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Q: I have taken a Cashnow loan recently and have to leave the country on exit due to some emergency back in my country.
Will it be an issue, or will I face problems at the airport?
I am willing to pay it from my home country if possible. The loan of AED 8000 is fresh & less than a month old.
Sep 24, 2025
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What happens if you leave the UAE with an unpaid personal loan and go to your home country?




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Q: What happens if you leave the UAE with an unpaid personal loan of around AED 180,000 and go to your home country?
Or what if you go to court or the bank and tell them you lost all the money in [stock market]?
What will be the process or which is the best way to come out of this?
My current salary is 6000 and after deducting home rent and transportation which are 4000, I hope it will increase by 2000 in Sep. so my salary will be around 8000 in Sept 2025.
I have 3 kids in my home country and right now I am feeling depressed.
Will the UAE hire a third-party agent or what will they do if I leave the country?
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Feb 5, 2025
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Are there any chances to get arrested in my home country for an unpaid loan in the UAE?



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Q: I took out a loan with [----] in the UAE in 2018 and made initial payments for about five months. Unfortunately, due to family issues, I had to return to Pakistan and have not been able to return since.
I have been unemployed, which has hindered my ability to make payments consistently. Although I have been making payments for the past three years, the high conversion rates have made it difficult to keep up with the amounts due.
I genuinely want to fulfill my obligations, but inflation has further complicated my financial situation. Additionally, transferring money from Pakistan to the UAE for deposits is also a challenge.
I have been consistently paying between AED 500 and 1000 for a long time; however, any delay or irregularity in my payments results in threats of police action against me.
My inquiry is whether there is a chance of being arrested in Pakistan, and what potential repercussions I might encounter if I cease making payments.
Jul 22, 2025
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I have loan and must leave the country due to an emergency. Will I face problems at the airport? 0
I have taken a Cashnow loan recently and have to leave the country on exit due to some emergency back in my country.
Will it be an issue, or will I face problems at the airport?
I am willing to pay it from my home country if possible. The loan of AED 8000 is fresh & less than a month old.
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Can I pursue both criminal and civil cases for a confirmed medical error and claim full compensation? 0
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I received a final report from the Higher Medical Authority stating that a medical error happened in my case and the responsibility lies with the doctor.
So I wanted to know a couple of things:
- Can I file both a criminal and a civil case (will it help or will it worsen my case)?
- Can I include the surgery charges and medical charges paid by my insurance company to the hospital in the calculation of compensation?
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How can I correct the Commercial Registration (CR) number that was entered by mistake in the enforcement request?
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Can my employer block me from joining a competitor without a non-compete clause? 0
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I don't have a non-compete clause in my contract, and I am moving to a competitor. I have given 2 months’ notice, and my current employer asked me to take 3 weeks’ garden leave until the end of my notice period.
However, today I received a letter from my current employer stating that I cannot work for a competitor for a period of 1 year, and they are also telling me not to contact any suppliers, clients, or colleagues.
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Someone misused my signature and made a document stating that I have to pay him money. What should I do?
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I have loan and must leave the country due to an emergency. Will I face problems at the airport? 0
I have taken a Cashnow loan recently and have to leave the country on exit due to some emergency back in my country.
Will it be an issue, or will I face problems at the airport?
I am willing to pay it from my home country if possible. The loan of AED 8000 is fresh & less than a month old.
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Can I pursue both criminal and civil cases for a confirmed medical error and claim full compensation? 0
Hello,
I received a final report from the Higher Medical Authority stating that a medical error happened in my case and the responsibility lies with the doctor.
So I wanted to know a couple of things:
- Can I file both a criminal and a civil case (will it help or will it worsen my case)?
- Can I include the surgery charges and medical charges paid by my insurance company to the hospital in the calculation of compensation?
Sep 25, 2025
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How can I correct a mistaken Commercial Registration (CR) number in the enforcement request? 0
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How can I correct the Commercial Registration (CR) number that was entered by mistake in the enforcement request?
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Can my employer block me from joining a competitor without a non-compete clause? 0
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I don't have a non-compete clause in my contract, and I am moving to a competitor. I have given 2 months’ notice, and my current employer asked me to take 3 weeks’ garden leave until the end of my notice period.
However, today I received a letter from my current employer stating that I cannot work for a competitor for a period of 1 year, and they are also telling me not to contact any suppliers, clients, or colleagues.
Is this correct and reasonable? I can't be idle for a year. What can I do?
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Someone misused my signature and made a document stating that I have to pay him money. What should I do?
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I have loan and must leave the country due to an emergency. Will I face problems at the airport? 0
I have taken a Cashnow loan recently and have to leave the country on exit due to some emergency back in my country.
Will it be an issue, or will I face problems at the airport?
I am willing to pay it from my home country if possible. The loan of AED 8000 is fresh & less than a month old.
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How can I correct a mistaken Commercial Registration (CR) number in the enforcement request? 0
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How can I correct the Commercial Registration (CR) number that was entered by mistake in the enforcement request?
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My labor card will expire next month, but my ID is still valid. Can I wait for the ID to expire as well, or should I start renewing now?
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Can I pursue both criminal and civil cases for a confirmed medical error and claim full compensation? 0
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I received a final report from the Higher Medical Authority stating that a medical error happened in my case and the responsibility lies with the doctor.
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- Can I file both a criminal and a civil case (will it help or will it worsen my case)?
- Can I include the surgery charges and medical charges paid by my insurance company to the hospital in the calculation of compensation?
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How can I correct a mistaken Commercial Registration (CR) number in the enforcement request? 0
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How can I correct the Commercial Registration (CR) number that was entered by mistake in the enforcement request?
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Can my employer block me from joining a competitor without a non-compete clause? 0
Hello,
I don't have a non-compete clause in my contract, and I am moving to a competitor. I have given 2 months’ notice, and my current employer asked me to take 3 weeks’ garden leave until the end of my notice period.
However, today I received a letter from my current employer stating that I cannot work for a competitor for a period of 1 year, and they are also telling me not to contact any suppliers, clients, or colleagues.
Is this correct and reasonable? I can't be idle for a year. What can I do?
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How can I make an offer and deposit for a returned rental cheque? 0
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How to remove a lifetime ban after serving jail term and deportation in a drug case? 0
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Someone has been deported from the UAE after serving 1.5 years in jail for a drug case and has a lifetime travel ban.
Does this ban remain only in the UAE, or is it applicable to other GCC countries such as KSA, Qatar, or Oman?
Additionally, is there a way to remove this travel ban in the UAE when a person's family is still based in the UAE?
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Can I pursue both criminal and civil cases for a confirmed medical error and claim full compensation? 0
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I received a final report from the Higher Medical Authority stating that a medical error happened in my case and the responsibility lies with the doctor.
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- Can I include the surgery charges and medical charges paid by my insurance company to the hospital in the calculation of compensation?
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How can I obtain the final court order requested by my insurer for my accident case? 0
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As I am not aware of the status of this court order, could you please advise me on how to obtain this information and whom I should contact regarding the matter?
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My brother was arrested in a car for possession of only 2g of drugs. What is the maximum penalty he could face? 0
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I need help, please!
My brother was arrested in a car for possession of only 2g of drugs. The police charged him with possession and usage in Umm Al-Quwain.
The transaction amount was only 400. But my brother did not have any possessions; he had only borrowed money.
Another charge is that he helped a friend use drugs, but he did not help anyone. That friend is older than my brother.
May I know if this is also considered an offence, and what is the maximum penalty he could face?
He is also a first-time offender in a drug case.
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Can I pursue both criminal and civil cases for a confirmed medical error and claim full compensation? 0
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I received a final report from the Higher Medical Authority stating that a medical error happened in my case and the responsibility lies with the doctor.
So I wanted to know a couple of things:
- Can I file both a criminal and a civil case (will it help or will it worsen my case)?
- Can I include the surgery charges and medical charges paid by my insurance company to the hospital in the calculation of compensation?
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How can I correct a mistaken Commercial Registration (CR) number in the enforcement request? 0
Hello,
How can I correct the Commercial Registration (CR) number that was entered by mistake in the enforcement request?
Please guide me to the proper procedure or authority.
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Can my employer block me from joining a competitor without a non-compete clause? 0
Hello,
I don't have a non-compete clause in my contract, and I am moving to a competitor. I have given 2 months’ notice, and my current employer asked me to take 3 weeks’ garden leave until the end of my notice period.
However, today I received a letter from my current employer stating that I cannot work for a competitor for a period of 1 year, and they are also telling me not to contact any suppliers, clients, or colleagues.
Is this correct and reasonable? I can't be idle for a year. What can I do?
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Can I pursue both criminal and civil cases for a confirmed medical error and claim full compensation? 0
Hello,
I received a final report from the Higher Medical Authority stating that a medical error happened in my case and the responsibility lies with the doctor.
So I wanted to know a couple of things:
- Can I file both a criminal and a civil case (will it help or will it worsen my case)?
- Can I include the surgery charges and medical charges paid by my insurance company to the hospital in the calculation of compensation?
Sep 25, 2025
19
How can I correct a mistaken Commercial Registration (CR) number in the enforcement request? 0
Hello,
How can I correct the Commercial Registration (CR) number that was entered by mistake in the enforcement request?
Please guide me to the proper procedure or authority.
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Can an employee leave without notice during probation if the salary is delayed? 0
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Can I exit the UAE without canceling my company entry permit? 0
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Can I file a complaint against my company for discrimination between employees? 0
I am working in the UAE and facing issues of workplace favoritism and possible discrimination.
Despite being a consistent top performer with many years of experience, I was rejected for a promotion that was instead given to someone with less experience and weaker performance.
When I asked for feedback, I was given contradictory and false reasons, including being told that HR rejected me based on “how I sat in the interview,” even though it was an audio-only call.
I was also told that promotions are not based on performance but on whether I had the “manager’s blessings.”
In addition, I have observed:
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