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Will you get detained at Dubai Airport if you have a case and have transit with the same airlines?

Q: We would like to thank all participants for their invaluable input. We have a very specific question regarding connecting through Dubai in case of a probable court case/police case in the UAE. Does it make a difference if connecting from an Emirates flight to another Emirates flight without passing through immigration as opposed to connecting between different airlines in which case there is a possibility of passing through immigration, especially between different terminals? We would appreciate a clear and specific answer to this pertinent question. Thank you

Does a UAE golden visa holder need permits for remote IT consulting to overseas clients?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Does a UAE golden visa holder need a work permit, trade license, or freelance permit to remotely provide IT consulting to clients outside the UAE, while residing in the UAE, and receiving payments in a non-UAE bank account?

Does construction and lower rent in my building justify refusing a rent increase?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, The landlord is increasing the rent by 15% this year, 17% last year, and also 17% the year before. I refused and told her it’s not fair; a 5% increase is reasonable due to the 1-year non-functional swimming pool and the construction area around it. It has been ongoing since last year without completion (the entire area and swimming pool have been broken since last year) due to a court case between the management and the developer. The index shows a 15% increase in the same area, but the rent in my building is much less than that. Does the ongoing construction work, which has not been finished for a year now and may never be finished as long as the court case is open, matter? And do the prices of similar units in my building count? Thank you in advance for your reply!

Can I get a UAE visa if I've had a communicable disease but received treatment?

Q: Can I get a UAE visa if I`ve had syphilis but received treatment? Adequately treated with one dose of Benzathine Penicillin in 2020. No longer infectious. However, residual serology may remain positive (result: non-reactive). Should I certify the medical report from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in my country? Please advise me accordingly. Best regards

Can I ask the RDC for an extension after the owner filed enforcement to vacate?

Q: Hello, The owner filed enforcement to vacate (after appeal rejection), can I ask the RDC for an extension? If yes, how many days can the judge approve? In case the judge approves an extension, will all legal actions be also stopped? e.g. ban on travel.

Apartment's chiller connected to my DEWA, despite being told it's chiller-free. What now?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I recently signed a rental contract based on the agent`s confirmation that the apartment is chiller-free. While I had a WhatsApp conversation confirming this, it was not mentioned in the contract because the agent claimed it was not a standard practice. However, I have now discovered that the chiller is connected to my DEWA. I agreed to rent the apartment for AED 66,500 instead of AED 60,000 because the agent assured me that there would be no additional cost for the chiller. What options do I have now?

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What should I expect if I am delayed in paying a debt for an online shopping company in the UAE?

Q: Hi I have a debt for an online shopping company in the UAE of around AED 2800 and they have informed me that it is a clear violation of the UAE Civil Transaction Law (5)1985. I`m trying my best to pay the amount but I want to know about this law sentence and what will happen if I get delayed in paying.

Signed Form F with a buyer, can you still negotiate with others for a better deal?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, If you have signed Form F with a buyer, can you keep your property on the market and continue to talk to other buyers in case you get a better deal? Is it against the law?

Is share capital decreasing possible? Are statutory retained earnings and statutory capital reserve the same?

Q: As per the UAE Company Law, is share capital decreasing possible? Are statutory retained earnings and statutory capital reserve the same? As per the UAE Company Law are there any statutory retained earnings and/or statutory capital reserve applicable? If so, how much?

What laws apply to goods sales, and what about delayed payments?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, A total of 3 consignments of spices were exported to a Dubai-based company. The payment terms were 50% against AWB and the rest after 15 days of delivery. After the delivery of the 2nd transaction, we got the first part of the payment. Upon sending the 3rd consignment, the company complained of quality issues in the product shipped in the second consignment (after 14 days of delivery) and released the 50% payment for the third consignment also. No further discussions were made regarding the second consignment`s quality. They assured to release the payment as per payment terms. As soon as the third consignment reached, they again complained of quality issues about the size of the product. We asked them to return the goods and not sell them further. They have sold the goods and after 20 days, are demanding a lab test on a very small quantity of goods remaining with them and are not releasing payments. What laws apply to the sales of goods and their payments? What recourse do we have?

Can I withdraw my hit-and-run case to cancel my visa and leave the country?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My car was hit in a hit-and-run incident in front of police personnel, and they asked me to file a case. So I did, and now it has been 5 months, but the case has not yet been resolved. Now, I want to cancel my visa and leave the country. Can I withdraw my case due to this, and what could happen after? The case has been at the prosecution stage for more than 3 months now. If you could advise me on this, it would be greatly appreciated as I intend to start my studies abroad.

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Can my employer charge me with misconduct company refuse to cancel my visa upon resignation?

Q: My company is not giving clarity over my resignation on the last day of work. They have charged me with misconduct for an internal email sent to concerned stakeholders and using that email as a tool to withhold my cancellation.

Divorce settlement: Husband's financial duties to wife and daughter

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My wife and I are getting a divorce, and we want to settle it here in Dubai. However, we got married in Egypt and have a 5-year-old daughter together. I want to know the legal financial requirements from my side towards them after the divorce to include in the agreement.

Is it mandatory to register an offshore company from RAKICC for corporate tax?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Please advise if it is mandatory to register an offshore company from RAKICC for corporate tax. Meanwhile, RAKICC states that offshore companies technically cannot register because RAKICC is not on the list of the FTA (Tax Authority). RAKICC suggests that offshore companies must wait for the FTA`s new decree to update the list.

Is it mandatory to register the marriage in MOFA to live together here in the UAE?

Q: Dear Lawyers, Is it mandatory to register the marriage in MOFA to live together here in the UAE? We are both Muslims from different nationalities and nikah was done in another country. 1. We both have our own visas and have no dependency on each other in terms of any legal ground. 2. We do not have any plan to have a child since we both are over 45 years old. 3. We have no requirement to register the marriage in our home country. Still, is it mandatory to register the marriage with MOFA? We appreciate your valuable input to clarify this.

MOHRE released the final decision in my favor. How to receive payment?

Q: Good Morning, Greetings! I resigned from my past company due to a delay in salary payments, and I registered a complaint against the company. MOHRE released the final decision last week, obligating the defendant to pay. I followed up with the company, but they are not responding. What is the next step to get payment? Thanks!

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