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Grounds for filing an overstay case

Q: Dear Sir, Good Day... Is it possible to file an overstay case against me even if I have left the country during the visa validity? And I have my exit date stamped in my passport. Need your advice.

Does company-plaintiff need to renew its trade license?

Q: Dear Sir, I have a little inquiry. My company Techno Links Trading Co. LLC has a case in the court. There are two companies in Abu Dhabi that owe us money since 2010. One is Al Maraikhi and other is Al Mushrif. The court has ordered in our favour. Now it`s been more than a year we are still waiting for the payment. The problem is we don`t want to renew our company`s license as there is no business these days but if we don`t renew we won`t be able to collect money from them. Is it possible if we end the company would we still be able to get our money from them in future? Regards

Settlement of unpaid bank debts

Q: Hi, I`m not in the UAE anymore and I want to have an idea on what charges I am facing regarding debts so that I can contact the bank and hire a lawyer to settle things for me. Thanks

Infringement of copyright law (plagiarism) and deportation of the accused

Q: I am an Indian citizen. My brother was charged with plagiarism by his employer for which the penalty was AED 20,000.00 to be paid as fine. He paid the fine and was acquitted by the court. He received termination of the case letter and a letter stating that his passport can be handed over to him as there is no further research required. When he went to collect his passport on 13th June 2017 from the city police, he was detained to be deported in 3-4 days. Since then he is in central jail AD. I have no information of any charges against him. I don`t know when will he be deported and why have they still not deported him. Could you please let us know the deportation procedure and what should be the next step from our side.

Harassment inside marital relations

Q: An NRI man claimed that he was divorced and approached me and I`m a divorcee too. When he came down I came to know that he did not get his divorce when I questioned him. He forced for sex, infact raped, video taped it and threatened that would kill my son if i dont agree. Later I had to agree and then he married me and always threatened. Meanwhile during this time I also came to know that he had affairs with many women and cheated a few too. Currently he has affair with his colleague in his office. His sister and brother in law too initially lied that he was a divorcee and later whenever I went to their house they harrased me both physically and abused me badly. I don`t have any support or anyone to save me. I`m scared that he would release the video which he took without my knowledge when he had sex with me and kill my son. He ran away to Dubai. I need justice. How can I get justice. He is in Dubai and works for Art Marine LLC. He lived with me in Dubai for 2 months and threatened me not to tell out.

What to do if you were stopped transiting UAE

Q: I have cleared all dues pending and have court papers on hand. Still, I was stopped transiting Abu Dhabi. How can I clear this?

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Refund for the purchased 10-year travel plan

Q: Dear Sir/ Maam, The issue is that we purchased a10-year travel plan worth 34000 AED with an agency and became a platinum member. However, up until now we have not received our loyalty kit (our log-in to the system) in order for us to use the product and services. According to the contract signed 19th of May, this should be given withing 2 weeks. We were very unsatisfied with their services and since they haven`t given any product or we haven`t used any of it yet, we opt to have the amount refunded and waived off the 2 nights stay in Bangkok which was given regardless of we join or not. However, in their contract that we signed, it is non-refundable. Could they really do this? Or is there still any way that we can have that 34k refunded?

Can my new employer sue me if I cancel the employment offer after accepting it?

Q: If I have signed an offer letter with an organization and I didn`t send all the required documents. Now I want to cancel with this organization. Can I cancel or will I be legally sued?

Is it required to notify the landlord in advance about non-renewal of tenancy?

Q: Please, can you advise. Our landlord is demanding a months rent penalty for not notifying him 2 months in advance of our intention to vacate the premises. However, our contract does not request us to give notification. It has one clause which states: "IF the tenant wants to leave the apartment BEFORE the expiration date of the contract, he/she shall give 2 months written notice and pay 1 months penalty." We are leaving on the expiration date, so how can we be in breach of the contract? There are no other clauses or statements in the contract which refer to leaving notice required, and the contract itself has a clause which deems it null and void after the 1-year expiry date.

Insurance policy issue

Q: Sir, my husband bought a house in Dubailand on December 10th 2015. He had paid half of the total amount rest he had taken a loan from Noor Bank. But very unfortunately he was diagnosed with cancer from 2016 February. He has been undergoing treatment since then. But he has been paying the bank EMI every month. But the treatment for his cancer did not work and he passed away on April 2017. We informed Bank. My husband has made insurance (Takaful) while buying this property. I have also informed about the bank about this. But they are asking for 6 months bank details of husbands which is not possible for me to give. Now what is the option left in front of me, Sir? Sir, plz help with your advice.

Entitlement of Bahrain citizens for indemnity

Q: I am a Bahrain citizen. Am I entitled to my indemnity when I decide to leave my job even though I`m entitled to GOSI?

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Commission agreement

Q: British national - now based in the UK - hoping to establish a sales agent or commission agreement with a local Dubai company distributing IT, Mobile accessories and gadgets to retailers in the region. Seeking a short and Simple agreement to protect both parties fairly.

False accusation of theft

Q: Hi, My business partner has on numerous occasions falsely accused me of theft of company property. These accusations were made by email and in a legal notice from his lawyers, and I have proof of all communication as well as my innocence. As well as that all of his accusations are without any proof whatsoever. There is already an ongoing criminal case between myself and him as he physically attacked me a few weeks ago. I want to know what I can do to stop him from constantly sending me emails accusing me of theft and threatening me. Can I take out a case against him for false accusations? Thanks

What can be done if your customer is not paying your invoices? (Part II)

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I worked as a broadcast and event management consultant and ran large scale sports entertainment events for a UAE based client but my invoice for labour and material expenses remain unpaid after six months. My client claims they are restructuring and are hoping to pay me but what can I do to help recover my money? I am UK based. Any advice appreciated. Many thanks.

What can be done if your customer is not paying your invoices?

Q: My firm (based in the UK) is owed $57,500 for providing materials and event management services for a Dubai-based business called International Premier Tennis League. They have failed to pay my invoice or any of the individual skilled craftsmen and technicians I recommended they hired to deliver the events which we delivered in December 2016. What I`d like to do is recover my money and possibly make sure that the business behaviour of the IPTL management team is not repeated (it must be a crime to commit business services to a project without ever having the means to pay for it). Any help or advice appreciated, please.