Q: I got terminated from employment because I was arrested in 2015 and jailed for 30 days for purchasing alcohol without a police alcohol license for individuals. I had a credit card loan in the amount of AED 130,000 dirhams which I was paying on a monthly basis until I lost my job. After I was released from jail, my passport was held for 3 months with the Dewan. When I got my passport, I immediately left the UAE without paying the loan or canceling my visa. I keep getting threats via email from collection agents in Sharjah/Dubai for which I explained I have no means or any income or barely any income to pay not even 100 AED/ month. Now I have a job offer in Qatar and I am worried to go to Qatar for the first time in my life and start a new life and hopefully be able to start paying the 2015 debt left in Abu Dhabi with the Bank. The Debt is around 300,000 with interest + late fees +over credit limit fees + so many added fees + Etisalat around AED 270. Will I get arrested at Doha airport and extradited to the UAE?

Q: Dear sir/madam, I was having credit when I was in Dubai. I came on vacation during the COVID pandemic. Because of my health issues, I couldn't go back but I have some amount due. I want to pay this amount. In this case, if I will travel to a non-GCC country, is there a risk of being caught? Please advise. Thanks!

Q: Hello. My brother took a loan of AED 75000 and due to his own reasons, he couldn't continue his job in the UAE and returned to India. He now has an opportunity in other GCC country. Will he be caught in another GCC countries due to the past loan in the UAE? Please advise as he is having a good offer to restart his career. What are the chances of the bank tracking him in india or GCC?

Q: Dear Khaled, I'm blacklisted in the UAE due to bounced cheque. However, the police told my friend that my case is not big and I can come to Dubai and they will hold me for one hour in the airport and then let me enter the country. I have a job offer in Qatar, and I want to know if I can enter Qatar.

Q: I have an unpaid loan and credit card in the UAE. I will be traveling to Qatar due to work. Will I be arrested in Qatar?

Q: Hello Mam. Good day. I have a Sharjah Muincipility case against me for rent of 18,000. The original rent was 6000, however, claim all 18,000 for the year. He also claims to have issued an execution or warrant against me. I am here in my country and received a job offer in Qatar. A Qatari visa is issued as well. Will I be arrested in Qatar and sent back to the UAE? I am negotiating with the landlord and will close this issue as soon as I am on the job. I would really appreciate your guidance on this. Thanks, A.

Q: Dear Lawyers, Is it possible to travel through Saudi Arabia if a case is registered in the UAE?

The UAE travel ban may be imposed on a person on various grounds, for instance, as the result of criminal offences, unpaid loans, breach of immigration laws or family matters. Implications of such a ban can be financially severe and daunting for the affected person. This article aims to give readers a clear understanding of what is the UAE travel ban, what are the grounds and procedures for its imposition and removal, how to check if the person is banned from travelling and other related topics.

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.