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Can an employee be absent on sick leave during the notice period?
Q: I would like to confirm whether an employee is legally permitted to be absent from work during the notice period if the absence is due to a legitimate medical condition and supported by an approved medical certificate.
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Dec 18, 2025
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Is permission required to operate a property-listing platform in the UAE?
Q: We are planning to launch a property-listing platform where agencies and agents will be able to post their properties. We will collect the ORN, BRN, and Permit ID for each property listed on the platform. Please let us know whether we need to obtain permission from any authority to operate this platform, or if we can launch it under our software company without additional approval.
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Dec 18, 2025
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Legal notice
The process whereby a party is made aware of the commencement of legal proceedings affecting their rights, obligations or duties. Although the format may vary, there are strict requirements regarding service of a legal notice which must be adhered to if the legal notice to be effective. Legal dictionary
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Power of attorney (PoA)
A written authorisation to represent or act on another’s behalf (the principal) in private affairs, business or some other legal matter, sometimes against the wishes of the principal. It is generally terminated when the principal dies or becomes incompetent, but the principal can revoke it at any time. See also: Online POA and Other Notary Public Services in the UAE Legal dictionary
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Copyright
A legal device that gives the creator of literary, artistic, musical or other creative work the sole right to publish and sell that work. Copyright owners have the right to control the reproduction of their work, including the right to receive payment for that reproduction. An author may grant or sell those rights to others, including publishers and recording companies. Violation of copyright is called infringement. The typical duration of copyright is the author’s life plus fifty years. Questions & Answers
UAE
Will a first-time drug offender face jail or deportation under UAE’s new law?
Q: Hi All, As per the new law regarding drugs, will deportation be mandatory even for those who have tested positive before the new law is implemented? My husband was called by CID and came positive for a drug test in October and was released after 2 days without meeting the Prosecutor. Now our first hearing with the Public Prosecution is coming on Monday. Can the Prosecutor order a jail term? I do not need mobile numbers for contact, I need genuine answers. He is a first-time offender.
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Dec 15, 2025
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UAE
Can a UAE shareholder legally obtain company documents from co-owners?
Q: I am a shareholder in a UAE company, and I want to review and have copies of the company documents. Other shareholders are not ready to share it. Kindly let me know whether I have any rights under the UAE Companies Law to review and have copies of the company documents as a shareholder? If yes, please let me know the statutory provisions, also let me know the means of getting it from them...
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Dec 15, 2025
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UAE
Evicted for sale but property re-rented: Can I claim compensation?
Q: I have been renting an apartment in Downtown since 2021, and in 2024 I received an eviction notice that my contract will not be renewed as the property will be sold. During my stay, no one came to view the apartment. In June 2025, I vacated the apartment, and now, upon checking the status of the apartment, I found out that it is rented out. Can I open a case? Any chance I can lose the case?
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Dec 8, 2025
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UAE
Will UAE Courts allow child relocation after divorce if the father is Emirati?
Q: Hello, I am a European citizen married to a UAE national. We started the process of divorce last week. We have been married for 7 years and have a daughter. We will put in the agreement that I wish to relocate with her to my home country, where I own a home and also share the home with my parents. We have spent significant time there during these years, and my parents are here too, so my daughter is very attached to them. In the UAE, it`s husband, me and her; sometimes we meet with my mother-in-law, but other than that, there is no family environment. We agree on all the aspects of co-parenting (visits, alimony, video calls, schooling). He will also give notarized approval to submit with a draft, and I have attested the title of deed proving I own a place to be over in my home country. As much as separation is difficult, we are both aware that post-divorce life in two homes, with my daughter having no family at all around, will be even worse. Will the court approve the relocation?
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Dec 8, 2025
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UAE
How can I recover money lost on an unlicensed online gaming site in the UAE?
Q: Unfortunately, I lost a significant amount of money on an online gaming site in the UAE. Initially, they told me they have a license to operate in the UAE. I started playing for entertainment and initially received some money. Later, I lost a large sum, which seriously impacted my life and even affected my basic survival, despite earning a salary of 15000 AED. After a few months, I discovered it was not a licensed site, although many people in the UAE were using it. Now, I am seeking advice on how to recover at least part of the money through any legal means.
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Dec 5, 2025
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UAE
A New Judicial Precedent Against the Abuse of Litigation Rights
In a notable legal achievement added to our firm’s record, a recent judicial ruling has been issued in favor of our client, marking one of the rare judicial precedents in the UAE courts. The court ordered compensation for our client due to the opposing party’s abuse of the right to litigation, after deliberately obstructing enforcement procedures for years despite a notarized acknowledgment of debt. Questions & Answers
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What are the legal steps to evict a tenant in the UAE for contract breaches?
Q: Hello, I want to evict a tenant from my property as he is not following the terms of the Tenancy Contract and making changes to the property without any Landlord approval. What are the best legal ways to do this legally? Please note, I plan to rent out again and want to evict him. Please give me your reply with your charges for the legal notice, the entire procedure, and your fees in case we need to file a court case for eviction.+4
Nov 26, 2025
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Dubai criminal appeal: Can a victim present new arguments at the hearing?
Q: I am seeking procedural advice for a criminal appeal hearing in Dubai. I am the victim in a "theft by coercion" case. The defendants were acquitted, and I filed the appeal myself. My appeal memo lists some points. My hearing is November 25th. I am not familiar with the procedure. My questions are: Will the judges/defence question me, or will I be allowed to present my arguments from my memo? Most importantly: I found new, strong contradictions in the case file that are not in my written appeal memo. Can I verbally introduce these new arguments at the hearing, or is the hearing strictly limited only to the points in my written application? Any guidance on what to expect and if I can present new points is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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Nov 25, 2025
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Can my UAE employer claim ownership of my personal side project?
Q: I work for a large organisation with a head office and branches. My contract has a broad IP appendix that assigns all “Materials” created “in the course of Employment” (including software) to the company, along with a conflict of interest agreement regarding outside activities. In my spare time, on my own laptop and outside working hours, I am building a hobby analytics/automation tool intended to help my branch make better decisions and streamline workflows. There is no separate company, no external clients and no revenue. Branch management has verbally encouraged it, but nothing is in writing from the head office. Under UAE law and this contract wording: Can I get into trouble just for doing this project in my spare time? Is it likely to be treated as “Materials” owned by the company that I must hand over? What concrete steps/approvals do you recommend now to manage IP and conflict of interest risk?+2
Nov 21, 2025
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UAE
Is it safe to accept a property buyer’s 10% deposit from a third party?
Q: As the owner, when selling a real property in Dubai, the 10% security deposit given by the buyer is in the name of 3rd party and not issued by the buyer himself. Is it ok to accept and sign Contract F to proceed? What will be my potential exposure? Thx+2
Nov 21, 2025
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Is it legal for a Dubai landlord to demand a security deposit when moving out?
Q: My Dubai Landlord is asking for a security deposit at the time of moving out. If not paid, I will not get the NOC from them. This wasn`t discussed or mentioned in my tenancy contract. Is this legal? What can be done about this?+1
Nov 13, 2025
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