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7 available 7 • View allHow to claim back money given to a colleague to invest in stocks?
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Q: A colleague told us that she will put our money in stocks, assured us that we will be receiving a certain amount of earnings every month. But 4 months already passed, I did not receive anything.
She is refusing to give me a cheque for my principal money. Is it possible to report her using the screenshots of messages we had? Or can a written agreement be made?
If so, where can I have it done? And if I want it to be notarized, what are the requirements for notarization?
I want to know if the notarized agreement can be used legally to report her.
Thank you

Oct 25, 2021
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How to get money back after being scammed by an online trading agent
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Q: Recently, I have been scammed by a person who claimed to be an agent for an organization in Singapore.
She claimed that she does 1 min of battle contract trading giving signals to her clients to make the most money.
Basically, she asked us to register on a website on which there was battle contract trading. She would make us transfer USDT into the account.
She would then give us signals to participate in trading where she made us win profit and every day against our capital. I was introduced by a friend who was dealing with her. He made money and did some withdrawals.
After he introduced several other people who trusted him since he was making money and had withdrawn some amount, we tried to withdraw our profit too.
That's when the curtain's dropped and all of us realized that we have been scammed.
Please help me, I have all the evidence. I can even see my money going from one crypto wallet to another.
I just need guidance from professionals to trace my money and get it back.
Please Help.

Dec 9, 2021
522
Legal action against cheaters
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Q: I have lost too much money by doing online binary trading IQ Option. Actually, they were cheating me by doing robotic signal and using their tricks.
Can you help me to take legal action to them and block them from UAE as they are cheating many people in UAE?

May 14, 2017
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Can I sue an online trading company after making a huge loss of money?
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Q: I have not done any trading online before. However, I found one company that is recommended by the UAE government that I contacted online and I was called shortly after that and trading started.
I had no education on what is going on and my account manager was the one who tells me what to do, like close trade, open trade, buy or sell and how many lots to put. I lost approx. AED 70000 in 6 days.
Do I have a case and can I retrieve my money back?

Jul 2, 2022
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Fraudulent forex platform in Dubai: How to recover my investment?


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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I invested money in a forex trading platform, but later discovered it is an unlicensed fraud company that is scamming many people.
They had claimed to have a license and have an office in Dubai. Two people have already filed a case against them.
I want to know the best way to proceed and recover my invested amount.
Thanks in advance!



Apr 26, 2023
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Unregulated Forex scam in UAE: Should we hire a lawyer or report to the police?

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Q: Hi Lawyers,
Many individuals have invested in a Forex trading company based in the UAE.
Should we hire a lawyer to file a case, or can we report it to the police station to summon the involved party, allowing them to settle and refund our money?
The company is not regulated in the UAE, yet it accepts payments in the UAE and manipulates trades, causing clients to lose their money.
Please help us.
Thank you!


Dec 7, 2023
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Can I file a case against a finance advisor selling fraudulent investments?




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Q: Hello,
I'm seeking advice on how UAE law safeguards against finance advisors selling fraudulent investments or defaulting on funds.
I've heard conflicting information regarding the necessity of an SCA license or approval from the Central Bank of the UAE.
Additionally, I've been told that law firms lack the authority to file cases against finance advisors operating under UAE legal regulations.
Could you please provide clarity on this matter or offer guidance?
Any detailed response or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.





May 18, 2024
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1 available 1 • View allProcedures of Litigation and Execution in the UAE 42
Many people opt to go for litigation without hiring a legal professional, mainly because they can't afford it. This article provides a brief summary of the steps and procedures of litigation. As the process itself can be confusing to many, even after getting a favorable judgment, we present some tips to help them execute judgments issued by the court and get their rights if an amicable solution has not been reached.
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2 available 2 • View allFederal Law No. (5) of 1985 On the Civil Transactions Law of the United Arab Emirates 96
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.
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Federal Law No. (18) of 1993 Issuing the Commercial Transactions Law 19
This Law applies to merchants, as well as to all acts of commerce carried out in the UAE by any person even though he be not a trader. Commercial matters regarding which specific Federal laws are issued shall be subject to the provisions of such laws, and to the provisions hereof which do not contradict with said laws.
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View allCan my work visa be canceled if I have ongoing loan and credit card payments? 0
Hello,
I am switching jobs soon.
Can my current work visa be canceled if I still have a personal loan and credit cards that I am making payments on?
Feb 24, 2025
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The public prosecution appealed a judgment to increase the fine I already paid. What do I do now? 0
Good afternoon,
Thank you for your time.
The public prosecution appealed my judgment (a fine that I satisfactorily cleared) and requested increasing the fine.
Can you please explain what happens during a criminal case appeal hearing for me as a defendant?
Will I be asked questions?
Is the hearing just for the Public Prosecution to present their appeal to the judge, and I do not need to give a response?
Thank you again for your time.
Feb 7, 2025
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My husband has been arrested in a drug case in Ajman for two months. How to get him out? 0
My relative is staying with his friend. His friend was arrested for drug trading (MDMA). My husband also got arrested, but he is not involved in trading. He is a first-time offender in drug use.
He got arrested two months ago and he is in Ajman, Jurf jail. He is asking us to give money to a lawyer to make the court order and release fast.
Is it possible?
How long will it take for his release and court order?
What will be the court order?
Feb 6, 2025
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I purchased an apartment, but the previous landlord refuses to vacate. What to do? 0
Hello,
I bought an apartment, but the previous landlord is refusing to vacate it. The contract clearly states that the landlord should hand over the apartment on the day of the transfer.
Out of courtesy, I gave him three days to vacate so he could find a new place to stay, but the time has passed, and he is still refusing to vacate and hand it over.
What should I do in this case?
Feb 4, 2025
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Can we give a salary certificate to a new hired employee before he starts to open a bank account? 0
Dear lawyers,
The new employee will start on June 1, 2025. However, he would like to open a new bank account in the UAE thus asking to provide the salary certificate mentioning his salary in AED and if possible not mentioning the start date.
Legally, can the company provide such a certificate?
Feb 4, 2025
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View allWhen to claim an inheritance in Dubai while being abroad and which law is applied ? 0
Dear sir/madam,
I would like someone to be honest with me. I am in the UK. How long have I got to claim inheritance in Dubai?
I was reading in the Gulf News that the laws of the country of the deceased at the time of death can be applied regarding the will.
Is this true or false? I am really looking for these two questions to be answered first. Can anyone help me with this, please?
Mar 25, 2022
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I seek to cancel a purchased property and get refund for delay in handover 0
Dear Advocate Sweta Singh,
I am from India and in Sep 2018, I purchased an apartment in a hotel. The hotel has not been completed and the delay is more than a year.
They have not paid any compensation as per the contract, nor do they talk about it. I have paid more than 80% in installments and paying it regularly.
Please help me, guide me on how to cancel the deal and get a full refund, or any other way which helps me recover my investment.
Regards
Mar 9, 2022
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Is it possible to apply a will issued in South Africa in the UAE? 0
Dear questioner,
My father (Muslim) has passed away in South Africa. He leaves behind 4 children, his wife (our mother) and his own mother.
He had a will for South Africa in which, I (oldest son) am executor. The will does state that it encompasses all property and assets wherever they may be.
He has various properties and assets in the UAE. My questions are:
1. Does his will have power in the UAE or will it be divided by Sharia?
2. What documents are required to wind up his estate?
3. What is the wind-up process within the UAE?
Feb 22, 2022
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How to access the bank account of my son who passed away recently? 0
My son tragically died in Dubai and his salary has been paid into a UAE HSBC bank account.
My daughter also lives in Dubai and has an HSBC account.
How can I access my Son's bank account, please?
I live in the UK.
Feb 17, 2022
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How can we access the bank account of a deceased person? 0
My uncle died 2 weeks ago in one of the private hospitals here in Dubai.
We have already completed everything regarding the repatriation of his body with the help of his employer and his remains are already sent back to our home country last week.
He used to give me an access of his ATM card before and I tried to access it just few days ago and I found out that there is some amount of money left on his bank account.
I am aware that he has some pending bank loan requests before he died, so I am afraid that amount might be the reason of such big amount.
Being the only family member of my deceased uncle, what should I do in order to make sure that the amount is from his savings and not from his bank loans?
In case the amount is proved to be his own savings, is there any chance for me to get the authorization to claim that amount from the bank to be used by his family?
He has a wife with 3 kids back home.
Thanks a lot in advance.
Feb 10, 2022
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View allWhat does it imply when public prosecution puts an arrest warrant and no travel ban? 0
Hello lawyers!
Please help me, what does it imply when public prosecution puts an arrest warrant and no travel ban?
Thank you in advance
Dec 30, 2024
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I rented out a machine that burst into flames at the worksite. Can I claim compensation? 0
Dear Sir/Madam,
I rented out a machine two weeks ago. Today, I received news that it burst into flames at the worksite.
Can I claim compensation for the machine and the lost business opportunity until it gets replaced?
Jun 24, 2024
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Can a Muslim man marry a Muslim woman in the UAE law? 0
Can a Muslim man marry a Muslim woman in the UAE law?
Dec 27, 2022
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مغربي يريد الزواج مرة ثانية في الإمارات. هل يُطبَّق القانون المغربي الذي يشترط موافقة الزوجة الأولى؟ 0
السلام عليكم،
أنا مغربي وزوجتي مغربية، نقيم في الشارقة. أريد أن أتزوج امرأة ثانية مغربية. تجب موافقة الزوجة الأولى على التعدُّد في القانون المغربي.
هل يُطبَّق هذا القانون عليّ إن تم الزواج في الإمارات؟
Sep 26, 2024
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كيف نتعامل مع عامل غادر العمل وتغيب لمدة أسبوع؟ 0
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته،
عامل ترك العمل نتيجة سؤال التحريات عنه، ولا يوجد مكان له نعلمه، وتغيب لمدة أسبوع. ماذا نفعل؟
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View allWhat kind of agreements do you need to set up a company? 0
We are 3 friends planning to start a business. One is a sleeping partner as he is working with another company.
So could you please suggest to me what kind of agreement I can make to add myself legally to the company?
Dec 21, 2021
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A company asks a potential employee to pay the costs of visa. Is it legal? 0
Hello,
I received an offer letter from an LLC company on 29th November 2021 asking me to be there on 30th December 2021. I'm from Cameroon, they asked me to pay for my visa, work permit, and other fees by a specific company only which they will reimburse.
No interview was made and the mail doesn't tell me from where they took my CV; it says:
The Board of Directors of (Company) accepted and offered you an Offer of Employment to join our Company because your experience and qualifications were found successful and satisfactory. Typically the mode of your selection was based on CV Screening of information on employment datasheet/profile and work experiences once your application is screened and shortlisted (the selection stage may differ from position to position and location of employee). In this case, there is no need for further interviews.
Help me with this, please!
Thanks!
Dec 6, 2021
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How can you cancel your employment visa if you have an ongoing case? 0
I have a court case in Ajman for 22000 dirhams and I want to cancel my visa.
How can I get a court paper for cancellation?
May 24, 2021
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View allTransferring the employees to a new company without paying the gratuity 0
Hi,
My company in DMCC is planning to shut down. They are not willing to pay us the gratuity.
They have offered the remaining staff, including me, to be transferred to a new company they are opening soon.
Is there any way we can get a continuation of the contract in order not to lose our gratuity in the long run?
We have all been in the company for more than 8 years now.
Many thanks,
Nov 10, 2021
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A rented premises is sealed by the court. How can the landlord get it back? 0
We have an enforcement order against our company due to a commercial case in Dubai courts filed by one of our creditors and the office is sealed by the court.
The Ejari for the office has expired, in the meanwhile, the real estate is asking me to hand over the office or face another rental case as we are still liable for the rent.
The civil case matter is involving a large sum of money which the company is not in a position to pay right now but does not want to be liable for another court case.
Is there a way for the landlord to get their premises back?
How long would the court keep the premises sealed until their next step?
Oct 19, 2021
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How to reduce a jail sentence judgment for smoking weed to a fine? 0
Why is the sentence for smoking weed fine and deportation in Dubai while it's two years and deportation in Abu Dhabi?
Can the sentence be appealed and reduced?
How can we get the name of the accused on the pardon list?
Sep 1, 2021
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The rights of an employee upon resignation due to salary delay for 8 months 0
My friend was working in a Hamriyah Free Zone company for two years.
His contract expiry date is 13th Aug 2021. He has requested not to renew his contract further as his company has not paid his salary for 8 months.
Aug 11, 2021
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Do I need to have a valid visa in the UAE if I wish to invest or buy shares in a company? 0
Good afternoon.
Do I need to have a valid visa in the UAE if I wish to invest or buy shares in a company?
Aug 9, 2021
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View allCan the landlord request the tenant to pay the chiller in the middle of the contract? 0
I live in Dubai Marina, and the landlord claimed that according to new Dubai Land regulations, the chiller now has to be paid by the person occupying the apartment.
Even though my contract says that the landlord should pay the chiller, they want to implement this mid-contract.
I understand that the terms upon renewal will be renegotiated, but on what grounds can they implement the change mid-contract?
Does a new DLD regulation precede a tenancy contract? Moreover, I am receiving a disconnection notice from the chiller company due to non-payment.
What can I do if this happens?
Please advise.
Mar 23, 2022
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Can I travel with a non-paid telecom bill in the UAE if my visa is canceled? 0
Can I travel with a non-paid telecom bill in the UAE if my visa is canceled?
Feb 16, 2023
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Does the new property owner have to sign a new contract with the tenant? 0
Hi,
I'm a new landlord of the property which is already rented.
Kindly advise, do we have to sign a new tenancy contract with the tenant for the remaining period? And who will pay the cost of Ejari?
Feb 16, 2023
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Cleaner's resignation with 30-day notice in incomplete contract 0
Hello,
Good afternoon!
My friend works as a cleaner for a cleaning company and she now wants to resign with a 30-day notice. However, she has not completed the two-year contract and has only served for 16 months.
Additionally, she has not taken any vacation leave. The sad part is that when she signed the offer letter, she did not receive a copy of it and only signed it.
I would be very grateful if you could let me know if she would have to pay or if her boss has the right to not accept the resignation if the notice period mentioned in the offer letter is more than a month.
Her boss has not provided her with any kind of proof that she can use in the future if anything happens.
Feb 13, 2023
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The ownership of a code of a web application 0
Hello,
I represent a tech-based marketplace company registered in a Freezone, in the UAE.
This is in regards to the UAE's law regarding the ownership of code when there is no clause mentioned in the agreement. One of our products (web application) is being developed by an agency in the UAE.
While we do have agreements in place, there is no clause regarding ownership of code. In the situation mentioned above, I've heard that the ownership of code either goes to the author or the agency that employed the author. Is this true?
Your assistance and help would be of great help.
Sep 7, 2021
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