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Q: I have a bank case of AED 64000 for which I was caught from Airport upon my return from vacation on Oct 3rd. I was detained in Naif police station and next day they gave me bail by keeping my passport.
Now I have received a summons from court to appear before the prosecutor on Nov 5th. I'm really afraid if they will put me in jail again.
I also didn't go for negotiation with the bank as many of my friends advised me that there is no need for that as I will have to pay only a fine of AED 2000 for this. Is it true?
I feel very worried as the day is approaching. Please help urgently.

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Q: What are procedures for travel to outside the UAE when a travel ban exists? At least to travel temporarily.

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Q: I lost my job a few months back and have not been able to find a job ever since.
Due to no salary, I haven't been able to pay my liabilities and I currently have 3 legal cases against me.
I need to undergo a surgery and I cannot afford to do it here. I would need to visit my home country for the same.
If you can, please advise me on the procedure so I can do the same.
Thank you

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Claiming passport from the employer to get bailed from jail
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Q: My fiance has a case in Dubai and has been jailed since Oct 7. Last November 28, the prosecutor approved his bail.
But the problem is we cannot release him because his company doesn't want to give his passport.
What will be the procedure for us to get the passport since it has been approved by the prosecutor and judge?

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Releasing the passport of a guarantor in a loan case from police


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Q: Hi Sir,
I would like to ask for advice.
My sister has a case with a bank in Sharjah and we found out when she came back to the UAE on a visit visa last year.
She was detained in Dubai Airport and brought to Sharjah police on the same day and was released when I gave my passport in exchange.
We tried to settle an amount yet again they keep asking for more and change the settlement amount and came to the point that my sister needs to leave the country leaving my passport still in Sharjah police custody.
What do I need to do or bring to Sharjah court to release my passport?
I would appreciate your kind advice.



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1 available 1 • View allFederal Decree Law No. (14) of 2020 Amending Certain Provisions of the Federal Law No. (18) of 1993 Concerning the Commercial Transactions Law 4
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.
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