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UAE
How to check if a person is blacklisted in the UAE
Q: Hi, I live in Australia and was wondering how I can find out if my cousin who is originally from Lebanon, has been blacklisted in the UAE for absconding from his employment? Also, I was wondering if his power of attorney who is not in the UAE can find out if there are any court cases against my cousin without having to travel to the UAE?
Nov 22, 2016
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UAE
Real estate matter in the UAE
Q: We are from the UK and our broker found a buyer for a property. The MOU was agreed and had an expected transfer date and expiry date. The MOU stated that the buyer will prepare for NOC and the take transfer of the property during the period we are in Dubai.We arrived in Dubai during the agreed dates. The buyer did not prepare the NOC in advance but only after we arrived leaving insufficient time for the NOC to be completed. The buyer did give us a small cash advance on the sale which we still hold. On the day of the transfer, the buyer claimed they had an emergency and were not available to complete the process. We had to return to the UK.However, the buyer and broker are now expecting us to return to Dubai to complete the process. However, due to health restrictions we can not do this easily.Are we as sellers obliged to return and complete the transfer? Has the MOU effectively expired? Are we entitled to the buyer`s deposit? Can the MOU be terminated?Thank You.Nov 22, 2016
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UAE
Car sharing in the UAE
Q: Carsharing in the UAE + insurance.Our company is setting up a car sharing platform to be launched in Dubai. The concept will make the owners money and enable the hirers to get cheap rental rates.We have learned that it is illegal for private individuals to make money on their car unless they register it as a taxi or similar in RTA. We cannot find the actual law anywhere, and we are wondering why it is illegal?Is there a way to circumvent this issue? For instance by having the owners register their car on our site in a way that would accommodate the RTA requirement? The fines are big for individuals and we don`t want any of the customers being fined.In regards to the company, we are also looking for a way to not get fined for facilitating this service. How would we make sure of this? And what would be the insurance requirements in this case?Many thanks in advance!Nov 18, 2016
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UAE
Non-payment of salary by the employer
Q: My husband`s company hasn`t paid salary to its employees for 3 months, all of the employees. To add to the vows, the founder of the company passed away last fortnight but the legalities of transfer are not informed. So, basically, we have no funds left, mounting bills and credits, all of the colleagues are in the same plight.Please help with what can be done to resolve this.
Nov 8, 2016
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UAE
How can a child get UAE citizenship?
Q: Hello! Man - a citizen of the UAE, and a woman - a foreigner. What conditions must they meet for their child to get citizenship of the United Arab Emirates?Nov 8, 2016
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UAE
Company logo registration
Q: I have a company in the UAE. How can I register a logo? What is the cost?Nov 8, 2016
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UAE
Legal sanctions for drink-driving without license
Q: I want to know if someone would be arrested for the following crimes collectively:- Driving without license,- He`s taken alcohol during driving.And he is also not a holder of U.A.E. nationality but has a legal visa...Nov 8, 2016
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Jordan
Closing down of publishing company in Jordan
Q: I`m currently closing down a publishing company, and I was wondering how do you liquidate books and intangible assets like copyrights?
Nov 1, 2016
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UAE
Selling of joint property
Q: Hi, My x-wife and I are joint owners of a property in Arabian Ranches Dubai. Both names are on the deeds. She has rented it out without my consent for the last few years, by forging my signature. How can I ensure she does not sell it? She collected the deeds from the land registry. Thank you.Nov 1, 2016
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UAE
LLC company incorporation in Dubai by Syrian nationals
Q: Hello,I am a Syrian citizen living in Dubai for more than 13 years with valid resident visa and I would like to open a new LLC company in Dubai along with a local UAE sponsor (49% my share, 51% for the local sponsor). The company will offer and sell IT services/products (commercial license).I have the following questions:1 - Is it true that Syrians are mostly denied by DED due to security restrictions? Do you know any of your Syrian clients who received a license from DED recently? Are there any measures that I could take to improve my chances?2 - In case I had to issue a license under the UAE sponsor so he becomes 100% owner of my company (do I have another choice?) what are the legal steps that I should take to protect my rights? Would a strong power of attorney be sufficient?Thanks.
Oct 30, 2016
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UAE
Limited liability company set up
Q: How to establish an LLC company in the Emirate of Dubai?
Oct 11, 2016
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UAE
Custodial rights
Q: I and my wife are going through the divorce. We are both expats. I work and she does not work. I am her sponsor. We have a one-year-old daughter. Who gets the custody of the baby after divorce? Once we get divorced, who will be her sponsor in the UAE? Does she have to leave the UAE? If she gets the custody, how can she stay in the UAE without a sponsor? If she does not have a sponsor, can I get the custody of my daughter?Oct 11, 2016
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UAE
Side agreement with a local partner
Q: Good day! Need legal advice. Dubai-based LLC company with a local sponsor, in accordance with side agreement local partner receives an annual fee. But the company license was frozen for a long period of time and local partner was informed about it. In this case, has the local partner a right to request to pay him annual fee even the license was frozen and there was no activity. Thank you in advance!Oct 11, 2016
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UAE
Employment dispute assistance
Q: I started working with a developer`s hotels & resorts on Aug 17, 2015, as Director of Digital. They hired another Digital Director in early April. I was terminated July 28th. I have refused to sign the letter as I was going to Ireland that afternoon. I contacted them 2 days after and I advised that I would sign the letter based on the following: * Full payment of 30 days notice & holidays owed. * Full payment of yearly bonus, which, unfortunately, I had to learn after the payment of bonus to other staff members management did not approve. No reason was given for this. * Payment of value of flight home per year of completion of 1 year. * Payment for flight changes in December 2015 as per management request - AED 4K. * Gratuity payment as per UAE employment law.No response has been forthcoming. Am I better to go legal and just deal with them directly through a legal team? Should I go to Ministry of Labour? Any advice on a good employment law specialist would be most grateful.Sep 6, 2016
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Jordan
Freelance consultation agreement
Q: I received a request from an Indian company to do some freelance consultation for them based on my experience in my field. It sounded great until they send me few lengthy documents to sign with lots of legal language. They said its nondisclosure agreements and rights agreements.My question is: I am not sure if these documents could contain anything that could get me in trouble or get in me in court or cause liability on me. Please advice what should I do?Aug 16, 2016
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UAE
Limited employment contract termination
Q: Is it possible to terminate a 2-year-contract after one year due to low performance? The contract states that only reasons stated in article 120 Labor Law apply.Aug 9, 2016
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