Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I have a criminal case in which I gave my bank account to a friend to receive her money. The case was basically a fraud. However, the police called the complainant and agreed to settle, and he dropped the complaint. Now, my file is with the public prosecutor. I met him last time, and he told me that he will close my case and start the process to close it. However, he did not give me any paper or clearance for it. I also don't know when I should get the clearance. How will I know that my case is already closed?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Can I obtain a police clearance after serving a sentence and appealing to court in the UAE? I had a misdemeanor in 2018, a 3rd-degree case. After that, I secured a job and obtained a visa, but due to the police clearance rule, I failed to obtain it. However, my case was settled five years ago in the appeal court, and I served one month in Al Wathba prison.

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I had a criminal case, and today the judgment came, declaring me innocent. Now, how can I lift the travel ban? What are the procedures, and how long will it take to remove the ban?

Q: I had a case and I was proven innocent. I've received the case closure paper from the court. Now I've applied for a police clearance certificate for job purposes and it's been days and I've not received it yet. It's still showing under process. Are there any steps before applying for clearance that I haven't done yet? Please advise

Q: Good day! If a person satisfies their misdemeanor judgment, does this clear their police/immigration record? For example, does it still show up in their history when they exit/enter the country? Thank you for your time!

Q: Hello, My husband had a small case and was completely acquitted, clean and clear. However, the travel ban has not yet been lifted. The judgment was passed on January 20, 2025. Kindly advise!

Q: Respected member, I have a 2-year-old case where I was convicted (I completed a sentence of 1 month in prison for a 1st-degree misdemeanor; breach of trust). I am now in the process of getting a rehabilitation certificate from Dubai. I have a new job offer in Abu Dhabi, and HR will ask me to obtain a police clearance certificate from the MOI. If I get the rehabilitation certificate from Dubai, will it also clear my name in MOI? Also, can I get a certificate from them?

Q: Good day to you, After fully satisfying a misdemeanor judgment, how soon can you request a police clearance certificate? Thank you!

With the introduction of the new procedures for obtaining a power of attorney (POA) remotely in the UAE, after it was mandatory to appear in person in front of the notary public as a global rule to ensure the identity and intention of the person requesting a POA, we put between your hands this brief guide for how you get it done.

The provisions of this law, promulgating UAE Civil Code, govern the civil transactions in the United Arab Emirates. The commercial transactions remain subject to the laws and regulations applicable in their regard.

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 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).