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What can I do if I got a judgment in absentia for selling medicine without a license?

Q: I got an order of 6 months imprisonment and deportation for a judgment in absentia by the Sharjah court for selling medicine without a license. I was not involved in the case directly; my friend used my car, and he had my bank card. They made a confession that they were working for me and made a false claim that they had transferred money to me. As I am outside the country, I came to the UAE to solve my case. I got detained at the airport, and the CID asked me some questions. I mentioned they didn’t transfer me a single Dihram, so he let me go, as the case was already open for appeal. In the first instance court, they gave me the same verdict, then I appealed and attached documents like bank statements and my company details, which were not mentioned before. They gave a date for the judgment, but it was not issued, and they gave the next date. I have been suffering a lot for the last 3 months here in the UAE and for 6 months back home. So my question is that what will happen next? Will the case be open for retrial, and will the CID be convinced by my logic? Can they drop charges, or now the court decide only?

What can I do if my neighbors are constantly doing construction work and constantly drilling?

Q: I live in a townhouse with a shared wall with my neighbors. They are constantly doing construction work and constantly drilling on the shared wall. They said it will last for 2 months, working 6 days a week. It is driving us crazy, and there is no way to live this way, and I have to work from home. I am very stressed. What is the immediate solution, please?

هل يسجل الطفل قانونياً بالإمارات في حال كان الفرق بين عقد الزواج الشرعي والولادة تقريباً 166 يوم أقل من 6 أشهر؟

س: السلام عليكم هل يسجل الطفل قانونياً بالإمارات (أب إماراتي يحمل جواز من الشارقة ، أم وافدة) في حال كان الفرق بين عقد الزواج الشرعي والولادة تقريباً 166 يوم أقل من 6 أشهر؟ هل يمنع من استخراج شهاده ميلاد؟ وما هي الإجراءات والعقوبات المتوقعة؟ مع العلم بأن الأب معترف بالطفل قبل الزواج وبعده. شكراً

How to stop my employer from cancelling my visa as it needs to be active in the process of golden visa?

Q: I am in the process of applying for a golden visa, and the nomination letter from Creators HQ will take up to 4 weeks. In the meantime, my previous employer has started my labour card cancellation. Amer has told me that my visa and labour card need to be active before my golden visa is issued. How can I stop my former employer from cancelling my labour card and visa?

How to file a civil case to reclaim my car after a manager’s check bounced?

Q: Hello, I sold a car and was given a manager’s check, which bounced. The car was recovered after filing a complaint. How can I file a civil case to get my car back, as the sale condition was not met?

Can I keep my daughter's physical Emirates ID if the custodian already has the digital copy?

Q: Hello, Can I keep my daughter`s physical Emirates ID with me? I already provided the digital copy to the custodian, my ex-wife. Or should I hand it over to her?

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هل يمكن الزواج من إماراتي عسكري متقاعد عالمعاش بدون تقديم موافقه من جهه العمل؟

س: السلام عليكم هل يمكن الزواج من إماراتي عسكري متقاعد عالمعاش بدون تقديم موافقه من جهه العمل؟ وإذا تم الزواج فعلاً، هل يتاثر الزوج أو يتعاقب؟ وفي حال لم يقل الزوج مكان عمله، هل المأذون له طريقه ليعرف جهه العمل؟ هل يمكن الزواج عن بعد إذا كان الولي (الأخ) خارج الإمارات ولا يحمل هويه إماراتيه؟ وهل يجب فقط الشهود من نفس جنسيه الزوجة؟ هل هذا شرط ؟ واذا لم يتوفر، لا أستطيع تقديم طلب نهائي من شهود جنسيات أخرى مع العلم أن الزواج خارج المحكمة مع مأذون في عجمان. مع العلم أن الزوج إماراتي متقاعد والزوجه أردنية (مطلقه مع شهادة طلاق صادرة من وزارة العدل بينونة كبرى) وشهادة وفاة ولي الأمر (والدي) من الإمارات، وفحص طبي من الإمارات.

Can I claim full benefits if my actual salary differs from the contract?

Q: Hello, My basic salary stated in the contract is 1,000 dirhams, and the salary written was 1,000 dirhams as well. But I’m receiving 3,500 dirhams every month as per a verbal agreement between the company and me. Now, my question is: if I take my benefits after I finish my contract, but they are only based on what`s in the contract, should I file a complaint with the labour department?

Do I need to inform my current employer 2 months in advance if I plan to leave?

Q: Hello, I am planning to change to another company and I am waiting for the offer. The visa from the current company is going to end in 2 months. Should I inform them about my leaving? I haven’t received any offer yet, so I didn’t inform them, and they’re asking about the renewal every day. Is it mandatory to inform them 2 months in advance?

I have defaulted on my rent cheques twice in Dubai. How can I negotiate a settlement with my landlord?

Q: I have defaulted on my rent cheques twice with my landlord in Dubai, each for AED 16,250 (totaling AED 32,500). I have already paid AED 6,000, leaving an outstanding balance of AED 26,500. However, including penalties and fines, the total amount now stands at approximately AED 43,000. I have a hearing scheduled with the Land Department on the 13th of May. My questions are: How can I negotiate with my landlord? Is there a possibility of a travel ban at this stage?

What can I do if my ex-wife, who has custody of our daughter, is living with her boyfriend?

Q: Hello, My ex-wife has custody of our 3-year-old daughter. She is a converted Muslim, but she has a Christian boyfriend, and I think they are living together. What actions can I take about it?

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Can I submit a medical report for a surgery I did in my country so that the annual leave won't be affected?

Q: I have undergone a surgical treatment in India and got a medical leave report from there for 15 days. Can I submit the same medical leave report in the UAE so that the annual leave won`t be affected? The HR is responding that the same 15 days of medical leave will be counted from my annual leave. Kindly assist

A pharmacy gave me the wrong set of medicine that was not prescribed by my doctor. Can I file a complaint?

Q: A pharmacy gave me the wrong set of medicine that was not prescribed by my doctor. Can I file a complaint?

What should I do if the company cuts my salary by 60% without my consent?

Q: Hello, I`m a Malaysian and have worked with a company registered in Dubai. I`m based in Malaysia and have been working with them since 2008. Recently, the company has been facing financial trouble and offered me a 60% pay cut, which I did not agree to. I offered them two options: to temporarily cut my salary by 20%, or to pay me retrenchment compensation based on my contract (which is based on Malaysian law). Please advise me on my next course of action if the company cuts my salary by 60% without my consent.

How can I remove the HIV ban and return to the UAE now that I am undetectable?

Q: Hello, I didn`t get my visa renewed due to failing the medical for HIV. I am now undetectable, so it is not transmissible. How can I get the ban removed and return to the UAE? What documents do I need?

What is the process for vacating the tenant operating a restaurant in a retail shop I am buying?

Q: Hello, I am buying a retail shop that is currently rented, and the tenant is running a fast food restaurant. I wanted to vacate this property for my own use and the very purpose of buying. What would be the process?