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8 available 8 • View allAvoiding civil proceedings by the bank upon criminal case closure
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Q: Dear Sir,
I had a loan of AED 20,000 and I was paying my instalment every month until I lost my job. My outstanding amount was only AED 8000 by then, but hence I didn't have a job and I couldn't pay for 7 months.
However, as I found a new job I started to pay again but a case was filed already by this time. I was jailed for 2 days and I was presented to the courts where they gave me a fine of AED 2000, then I was released.
Now, the recovery department is calling me again and telling me to pay AED 14000 as they say that's my current outstanding amount. They say that a civil case will be filed if I fail to pay. So what will happen if they filed a civil case?
Please advice.

Feb 21, 2018
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Negotiating with the bank to restructure outstanding loan payment
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Q: Hi,
I have taken a loan from the bank worth AED 450000. I lost my job in 2016 and was unable to pay the instalments, then left Dubai.
Bank people never contacted me and I left as I was unable to pay the monthly instalments. Now I am in India.
I have got another job in Dubai and I am very keen on joining it.
I contacted the bank through email asking their help to sort this, they asked me to call the call centre.
When I called the call centre no one was able to help me, they just said "we will get back to you", but no reply yet. For 1 month, they are not able to help me.
Now, I have to join my new job in Dubai asap, and unable to understand what to do. I am ready to pay half amount now and remaining half in instalments on monthly basis.
But I don't know whom to contact and how to get this sorted.
PS: I don't have any friend in Dubai who is ready to help me and go and negotiate with the bank on my behalf. I am just trying to call and sort on my own.
Please help and guide me.

Jul 17, 2018
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Obtaining a clearance letter for defaulting on a bank loan
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Q: Hello,
I am currently in India and I have already received the release letter from the bank for the outstanding loan, but when I check online from India on Dubai police website it is still showing that I have bounced cheque on my name.
I am planning to travel and want to make sure if there will be any problem and how it will be cleared. The bank informed me that I need to get a clearance done from the court and take that to the police station to get the case released.

Oct 10, 2018
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Checking a police case before returning back to the UAE

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Q: A security cheque for a loan amount has been deposited by the bank and it bounced, but have not received any call from the police.
How can I check whether there is a police case? Currently, the person is outside and he got a new work visa.


Jan 9, 2019
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How can I reach a settlement with my debtor to pay the installments?


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Q: I have a judgment against me in Dubai Courts and I don't have the money to pay. I shall pay it in 5 or 6 installments.
How to request this in court? And whom and when should I approach for the same?
I already tried with my creditor and he refused. He is proceeding with the execution formalities to block my bank accounts and RTA files.
If the bank accounts are blocked I shall be stuck with all my operation so that my receivables also will be uncollectible.



Sep 23, 2022
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Can I cancel my visa and get a new visa if I have an active civil case against me?
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Q: Hello,
Ramadan Kareem!
Please advise if it's possible to cancel the visa and get a new visa in Dubai with another employer while having a civil case for cheque execution.
The case status is reserved. Kindly explain as I am really stuck with family.
Thanks

Mar 23, 2023
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Blacklisted in Dubai: How to lift the travel ban to get an employment visa?



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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I am currently in Dubai on a visit visa and have been searching for a job for the past eight months.
Recently, I found out that a bank has filed a civil case against me due to a bounced check, which has resulted in a travel ban and blacklisting.
Because of the blacklisting, I am unable to obtain an employment visa, and this is not helping both myself and the bank in terms of repaying the outstanding amount.
Is there any way to remove the blacklisting so that I can obtain an employment visa and start repaying the outstanding amount in installments?
Thanks!




Mar 29, 2023
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Jobless with a loan. What should I do to avoid legal consequences?


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Q: Hi, Good Day!
I issued a personal cheque valued at 55k AED to a vendor five months ago. During this time, I paid half of the amount, but currently, I have no job or any source of income to cover the remaining balance.
Despite this, the vendor insisted on depositing the cheque, which they did. Now, they claim it was rejected due to an unauthorized signature, although I believe everything was done correctly.
What can I do to resolve this if they decide to take legal action against me?
I currently don't have the funds to pay, and I've informed them that I need more time to settle the matter.
Kindly advise!



Dec 25, 2023
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Laws & Regulations
2 available 2 • View allFederal Law No. (3) of 1987 Promulgating the Penal Code 29
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.
Dec 8, 1987
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Federal Decree Law No. (14) of 2020 Amending Certain Provisions of the Federal Law No. (18) of 1993 Concerning the Commercial Transactions Law 4
The provisions of this Decree by Law amend the Federal Law No. (18) of 1993 by replacing Clause (4) of Article (379) as well as Articles (600), (617), (641), (642), (643), (644), and adding new articles numbered (635) Bis, (641) Bis (1), (641) Bis (2), (641) Bis (3), (641) Bis (4), (643) Bis (1), (643) Bis (2), (644) Bis (1) and (644) Bis (2). The Decree-Law also repeals Articles (401), (402) and (403) of the Federal Law No. (3) of 1987.
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