Q: Dear Sir, I have given some money (AED 185,000) to my friend for his business purpose, almost 18 months before. Now, he does not return my money back. I didn't have any legal agreements or security cheque. I transferred this amount from my account to his account. Can I proceed with a case? Please suggest me, Sir. Thanks Mohammed Rashid

Q: Hi, I have given my relative 5,50,000/- INR (29,000 DHS) for business needs 9 months ago. First, I paid 300000 through my online bank directly to his bank account in India. Secondly, I paid 250000 through exchange directly to his bank account in India. Now, he is not giving back my money, I have the receipt only of these two payment transfers. I don't have any agreement, contract or security cheque. My relative is here in Dubai and working. Can I go legally against him with this evidence in Dubai?

Q: Hi. I was wondering if someone owes you money and refuses to pay, can I take them to Abu Dhabi Court?

Q: Hello, I sent money to a North African person over five years ago when he was still in his home country in Africa, and I also gave him some money in cash in his country once. At that time, he was just about to move to Dubai and promised to pay me back all the money when he would be working in Dubai. He hasn't returned any money despite many reminders. He is still in Dubai, I live in Europe, and have never been to Dubai. Can I file a claim in Dubai Courts to make him pay? Of course, nothing was agreed upon about applicable law as it was a friendly loan that was supposed to be paid back while he's working in the UAE.

Q: Dear sir/madam, I gave one of my friends AED 35,000/- to set up his business in Dubai. It has been almost a year now and he's not willing to give me my money back. I gave him the money via cheques, but we didn't sign any agreement.

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I lent Dh35,000 to a friend in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic when he was under financial stress. Now, when I ask him to repay the loan, he either does not pick up my calls or tells me that he is still not in a position to return the money. I also have a husband and the money is important to me. What can I do to get my money back? I have WhatsApp conversations and some remittance receipts from when he asked me for the money. I paid him in cash. Can I file a police complaint? Is there any other way to get my money back? I don't want to get him in trouble, but I also really need him to return my money. What should I do?

Q: Hello Khaled, I lent AED 5,000 to someone I work with. The person promised to pay back in a few months but it's been years and he still owes me 2,000 AED. I have WhatsApp chat and transaction references. He keeps saying he will pay me back but he is not fulfilling any promise. Please advise me if it is worth pursuing this matter and if I would be able to recover the amount, along with any expenses incurred in legal action. Thank you!

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Someone owes my father money, and he keeps saying, "I'll give you your money tomorrow" every day for the last six months. We don't have any written proof, but there are witnesses.

Q: Someone used my account for flight purchases and promised that he would pay me every month for the amount but nothing happened. How will I sue him to pay me?

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.

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.