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What is a penalty for drinking and driving in Dubai?

Q: What will be the penalty for drinking and driving in Dubai if caught by the police? I am working in Dubai, and I want to know what would be the jail term if I don`t pay the fine. Is there any chance also of losing your job?
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Safe way to complain about a beauty salon service on social media

Q: Hi! If I got an awful service in a beauty salon in Dubai. Do I have right to write my feedback about this salon on their Facebook page, Google page or anywhere on social media? If not, then what is the legal way against such bad services and how to warn my friends to avoid this place?
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IP and copyright protection of digital tutorials

Q: Hi, I live in a country where international copyright law is not signed. I am working on a series of tutorials published digitally, and I understand that my work is not protected by the copyright law. 1- If someone starts republishing my work, would it be possible to prosecute them once they exit the country? 2- Will I be in trouble outside the country if I violate the copyright of foreign works? ( I am trying not to do so, but just in case)
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Checking a possible case regarding credit card

Q: Hello! I would like to know if I have a case against me for my credit card.
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Working with a competitor after signing a non-competition agreement

Q: I have a non-competition agreement signed with my previous company. Based on that, I cannot work in the same field or anything related. I was an office assistant but I was given a title as sales so the agreement can be effective on me. I want to know, will that agreement get me into trouble if I work with a competitor?
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Clearing issues of rejecting a visa for security reasons

Q: My mother had visited the UAE three times in 2012, 2013 and 2014. Then, when I applied for her a visit visa again, it was rejected many times for security reasons. Is there any way to try to clear this?
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Checking visa status after exiting the UAE for more than six months

Q: I was on an investor residence visa in the UAE up to 2010. I had to leave back to my home country and stay due to family issues. In the meantime, my residence visa expired in 2011 and I did not go back since then. I apprehend, there might be some problems due to my long absence. Before planning a return back, I want to make sure that there is nothing against me in the UAE courts or police. How to proceed? Thanks & regards. Muhammad
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Precautions during court proceedings to guarantee your rights at execution

Q: I am seeking compensation for damages from a company that used my name in fraud. I have finished the case until the appeal court and the execution court has ordered that the company assets and accounts be attached until they pay the sum required as per the judgement. The company has been closed since last year and has no more money left in the bank. If there are no more assets of the company I could go after since the company no longer exists, how else can I get justice aside from the words written on a few sheets of my case judgement paper? I`ve spent a lot and exerted a lot of effort seeking justice for myself, and when it is time to collect what the judge has determined what I should have, apparently there is nothing left. Is there any other legal recourse? Thanks
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How to act against an abusive husband

Q: My husband beats me in front of my daughter and my father. I called the police and they told us to sign a warning paper about any physical or moral damage. How can I punish him for this abuse?
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How to find if there is any case against you in the UAE

Q: I had a job in Dubai, but four months ago I left for Pakistan due to an urgent matter. Now, I want to come back to Dubai but I had some unsettled matters and I just want to confirm that there is no legal case or complaint registered against me. I just want to avoid any surprises on arrival to the UAE like being detained at the airport, and I want to be prepared.
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Filing a case against an employer for failing to process employment visa

Q: I worked in the UAE under visit visa. The company owner has provided me visit visa but did not give me employment visa, and did not give me the salary. I came back to Pakistan. Please tell me how I can file a case under the UAE labour law when I have the offer letter which the company owner gave me, and how long will it take to lodge this case?
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Refund of security deposit to the sub-tenant at the end of lease

Q: What happens to the security deposit in case of transfer of a commercial property? Does it get transferred to the buyer or it is paid to the seller? (I am assuming that the tenancy contract is in the name of the business rather than the individual).
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Preserving employee's rights when the company is in liquidation

Q: Dear sir, My employer`s company is in liquidation. Can I get my pending salaries and end of service settlement through the court? How long does the procedure take?  Do I need to follow up every time or I can leave the UAE? What should be done to get my all due settlements?
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Labour court procedures when the employer fails to attend the hearings

Q: Hi. I have filed a labour case with Dubai court against my employer for the non-payment of salaries and final settlement. The amount is approximately AED 95000. My company did not appear for any hearing in the court, and after placing two public advertisements the judge has decided judgement date to be 30 November. Please advise what happens next. Can my company still delay procedures? Is it ok for me to cancel my visa after delivering the judgement and how do I get my money?
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MoU validity before courts in case of failing with obligations

Q: Is the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the parties before the deal is enforceable/ recognised by the court if either party does not fulfil his/her obligation as agreed in the MoU?
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Checking an unforeseen police case after leaving the UAE

Q: Hi, I was employed in Abu Dhabi from September 2003 to February 2004 by a well known marine consultancy. The contract I had was initially for 6 months and then I could return to the UK or remain in Abu Dhabi full time. I informed my line manager in December that I would be leaving in three months, and that was my notice period. As far as I was aware, I did everything properly and left mid-February. I requested that any mail or bills be forwarded to me in the UK, this never happened. I left money in the bank (HSBC) to cover credit cards (two), only small amount of debt AED 1500. However, I expected my employer to forward all mail. I received a demand for money from an agent of HSBC which was duly paid. I since emailed the bank to ensure that I never owed anything. I believe that two former associates of the company deliberately opened and kept my mail. My question is how can I find out if there is a police case against me, please? Best regards, HM