Q: I have 3 bank debts in UAE and they already filed the case against me. Is there any possibility that arrest will happen in any other GCC countries? Right now I am working in Qatar.

Q: My brother arrived at Dubai airport on 05/04/2017. Dubai Immigration authorities detained him upon arrival and sent him to Naif Police Station. On April 6, 2017, a relative went to Naif Police Station, they kept his passport as a guarantor without providing any information. Furthermore, I went today to the police station after arriving from Pakistan and tried to meet my brother, however, I was not allowed to meet him. When I inquired about the detention reason, a traffic warden from the police office gave me this case number 2014/4286 outlining it as a detention reason. It is noteworthy to mention that he was already interrogated briefly by the authorities in this case and was let go without detention. During the course of three years (2014-2017), he has traveled to Dubai on visit visa 4-5 times. We are seeking help in the above case as we went to Dubai Courts and they sent us to Dubai Public Prosecution but no help.

Q: Is it possible to arrest someone at the airport while coming back after a 3 days vacation due to bank loan non-payment and how to solve the problem?

Q: I have cleared all dues pending and have court papers on hand. Still, I was stopped transiting Abu Dhabi. How can I clear this?

Q: Dear Nikhat, I have a personal loan with a bank in Dubai. Last October 2016 I lost my job and the company sent me back to my country. Now I have a job offer and visa. Will I be arrested if I arrive in the UAE? Due to the job lost only I didn't pay the amount. If possible I can speak to the bank and I can pay the amount monthly. Please advise me. Thanks / Regards

Q: Greetings, I was terminated by my company in May 2016 because they were cutting the number of staff. I had a credit card with 10,000AED that I used fully. I was unable to reach the bank and so far I have never received any call or email from them. I was struggling with unemployment all this time and couldn’t pay my debt, I have no intentions to not pay because it’s Haram/prohibited in my religion. Recently, I got a job offer in another GCC country and I want to go there and pay my debt using my salary. My question is, will I be arrested in that GCC country at the airport? I don’t know if a police case has been filed against me or not, what I know is I am morally obligated to pay my debt and the only way I can do it is if I start that new job, my family is poor and my country has no job opportunities. I’m afraid to be detained and sent to the UAE, this will not solve the issue, nobody will be able to pay for me and jail won’t solve the problem. Any help is greatly appreciated. Regards.

Q: Hi , I left UAE during the financial crisis 2009 because I got laid back by my employer and I could not pay back my bank loan. The bank collection agents contacted me few times but I couldn't reach an agreement with them as I am facing financial difficulties as a single parent for 2 kids currently not working. l want to go back to UAE for a job offer. A friend checked for me with Immigration and Court. They found that there is a judgement in absentia of 6 months under my name and case filed requesting the amount of the loan plus the interest which I can not afford paying a single portion of it. Is there a legal solution to sort this out due to 9 years passed since I left the UAE? So I can get a job offer and support my kids and if my financial situation improves in the future I will try to settle the loan. This 6-month absentia imprisonment was issued 6 months ago.

Q: Hello, I have left the UAE 1 year ago and I had an outstanding loan in CBD. I would like to know if and how much I should cover. If I do, will be the police case removed? Will I be able to travel to GCC countries again? Thank you

س: لدي قرض شخصي لدى أحد بنوك أبو ظبي بمبلغ متبقي قيمته ٨٦٠٠٠ درهم ومبلغ الشيك ١٤٠٠٠٠ درهم، ويوجد حكم غيابي بالسجن ٣ أشهر. أريد أن آتي إلى الدولة ولكن لدي تخوف من أن يقوموا بالقبض علي وسجني، وقد سمعت بموضوع وجود طريقة دفع مبلغ غرامة على الشيك للنيابة العامة. يرجى إفادتي بالإجراء الصحيح مع العلم بأنني لا أعمل في الوقت الحالي وأني أسكن في بلدي الأم. شكراً لكم

س: السلام عليكم، ابن أخي مواطن كندي كانت له شركة في دبي وخسر ماله وخرج من الإمارات هاربًا لأنه لم يستطع دفع القرض لأحد البنوك داخل الدولة. الآن تم الإمساك به عن طريق الإنتربول الدولي في أحد مطارات البلدان العربية ودخل السجن في تلك الدولة. ما الإجراءات التي سيتخذها الإنتربول؟ وما النصائح التي تنصحونا بها؟ وهل نستطيع أن نتباحث مع البنك بصفتنا أهله؟ وهل سيحضره الإنتربول إلى الإمارات؟ نرجو منكم المساعدة! وشكرًا!

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.

The law promulgates UAE Civil Procedures Code (Civil Procedure Law) which governs civil procedures in the United Arab Emirates, including the prosecution before the courts, litigation and execution.