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3 available 3 • View allCan a teacher legally search a lost backpack and use found items as evidence?
Q: Dear Lawyers,
If a student's backpack is found in a bathroom stall in Dubai, is it legal for a teacher to take the bag to their office and thoroughly search it without the student knowing where their bag is?
Additionally, if a vape is found in the bag, are they allowed to use it as evidence, considering it was discovered in that manner?
There was also no suspicion of the student, other than the bag being found in the bathroom.
Nov 14, 2024
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How to claim your labour rights in case of termination for performance
Q: Hi,
I was notified as terminated by my company on 04/Feb/2021 after 5 years. I have a limited contract under JAFZA.
The reasons for termination as per the termination letter is due to my unaccepted management style. My termination came after raising a complaint against the management to the HQ for being discriminated against.
As per the termination letter, the notice period is 2 months Garden Leave per the contract, 2 months termination compensation and my EOS.
I filed a complaint against them to claim 3 months termination compensation instead of 2, my full bonus and the unused leave balance in lieu.
Currently, I am in my home country after I have informed them.
So my questions are,
Is there any risk that my employer can report me as absconded?
The court fees are calculated based on the total unpaid values, or only the additional values I am requesting?
For the bonus, is it likely to be paid based on article 1 of the UAE labour law that defines the wage as whatsoever paid on a regular basis?
Thanks,
A.
Apr 4, 2021
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Violating the student privacy by the teacher
Q: Is a teacher allowed to look through my phone in the UAE?
Apr 15, 2018
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Laws & Regulations
2 available 2 • View allFederal Decree-Law No. (31) of 2021 Promulgating the Crimes and Penalties Law
The provisions of this Federal Decree-Law No. (31) of 2021 Promulgating the Crimes and Penalties Law, known as the "New UAE Penal Code", governs criminal actions in the United Arab Emirates. The New Penal Code repeals the previous UAE Penal Code (Federal Law No. (3) of 1987 Promulgating the Penal Code).
Sep 20, 2021
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Federal Decree-Law No. (42) of 2022 Promulgating the Civil Procedures Code
The provisions of this Federal Decree-Law No. (42) of 2022 Promulgating the Civil Procedures Code, known as the "New Civil Procedures Code", governs civil procedures in the United Arab Emirates. The New Civil Procedures Code repeals the previous UAE Civil Procedures Code (Federal Law No. (11) of 1992 Concerning Issuance of the Civil Procedures Code).
Jan 2, 2023
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View allHow can I reverse the Bitcoin scam transation if I just lost everything in a flash loan attack?
DeFi was going to be the future of finance, open, trustless, unstoppable. I was completely on board, planting yields like some kind of digital Johnny Appleseed.
My collateral secured with Bitcoin was humming along on my favorite lending platform, earning me passive income while I slept. In came the flash loan attack.
One moment, I had six figures securely staked; the next, my positions were liquidated at the speed of regret. My loans, my collateral, my well-thought-out portfolio, poof.
Panic came faster than an Ethereum gas spike. I scanned Twitter, hoping it was FUD. Not a chance. Smart contract compromised. Funds stolen. The protocol team acted swiftly to do something, but damage was already done.
Apr 7, 2025
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Am I allowed to wear a burka during the divorce hearing at the family court?
Hello,
Am I allowed to wear a burka during the divorce hearing at the family court?
Apr 16, 2025
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Can I use my husband's case number to get information about his exit date?
Hello,
I have my husband's case number. Can I get information about his exit date using the case number?
Fujairah Jail.
Apr 16, 2025
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If an employee is terminated due to poor performance, is he eligible for compensation?
Hi,
For the private sector, if an employee got terminated due to warning letters for poor performance issued to him, is he eligible for a 1-month compensation salary?
Apr 15, 2025
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What to do if the bank filed case on me using security cheques and executed travel ban?
The bank filed a case against me using security cheques and executed a travel ban from Dubai Courts.
Apr 15, 2025
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View allI removed my absconding and applied to reduce my overstay fine. Can I get a new visa now without exiting the country?
Hello.
I removed my absconding and applied to reduce my overstay fine.
If I pay my overstay fine, then I want to apply for a new visa.
Should I apply easily without exiting here?
Apr 16, 2025
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Is a bounced rent cheque case considered a criminal record for U.S. visa applications?
Hello,
My rent cheque was bounced, and my landlord filed a case against me in Sharjah Court. I received a fine of 2,000 AED, which was later reduced to 1,000 AED upon appeal.
Does this case count as a criminal conviction under UAE law, or was it handled as a civil matter?
If I apply for a U.S. visa, will I need to submit court records under the requirement for applicants with past convictions?
Apr 15, 2025
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How can I renew my Ejari if the landlord hasn’t signed the new contract?
Hi,
I have been here for 3 years now and paid the increased amount (as per the agreement) for the 4th year.
However, the landlord did not send me back the signed contract, although I have both made the payment for the full year via bank transfer and sent my signed contract to him.
I need to renew my Ejari; however, how can I do it without the landlord's signature?
I have all the previous contracts signed by both parties, along with the Ejari for those contracts.
Apr 14, 2025
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How can I file a counter-complaint for a false public cursing accusation?
Hello,
How can I file a counter-complaint against a person who made a false report about me for public cursing, which I never did?
He made the complaint about three months after we last met. I now have a case because of it, but I never said any bad words to him.
I was stopped at the airport because of that.
Apr 7, 2025
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I got a work permit and entry from a Dubai employer for work. What documents do I need to carry?
I got a work permit and entry from a Dubai employer for work.
During the travel to Dubai, do I need to show any accommodation proof, return ticket, or anything?
What documents do I need to carry?
Apr 14, 2025
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View allWhat to do if the bank filed case on me using security cheques and executed travel ban?
The bank filed a case against me using security cheques and executed a travel ban from Dubai Courts.
Apr 15, 2025
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How to get information about a friend taken by the Narcotics Department in Dubai?
Hi,
My friend has been taken by the Narcotics Department for the consumption and possession of some substance in Dubai.
How can we find out what the next procedure will be, as his family back in India has no information about it and no idea where the police have taken him or what the next steps are in this issue?
Apr 16, 2025
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Can I request reopening a civil case if the judgment was in my absence due to sending notices to the wrong address?
Lawyers misunderstood my question. Please read carefully and then guide me.
Case Type: Civil Case
Claim amount: 400,000
Paid: 65,000
Reason: Commercial agreement of supply
Emirate: Ajman
This case was registered in 2022. The judgment was in my absence, as notices were sent to the wrong address.
I was sent to jail. I made a down payment, bailed, and paid some more amount as installments. The total paid amount is AED 65000.
Now, again, an arrest warrant is issued as I did not pay the remaining 335,000 of the claim.
According to me, I had to pay only this amount because the executioner made a wrong claim, not as per the genuine claim.
So I want to reopen the case file.
I want the court to reinvestigate and start the case from scratch.
1) How can I make that request?
2) What documents are required?
3) Chances of reopening of case?
4) Cancellation of arrest warrant
Please guide me in detail, as I will do everything myself, as I cannot afford a lawyer right now.
Apr 4, 2025
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If a bank has filed an execution cheques case through the Dubai Courts. Is a travel ban automatically applied?
A bank has filed an execution cheques case through the Dubai Courts due to nonpayment of a personal loan and credit card.
Is a travel ban automatically applied?
I looked on the Dubai Courts website, and it says the judge has issued a “reserved” order for my case.
Furthermore, when the bank emails, they threaten me with a travel ban. So I am assuming there is no travel ban issued (but I don’t know). I haven’t received any notice of a travel ban.
If there is a travel ban, how do I find out?
I have checked the Dubai police app, and there are no financial crimes against me.
Please advise if you know.
Apr 4, 2025
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Can a person with a UAE criminal case travel to another GCC country on a work visa?
Hello,
If a person has a criminal case in the UAE, can he or she travel to any other GCC country on a work visa?
Apr 7, 2025
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View allI received a judgment in my favor from RDC that awarded me legal fees. Does this include lawyer fees?
I have received a judgment in my favor from RDC that awarded me legal fees.
However, RDC says that legal fees do not mean lawyer fees; they are RDC fees only.
Is this correct?
Feb 14, 2025
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The public prosecution appealed a judgment to increase the fine I already paid. What do I do now?
Good afternoon,
Thank you for your time.
The public prosecution appealed my judgment (a fine that I satisfactorily cleared) and requested increasing the fine.
Can you please explain what happens during a criminal case appeal hearing for me as a defendant?
Will I be asked questions?
Is the hearing just for the Public Prosecution to present their appeal to the judge, and I do not need to give a response?
Thank you again for your time.
Feb 7, 2025
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Can we give a salary certificate to a new hired employee before he starts to open a bank account?
Dear lawyers,
The new employee will start on June 1, 2025. However, he would like to open a new bank account in the UAE thus asking to provide the salary certificate mentioning his salary in AED and if possible not mentioning the start date.
Legally, can the company provide such a certificate?
Feb 4, 2025
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I received a termination letter from my company for restructuring. Is this considered arbitrary dismissal?
I received a termination letter from my company on January 31st, 2025, with a one-month notice period, stating my last working day as February 28th, 2025.
The reason given for the termination is "considering the current business scenario, the company has considered measures to reorganize the business."
Could this be considered arbitrary dismissal?
Am I entitled to any compensation or benefits from the company as a result of this termination?
Feb 5, 2025
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Do I need to hire a lawyer if I found I have a marital case against me in the court?
By checking in Al Adheed, I have found there is a marital matter case against me in Dubai Courts. There is a hearing date for next week and the time mentioned in the case status with a link for an online hearing.
However, I have not received any message from Dubai courts regarding this by mail or phone. I have all contact details updated with EID. In this case, what should I do?
I don’t know what the case is about.
Should I hire a lawyer or I can attend the hearing by myself?
Please do suggest options.
Feb 3, 2025
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View allWhat can I do about constant noise from my upstairs neighbors?
Hello,
My neighbors on the upper floor are causing noise throughout the day, almost 24/7. They keep dragging furniture, dropping heavy objects, and slamming doors.
The property manager was not very helpful, and I cannot sleep or take power naps. I sleep when they do and wake up when they wake up.
Also, there are 6 family members in a one-bedroom apartment in Dubai.
Apr 16, 2025
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My tenant was supposed to vacate as per the contract. Can I rent the property to another tenant?
Good morning.
My tenant was supposed to vacate the property on 15th April 2025 as per the contract.
Now he is not answering the phone, and the property is still in use.
Please guide the way forward. I have already rented the property to a new tenant.
Apr 16, 2025
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Do smart police stations in Dubai override official filing hours for legal deadlines?
Dear Lawyers,
The case needs to be filed during official working hours, on a subsequent working day (if the last day falls on an official holiday), in Dubai.
With Smart Police Stations operating 24/7, how are these situations considered?
Should the case be filed during working hours, say before 3 PM, etc.?
Apr 16, 2025
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How long should I wait before the labor enforcement releases the judgment amount paid by my employer?
This is regarding my case in Abu Dhabi Labor Enforcement. My previous employer deposited the amount, and the IBAN was approved last month on 21 March 2025. Until now, I have not received my money into my account.
Today I just received an email from Abu Dhabi Enforcement Labor that (Payment withdrawal Request is approved by Judge with Amount .... AED).
Could you please tell me what this email means?
Are they going to process payment into my account or something else?
As I am tense, I hope everything will be fine.
Apr 16, 2025
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Am I allowed to wear a burka during the divorce hearing at the family court?
Hello,
Am I allowed to wear a burka during the divorce hearing at the family court?
Apr 16, 2025
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View allWhat can I do about constant noise from my upstairs neighbors?
Hello,
My neighbors on the upper floor are causing noise throughout the day, almost 24/7. They keep dragging furniture, dropping heavy objects, and slamming doors.
The property manager was not very helpful, and I cannot sleep or take power naps. I sleep when they do and wake up when they wake up.
Also, there are 6 family members in a one-bedroom apartment in Dubai.
Apr 16, 2025
27
Do smart police stations in Dubai override official filing hours for legal deadlines?
Dear Lawyers,
The case needs to be filed during official working hours, on a subsequent working day (if the last day falls on an official holiday), in Dubai.
With Smart Police Stations operating 24/7, how are these situations considered?
Should the case be filed during working hours, say before 3 PM, etc.?
Apr 16, 2025
15
How can we recover a salary advance to a new employee if he fails to come to duty and uses alcohol?
As the HR manager of a company, I have issued a salary advance to the employee. Upon joining, he failed to go to duty and used alcohol daily in the camp.
I have a signed thumb-impression cash receipt. What options do I have to recover the AED 7000 advance paid to the employee?
Please help.
Regards,
B.
Apr 16, 2025
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What countersuit can be filed against an employer for a false absconding case?
Hello,
What countersuit can I file against an employer who filed a false absconding case against an employee?
Apr 15, 2025
47
Is a bounced rent cheque case considered a criminal record for U.S. visa applications?
Hello,
My rent cheque was bounced, and my landlord filed a case against me in Sharjah Court. I received a fine of 2,000 AED, which was later reduced to 1,000 AED upon appeal.
Does this case count as a criminal conviction under UAE law, or was it handled as a civil matter?
If I apply for a U.S. visa, will I need to submit court records under the requirement for applicants with past convictions?
Apr 15, 2025
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View allMy tenant was supposed to vacate as per the contract. Can I rent the property to another tenant?
Good morning.
My tenant was supposed to vacate the property on 15th April 2025 as per the contract.
Now he is not answering the phone, and the property is still in use.
Please guide the way forward. I have already rented the property to a new tenant.
Apr 16, 2025
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How can we recover a salary advance to a new employee if he fails to come to duty and uses alcohol?
As the HR manager of a company, I have issued a salary advance to the employee. Upon joining, he failed to go to duty and used alcohol daily in the camp.
I have a signed thumb-impression cash receipt. What options do I have to recover the AED 7000 advance paid to the employee?
Please help.
Regards,
B.
Apr 16, 2025
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Am I allowed to wear a burka during the divorce hearing at the family court?
Hello,
Am I allowed to wear a burka during the divorce hearing at the family court?
Apr 16, 2025
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What countersuit can be filed against an employer for a false absconding case?
Hello,
What countersuit can I file against an employer who filed a false absconding case against an employee?
Apr 15, 2025
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Is a bounced rent cheque case considered a criminal record for U.S. visa applications?
Hello,
My rent cheque was bounced, and my landlord filed a case against me in Sharjah Court. I received a fine of 2,000 AED, which was later reduced to 1,000 AED upon appeal.
Does this case count as a criminal conviction under UAE law, or was it handled as a civil matter?
If I apply for a U.S. visa, will I need to submit court records under the requirement for applicants with past convictions?
Apr 15, 2025
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