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Q: I and my friend got a job offer from a company when we sent our CVs to it. Without any face-to-face interviews or questionnaires, they offered us the job and good packages. Still, they have not asked for any money for visa processing or anything. We are currently working in the UAE and the new job location is in the Netherlands. Without any interview or interactions, how can we accept the job? How can we check for genuineness?

Obligation to pay visa expenses to employer in case of early resignation

Q: Hello, I am from Bosnia and I currently work in Dubai. I came here on the 13th of November this year. Currently, I have only an entry visa and I`m waiting for the medical exam to get visa stamped in my passport. My employer didn`t give me any contract to sign. He provided me with a visa, accommodation, transport and food. Now, I have an emergency situation back in Bosnia and I have to go back. The employer told me that I have to pay for all the expenses to him if I want to go. Do I have to pay it due to not having and signing any contract? And when I have my passport back, will I be able to go home without paying expenses to him? I asked him for the contract, he said that I don`t have to sign anything.

الإجراءات المطلوبة لتقديم شكوى خطأ طبي

س: تحياتي والدتي أصيبت بانسداد في الأمعاء، تم عمل أشعة بعدها بينت وجود كيس في الحوض بجانب هذا الانسداد. بعد أن حل الانسداد تلقائياً، قامت طبيبة النساء بعمل أشعة تلفزيونية بعدها وفحص لعلامات السرطان وأخبرتنا أن المشكلة هي كيس في المبيض ونحن بحاجة لإزالة المبيض عبر عملية مفتوحة. بعد العملية أخبرتنا أن المبيض سليم والمشكلة في قناة الفالوب. لكنها لم تزلها لأنها لم تأخذ موافقة عليها من أمي، و لم تسأل أي فرد من أهلها للتوقيع على الموافقة بل أغلقت الجرح فقط. الآن هي بحاجة للعملية مرة أخرى لإزالة قناة الفالوب لكننا مستاؤون من تعريض أمي لعملية لم تعالج مشكلتها بسبب تشخيص خاطئ. ولا تستطيع عمل عملية الآن إلا عندما يلتئم الجرح. ما الطريقة المناسبة لرفع شكوى على الطبيبة؟

حق الزوجة بالحضانة بعد الطلاق

س: السلام عليكم عندي استفسار بخصوص الحضانة. أنا جزائرية متزوجة من فلسطيني ومقيمة معه بالإمارات وعندي ابنة عمرها ٦ أشهر. زوجي يهددني بالطلاق وأخذ البنت. هل تحق له الحضانة، وماذا يجب أن أفعل حتى أضمن حضانة ابنتي؟

طلب زيادة النفقة للزوجة والأولاد

س: هل يجوز طلب زيادة نفقة الأبناء بعد ٣ سنوات طلاق؟ علماً بأن طليقي يقدم كل مرة شهادات مديونية من البنك مع العلم أن راتبه جيد.

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فسخ عقد شراء شقة للتأخير في إنجاز المشروع العقاري

س: اشتريت مسكن على الخارطة في دبي بأحد مشاريع شركة تطوير عقاري. المشروع المفترض تسليمه ٢٠٢٠ والمشروع نسبة الإنجاز فيه الآن ٣٨ بالمئة. هل بالامكان استعادة جميع نقودي؟

Liability for hitting a pedestrian crossing the street illegally

Q: Hi How are you? I have this question. A pedestrian was crossing the street illegally then he hits from the side with my brother`s car. My brother called the police right way, that guy had a facial fracture. The police arrested my brother. Even that guy didn`t file a case against my brother. My brother follows all the rule. He has insurance and all stuff.

Prevailing salary in case of contradiction between offer and contract

Q: Hi Ahmad, I am presently employed with a company based in DMCC JLT for almost 3 years now. My query is that what should I consider with regards to my salary, DMCC contract or offer letter? I noticed that the salary in my contract is higher than what is written in the offer letter which I`m presently receiving. Also, in case the contract should be the one to consider, is there a chance that I can get those underpayments from the 1st month of my employment? Hoping for your most favourable reply. Respectfully yours, T.

Possibility to re-enter the UAE after curing a communicable disease

Q: Dear Ahmed Elnaggar, Last year in November, I was deported from the UAE because they found HIV in my blood. So I got a permanent ban. Since then I am on HIV medications. Viral load of HIV in my blood is now undetectable which means non-transmissible. So I am wondering if I can lift my ban. Is there a way? Thank you in advance.

Eligibility for emergency leave after completing one year of service

Q: Hello, I am working under a limited contract. Am I eligible for 15 days of emergency leave after I complete one year with my employer? Thank you.

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Terminating an employment contract by an employee because of the workload

Q: Hello, How can I terminate a contract with the sponsor after only 1 month? The workload is too much for me!

ملاحقة مقترض وافد غادر البلاد دون سداد القرض

س: صديقي لديه قرض شخصي بقيمة 9 آلاف درهم، وبسبب ظروف أسرية غادر البلاد.

Issuing a warning letter to an employee because of his beard

Q: Hi sir, I am a Muslim guy working in a company in the UAE as a customer service representative. They deployed me to airport terminal 1. We are doing customer service there today. One of our managers just come very close to my face and took a picture while I was working in the arrival area of terminal 1, then he spoke to me very rudely and told me that he will give me a warning letter because I have a beard. My beard is just a small beard; it`s a trimmed beard as Muslim without any design on the beard. I feel so bad about this. I don`t know what I can do about this.

Effect of unpaid bank dues in Qatar on working in the UAE

Q: How will I know if I have a "travel ban" and "court case" against me in Abu Dhabi, UAE? My next destination of work is Abu Dhabi city. I just received a job offer now in Abu Dhabi, but I had an "unpaid personal loan and credit card" in Qatar due to recession/job loss due to termination due to the completion of the project I still have an outstanding balance. I am afraid if my employment papers will be blocked and I can not be employed by my agency to Abu Dhabi to work. Do I have to tell my employer about this issue? This is a personal problem for me only. Thanks

Checking the whereabout of a person arrested in the UAE

Q: Good morning, I am writing from Europe. My fiancé is a Nigerian citizen. He lives and works in Ajman since 3 years. He is in trouble since last Monday. He works in night shift. He was asleep in his room when police went there and checked everybody. My fiancé doesn`t have a valid ID card. The police arrested him at a police raid. He has a valid passport with a valid UAE visa. Since he was arrested, I know nothing about him. I would like to know if an invalid ID card can be a reason for arresting someone over there. If yes, how long will he stay in prison? How can I get any information about him?

Checking case details of a person with a POA

How to check the authenticity of a job offer?