Can we encash a cheque without an Emirates ID?

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Can the payee of a cheque use a photo of a cheque I sent a picture of it on WhatsApp?

Q: Greetings, I shared a photo of a cheque with the payee for verification purposes only, not for deposit. Our WhatsApp communication has been clear on this. I recently found out that it may be possible to encash a cheque using a photo or printout instead of the original cheque… Now, I worry the person may actually deposit the cheque using the photo I shared. Is this possible or plausible, would this be a fraud? Should I preemptively block the cheque? The jurisdiction is Dubai. I still have the physical cheque in my possession. Thank you in advance for your input.

Mar 7, 2024

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How can I claim money back from a friend without a cheque or agreement?

Q: Hello All, I am living in Dubai and I am financially supporting one of my friends (who runs man power consultancy in Deira) from March 2020 to this date. Now the total amount increased more than AED 275000 (AED 175000 + INR 2500000) Approx. I keep on asking him to return the full money but he is not returning it. He is always asking for more time to return it but he has missed all the dates multiple times and he is not returning it back. Please, any one let me know if I make a police complaint on him in Dubai, will I get my money back? Or what kind of action will Dubai police take? I have account statements as a proof. My friend already has police cases in Dubai for not paying rent for his house, cheque bounce... Recently, on 27 June 2022, police arrested him but I don't know where he is now and for which case the police arrested him.

Jul 4, 2022

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How to report the loss of a cheque to police

Q: Can I report to the police for cheque loss through online? If yes, please guide me.

Oct 23, 2018

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Laws & Regulations

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Federal Law No. (18) of 1993 Issuing the Commercial Transactions Law

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.

Sep 7, 1993

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Federal Law No. (10) of 1992 On Evidence in Civil and Commercial Transactions

The provisions of this law On Evidence in Civil and Commercial Transactions (Law of Evidence) govern evidence in civil and commercial disputes in the UAE.

Jan 15, 1992

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Employer agreed to settle before MOHRE. What if they don’t pay the promised amount?

Hello, I already have a dispute order with MOHRE. Then my employer became willing to settle the case. What should I do in case they do not follow through with the promised amount to pay?

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Despite a waiver, the case is still with the public prosecution. Can I travel?

Hello, I had a case regarding fraud by technical means, and we did a tanazul. It was attested and submitted to the court, but the case still hasn’t been dropped and is now with the public prosecution. What do I do now, as I need to travel urgently?

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How can we claim our money back if the cheque we received have bounced for insufficient funds?

We received a cheque which has now bounced. We have tried for over a month and a half now to get a new cheque from the person, and every day he says the next day. We need the money now. We have been to the police station, and they said they can not do anything as the reason the cheque bounced is "Insufficient funds." We have been to Al Barsha - Dubai Courts, and they said there is nothing they can do about it. We are not sure what we can do. We need the money asap to pay our kids' school fees, let alone all the interest we have lost.

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Who is supposed to pay for the transfer fee, the employee or the employer?

Hello I joined my new company on February 26, 2025. Upon joining the new company, I asked HR if it was free to join the company, and she said yes. After working with them for 1 month, I experienced a salary delay, and I had to go to the office to ask why there was a delay in my salary. That is when the HR told me she deducted my whole salary to recover the transfer fee. Now my question is, who is supposed to pay for the transfer fee, the employee or the employer?

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Is it possible for a foreigner to get a divorce in Dubai?

Is it possible for a foreigner to get a divorce here in Dubai?

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How many days do I need to wait for company cancellation following resignation and notice?

Hello, How many days do I need to wait for company cancellation following resignation and one-month notice?

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How can we claim our money back if the cheque we received have bounced for insufficient funds?

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What can I do if my neighbors are constantly doing construction work and constantly drilling?

I live in a townhouse with a shared wall with my neighbors. They are constantly doing construction work and constantly drilling on the shared wall. They said it will last for 2 months, working 6 days a week. It is driving us crazy, and there is no way to live this way, and I have to work from home. I am very stressed. What is the immediate solution, please?

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What legal action can a company take to recover an amount from a non-paying customer?

Hello, We are a building materials trading company based in the UAE. We supplied materials worth AED 50,000 to a customer around 8 months ago, but despite repeated follow-ups and reminders, no payment has been made to date. We would appreciate guidance on the following: 1. What legal action can we take to recover the amount? 2. What documents should we have ready (e.g., delivery notes, invoice, emails)? 3. How long does the legal process typically take in the UAE for such cases? 4. Is there a recommended timeline or deadline after which legal steps should be initiated? Thank you in advance for your advice!

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