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6 available 6 • View allThreatening with publishing private photos by husband
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Q: I am a working woman, and a month ago I separated from my husband.
He is under my sponsorship, but now he is threatening me If I pursue a divorce, he will make our private photos public at my workplace.
What rights as an expat (Asian) do I have here? What should I do?

Jan 13, 2019
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Initiating legal action for defamation on social media channels



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Q: I am reaching out to file a defamation case against my sister-in-law who lives in Sharjah but she is a citizen of India.
She has declared on Facebook and social media that my relationship with her brother (my husband) is annulled. I am married to her brother and our marriage is still valid.
I have faced humiliation and shame due to her posting of irresponsible comments.
Please let me know the course of litigation and costs involved.
I am not in the UAE but I would need a legal representation there.
Please advise!




Feb 15, 2020
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Seeking compensation for false allegations and defamation

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Q: I am here on a tourist visa. A UAE local who is a sponsor of a company owned by my boss has had a falling out. I am not connected to this business in any way.
However, because I am connected with the foreign investor, the local has opened a criminal case against me. The allegations are completely unfounded, however, I am currently awaiting the prosecutor's verdict.
I have a travel ban and my passport is being held by the police. Once found innocent, can I claim defamation of character and claim my losses, holidays missed, lost business in my home country as I have not been able to return and tarnish my reputation?


Oct 28, 2018
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مقاضاة شخص بسبب السب عبر الواتساب
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س: سلام عليكم،
هل يمكن مقاضاة شخص بسبب السب عن طريق الواتساب؟ وهل يمكن طلب تعويض مادي؟ وكم قيمة التعويض المادي المتاح طلبه؟
مشكور!

Jan 4, 2022
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التهديد بنشر محادثة جرت عبر وسائل التواصل
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س: السلام عليكم،
يهددني شخص روحاني بنشر المحادثة التي جرت عبر حساب التواصل الخاص بي إن لم أدفع.

Jan 20, 2022
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بلاغ تشهير بسبب لايف على مواقع التواصل الاجتماعي: كيف أقدم الدفع المناسب؟


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س: السلام عليكم،
تحدثت عن شخص بيني وبينه خلاف عبر لايف في أحد مواقع التواصل الاجتماعي. قدم بلاغ تشهير ووضع اللايف على فلاش وأرفقه للنيابة.
السؤال: كيف أقدم الدفع المناسب؟ وهل أنكر أنني أقصد هذا الشخص في الإمارات؟



Sep 28, 2023
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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
47894
Federal 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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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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We have an employee who was under probation period on a limited contract and with our company visa. The performance is poor and it is found that he is working for another company (his old work) while working with us.
So the management decided to terminate the contract. Apart from the salary, do we have to pay his ticket fare?
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How long will it take to get settlement from a company? 0
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My labor execution case number is {.....}. Al Adheed center asked me to get back after 21 days. More than 21 days are completed, but they are still asking me to wait till June 01.
It is still in process. I need to know how long will it take to get my settlement from the company?
Kindly advise me!
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What is the required notice period for the landlord to evict the tenant? 0
I recently purchased a property in Springs which is rented till September. I need legal advice on the procedure to send an eviction notice to my tenant as I need to occupy the property for personal use.
As far as I read in the RERA legislation Page 108-110, Article (25) - Section - 2, if the landlord wants to occupy the property for personal use, 90 days notice is sufficient.
But the tenant insists to have a 12-month notice. What are my options and is it possible to send a legal notice to the tenant to vacate the premises at the end of the rent contract?
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How to claim compensation from a developer for delay in handover 0
Greetings,
The property was supposed to be delivered in June 2018 and is still not delivered. If they actually deliver by June 2021, what are my rights to the compensation?
At the time of purchase, it was a 50-50 payment plan. I paid the 50% at the time of purchase and in September 2019 they came back to me with an offer of a discount of 16% in the final settlement amount.
I accepted and paid the remaining amount as well. Therefore as of September 2019, I have paid 100% of the property value.
With all the financial challenges the delay has brought me into, I want to know what compensation is my right as I am assuming they will not be offering anything or if they do they might offer some waiver in service charges (for 1 or 2 years).
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Would a promotion offered with less salary be considered constructive dismissal? 0
Hello,
I am originally from the UK and relocated to Dubai in 2004 when my company established a new office.
I originally joined the same company in 2001, based in the London office. Since then, I have grown with the organization and am in a middle management role.
Recently, the company announced they would downsize the Dubai office, and affected staff would be offered to relocate back to an office in their home country (India) or to the new office being established in Spain.
I have been advised that my present role will be made redundant in Dubai but have been offered a new role in Spain. The new role is seen as a promotion but there are little to no benefits and it's a major drop in salary (basic salary would drop by 40%).
There are no additional allowances. Currently, I receive basic salary + allowances.
I have been in the UAE since 2004 and my options appear to be limited to accept redundancy or a new role with a significant drop in salary. Would this be considered constructive dismissal?
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