Q: Can a bank freeze my gratuity if my new company is not listed?

Q: Hi, I have just found out I have a police case filed by my bank on a credit card payment. I have a credit card with 25k limit and could not do minimum payments for 1 year (due to job loss), nevertheless, the bank filed a case against me for 190k. I do not understand on what ground and would like to know what to do. As well, how can I find out if I have a travel ban as I would rather try and solve the situation remotely from home than be concerned that I will be jailed here? Your advice is appreciated.

Q: If I have a pending credit card payments and was terminated from the job, what will be the situation if I want to travel to home?

Q: Dear lawyer(s), I have a case against me in the DIFC small claims tribunal. Am I allowed to be represented by a lawyer before the small claims tribunal judge? I know I can have assistance in preparing any defense, but can I be represented by a lawyer? If not, is it possible to submit permission before the court and ask for a lawyer's representation? Thank you in advance!

Q: Would like to get advice on how I can report a person with a pending credit in a Dubai bank but he is here now in Saudi and working?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I have a DIFC Small Claims Tribunal judgment that I need to enforce in the Dubai Courts against an onshore company. I have the STC order and enforcement letter in Arabic.

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, As a small business in Dubai, I supplied a store with a consignment and have not been paid since December 2023. It's a small amount of AED 1300. What can I do?

The management of individual financial affairs is crucial and all the actions must be weighed down while committing to any financial liability. Whether it's job loss that may have lead to financial failure or the opposite, one must be aware of the personal liability which will not diminish by paying fines for cheque bounce cases. There are two major types of liabilities, criminal liability and civil liability. Each has its own significance, hence, must be dealt with accordingly.

An interview-format article covering the topic of getting paid for small businesses in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.

This Law promulgates the Federal Penal Code (Criminal Law) of the United Arab Emirates. Crimes and chastisement punishments shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of this Law and other penal codes.