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Q: Fixed-fee legal services, UAE travel ban and arrest warrant check:
Hi there,
I just need some clarification regarding the above "Service Description" of "What's not included" under the first bullet point:
"Reasons for the ban/warrant. The lawyer will neither investigate nor provide you with detailed information regarding the reasons for the ban/warrant if any."
So my question is if there is more than one travel ban/warrant against me, would you let me know about them all or is it a case of you just informing me with a yes or no?
Many thanks for your time.
Regards,
Tim

Aug 19, 2018
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Checking an arrest warrant or case before returning to the UAE

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Q: I had lost my job in the UAE. Due to some unavoidable circumstances, I had to return to India and was unable to pay my credit card dues (AED $9,700.00).
It has been 4-5 years now. I would like to know if there is a travel ban/court case/arrest warrant against me as I would like to travel to the UAE for some urgent work.
What is the time frame to check the status and clear all legal issues before I can travel?
I would like to make sure everything is clear before I can travel.


Apr 30, 2019
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Q: Hi Ibrahim,
I want to consult regarding a criminal case and passport ban in the UAE.
Actually, I was in the UAE and I had a loan, but due to some uncertain reasons, I had to come back to India. I did not close my residence visa file and the loan.
Now, I settled all things here and I also have a job offer from the UAE. I want to come back and clear my all dues. Please guide me on this issue.
Thanks & regards,
D. D.

Mar 26, 2019
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Q: I have been out of the UAE since ten months and will be going back at the beginning of Jan. However, I found out that I am wanted for a RERA civil case worth AED 23k.
My question is how can I find out the details of the company that has put the case to negotiate before I get there and see if I can get the case removed?
If not, what will happen when I come to the UAE? Will they take my passport and release me to handle the case or will I be jailed?



Dec 30, 2019
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Traveling abroad while there is a pending personal status case

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Q: If a person has a case against him under personal status which is filed in Dubai court, can he still travel outside the UAE?
E.g. going on vacations, holidays, etc.


Sep 9, 2020
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How can I make sure there are no cases against me before returning to the UAE?
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Q: Hello
I wonder if you can assist me.
I left the UAE legitimately in 2015 with my husband as he was unwell.
My husband passed away and I am looking to return to the UAE now and we have a bank account still active, although I can’t access it as the debit cards have long expired.
Although I left with no debt, I just want to make sure that no interest or anything has been added to my account before I return in case by the time I have been away a debt was incurred on the account.
Can you please assist?
Thank you.
K. J.

Jan 26, 2022
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In my three-party criminal case, can the judge try me separately since I am a tourist?




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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
In my criminal case, there are three parties.
Is it possible for the judge to unmerge my case and try me separately as I am a tourist?





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