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Q: Hello, Can I import branded shoes and resell them to another business in Dubai under my company’s invoice? These products are genuine. Will the authorized distributor of the brand have an issue with this?

I have TAMM behind me from Jawazat Abu Dhabi preventing my visa. So how can I solve my case?

Q: I have TAMM behind me from Jawazat Abu Dhabi. I have applied many times and my visa was processed by labor but there was a problem in Jawazat Abu Dhabi because of TAMM. So how can I solve my case?

I was convicted in a case and served a sentence. Can I get a police clearance certificate to join a job?

Q: Respected member, I have a 2-year-old case where I was convicted (I completed a sentence of 1 month in prison for a 1st-degree misdemeanor; breach of trust). I am now in the process of getting a rehabilitation certificate from Dubai. I have a new job offer in Abu Dhabi, and HR will ask me to obtain a police clearance certificate from the MOI. If I get the rehabilitation certificate from Dubai, will it also clear my name in MOI? Also, can I get a certificate from them?

Will the UAE travel ban affect you across all GCC Countries starting from January 2025?

Q: Hello, I`m seeking legal advice on behalf of a friend who has outstanding personal and business loans in the UAE that have been overdue since 2015. He is currently outside the UAE and there are indications that legal action—including a travel ban—might have been taken against him. He has renewed his passport and now holds a new one. I have two main concerns: 1. Travel to Other GCC Countries: - Can he travel to other GCC countries, such as Qatar, without facing arrest at immigration due to his unpaid UAE loans? - I have heard that starting from January 2025, the Immigration Systems will be linked across all GCC Countries. Will that affect him? 2. Re-entry into the UAE: - Is it possible for him to obtain a visa and re-enter the UAE? - If he enters the UAE, would he risk arrest, or is there a legal pathway that would allow him to settle his debts through installments or other means? - Can the existing cases be resolved in a manner that permits legal re-entry? Thank you!

How is the wife's salary used, and what happens to her savings in conflict?

Q: Hello, What proportion of the wife`s salary is considered for monthly expenses if both are earning? And in case of conflict, how will the wife`s fully saved salary be handled, given that all the monthly expenses were borne by the husband?

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How long do I have to pay a criminal fine, and will an arrest warrant be issued if I do not?

Q: Hello, I received a fine for a criminal case. 1) How much time do I have to pay it? 2) Will there be an arrest warrant issued for me until I pay it?

Bought a "Vacant on Transfer" property, but the seller won’t leave. What can I do?

Q: Hello, I recently bought a property in Dubai with a "Vacant on Transfer" agreement, but the seller is still living in it after the transfer. What legal steps can I take to enforce eviction and claim compensation?

How can I reach a settlement with the bank if I left the UAE with an unpaid personal loan?

Q: I have a personal loan of AED 98,000. My visa has already been canceled. Any advice on how I can pay the bank on EMI? I will keep on coming back to the UAE every 6 months. Can I now pay my loan in that 6-month span? I already had a default case before due to the COVID-19 pandemic and I don`t want that nightmare to happen again. Since I have still a loan with them, are they going to hold me at the airport? Will they allow me to travel? But please, I need a strong recommendation on transferring money to the bank on a monthly basis.

How much money do we need to pay to cancel our visa seven months before it expires?

Q: Hello, How much money do we need to pay to cancel our visa seven months before it expires?

What can I do if my employer refuses to pay me and I have no contract?

Q: Hello, What legal action can I take in case the employer refuses to pay my salary and I don`t have a contract with them?

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Will I face issues clearing bank liabilities after re-entering on a visit visa following visa cancellation?

Q: Hello, I have re-entered the UAE on a visit visa two weeks after exiting due to visa cancellation for health reasons. I contacted the bank to clear my liabilities. Will there be any problem?

I have a legal notice. How do I advertise on Aramex?

Q: Hello, I have a legal notice. How do I advertise on Aramex?

What are my rights if my role is made redundant and I reject an unsuitable alternative position?

Q: Hello, My employer has notified me of the redundancy of my role; however, they have offered me an alternative position that is not suitable. What are my rights if I reject the alternative position? Am I still entitled to my 90 days` notice and payment, as well as end-of-service benefits?

If someone has a case in the UAE, can they travel to another GCC country?

Q: Hi. One of my friends joined a Telegram group. They said, "We will transfer some amount to your account, and your task is to transfer this amount to another account. Once the task is completed, you will get 30 or 50 AED per task." He completed 3 to 4 tasks, but he realized it was not good, so he stopped. After one week, when he opened his account, it was blocked, and the bank said, "We are conducting an investigation; after this, we will let you know." After some days, he had an accident and went to his home country. He then received a call from a landline number, which was from the Abu Dhabi police station. They said, "We have received a complaint against you; come to our investigation department." However, due to his surgery and treatment, he could not go. After some time, his bank account was reopened, and he did not receive any further calls. I want to know, if he comes back to the UAE or goes to any other GCC country, will he face any problems? If someone has a case in the UAE, can they travel to another GCC country? Please advise!

Can I return to the UAE after an outpass and unpaid fine?

Q: Hello, I had an absconding case, which was later removed. While canceling the visa with my previous employer, who had placed the absconding case, the immigration department informed me that I had a fine of 12,000 AED, and the visa would be canceled once I paid the fine. I didn’t have the money, so they said I could either take an outpass and be banned from the country or pay the fine. I chose the outpass. Now I want to return to the UAE. Is there any way I can come back, and do I still need to pay the fine?

Can I travel after settling my civil case with the bank?

Can I import branded shoes and resell them to another business under my company’s invoice?