnesty last year, but my visit visa was rejected.
I don't know the reasons, but I'm planning to go back to the UAE after a year.
Can I possibly come without knowing what the main reason is, even though I have an employment visa?
Aug 13, 2025
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What can our company do if the client cancelled the order and threatened to file a case for the cancellation fee? 0
Salaam Alekum
We had a client from the US who had an agreement with us for 19-20 big buses for 20 days of transport service in KSA. They cancelled 12 buses and then the entire order 2-3 days before the event.
They paid around 25% of the total cost initially agreed on 50% before the event.
We have been keeping those buses on hold for more than 1 month, not taking other bookings, and facing losses.
My company is charging them 50% cancellation fees because of last-minute cancellation, but now the client is threatening us to take legal action and doing PR advisement by asking for the deposit they paid.
Our policy is refund will be issued within 45 days after internal investigation, but the client is threatening us again.
We don't give a refund if the cancellation is done by the client and mentioned on the invoice as well. In this case, we are considering a solution which takes time.
What can we do in this situation, as we have already faced lots of loss?
Jul 22, 2025
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How can I recover money from a colleague who blocked me and refuses to repay? 0
Hello,
I am seeking your legal advice regarding a matter involving a former colleague who borrowed money from me for personal reasons.
Despite multiple follow-ups, he has now blocked all communication and is refusing to repay the amount. I have clear proof of the transaction through bank transfer records, WhatsApp conversations, and a copy of his Emirates ID.
This individual has a history of borrowing money from others and not repaying, and even told me to "go to the police," showing no intention of resolving the issue.
Please advise on the best legal course of action to recover the amount and proceed with a formal complaint if necessary.
Looking forward to your guidance!
Jul 18, 2025
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What can you do if you get arrested for carrying prohibited substances at the airport? 0
Hello,
My brother's brother-in-law was arrested at Fujairah Airport, as he was carrying 25 bottles (each of 10 Grams) of new shama kamini vidrawan ras.
This is an ayurvedic formulation that promotes sexual wellness. The ingredients help to enhance libido in men.
As he (brother's brother-in-law) informed police that my brother asked him to carry this ayurvedic medicine, as he (my brother) wanted to gift it to his few friends, as this is cheaper in India.
As of now, both my brother and his brother-in-law are arrested by police stating that this medicine contains drugs and is kept in Fujairah Central Jail.
It's been more than 15 days since my brother's brother-in-law (arrested on 26th June), and more than one week since my brother's arrest (6th July).
Now, I don't have any idea or information about what will happen and what the current status is.
Your kind advice and help will be highly appreciated.
Thank you.
Jul 15, 2025
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Can the real estate agent increase the rent every year? 0
Hi
Can the real estate agent increase the rent every year?
Last year, we increased the rent by 5% based on RERA's index, and this year, the agent wants to increase the rent significantly.
Where does it say they need to increase the rent every year?
Many thanks in advance.
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Jul 17, 2025
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