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Can a bank freeze my account over an alleged scam without a court order?
Q: Dear experts!!!! Please, does a bank have the authority to freeze your account based on the assumption that they think you are a second beneficiary of an advance scam without any prior court order or police case involvement, solely based on a victim report, so they traced and blocked both the first beneficiary and second beneficiary accounts? I am just getting to know that my account has been frozen because they labelled me as the second beneficiary, and I have been providing proof of receipts and evidence to prove that the reason I got the remittance is legit, but they kept my account frozen to date. Appreciate your opinions and my legal grounds.
Mar 4, 2026
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Expat Divorce in Dubai: Legal Rights You Need to Know Before Filing
Living in Dubai as an expat comes with opportunity, comfort, and stability. So when a marriage begins to break down here, the emotional weight is often heavier — because this isn’t just about separation. Legal blog
UAE
القصد الجنائي وأثره في القضية
يُعد القصد الجنائي من أهم أركان الجريمة، وهو الركن المعنوي الذي يعكس الإرادة والعلم اللذين يوجهان السلوك الإجرامي. فلا يكفي لقيام الجريمة مجرد ارتكاب الفعل المادي، بل يجب أن يكون مقترنًا بنية إجرامية تُظهر نية الجاني في مخالفة القانون. ومن ثم، فإن القصد الجنائي يُمثل الحدّ الفاصل بين الجرائم العمدية والجرائم غير العمدية، وله أثر جوهري في تكييف الفعل وتحديد العقوبة المقررة له. Legal blog
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التعاون الدولي في مكافحة الجريمة بين الإنتربول والتسليم
في عالم يتسم بحدود مفتوحة وتكنولوجيا متقدمة، لم يعد بإمكان أي دولة أن تواجه الجريمة الخطيرة بمعزل عن العالم. الجرائم المالية، الإرهاب، الاتجار بالبشر، غسل الأموال، والجرائم المنظمة لا تلتزم بالحدود القومية، وهو ما يستدعي آليات قوية للتعاون الجنائي الدولي. Legal blog
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Data Protection and Privacy Laws in the UAE
Data protection is not limited to safeguarding information from cyber threats or unauthorized access. It encompasses the broader concept of data privacy, which governs how organisations lawfully, transparently, and ethically collect, use, store, and process personal data. Questions & Answers
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Can I legally receive fuel deal commission in my personal UAE bank account?
Q: Can I receive commission from a fuel deal into my personal bank account, and if yes, what compliance documents would be needed in order for it not to be flagged or frozen?
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Jan 29, 2026
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Can I take legal action over a WhatsApp video using my nickname to defame me?
Q: What are the legal rights I have on a video circulated in WhatsApp mentioning a story, in which my name is not directly used, but my nickname or resemblance name is used. For example, my name is Juma, and the person used Friday to convey a controversial topic, which defames me.
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Jan 15, 2026
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الإِغْفَال في الأحكام القضائية (وفقًا لقانون الإجراءات المدنية الإماراتي)
يستند طلب الاغفال الى نص المادة 139 من قانون الإجراءات المدنية لدولة الامارات العربية المتحدة والتي نصت على أنه / إذا أغفلت المحكمة الفصل في بعض الطلبات الموضوعية فعليها بناءً على طلب من أحد أصحاب الشأن أن تنظر في الطلب وأن تصدر في الطلبات التي تم إغفالها قرارًا أو حكمًا حسب الأحوال بعد إعلان الخصم به، ويخضع القرار أو الحكم لقواعد الطعن التي تسري على القرار أو الحكم الأصلي. Questions & Answers
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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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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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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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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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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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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.+6
Dec 5, 2025
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