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Q: Hi, I am working as a mechanical engineer in a firefighting company in Abu Dhabi. I am in charge of and representing one of our sites and I am working inside the site. Due to our mistake during maintenance, we created a fire alarm which results in the evacuation of around 450 persons for 20 minutes. Due to this issue, our client charged a penalty of around 40000 Dhs to our company. Hence I need to know what actions can my company take against me. Is it allowed for the company to charge a full penalty amount from me or will they terminate me without settlement if I am proven guilty? If I need to pay the company some amount, what is the maximum amount I need to pay legally? If I am planning to resign from my company, will they make any issues during visa cancellation?

Can I get a temporary work permit while a labor court case is pending?

Q: Can I get a temporary work permit while a labor court case is pending? My labor card and visa got expired as the previous company is not willing to cancel them. I have an offer letter from a new company that wants me to join as soon as possible. Please give an opinion.

Will a golden visa remain valid in case of resignation from a job in Dubai?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I have a golden visa that was issued on the basis of my being an executive. I have recently been offered work in Saudi Arabia, but I want to remain living in Dubai, as my family is working and attending school here. If I cancel my current labor contract through resignation, what happens to my golden visa? Does it remain valid for the remainder of its 10-year term?

Can the employer pay only the basic salary to the employee during the annual leave?

Q: Dear Sir, Our company is practicing paying only the basic salary for our Annual Leave. Is it possible to claim my full salary during my Annual Leave and how can I do that properly? Hope someone can assist me. Thank you.

Landlord served me eviction notice after I renewed lease. What are my rights?

Q: Hello, I recently renewed my rental contract at the end of May, but I was served an eviction notice today (June). The reason given was that the property is being sold, but I believe that the landlord wants to rent it at a higher price. He refused to abide by the RERA index, so I had to keep renegotiating for a fair rate. When I first moved in, the apartment had a previous owner who sold the unit to the current landlord, but the landlord did not evict me. This is why I believe that the current landlord is not actually selling the unit. I was happy to renew the lease, and I have been a good tenant and understanding towards the landlord. Could you please assist me with this matter?

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Can a landlord shut off the power to a tenant?

Q: Good morning, I am writing to inquire about whether my landlord has the right to shut off my power line, which is under my name. They have done this to me several times, and I would like to know if this is legal. Thank you for your help!

Overstayed my UAE visa by 48 days - can I leave without paying the fine?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I came to the UAE from Pakistan on an employment visa, but my medical examination is still not complete. The Disease Center in Abu Dhabi keeps giving me new dates for my medical examination. As a result, I have overstayed my visa by 48 days. I want to go home and not return. Is it possible to leave the UAE without paying a fine? Kindly guide me!

Office staff member hit by bus: Who is liable for compensation?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My office staff member was hit by a bus and suffered four broken ribs, a lung puncture, and a broken hip. He is currently receiving treatment. I would like to understand who is liable for compensation. Is it the vehicle`s motor policy? The police will be taking his statement on Friday.

What is a pre-trial detention order?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, May I know the meaning of "أمر حبس احتياطي" (Pre Trail-Detention Order)?

How to notarize and legalize a sole establishment partnership in Dubai?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I am planning to be a partner in a sole establishment license in Dubai mainland. Is it possible to have the agreement of partners for a sole establishment notarized? Can I legalize my partnership and payment?

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UAE police, court, CID, and immigration check: How long and how much?

Q: Good morning, I am outside the UAE, but I need a police, court, CID, and immigration check. Can you tell me how long it will take and how much you charge for the required documents? Best Regards,

Can I travel to work in Qatar if I left the UAE with pending loans and credit card?

Q: I have worked in the UAE, but unfortunately I lost my job after the company forced me to resign. This was last 2017. Due to job loss, I was unable to pay my bank loans and credit card. Banks still keep sending me emails about unpaid loans and credit card. I now need to travel to qatar due to work, what are the consequences if there is a travel ban and a civil case is raised in the UAE or GCC countries? Can I enter Qatar? Would I be arrested? Am I at risk and should not take the job? What are my options? Please advise! Thanks!

إسقاط النفقة بسبب انتقال الحاضنة والمحضون إلى بلد آخر

س: السلام عليكم، طليقتي كانت تقيم في الإمارات وقد تم تطليقها بعد قضيتي طلاق للضرر - رُفضت الأولى وقُبلت الثانية ثم حُكم لها بنفقة للطفل وبدل سكن. غادرت أبوظبي وتقيم حاليًا مع الطفل في مصر ولا تقوم بتنفيذ الرؤية مطلقًا، ولكنها تتحصل على نفقة وبدل سكن بالدرهم. عندما دفعت بإسقاط النفقات حيث أن الطفل مقيم في مصر ولن يعود، دفعت هي بعدم اختصاص المحكمة حيث أن إقامتها انتهت وتقيم في مصر، وبالفعل حكمت المحكمة بعدم الاختصاص (ابتدائي واستئناف). كيف يمكنني إغلاق التنفيذ حيث أن الطفل مقيم في مصر وهي تمكنت من مسكني في مصر أيضًا؟

What are the implications of a defamation lawsuit if I am not a resident?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Can a clinic and a doctor sue me for defamation if I mention the doctor`s name in a negative review of the clinic on Google Maps? Also if they were to proceed with legal action, as they are threatening to do so if I don’t take the review down, how would that affect me as I am not a resident in Dubai and only visit once every 6 months?

Is my marriage in Georgia still valid in the UAE?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, We got married in Georgia in February 2020. However, we were unable to register our marriage in the UAE because the lockdown started due to COVID-19 when we returned. The copy of our marriage certificate (with UAE stamp) was misplaced/lost. We have not yet registered our marriage. Is it still valid? Are we considered legally married?

I own a hotel apartment. How can I evict tenant from my property in Dubai?

What can my company do with me if the client penalized us for a mistake we made?