Q: Dear sir/madam, I was coming on a visit visa, then someone got involved in a case, and I had to spend a lot of time in jail. Then after the sentence was over, they released me, but I still hadn't been given my passport. What should I do in this situation? And what should I do to get my passport quickly? I am afraid to go to court.

Q: I lost my job last year because of the pandemic. I took a 3-month visit visa 2 times in hope of getting a job. But I ran out of funds and overstayed, as of the moment my fines are AED 7100 now. I do have a credit card and personal loan and defaulted on my payments. As per the bank, they already filed a case against me. I am still waiting for a call from the Police. A few days ago, I got a job offer. They told me to settle my issues before they process my work permit. I am afraid they will not wait for me if my issues are not resolved soon. Is there a way I can waive or reduce my fines for overstaying? How much will my fines be in the Police for a credit card limit of AED 9K and AED 18K, and my principal loan amount is AED 160K and had paid one year only? Can I still get a visa if I pay the fines to the Police? Or I will go to jail? What will I do?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Due to the pandemic, I lost my job in 2020 and was not able to pay 3 months of my loan, since I need to prioritize my roof and food for whatever money I have. I was a good payer for almost 3 years. I have 18 months left to pay. Unfortunately, they filed a criminal case against me last Sept 2020. I settled and paid the fine at the police station. However, until now they keep on calling and threatening me, this time of the civil case. What is the effect of the civil case in applying for an employment visa? According to them, my outstanding balance ballooned again to 33500. If I don't have the means to pay it, what will happen to me? Please advise. Thank you in advance.

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 law promulgates UAE Criminal Procedural Law (Penal Procedures Law) which governs criminal procedures in the UAE. This law applies to the procedures relating to offences whose punishments are not specified, dogma and punitive offences, and blood money, if they do not violate the Sharia rules.

By this Decree Ministry of Labour of the UAE has removed the six-month labour ban for those who changed the job before completing two years of service. Labour ban will be still applicable for workers that qualify for skill level 4 and 5 under various circumstances.