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12 available 12 • View allLegal consequences of unpaid Etisalat bills
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Q: I had a pending payment of AED 2656 for Etisalat, but due to some financial issues, I couldn't pay it for a long time. Now they have finally told me about legal action or travel ban.
Please tell me how I can get out of this problem.

Nov 5, 2017
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Do I have a travel ban if my Etisalat bill is unpaid for 1 year?
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Q: I have an issue, Etisalat bill is outstanding for 1 year.
How to check if there is any travel ban for me?

Oct 26, 2017
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Overdue bills: What legal actions service providers can take against debtor
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Q: I have an overdue bill for a telecommunication company based in the UAE.
What they actually can do legally against me?

Mar 16, 2017
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Travel ban check for unsettled bills with du
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Q: I had a postpaid connection from du two years back, but unfortunately, I had to disconnect within three months due to huge call tariff.
Now, they have imposed an amount of AED 2200 for contract termination. I would like to know if I have a travel ban or a legal case.
Please help me out.

Nov 2, 2017
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Legal consequences for non-payment of Etisalat bills
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Q: I have a flatmate who applied for internet in Etisalat, but when he went on vacation he did not come back. Then our flat owner continued it but the internet account was not transferred to his name.
When I got back from my vacation, there was already a new flat owner. She removed the existing internet in our home because she applied for a new account. That was almost 2 years ago.
Now, I don't know why Etisalat is texting and calling me that I have to pay the amount due and they initiated a legal action and travel ban on me. Tahseel messaged me about this.
Please, can anyone help me on what I can do?

Feb 4, 2018
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How to remove a travel ban for pending bills with Etisalat
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Q: If the travel ban already imposed, is there any way to remove it?
The travel ban came from Etisalat for unpaid bills.

Mar 11, 2018
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Rights of a debtor while in detention for a civil claim
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Q: What are the human rights available to a debtor who is arrested in a civil case? Is he allowed to make telephone calls to his family or will his mobile be confiscated?
2) Suppose a person was arrested in Abu Dhabi transit while travelling from a country to another country and taken to Dubai Court then the debt has been repaid, how long can the debtor be detained?
3) Will he be deported to his country of origin or allowed to travel?
4) Who is responsible for his baggage? I am an advocate form India.

Jul 2, 2018
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Checking a travel ban after defaulting on small amount
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Q: Hi.
I have an outstanding amount of AED 1100, it’s almost 3 months since I paid this bill. Do I get a travel ban now?

Aug 27, 2018
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Fraud by telecom sales agent and accumulation of charges
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Q: Hi,
Last 2 months, I was given a SIM-card. The sales agent told me it was free and no contract, he tried to ask for a salary slip but I haven't been able to give. He manipulated the registration of the SIM, and all I gave was my Emirates ID.
Upon reaching home I found out what he gave me is a postpaid SIM with 2 years' contract of AED 150 per month.
One week later, I filed a complaint to their office to cancel the SIM, but they told me that the contract will continue and I have to pay AED 150 per month regardless to the situation that happened to me.
They told me also if I want to cancel the contract, I have to pay AED 1500. Now I told him I cannot pay that amount because I cannot afford, besides I was lied to and bluffed by their sales agent.
The billing of postpaid plan continues and I didn't pay it. Will I be sued with a travel ban in future, even if my salary slip was fabricated by their sales agent?

Jan 26, 2019
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What should you do when you get a police call without knowing the reason?
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Q: I got a call from police yesterday said I should come today to give a statement they didn’t tell me what it’s about.
I’m freaking out, all I know is I owe Etisalat. Apart from that, I don’t have any issues here. Can you help?

Feb 13, 2021
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How to remove fines on a phone card taken on my name?
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Q: Someone acquired a fine on my ID after failing to pay the credit on time.
Is there any way I can ask for a deduction of the fine and pay it?
Because it wasn't me directly using the Etisalat sim card.

May 10, 2022
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How can I release my liability for debts with Etisalat in case of identity theft?
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Q: Respected Sir/Madam,
I’m a victim of identity theft and fraud scam.
Due to that, I have an outstanding amount of 50000 Dirhams from Etisalat and a travel ban.

Sep 22, 2023
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Enforcement of Civil and Commercial Judgments in the Courts of India 3
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Laws & Regulations
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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