Q: Hi there, I used to work in Dubai and left with the view to go back but moved to London instead. I still had a credit card in Dubai, but I have since paid this off and the case has been closed. I didn't cancel my visa but it has expired. I would like to visit Dubai for a holiday and I was wondering if I still need to cancel my residency visa before returning? Am I able to do this from the UK? My old employer hasn't taken any action against me. Thanks in advance Karen

Q: Hello, If a girl (25 years, Dubai born) marries an Indian citizen and resident in India, what happens to her Dubai Residency Visa? Can she keep the Dubai Resident visa legally?

Q: Dear Sir, My son is studying in India. He has a residence visa of Abu Dhabi. He cannot travel within the 6 months period. How can we avoid cancellation of his residence visa? Will the college letter help? Will Abu Dhabi immigration except it? Thank you for your time.

Q: Hi Sir, I have a UAE residence visa and I came on vacation to my home country. How much time do I have to spend here before it's 6 months?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I joined a company in Dubai but left within a month and returned to my home country. My visa is not canceled. Now, I have another job in Dubai, but my employer is asking me to come to Dubai to sign for the visa cancellation. Is it true that I have to be in the UAE for visa cancellation, or is my employer tricking me? Additionally, once the visa is canceled, how can I return to my home country without a visa?

The UAE has adopted a major reform in its legislative system that brought about 40 new laws and amendments to the company law, criminal law, personal status, among others. The amendments aim to develop the legislative structure in various sectors, the labor law being one of these, was the most recent. We try in this article to shed light on the changes introduced with the new labor law and their significance on both, the employer and employee.

The provisions of this Law, known as "UAE Labour Law", govern the relationship between employers and employees and other labour matters in the United Arab Emirates. There are special labour related regulations applicable in some of the free zones in the UAE.

This Decree sets the rules and conditions for the termination of fixed-term (limited) or unlimited (not term-bound) employment contract between employer and worker in the United Arab Emirates.

The provisions of this Decree-Law, known as "New UAE Labor Law", govern labour relations in the private sector of the United Arab Emirates. The New Labor Law repeals the previous UAE Labor Law (Federal Law No. (8) of 1980).