Q: Hi! If I got an awful service in a beauty salon in Dubai. Do I have right to write my feedback about this salon on their Facebook page, Google page or anywhere on social media? If not, then what is the legal way against such bad services and how to warn my friends to avoid this place?

Q: A Facebook page has posted fake content against me. Personal details (employment, name, picture) have been posted online along with derogatory comments. The post is being shared under false pretences wherein it appears that I have posted comments against other religions. I would like to confirm that I haven't posted this content and you may check the same in your records. I would also like to bring to your notice that the admin of the page is also encouraging the general public to report my profile to relevant authorities. The post has been posted on twitter, shared over 700 times on Facebook and I am continuously receiving abusive messages. A police complaint has been made. Please advise on how to proceed.

Q: I am reaching out to file a defamation case against my sister-in-law who lives in Sharjah but she is a citizen of India. She has declared on Facebook and social media that my relationship with her brother (my husband) is annulled. I am married to her brother and our marriage is still valid. I have faced humiliation and shame due to her posting of irresponsible comments. Please let me know the course of litigation and costs involved. I am not in the UAE but I would need a legal representation there. Please advise!

Q: We as a company in Dubai had bad service from another company in Ajman. We want to share our negative experiences supported with timelines and evidence on LinkedIn and mention their name, is that legal in the UAE?

Q: In May 2021, a company posted a message about me including my picture on social media without my consent or authorization. The post contained personal information about me and was shared widely on various social media platforms, resulting in negative consequences for my personal and professional life. I lost many opportunities, including potential job offers and business relationships. The post was damaging to my reputation and caused me significant emotional distress. I have tried to resolve this issue directly with the company, but they have been unresponsive and have not taken any steps to address the harm caused by the post. They even filed a criminal case against me. Therefore, I am pursuing legal action to seek damages for the harm caused to my reputation and livelihood. Can anyone help me to get justice?

Q:   A friend owes me money and has been lying about paying, meeting, or talking to discuss. He has stopped responding to my calls and messages for months now.       I tried to reach out in multiple ways with no luck, and I ended up posting on Facebook asking him for my money. The text was "Hey, where is my money that you never paid back. It's been over a year, stop lying and running away".       The post was up for less than 2 minutes as he deleted it and blocked me. He suddenly msgs me with a screenshot from my post, and threatens me with a defamation case.       Is what I wrote considered defamation or any other form of language that is not legal?    

An interview-format article covering the topic of influencer licensing and VAT in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.

The Law sets up the legal framework for the protection of consumer rights in the UAE. The Law establishes the Higher Committee for Consumer Protection and the Consumer Protection Department, and sets up the fines for breach of its provisions.

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.