Q: I have documents to prove that a civil company owes me AED 285,700 and they have unconditionally acknowledged this debt amount in writing and promised me payment of this amount. They, however, refuse to pay me. I want to start a PERFORMANCE ORDER court case to recover my dues. Question: Should I make the case against the civil company only? (One respondent) Or should I make the case against the civil company and its Manager? (Two respondents) I cannot prove any mistake or error of the manager, but should I add his name into case, so that the execution can be against him personally as well? During execution case, will it help me to get detention order against the Manager if I add manager's name in the main case itself?

Q: Dear Sir/Ma'am, I have a labour case in Dubai Court and won the case. I have also done filing the execution. I was informed that the court already put a block on my employer's name. Until now, I haven't received my money and this case is since June 2017. I am still waiting and no idea when I will get my money. Please help. Thank you.

Q: I have won a labor case against my company in the appeal court for non-payment of dues. I have also filed for execution. Can I please get some clarity on what happens once the execution is filed? It has been more than 3 weeks since it’s filed. I was told that I can file for the arrest of the manager now. However, I’m not clear on what happens next. Highly appreciate a response.

Q: Dear Lawyers, Can you request an arrest warrant for a manager to force payment in the execution? I have won a labor case against my company in the appeal court for non-payment of dues. I have also filed for execution. Can I get some clarity on what happens once the execution is filed? It has been more than 3 weeks since it was filed. I was told I can file for the arrest of the manager. However, I’m not clear on what happens next. I would highly appreciate a response.

An interview-format article covering the topic of payment orders in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.

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.

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.

This Law applies to merchants, as well as to all acts of commerce carried out in the UAE by any person even though he be not a trader. Commercial matters regarding which specific Federal laws are issued shall be subject to the provisions of such laws, and to the provisions hereof which do not contradict with said laws.