Q: I would like to ask about the situation of my friend. He got a loan in the UAE and because of the Covid, he lost his job. He went back to the Philippines and now he wants to come back to Dubai to get a chance to pay his loan. What steps does he need to do so he can come to the UAE without getting in trouble?

Q: Hi I want to come back to a new job in Dubai, since I lost my job back in 2017 when I moved out, I had few debts. How can I make sure I can re-enter the country and clear all legal issues without going to prison or held as a criminal & start working again? Thanks

Q: I have lost my job in February 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic with a 38k auto loan and 21k as a credit card. Now I want to come back to Dubai. What consequence I have to face? Do I need to pay a fine to avoid detention or need to pay bail after arrest?

Q: I’m an Indian from Kerala. Due to the job loss and after getting in to fake company job, I’m forced to quit the UAE. After that, my dues prolonged and I was not in a position to get back to the UAE without clearing my dues. For the past 5 years I was totally collapsing and no good movement in my life and career. I want to come back for employment visa as I got an offer also. Before entering the UAE, my police case has to be revoked which is in Albarsha police station and don’t have enough money for paying dues also. My credit card outstanding is AED 17800 with a bank. Request your guidance and advice to settle my dues with small amount and revoke my police case before my visa gets stamped. Thanks S.

Q: Hello Sir. I used to work in the UAE for around more than 20 years until 2010, since I lost my job I left Dubai in the same year. I had a credit card from a bank and when I left, there was a very small amount that I had to pay to the bank. I still continued to pay whatever I could even after coming back to my country, I was unemployed though. After a few months, the bank stopped communicating with me. I also came to know the particular bank I dealt with had been sold to another company. Since I would like to visit Dubai, I like to know if there is any ban on me to enter the country. How can I know? Thank you.

Q: I have a bank loan and due to the loss of my job, I was unable to pay and currently out of the UAE. I have a few questions if someone please would be kind enough to guide me on them: "The bank has not filed the case yet". 1. The bank is asking me to pay the minimum 10% of the outstanding, I wish to know if this is a legal requirement or if I can pay any amount as a down payment in court. 2. Since has not filed the case my rating is bad on AECB, so will the police arrest me based on my rating, or does the case has to be filed first? 3. If I am arrested, will I be presented before the judge and can I offer to start paying installments or do I have to pay the downpayment? Kindly, do guide me on these and if I can get a good attorney so that I can hire the attorney to help me settle things with the bank.

The management of individual financial affairs is crucial and all the actions must be weighed down while committing to any financial liability. Whether it's job loss that may have lead to financial failure or the opposite, one must be aware of the personal liability which will not diminish by paying fines for cheque bounce cases. There are two major types of liabilities, criminal liability and civil liability. Each has its own significance, hence, must be dealt with accordingly.

An interview-format article covering the topic of the travel ban and reasons leading to it in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.

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.

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 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.