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ملاحقة المتعثر عن سداد قرض بنكي من دولة قطر في الإمارات

س: السلام عليكم، شكرا" لكم لإتاحة الفرصة للاستفسارات. كنت مقيم فى قطر لمدة خمس سنوات اقترضت خلالها مبلغ كبير من بنك له فروع هنا فى الإمارات وبلدي الأصلي، وكنت منتظماً فى السداد لمدة أربع أعوام ثم فقدت وظيفتى وتعثرت عن السداد منذ ديسمبر الماضى. أنا أنوي السداد لكن البنك بدأ يهدني بتقديم أوراقي للسلطات هنا فى دبي وفى بلدي ويهدد بتدخل الإنتربول. فهل يستطيع البنك فعلاً تقديم شكوى ضدي هنا فى الإمارات علماً بأن القرض كان فى قطر؟ وما هى عقوبة السجن لا قدر الله إذا لم أحصل على وظيفه قبل تقديم شكوى إذا كان المبلغ المتبقى 188 ألف درهم؟

Hiring a lawyer to defend a civil case for credit card

Q: I have an unpaid credit card in the UAE. I no longer live in the UAE. However, I am trying to make payments as best I can. ENBD has referred the account to a collection agency, who is, of course, threatening with civil action and a "lifetime" GCC travel ban. In the next few months, I will be able to clear up the account but I need some time after being unemployed since leaving the UAE 12 months ago. If this goes to the civil court, is it best to hire a lawyer to deal with this since I am not in the UAE?

Liability of a partner for breaching loan agreement and loss of profits

Q: Q1- A loan agreement was signed between P1 and P2 for a fund to be put in a trading as a favour from P2 to P1. P2 changed his mind and did not release the fund. Trading proceeded with another fund and the return during the agreed period was substantial. Is P2 liable to P1 for the earnings which could have been realized? Q2- A trading fund was in operation based on an agreement between P1 and P2. P1 owed P2 $X to be paid over 18 months. P1 funded the P2 account for the entire loan plus interest. P2 allowed P1 to trade with the fund as long as the loan liability is covered and loan payment is paid from proceeds, it was agreed that additional profit over the loan payments can be withdrawn by P1. P2 had full control over the funds but not the trading. P2 changed his mind and added 20% buffer to remain in the account as added security. The trading hit a downturn and fund got liquidated. Is P2 liable for the loss of the 20% additional buffer which he required to keep in the trading fund?

Recovering the funds of a bounced cheque from Dubai after leaving

Q: Bounced cheque in Dubai - how can funds be recovered? I am no longer a resident there.

WhatsApp messages as an evidence in criminal investigation

Q: Can WhatsApp flirting messages be used as an evidence of molestation case?

Filing a case for child custody and maintenance

Q: Dear Sir, My husband and I are separated. I have a 7-month-old baby to whom he provided no support whatsoever, however, he is holding all her IDs with the intention of harming me. Would it be possible to open a case and ask to be the guardian and custodian of the baby, so that all the rights will be with me and the so-called father will have no responsibilities nor rights over the child? Thank you. Best regards, Fatma

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متابعة قضية ضرب وسب لدى النيابة العامة

س: السلام عليكم يعطيكم العافية يا إخوان. أنا عندي قضية جنح عادية وهي تعدي بالضرب والسب. وطبعاً بالتحقيق اعترف الجاني بكل تفاصيل الحادثة وكان عندي شهوداً حضروا التحقيق وقال لي المحقق أنني الآن مجني عليه ورفعت القضية للنيابة. وعندي الآن أكثر من استفسار وخصوصاً أني أتصفح الآن موقع وزارة العدل. أول جلسه كانت تأجيل إداري وحددوا جلسة ثانية، ولكن مكتوب تأجيل للإعلان وحددوا جلسة الشهر القادم. ما هو المطلوب مني الآن لكي أتابع القضية؟ هل يجب أن أحضر الجلسات؟ هل يجب أن أوكل محامي؟ ما هي الأحكام التي تصدر على مثل هذه القضايا عادة وكم تطول مدتها؟ هل أقدر أن أطلب حكم مستعجل؟ وبعد صدور الحكم، هل أقدر أن أرفع قضية مدنية، وكم مقدار التعويض؟ ومشكورين

ضمان البنك لحقه في تحصيل ديون البطاقة الائتمانية

س: شكراً لردك. أود الاشارة أن قيمة البطاقة الائتمانية 120 ألف والبنك يريد مع الفوائد 170 ألف، وشيك الضمان 100 ألف فقط. في حال دفع شيك الضمان 100 ألف، هل يحق للبنك مطالبتي بالباقي؟ وكيف يطالبني إذا كان الشيك قد تم دفعه؟

Resignation during the probation period and its consequences

Q: Good afternoon, I have been working in a nursery as a class teacher. I`ve left the Job during the probation period. My contract is unlimited. My employer is requiring me the cost of the visa. For leaving the job during the probation period: - Shall I pay the proportional costs of the visa? - Could I face a ban by MOHRE/Employer? - Shall I communicate 30 days before leaving? - Should It be as a mutual agreement between both parties, or I can quit the job without the consent of the employer? Kind regards and thank you in advance.

How to withdraw from a job offer after accepting it

Q: This question is for my son. The problem is that the offer letter has been signed, but this company doesn’t follow the visa process. How to cancel this offer letter?

Staying in the country after the employers close company

Q: Good day, My company is about to close and I have worked just for 6 months. My boss speaks of sending me back to my country because he is closing the company. I signed a 2-year contract with the company and I don’t want to go back to my country. I want to look for another job, what can I do?

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تسوية المبالغ المتراكمة على البطاقة الائتمانية مع البنك

س: تحية طيبة، أنا في الامارات، والبنك يهددني بمبالغ ضخمة للبطاقة الائتمانية تفوق قيمة شيك الضمان. والسؤال هل في حال دفعت قيمة شيك الضمان ينتهي الأمر أو يمكن للبنك مطالبتي بالمبالغ الباقية؟

Consequences of early exit from a warehouse tenancy contract

Q: Greetings, Dear Sir, I have rented one warehouse in Feb 2018 and want to terminate my contract because of financial issues, but the landlord is demanding 4 months rent as a penalty. Please be noted that in the contract, the termination clause is mentioned as "Termination of the tenancy contract is possible only after fully agreed terms by both parties". Kindly advise, and also give any reference form law section.

Landlord's right of early exit option from the tenancy contract

Q: I am renting out my villa located in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. The tenancy contract will start on 01 June 2018 to 31 May 2019. My question is that, can I mention in the addendum that the landlord has the right to terminate the tenancy contract before the expiry date by giving a 3 months` written notice to the tenant?

Settlement of possible cases for outstanding bank debts

Q: Hi! I want to know where I must go to check police case/s filed against me by the banks and where and how will I pay the fine.

Drafting terms and conditions for a startup website

Q: Dears, I`m currently working on a startup website which follows the Youtube model (pay users for their contribution) based on the effect of the contribution on the society and community. I would like some help in writing the terms and conditions for the website. Do you advise that we draft the T&C and then it is reviewed by a legal team or should be written by a legal team from the beginning? Could you give a rough figure or range on what to expect for the cost of such a service?