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Fraudulent changing of the manager and appropriation of shares

Q: Salam Alaikum, I need your help to solve my issue. We have started one tourism company in Sharjah Media City free zone in Jan 2018. I was a 20% shareholder. But in the month of Nov, my other partner came and asked me to remove my name as a manager from the license because he has some money in KSA and will bring to Dubai and then through this company will transfer to Japan. He will remove my name from the bank and then he can do this. I agreed verbally. But now I came to know that he transferred my shares to his name. But still, I am receiving the du bills under my name. The guarantee cheques issued under my signature. We are operating a cruise in Deira. The contract is under my name. for the last 1 year, I have not received any money for my shares. Immigration card still has my name. 2 days ago, one guy from that partner filed a complaint in Naif Police that I am not the partner and they want me not to come to the cruise. The cruise agreement is under my name and company name with my signature. Kindly help me in this regard.

Settlement of bank liabilities and ensuring clearance

Q: I defaulted on a personal loan due to loss of job in 2016. Then via my friend and transfer of POA filed case for settlement. I paid money to a friend for settlement. Wanted to understand if I settle my case through court does the bank give a clearance letter? My friend has submitted me an immigration clearance letter and also PCC. Should I consider my self clear from all legal liabilities on the basis of immigration clearance and PCC? Can the bank re-apply for the case against me in future? How can I close my bank account? Are the immigration ban and travel ban the same? What should I do to re-assure that everything is legally right?

ضرورة تجديد عقد إيجار المكتب عند تجديد رخصة تجارية

س: السلام عليكم أرجو الإفادة، هل شرط أساسى لتجديد رخصتى التجارية فى دبي الحصول على عقد إيجار جديد؟ علماً أن القديم انتهت مدته وأستأجر مكتباً.

Exemptions for nuclear industry under competition law

Q: In the UAE Competition Law and implementing regulations, are there any exemptions that would apply for the nuclear industry?

وجود قضايا بعد إغلاق الشركة وإعادة المحاكمة

س: كانت زوجتى تعمل محاسبة لإحدى الشركات فى الإمارات، ثم تمت تصفية الشركة. فوجئت زوجتي بوجود ٣ قضايا عليها بعد مرور 5 سنوات على إغلاق الشركة.

Customs problem with a shipment of medication

Q: I was called from Emirates Post to pick up a delivery at the Customs. As the customs opened the package, it turned out that medication was inside. I didn`t order or initiate the delivery of any medication and hence should`ve been asked to discard the delivery as no sender was mentioned. Instead, the Customs forwarded the item to the Ministry of Health for their assessment. Now, the Ministry of Health is requesting me to meet their doctor to evaluate why I need this medication. Again, I didn`t order or initiate the delivery of medication and don`t need any. Kindly advise what shall I do in this matter as I am afraid that the medication could contain banned substances.

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Inspection for immigration ban after absconding

Q: Hello. Can I ask a question? How to know if my friend has an immigration ban because of running away from her last employer? She is a DH worker. She ran away when her Emirates ID was on process and I don`t know how to help her now. What happens if her Sim Card is registered on my name? Will I get involved also or not? Thank you

Defaulting on credit card in the UAE and legal implications outside

Q: I have a credit card outstanding in the UAE of AED 200,000 on a single credit card and I have not paid the same for the last 3 months. I`m getting threats from the banks for legal proceedings. I`m currently employed in Bahrain. Will the legal proceedings have a travel ban imposed on me in Bahrain as well? What legal help can I avail and how much would it cost?

Fine payment in a criminal case and obtaining clearance certificate

Q: Hi, I have a question. If the verdict comes to a criminal case as a fine, within how many days can we pay the fine and leave the country after getting a clearance certificate?

Obtaining police clearance certificate for immigration purpose

Q: Hi I`m S. a Nepalese citizen. I`m working as a security guard in a company in Dubai and I already completed 2 years and still working. Now, I want to go to Europe for work and I already did a process and got an offer letter from there. They need some paper from my side which is a police report on my passport and NOC from my company. I need help in this because my company says they can`t give NOC or release paper for work purpose. They only give NOC for visiting purpose, not for work. So, they are saying they will not give me NOC (release)!! Can you make it clear to me and help me out of this situation, please? Your little help can make a big change for me.

Attestation of passport as a true copy

Q: Can you certify a copy of my passport as a true copy? I need to send this as ID to my solicitor in the UK to prove who I am. What is the cost?

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The required number of directors in a limited liability company

Q: Can the number of directors in an LLC company be 4 members or it should be compulsorily in odd numbers?

Visa renewal while a cheque bounce case is active

Q: Dear Sir, I have a loan cheque bounce case. The visa is also going to expire the coming May 1st. Is the renewal affected by the case? Please advise me.

Execution of a judgement in a recovery case

Q: Hi, One of my business partners completed a 3-year jail term as he refused to settle the judgment amount of more than AED 200,000 in the UAE. My question is how to collect the amount from him? A travel ban was already imposed 3 years ago. Do I need to approach the court and file a case against him again? Any other legal formalities that I have to follow through court or police station? Please let me know by email. Thank you

Compensation in tort committed by mall

Q: Greetings, I am a resident of the UAE. On a visit to one of the most reputed malls in Dubai, I slipped on ice cream that was dropped on the floor by someone else. The mall security was informed and I was taken to the hospital by ambulance that they called for. I was first diagnosed with a grade 2 inversion sprain on my ankle but 5 weeks from the incident an MRI proves it is a grade 3 meaning completely disrupted ligaments. Recovery also will go on into months. I am covered by insurance but would like to know if the mall is liable to cover the medical costs completely. I would also like to know if I can claim compensation for the pain, inconvenience and hopefully temporary disability it has caused? Thank you for your response.

Claiming compensation for a declined job offer

Q: Hello, I got a job offer letter in July 2018 for internal medicine specialist position at a hospital in the UAE. After receiving the offer letter, I obtained the license in August 2018 and paid a fee amount of AED 3020. Then I got from the same hospital`s job offer agreement and visa application form to fill. I was supposed to start in November 2018. I was asked also to finish my notice period in the previous hospital. When everything was done, the hospital decided to put my position on hold. Since then I am jobless and still waiting to start my employment according to the job offer agreement. Do I have any rights for compensation? Thank you