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9 available 9 • View allRequirements and validity for marriage of foreigners in the UAE
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Q: Hello,
I'm a Muslim resident in Abu Dhabi and my future husband is not resident in the UAE. We both have European nationality and he converted to Islam.
Is it possible to get married religiously in the UAE? What is the value of religious marriage in the UAE without a civil marriage from our respective consulates?
Thank you.

Jun 23, 2020
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Is consent of Muslim bride's father necessary for the marriage?
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Q: Issue: The refusal of Arabic woman's parents to meet a righteous Muslim foreigner for the proposal of their daughter's hand in marriage.

Nov 16, 2017
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Representation of a parent in a custody case while he/she is abroad
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Q: Hello,
I just want to know if a lawyer can represent me in a custody battle of my children while I am away from the country and manage the whole case and win custody for me while I am still outside the UAE.

Mar 28, 2020
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Requirements for the marriage of expatriates in the UAE
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Q: Salam Sir,
I am a Bangladeshi Muslim male resident here in the UAE who wants to get married to a citizen of the USA.
Is it possible here in the UAE?

Nov 17, 2020
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Expatriates marriage in the UAE under the law of their country
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Q: My fiancé is a French national & I am a Filipino national. We are looking into getting married here in the UAE.
We don't want to get married under the UAE courts and under Sharia law, if that is even an option for us, a church wedding is also out of the question.
Can you please advise what other options we have to be able to get married in the UAE, and the steps of doing so?

Jan 6, 2021
393
Obtaining father's permission for marriage after converting to Islam
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Q: If I convert to Islam but my father is not a Muslim, then is it still necessary to obtain his permission for marriage?
What if my father is against me marrying a Muslim?

May 31, 2021
492
What are the legal requirements for marriage of expatriates in the UAE?

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Q: Hi,
I am a resident here in the UAE from the Philippines, but my partner is a US citizen.
If he comes on a visit visa, can we get married here in the UAE?


Jun 24, 2021
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Can an Indian Muslim man marry a Hindu Indian woman without changing her religion?
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Q: Hi,
Is it possible for an Indian Muslim man to marry an Indian Hindu woman in Dubai without changing her religion?
Both have residence visas and consent from parents.

Nov 10, 2021
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Can a girl get married in Dubai without the consent of her father?
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Q: I am a converted Muslim and my fiancé is as well. We want to get married through Dubai court but I do not have my father's consent.
He is not a Muslim and he is not inside the UAE. He is also against my marriage with my fiancé. Can I still be allowed to get married?

Jan 6, 2022
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1 available 1 • View allLegal Requirements and Conditions of Marriage in the UAE 46
In accordance with the UAE Law of Personal Status, marriage is a legal contract between two people (man and a woman), focusing on protecting the rights of married people and their children. This contract requires certain conditions to be achieved before it becomes valid.
Nov 30, 2020
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Laws & Regulations
1 available 1 • View allFederal Law No. (28) of 2005 On Personal Status 24
UAE Personal Status Law (also known as Personal Affairs Law) governs marriage, divorce, inheritance and other personal affairs in the United Arab Emirates. The law equally applies to citizens of the UAE and non-citizens unless one of them asks for the application of his home country law.
Nov 19, 2005
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كيف يمكنني الاستعلام عن قضية إبعاد أمني ومحاولة العودة إلى الإمارات؟ 0
السلام عليكم،
أود الاستفسار بشأن قضية إبعاد زوج خالتي من دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة. زوج خالتي كان مقيماً في الإمارات وكان قد وُلد وترعرع هناك.
في عام 2013 تم إبعاده من الإمارات، وكان ذلك نتيجة لسياسات حكومية كانت تستهدف مجموعة من المقيمين في تلك الفترة، وهو لم يكن قد ارتكب أي مخالفة في ذلك الوقت وكان يُعتبر ضحية للسياسات المتبعة.
أرغب في معرفة الإجراءات التي يجب أن أتبعها حالياً من أجل رفع هذا الإبعاد وتمكينه من العودة إلى الإمارات.
أرجو أن توضح لي كيف يمكنني مساعدته في هذا الموضوع.
شكراً جزيلاً.
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My previous organization has not yet released EOSB because I contacted a client. Is this legal? 0
I recently joined a new organization in the Hamriyah Free Zone, and my previous organization has not released my end-of-service benefits.
The HR has instructed the finance team not to do so because I had contacted one of their clients.
In my DMCC contract, there is no Non-Compete clause, but the offer letter has one, and now they are not releasing the end-of-service.
Is this legal? What are my rights?
Apr 30, 2025
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Can I renew my trade license and visa if I have multiple cheque execution cases filed against me? 0
Hello,
I have multiple cheque execution cases filed against me due to financial strains last year.
My trade license and visa will expire next month, along with my Emirates ID.
Is it possible for me to renew my license and visa along with EID prior to settling the execution cases?
The trade license and visa were issued by the free zone authority.
I look forward to your response.
Thanks.
May 1, 2025
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How to file a case against my former company for unpaid salary I was not on their visa? 0
Dear Legal Advice Middle East,
I hope you are well.
I am seeking legal advice regarding an unpaid salary issue with my former employer, [-----]2 LLC. I was employed with them from December 4, 2024, to January 7, 2025, on a monthly salary of 5,000 AED.
However, I only received a partial payment of 2,473 AED on February 24, 2025. The remaining 2,527 AED is still unpaid.
I submitted a complaint to MOHRE on March 2, 2025, but I am unable to proceed further through their official channels.
This is because I was working under the visa of my previous employer, [---] LLC, and not under [----]’s sponsorship.
As a result, I do not meet the criteria to file a labor complaint via the MOHRE app or hotline.
Given this situation, I would appreciate your guidance on how I can legally pursue the recovery of my remaining salary, considering the complications related to my visa status during the employment.
Apr 30, 2025
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Does filing an online rental dispute by a landlord lead to a travel ban on the tenant? 0
Hello,
Does the initiation of an online rental dispute case by a landlord in Dubai automatically lead to the imposition of a travel ban on the tenant?
This is not related to bounced cheques; the dispute concerns wear and tear versus damage claims by the landlord.
Apr 28, 2025
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