Q: I had lost my job in the UAE. Due to some unavoidable circumstances, I had to return to India and was unable to pay my credit card dues (AED $9,700.00). It has been 4-5 years now. I would like to know if there is a travel ban/court case/arrest warrant against me as I would like to travel to the UAE for some urgent work. What is the time frame to check the status and clear all legal issues before I can travel? I would like to make sure everything is clear before I can travel.

س: رفعت قضية عمالية ضد الشركة أطالب فيها بالأجور المتأخرة عن 21 شهر حيث تم توقيفي ومنعي من العمل ورفعوا قضية خيانة أمانة ضدي وأخذت براءة والحمد الله. هل ستحكم لي المحكمة بكامل أجري المتأخر؟

Q: A friend of mine has a criminal case in Fujairah for bounced cheque AED 500,000. The criminal case has been filed and a sentence of jail term for 6 months has been imposed by Fujairah First Court in absentia. He would like to know the following: 1) If he reaches the settlement with the complainant, can the jail term be removed even though the first court-imposed 6-month jail? As far as I know, settlement with the complainant works if both accused and complainant made a certain agreement before the first court issue a judgment. However, once the first court imposes the jail for 6 months, the jail term can be reduced or can be changed to fine, but will not be completely removed. 2) Can he be released the next day after settlement with the complaint? 3) What kind of document does he have to receive from the complainant after making full payment?

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 law promulgates UAE Civil Procedures Code (Civil Procedure Law) which governs civil procedures in the United Arab Emirates, including the prosecution before the courts, litigation and execution.

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).