Respected Advisors, I have been involved in a few criminal cases since 2017, but all of them were cleared by this year. I have obtained release letters for all the cases from the public prosecution office through an online portal. Recently, I also received my residence visa. After the visa process was completed, I applied for a PCC online. However, the request was rejected. I contacted the 901 office, and they advised me to visit the CID. I arranged for a power of attorney to be granted along with all the necessary documents to update the system. Twice I was told to come in person, but I am hesitant to do so because of my previous negative experience. Could someone please advise me whether I must go in person or if the person holding the power of attorney can handle the process? Thank you!

My father died recently. We are Muslim residents in Dubai. I have siblings including a minor who is 16 years old. My father has land and vehicles under his name. If I am applying for inheritance, does the minor need to have a share in ALL the properties and vehicles or can she be given a particular property/vehicle? Secondly, if we want the land to be in her name, and she manages it (like renting and bank), does it require an adult? Can the vehicles be transferred to someone else’s name without including her? Your guidance will be very much appreciated.

Dear Sir/Madam, I have been unfairly dismissed (it's personal on their end) and have been given only two months' salary apart from the compulsory gratuity and notice pay. I would like to claim more than two months as I am a senior executive (Director). Up to how much should I claim, and would this be a realistic amount for me to "win"?

There was a legal action against an employee who failed to participate in an international event in Saudi Arabia due to a family issue that resulted in a travel ban, which in turn led to the non-signing of an AED 100,000 deal resulting in a loss to the company. - What legal grounds exist for the employer to pursue legal action against the employee in this scenario? - Does UAE labor law provide any specific guidance or remedies for such situations? - What are the desired outcomes or remedies the employer can seek through legal action? - Are there any potential legal consequences or liabilities for the employer in pursuing this case? - What documentation and evidence are needed to support the employer's case?

Dear Sir/Madam, What are the charges to open an execution file in Sharjah for a divorce case and how much time will it take to execute the court order? My husband told the court that he does not have money to pay for me and my daughter's expenses because he is earning a minimum amount in which he can only survive. In that case, what can I do? He closed all his bank accounts and sent money to his parents in India. He also told me that he will show in court that he does not have a job or money, so the court or police cannot do anything to him. Can you please guide me on what I can do in this case? I do not have any proof of his salary or bank account because he was not informing me about anything related to his financial matters. In fact, he was forcing me to ask my parents to send money to us. Because of no proof, the court agreed with him and rejected my appeal. I do not have a job and I am struggling for basic expenses. Can I request the court to inquire about his gratuity and end of service? Or can the court ask him to submit proof of the money that he received from his company, as he was working for 30 years in the same company?

السلام عليكم، اتهام الموظف بعد تقديم الاستقالة. هل يحق لجهة العمل مقاضاة موظف بعد استقالته وحصوله على إخلاء الطرف وتسليم ما كان في عهدته لزميل آخر حتى اكتُشف تلاعب بالأرصدة في عهدة الموظف المستقيل؟ حدث ذلك رغم تسليم العهدة بشكل سليم وقت الاستقالة.

Hi, Hope you can guide me! We have a leaking ceiling in our apartment due to our neighbor above us who has failed to make proper repairs. The ceiling is badly damaged, and the representative of the accused party does not want to commit to bearing the expenses for the repairs. What legal action can we take? They keep ignoring us, and Nakheel is not mediating our complaint. What authority should we approach for this kind of dispute? Also, how can I compel the representative to disclose their landlord's contact information so that we may forward our complaint to them? Please assist us!

Dear Sir/Madam, I am from Italy and am currently in the process of buying a property in Dubai. To arrange payment, I need to pay the seller via the manager's cheque. However, I am experiencing difficulties opening a local bank account as I am not a UAE resident. The money for the property in Dubai comes from the sale of an apartment in Europe, but I am unable to open a bank account because I do not have a salary certificate. Therefore, I have two options: - Transfer the money to my girlfriend's bank account in Dubai and use her account to produce the manager's cheque in the name of the seller. The property will be 100% in my name. - Use a Dubai law firm to arrange payment. What is your recommendation?

Dear Sir/Madam, I took a secure loan (AED 400k approx) against my property about 6-7 years ago. I had been paying all installments till the sudden downturn in rents in 2019 when I approached the bank for a solution. Now in 2023, my bank has filed a case in Dubai courts against me without any substantial discussions or negotiations. I have been asked to meet on 21st Feb on a Zoom call since I am overseas. Can you please offer some advice on what I should do?

السلام عليكم، منشأة تجارية في الإمارات (أبوظبي) قام صاحبها ببيعها لملّاك جدد وهم غيروا اسمها التجاري. هل بإمكان الشركات والبنوك المطالبة بمديونياتهم القديمة بعد تغيير الاسم والمُلّاك؟ ومن يتحمل العقبات إن رفعوا دعوى قضائية؟

السلام عليكم، أعمل في شركة في العين مند ثلاث سنوات ونصف "منها سنة وعشرة أشهر إقامة تابعة للشركة" وما تبقى كنت أعمل بالإعارة من شركة أخرى. راتبي في عقد العمل 500 درهم ولكن راتبي الفعلي 2500 درهم. هل يحق لي المطالبة قانونًا على حسب الراتب الفعلي؟ وهل فترة العمل بالإعارة تدخل ضمن أيام المستحقات؟ علمًا بأنني أستلم راتبي بشكل مباشر بإيصال قبض من الشركة، وراتب العقد (500) أستلمه بنكيًا أو عبر فروع الأنصاري.

Hi everyone, I rent an apartment. After two days in the apartment, water started leaking from the ceiling. It turned out to be a fault in the building's construction, which caused condensation in the false ceilings. When the panels were demolished, it was found that they were all full of mold. The building manager has started work, but the apartment is no longer habitable. Should the landlord compensate me for the lack of peaceful enjoyment of the property?

My company is asking us to do 9 hrs. duty this Ramadan starting last 8th of April 2023 without overtime pay. And no one from my colleagues wants to complain as they are scared of what might happen. Just today, my showroom manager is asking me to extend until 12 pm when I started my duty from 10 am and I am fasting. What can I do?

Dear Sir/Madam, Can I give birth legally in Dubai if I am unmarried to the father?

Dear Sir/Madam, My employer (Federal) signed a 3-year contract with me. They have now given me 3 months' notice, ending my contract in May rather than August, saying that my contract was not renewed. There was no reason given for my non-renewal. My evaluations have been consistently excellent. Further, they are now demanding 3 months of housing allowance be repaid. Is this legal?