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Q: There was a criminal complaint made against me and my husband and both of our passports were held by the public prosecution. After 8 months of investigations, the public prosecution has now only charged my husband and has released my passport.
Can I open a case against the complainant for the harassment that I faced for 8 long months and mental trauma that I went through?
My request for releasing my passport by substituting someone else's was also rejected 4 times without giving any reason within this period and I could not travel even though my child and my mom were unwell.


Sep 22, 2017
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Can accused in a criminal offence travel out of the UAE?
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Q: Can the accused in a criminal complaint filed in Dubai, travel out of the UAE before the case is resolved?

May 25, 2017
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Travel ban status in case of police investigation
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Q: Can I travel to my country for annual leave on Saturday while police are conducting an investigation of some salary card missing in our camp?

Feb 21, 2018
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Misconduct at the workplace and police complaint
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Q: One of the employees was called by our GM to the office for a business review as he is under the performance improvement plan.
He misbehaved during the meeting and was very disrespectful. It reached a level where our GM advised him to leave the laptop and access card followed by HR action.
He further misbehaved and abruptly left the company. He went to the police station and registered a false allegation for abuse and assault.
Thoughts, please.

Oct 4, 2018
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Blackmailing in any form is punishable by law
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Q: If someone is spreading false allegations of blackmailing and extortion of money and gold against me, how do I file a case to prove my innocence?

Apr 21, 2019
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Legal blog
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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.
Jun 8, 2021
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Laws & Regulations
3 available 3 • View allFederal Law No. (3) of 1987 Promulgating the Penal Code 29
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.
Dec 8, 1987
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Federal Law No. (35) of 1992 Concerning The Criminal Procedural Law 13
The law promulgates UAE Criminal Procedural Law (Penal Procedures Law) which governs criminal procedures in the UAE. This law applies to the procedures relating to offences whose punishments are not specified, dogma and punitive offences, and blood money, if they do not violate the Sharia rules.
Jun 15, 1992
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Federal Decree-Law No. (31) of 2021 Promulgating the Crimes and Penalties Law 0
The provisions of this Federal Decree-Law No. (31) of 2021 Promulgating the Crimes and Penalties Law, known as the "New UAE Penal Code", governs criminal actions in the United Arab Emirates. The New Penal Code repeals the previous UAE Penal Code (Federal Law No. (3) of 1987 Promulgating the Penal Code).
Sep 20, 2021
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View allShareholder agreement and the legal way to exit it 0
Hello
I am looking for someone to review a shareholder agreement and advise on how to exit. The shareholder agreement is done in the UAE.
Please advise if this is something you do and your fees.
Many thanks
Maria
Aug 13, 2018
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رفض منح تأشيرة دخول إلى الإمارات لدواعي أمنية 0
السلام عليكم أستاذ محمد.
لقد زرت دبي 3 مرات في 2014 و2016 و2017 بتأشيرة زيارة بدون أي مشاكل.
وعندما قدمت علي تأشيرة زيارة هذا العام، فوجئت بالرفض لأسباب أمنية مع العلم أنه في المرات الثلاث السابقة لم يكن عندي أي مخالفات. وعندما بحثت مع مسؤول العلاقات الحكومية في الشركة، أفادني أن عندي حظر لمدى الحياة.
أرجو الإفادة والحل مع العلم أنه لا يوجد لي أي سوابق أو مشاكل أمنية في مصر أو خارجها.
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Jul 18, 2018
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الشروط والمستندات المطلوبة للزواج من وافد 0
أنا إماراتيه أريد الزواج من هندي مقيم في الهند.
هل أستطيع الزواج به عند قدومه إلى الإمارات بتأشيرة زائر أم يجب أن يكون عنده إقامة في الإمارات؟
Jul 19, 2018
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What you need to know while purchasing a new apartment 0
Hi, I am planning to buy a ready apartment in a 2-year-old building.
How can I check for any dues on that apartment, would NOC suffice that the mortgage or any dues are cleared?
How can I check that the seller does not have court cases against him in relation to property?
How do the Service Charges get decided every year, as I understand that it is decided by Dubai Land Department who has defined the Service Index?
Should I hire a lawyer to look out all legal aspects and help me till I get the property transferred to me? If yes, then what is the average cost for this service?
Regards,
Gufran
Jun 5, 2018
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Cancellation of an employee from immigration while he's in detention 0
Hi
My employee is in the central jail in a case, and I cancelled his labour contract but not immigration, but in the labour contract cancellation application written a note to cancel the visa from immigration in 30 days.
My employee in the police custody I don't know when the police will release him. Now, what shall I do if I do not cancel his visa because I only cancelled his labour card for the WPS cancelation?
Give me some advice.
Jul 17, 2018
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View allCan the tenant exit the lease contract early after losing access to gas? 0
There was a gas pipe explosion in our building and the whole floor is unhabitable.
So we are located on another floor, gas usage was cut and had to rely on electric plates which takes longer time to cook and there is the fear of fire if left unattended.
Gas will be reinstalled after 3 months and we wish to terminate the contract early because we cannot use the gas which is one of the facilities we agreed for in the contract and we feel unsafe in the building because every now and then the alarm goes on.
They gave us an option to move to their other buildings but will even be farther from work plus the transportation costs will increase.
Do we have to pay penalty charges for a situation that is not our doing? We are already having heart palpitations whenever there’s an alarm?
Oct 24, 2019
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Is it possible to terminate an employee due to her bad attitude 0
Good morning,
We have given an employee a final warning due to attitude and creating fights with employees.
Last time, she did the same thing after that she left the office early without informing the manager (she informed the owner of the company which is not the direct report) after that she was absent for 2 days without informing the same.
She sent a message to the owner of the company, but the owner did not reply nor approve her reason for being absent.
Is it valid that I serve her termination?
Thank you!
Oct 20, 2019
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Filing a case for higher maintenance and possibility of travel ban 0
I'm an Australian non-Muslim expat resident for 10 years. My wife is the same, as are our three children, ages 19,16 (girls) and 11 (boy).
I have opened a case for divorce in Australia, and the hearing is in November. My wife wants to take me to court in the UAE regarding child maintenance.
I currently pay 35% of my monthly salary to my wife for child support. She wants more. I am due to leave the country next July permanently.
If she opens a court case, will that stop me from leaving? Has she got a case for more money?
Sep 12, 2019
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Removing a travel ban requested by the guardian of a child 0
My question is about my son who has a travel ban for the past four years.
I am a divorced woman and the travel ban is from his father. I want to move back to my home country as I don't have any emotional or physical support here.
My parents are old and would like to move back for good. I have tried discussing this matter with his father but unfortunately, the matter is still unresolved.
I am willing to let go of all financial support in order to go back. Please let me know if this can be resolved in any way.
Jul 30, 2019
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The impact of a company shareholder on closure decision by majority 0
Hi,
I am a partner of a Dubai based (mainland) company. Due to the financial restraints, the investor (shareholder) has decided to close the company.
Now, I want to know if they can do this without my consent as the sponsor 51% and partner 26% have decided this. My share is 24%.
Jun 27, 2019
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View allHow to lift a permanent ban imposed due to chest scars? 0
Dear sir/madam,
I am from Pakistan. My question is:
In 2013, the UAE imposed a permanent ban on me for health reasons because there were scars on my chest. I did my medical examination again in my home country and there was no issue now.
I want to lift my permanent ban. What is the process?
Jul 4, 2022
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Traveling to GCC countries after being deported from the UAE 0
Dear sir/madam,
I got deported from the UAE in 2020.
I want to know if I can go to other GCC countries for employment.
Jun 3, 2022
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How to know if I have a ban for resigning before finishing probation to return to the UAE 0
Hi Mr. Younis,
Hope you doing good.
I see a lot of amazing replies from you where you give a clear picture of what needs to be done next. I would like to thank you for this support.
In my case, I am working with a private company called [----]. I have to leave the country and go back to my hometown due to an emergency on an immediate basis.
I have not finished my probation period and the contract is limited. I have completed 5 months with the company.
Will I get banned?
Please help.
Jun 1, 2022
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إمكانية ضم المحضون لوالدته في الإمارات بعد سفره مع أبيه إلى سوريا 0
السلام عليكم،
أنا متزوجة منذ ٦ سنوات في الإمارات ولدي طفل عمره ٤ سنوات. طلب مني والده أن يأخذه إلى المول كي يلعب وذهب به إلى سوريا.
أريد أن أحصل على حكم محكمة بضم المحضون وحكم نفقة، وأريد أن أتأكد هل فعلاً يوجد قانون أو اتفاقية بين البلدين بهذا الشأن؟
Jun 2, 2022
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How to get a divorce and split a joint property after I caught my husband cheating on me? 0
My husband and I are Romanian. We got married in Seychelles and live in Dubai. We own an apartment we bought one year ago.
I caught my husband using prostitutes. I have proof of it as entry logs to my apartment when I was at work, many girls have visited.
I want a divorce. Can my husband claim the apartment as it's jointly in our name?
Can he get into trouble for using prostitutes in Dubai?
Jun 4, 2022
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