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The cost and procedures to issue a PoA while being abroad
Q: Dear sir/madam, I live in the UK and own a property in Dubai. Can a lawyer make a PoA on my behalf so that my friend living in Dubai can go ahead and deal with all my property transactions? This would essentially save me a trip to Dubai. Thanks!
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Feb 1, 2023
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Are postnuptial agreements between Hindu couples enforceable in Dubai?
Q: Dear sir/madam, Are postnuptial agreements between Hindu couples enforceable in Dubai? Are they litigated as Civil lawsuits or as Personal Status lawsuits (Article 62 of Personal Status law talks about the division of family home after divorce)? Will Hindu laws apply or Shariah? For example, if there is a clause in the postnuptial agreement stating that the wife will pay a portion of the child`s education costs and this is acceptable according to Hindu Maintenance Law, but conflicts with Shariah law, what will a Dubai judge do? Please help. Thank you!
Feb 1, 2023
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UAE
Is it possible for a father to issue a travel ban on his daughter?
Q: Hi Ahmed, I saw you mentioned in a previous post that it is possible for a father to issue a travel ban on his daughter until she is married. Does this rule apply to ex-pats in the UAE?Feb 1, 2023
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What are the requirements to start a business which involves an element of lottery?
Q: I`d like to operate a business model which involves an element of chance (or lottery/raffle draw). What license will I need besides the standard trading license? We operate a Mainland company (retail store) in the UAE for over 30+ years. Due to multiple factors affecting business volume and margins, I have ideated a strategy relevant to cater to the current marketplace sentiment offering an exceptional value proposition to retail customers as well as to retail merchants.Feb 1, 2023
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UAE
Can I register a company in Dubai from Europe if I am under 18?
Q: Can I register a company in Dubai from Europe if I am under 18?
Feb 1, 2023
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UAE
Suing a husband for hacking into the laptop while there is a pending divorce case
Q: Dear sir/madam, I have a pending divorce case. However, I discovered that my husband had hacked into my laptop and email account. He took pictures of my conversations with friends and printed them. Can he use this as evidence in court? Or can I counter-sue him for breach of privacy?
Jan 31, 2023
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UAE
Can the landlord breach the tenancy contract if I refuse a rent increase above RERA Index?
Q: My landlord said he wants to increase the rent and I cited that the RERA Index does not allow them to do that. He came back saying we can proceed through a rental committee to get a rental valuation, and if we choose not to, then he will: (1) have one cheque instead of our original 3 cheques (2) have me pay for the chiller though in the contract it says it`s the landlord`s responsibility. Can he do that?Jan 31, 2023
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UAE
Can I serve one month out of three months notice period to take another offer?
Q: Hi, Good Day I would like to inquire regarding my case. Currently, I have a limited contract with 3 months notice period. My first contract started in November 2020 and ended in 2022. I recently (December 2022) renewed my limited contract after finishing my first contract with the same company. Now I got an offer from another company with a 50% hike in salary and the new company can hire me only if I join within a month`s time. My present company is having 3 months notice period. I am willing to serve 1 month`s notice period and ready to compensate for the remaining two months. My current employer is not accepting this and asking me to serve 3 months. Is there any option that I can move out after serving one month`s notice period and without getting a labor ban? Kindly advise.Jan 31, 2023
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UAE
The son of my ex-husband's wife harms my son while visiting father. What to do?
Q: Hi My ex-husband got married. His wife has a kid from a previous marriage who stays with them, and my kid goes on weekends to stay with him as per court order. My question is in case my child faces any abuse or attack from his wife and kid, what can I do? Can I file a police case or file a case in court? Can I stop his father from taking my child to his apartment? My child is 10. Please advise.Jan 31, 2023
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Is the employee allowed to resign during probation and claim salaries and benefits?
Q: Hello I have a dispute with a worker who signed the job offer and we started her work formalities. It is not 6 months into the contract, and she is resigning with no cause and asking us to pay her all salaries for last month and any benefits due to her. But she is declining to pay us for the bond/debt she accepted upon her contract signature. I need urgent help with this labor dispute. We are in Dubai, UAE.Jan 31, 2023
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UAE
How to claim my labor rights if my company does not pay my labor dues?
Q: I`m a foreigner. I resigned from a Dubai-based LLC company and gave them 60 days` notice. Currently, it is 44 days since the last date of the notice. The company was unwilling to cooperate. The company hasn`t paid me the remaining amount or trying to complete a resignation for me. I was asking the company. It always has no answer or feedback. What can I do about this case? Is what the company doing against any law? Can I file a lawsuit against them? Can I report this case to any gov`t agencies? Which one? Thank you in advance for your assistance.Jan 31, 2023
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UAE
How to join a new employer on a new visa while a labor case is ongoing?
Q: Hello, I have an ongoing labor case with my old employer for unpaid salary. I also have an offer letter from another company. Can I start a new job on a new visa while the labor case is ongoing? What is the process I need to follow?Jan 31, 2023
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UAE
Filing a civil case to prove that a document has a forged signature
Q: Dear sir/madam, I am trying to file a civil case to prove that a document has my forged signature on it. Does the Dubai court require specific forgery experts to assess the forgery? If so, who are the court-approved forgery experts? And should I obtain their forensic report before filing my civil case in front of the Dubai courts?
Jan 31, 2023
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Can I change my visit visa to employment visa without leaving the UAE?
Q: Is it still possible to change my status from a visit visa to a resident visa after getting a job without leaving the UAE? And how is it done? MJ
Jan 31, 2023
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UAE
A business partner is non-responsive. What to do?
Q: Dear sir/madam, I have entered into a 47/50 partnership with someone in Dubai. I spend most of my time abroad. When we needed money to invest in the business, we spoke every day. However, now that the company is active, he has hesitated to send me my share of the profit. Additionally, it has been more than two months since he has been responding to my calls. I only have his company WhatsApp number, which he uses for clients. I have been politely asking him to talk to me, open a company account or discuss the terms of profit sharing, but he is not available. Can I somehow get a legally binding meeting with him?Jan 31, 2023
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I was deported from the UAE for HIV. Is it possible to return after testing negative?
Q: Hi, I was deported from the UAE because my HIV status has been positive. But when I was in Sri Lanka, I did a medical check-up. My status is negative now. So how do I remove my lifetime ban in the UAE?
Jan 30, 2023
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