Q: Hi, I currently live in Canada and would like to get a Police Clearance Certificate for immigration purposes (to apply for permanent residence). I tried online twice but I have failed. I worked in the UAE (Abu Dhabi & Ajman) from 2013 to 2016. Unfortunately, I had to leave the UAE without informing my employer, bank, tenant, etc. due to my wife's emergency medical situation. I never returned back to the UAE. Later, I got to know that my employer has put me abscond. I would like to get assistance with checking for court cases filed against me. Thank You!

Q: I left the country last year and I have an unpaid personal loan with a bank and credit card bill in another (all together AED 75000). The bank has filed a case against me already (as per their email). Now I need to know whether the bank has filed a civil case or criminal case since the amount is less than AED 200000. Also, I need to know whether is it possible to get a criminal record check or police clearance without paying my debt.

Q: Hi, Does getting a police clearance certificate from the UAE mean that currently there is no travel ban in the country and it is safe to travel?

Q: Can I get a police clearance certificate from Abu Dhabi if I have ever faced an automatic labor ban?

Q: Dear sir/madam, I need help, please! My brother who is a resident was arrested for drug possession and usage in 2022 in Abu Dhabi, then the court decision was only payment of 10,000 AED. If he is employed in a well-known company such as Microsoft, Reuters, Sheraton and etc, does the employer know the case? And If he wants to change employer later, is it possible for this decision to appear to anyone on his criminal record? Or does the new law consider it as a misdemeanor and it doesn’t appear a criminal record or certificate of proper behavior and attitude?

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.

With the introduction of the new procedures for obtaining a power of attorney (POA) remotely in the UAE, after it was mandatory to appear in person in front of the notary public as a global rule to ensure the identity and intention of the person requesting a POA, we put between your hands this brief guide for how you get it done.

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.

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.

The provisions of this Decree by Law amend the Federal Law No. (18) of 1993 by replacing Clause (4) of Article (379) as well as Articles (600), (617), (641), (642), (643), (644), and adding new articles numbered (635) Bis, (641) Bis (1), (641) Bis (2), (641) Bis (3), (641) Bis (4), (643) Bis (1), (643) Bis (2), (644) Bis (1) and (644) Bis (2). The Decree-Law also repeals Articles (401), (402) and (403) of the Federal Law No. (3) of 1987.