Q: I defaulted on a loan plus credit cards. I have left UAE almost a year ago and stopped paying my loan and credit cards. The security check I have issued was AED 350,000 but the outstanding loan amount was only 181,000. Now I got a job offer and I am trying to discuss with the bank the settlement plan. The bank advised me that the total outstanding including two credit cards is 240,000. They are not cooperative and do not respond on time. If I sign the employment contract and travel to the UAE, what are my chances? 1. Will it be possible to be jailed? Denied a work permit or employment visa? 2. Will it be possible for me to negotiate an installment plan with the bank or pay fine and get released? Please advise! Thanks

Q: Hi Sir, I am looking forward to having a debt solution in the UAE. I am currently not in the UAE and I did not pay to the banks since August 2018. Otherwise, I had been paying since last three years. I have 5 credit cards & one personal loan. Can you please help me in this regard?

Q: Hi, I am looking for expert legal advice. Someone has defaulted on a loan payment of AED 250,000 and unable to pay due to job loss, currently residing in the home country. What legal actions can the bank take in the UAE and home country against him? Thanks for your valuable advice.

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.

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.