Hello, I'm currently looking for legal advice regarding an online defamation case. I am a Filipino citizen currently residing in the Philippines. The person I want to file a complaint against is also a Filipino citizen and is currently based in Dubai. I have already sought legal consultation, but it cost me a lot for just a simple session. Unfortunately, I don’t think I can afford to proceed with the fees required for sending a warning or demand letter to the person I’m complaining about. I would really appreciate any help, guidance, or information about possible free or low-cost legal services. Thank you for your time!

Hi, I have issued a blank cheque for my EMI, and now the company is using my blank cheque and putting any amount to deposit it. My total unpaid balance is AED 19000, but they mentioned AED 42,030 on the cheque and another AED 10000. They told me they will deposit it to file a case. What is my remedy on this matter? Thank you.

I have a bank loan in Dubai of AED 20000 and two credit cards from different banks (5000+5000), and the total is AED 30000. The liability is in Dubai. I left Dubai 10 years ago. Now I have a job offer from Kuwait. Can I go there?

Hello, Kindly let me know the statutory provisions relating to the penalty for letting employees work without a visa and the amount of penalty to be paid by the employer.

Hello, My partner voluntarily withdrew from our company which we established in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. We established this company on July 1, 2024. Until now, there is no income or revenue. What is the legality?

Hello, Is there any restriction on a diplomat buying property in the UAE, where he works as a diplomat at his country's consulate?

Hi. One of my friends joined a Telegram group. They said, "We will transfer some amount to your account, and your task is to transfer this amount to another account. Once the task is completed, you will get 30 or 50 AED per task." He completed 3 to 4 tasks, but he realized it was not good, so he stopped. After one week, when he opened his account, it was blocked, and the bank said, "We are conducting an investigation; after this, we will let you know." After some days, he had an accident and went to his home country. He then received a call from a landline number, which was from the Abu Dhabi police station. They said, "We have received a complaint against you; come to our investigation department." However, due to his surgery and treatment, he could not go. After some time, his bank account was reopened, and he did not receive any further calls. I want to know, if he comes back to the UAE or goes to any other GCC country, will he face any problems? If someone has a case in the UAE, can they travel to another GCC country? Please advise!

Hello, What legal action can I take in case the employer refuses to pay my salary and I don't have a contract with them?

I currently live in Sharjah and have a UAE residence visa but I am not a UAE or GCC national. I want to open an online shop (Etsy or Shopify) to sell handmade items, such as crocheted goods, bookmarks, greeting cards, etc. Do I need a license to open an Etsy shop? If so, which license do I need to sell my products online, including UAE and worldwide? How much would it cost me? Can I keep my residence visa (sponsored by my father) and not change it?

Hello, I am seeking your legal advice regarding a friend who was previously imprisoned in Abu Dhabi. His case there is now closed, but he has another ongoing case in Dubai. Currently, we have lost contact with him and are unsure of his whereabouts. How can we check where he is or access any other legal facility? Are there legal procedures to locate a person with an ongoing case? What steps should we take to get more information about his status and legal position?

Hello, How much time do I have to start paying after the verdict in the appeal court? And what's the probability of freezing my account or traffic file if I’m paying?

I used to work as a manager in a company, and my name was removed by the Dubai court of execution.  Now, on the paid rent, I got a travel ban, which I objected to at RDC. The RDC accepted and gave the next hearing date, as I will have all the court papers. Is there any way to remove the travel ban, as the objections I made at the execution hearing are next month, almost one month? Is there any way you can put the amount as a deposit, and once the objection case is over, you can take it back?

My brother lost his job in the UAE 8 months ago and has a debt of AED 170,000 to a bank. He is finding it extremely difficult to make monthly loan payments to the bank, as he has been unable to find a job even after 8 months. What options does he have to reduce/settle his bank debt without having restrictions on him, like a travel ban, etc? Please help him find the best possible solution considering his current financial situation.

Hi there, My husband and I are Muslims. My husband passed away recently. We have a Canadian will, but I understand that it won’t be honored as I am named the sole beneficiary, and that does not align with Sharia laws in the UAE. He was not a UAE resident but had a small apartment with no Will in the UAE. We have 3 children. I am planning to go to Dubai to start an inheritance case. I don’t know the exact order of events and what needs to be done first. 1) Do I initiate anything from overseas before making travel plans to Dubai, or do I start once I arrive in Dubai? Mind you, we cannot afford to stay in Dubai for too long, as the kids have school. 2) Do I need a lawyer, or can this be done by myself? 3) I understand all foreign documents need to be authenticated before presenting them to the court. But I don’t know at what stage I would need these documents authenticated. I would appreciate it if you could provide a breakdown of the steps, the forms that are needed, and where I can find them. Thank you

I am working in a Dubai private company and I have completed six months of the probation period. Now, I have decided to resign due to a physical problem. My MOHRE contract mentions one month's notice, and I am willing to serve the notice period, but the employer asks for visa expenses. My passport was also retained by the employer. How can I cancel my visa by chance? I filed a complaint at the labour court. How many days does it take to get a verdict?

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته، اشتريت عقار (شقة) في دبي في نهاية سنة 2016، وتاريخ الانتهاء المتوقع هو يونيو 2019، ولكن حتى تاريخ هذا اليوم نسبة الإنجاز هي 50% فقط، أريد استرجاع أموالي والمطالبة بالتعويض. السؤال: هل الدعوى مضمونة في هذه الحالة؟ وكم أتعاب المحاماه تقريبًا؟ علمًا بأنني دفعت كل الأقساط في موعدها. دفعت 50% تقريبًا من قيمة العقار وأوقفت الأقساط بعد تأخير التسليم.

السلام عليكم، أرغب في توضيح بعض الأمور بخصوص أتعاب المحاماة في قضية عقارية؛ بدءًا من الإنذار القانوني والتفاوض للتسوية أو رفع دعوى أمام المحكمة. كيف يتم تحصيل أتعاب المحاماة ورسوم المحكمة؟ هل تقوم المحكمة بتحميل الطرف الخاسر كافة أتعاب المحاماة والرسوم مثلاً أم جزء منها؟ وهل تتم المحاسبة قبل القضية أم عند كسبها فقط؟ هل يمكن أن تعين المحكمة أو دائرة الأملاك والأراضي بدبي محامي بالمجان لي؟ علمًا بأنني اشتريت شقة في دبي من مطور عقاري معروف ولم يتم الإنجاز وانتهى وقت التسليم المتفق عليه وقد يكون المشروع قيد الإلغاء.

Good morning, I wanted to know what are the benefits for an employee under a sponsorship visa to get 6-month temporary work permit from the employer?

هل يحق للمؤجر طلب إيجار شهرين غرامة إذا رغب المستأجر في إنهاء العلاقة الإيجارية قبل المدة المحددة بالعقد؟ مع العلم أن المستأجر أرسل إشعارًا بما يفيد رغبته في إنهاء العقد قبل مدته. ليس ذلك فقط، بل قبل موعد الإخلاء بشهرين أيضًا. شكرًا جزيلاً!

إنهاء عقد العمل محدد المدة خلال فترة التجربة وبالرغبة المتبادلة بين الطرفين. يوجد خطاب موقَّع من الطرفين ينص على التراضي والرغبة المتبادلة في إنهاء العلاقة خلال فترة التجربة؟ فى هذا الوضع، هل يتعرض العامل للحرمان؟

Hello, We have been scammed by an individual who did not provide the stated service. They took a lot of money and important documents. I have audio recordings of him talking about these things. We had a bad lawyer in Iraq who stole property by forging documents. This man said he had many connections to help us. While it was true that he had connections, he didn’t actually help us. Instead, he cooperated with the bad lawyer, agreed with him, and gave the bad lawyer all our important documents.

Dear Lawyers, What is the difference between filing a criminal case or a financial case for business fraud? Can both be done through a lawyer? Thank you!

Hi, I purchased a property in 2008 and have now discovered that it has been canceled. I have all the documents and payment records. Can you please help me recover it? If not, how can I recover my money? Thank you!

Dear Lawyers, In case the person avails the amnesty facility and does not want to return to his home country, but wishes to stay in the UAE, can he apply for a residence visa?

Hello experts, I have a hold on my bank account even though I have shared all the requested documents with the bank proving that the money belongs to me. However, they keep insisting that the remitting bank requested a recall. Today, I received a notice of account closure from my bank. When I inquired about the amount on hold, I was informed that only the available balance will be issued via a manager's check. The issue has been ongoing for almost 5 months now. Any advice on how to get my money back, please?