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Is it mandatory to visit the CID in person to update my records?

Q: Respected Advisors, I have been involved in a few criminal cases since 2017, but all of them were cleared by this year. I have obtained release letters for all the cases from the public prosecution office through an online portal. Recently, I also received my residence visa. After the visa process was completed, I applied for a PCC online. However, the request was rejected. I contacted the 901 office, and they advised me to visit the CID. I arranged for a power of attorney to be granted along with all the necessary documents to update the system. Twice I was told to come in person, but I am hesitant to do so because of my previous negative experience. Could someone please advise me whether I must go in person or if the person holding the power of attorney can handle the process? Thank you!

Can landlords reconsider renting after issuing an evacuation notice?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, In terms of sending notice to tenants to vacate an apartment, as a landlord, we need to send a 12-month notice with the reason being either: - Wanting to move in ourselves (or our family members). - Selling the unit But what if, as landlords, after evacuation and a few days of evaluating the market or finding no customers to buy our property, we change our minds and want to rent the apartment again to someone else? Is this against the law? What if, for any reason, the landlord changes his/her mind to sell the apartment after evacuation? What do the regulations say?

Resignation refused. How to join a new employer?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Currently, I have been working at a private hospital for the past month. I recently received a job offer letter from a government hospital. Consequently, I submitted my resignation letter, effective immediately. However, they are not accepting my resignation and have threatened to file a case against me for absconding if I don`t report for duty. I attempted to contact the HR department, but unfortunately, the HR representative is on leave, and no one else is addressing my situation. I would appreciate your assistance and advice in this matter.

Jobless after loan default: What can the bank do & what are my options?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I took a personal loan of 80 thousand. I lost my job just before COVID, and to date, I am jobless. I stopped paying since I lost my job and have not paid for almost 4 years. Debt collectors call me and pressure me to pay. I informed them I am jobless and will start paying once I get a job. What can the bank do legally? And what are my options?

Renewed insurance but expired registration: Can I drive from Ajman to Dubai?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My car registration and insurance have expired, but I have renewed the insurance only as of now. Can I drive the car from Ajman to Dubai and Dubai to Ajman?

ماهية وأهمية الإخطارات والإنذارات القانونية

الإخطار أو الإنذار القانوني هو إجراء قانوني يتم اتخاذه من قبل شخص أو منشأة أو كيان يدعى (المنذر- المخطر) بناء على نص قانوني أو اتفاق عقدي موجه إلى شخص آخر يدعى (المنذر إليه - المخطر اليه) لإبلاغه او إخطاره أو تحذيره باتخاذ إجراء قانوني معين أو تقديم شكوى قضائية ضده في حال لم يتم تنفيذ ما تضمنه الإنذار القانوني خلال المدة الزمنية المحددة به.

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How to recover money when the borrower disappeared without a security check?

Q: Good day, One person owes me 50,000 dirhams and was supposed to return the entire amount, including the monthly investment with 5% interest. However, he has suddenly disappeared and is not returning the principal amount or the interest. I have not received any security check from him. Can I take him to court or explore other options to ban him in this country?

إجراءات ومتطلبات تسجيل العلامات التجارية في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة

تُعد العلامات التجارية من أهم أشكال الملكية الفكرية التي تحمي حقوق أصحاب الأعمال والشركات. فهي تمنحهم الحق في استخدام علامتها التجارية بشكل حصري في جميع أنحاء دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة إن كانت محمية في الدولة أو كانت الحماية إقليمية او دولية عند حمايتها بنظام مدريد وإيداع طلبات منفصلة في الدول المراد حمايتها. والحماية تعطي الحق الاستئثاري لمسجل العلامة التجارية ويمنع كل مَن سواه من الاستخدام. ويمكن بالحماية مقاضاة من يستخدم العلامة دون الحصول على إذن خطي من مالك العلامة التجارية.

Are teachers eligible for winter holiday pay in December after joining in August?

Q: Hello, In a school setting where the date of joining is in August, should teachers be eligible for winter holiday pay in December, considering they have not completed probation?

Unregulated Forex scam in UAE: Should we hire a lawyer or report to the police?

Q: Hi Lawyers, Many individuals have invested in a Forex trading company based in the UAE. Should we hire a lawyer to file a case, or can we report it to the police station to summon the involved party, allowing them to settle and refund our money? The company is not regulated in the UAE, yet it accepts payments in the UAE and manipulates trades, causing clients to lose their money. Please help us. Thank you!

Can I cancel my visa and leave the country while my partner is unreachable?

Q: Good evening, I am a partner in a civil company. My partnership share is 2%, and my other partner holds 98%. Now, I want to cancel my visa and return to my home country. However, my partner is currently unavailable in Dubai; he is out of the country, and I cannot reach him by phone. When I check the company status on DED, it shows "under admin cancellation." What does this mean? Can I cancel my visa and leave the country, or is there a specific procedure to follow since my other partner is unavailable, and I hold a 2% share? My visa will expire in February 2024. I want to avoid any legal consequences. Can I cancel my visa and exit the country? Please advise!

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How can you claim back the money you lent to somebody who refuses to return?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, An Indian in the UAE has taken a loan by bank transfer and has not returned it for the last 4 years, although his business is growing Unfortunately, the lender in India is going through a very bad phase financially due to medical issues. Repeated requests to return the amount in this time of need are being ignored. The only documentation is an email exchange before the loan was given. Can the UAE police and administration help with this?

If my employer does not allow annual leave, what should I do?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I have completed one year in my company, and I want to go to my country for vacation. If my boss does not allow annual leave, what should I do? What are the rules regarding annual leave? Are holidays mentioned in my contract period? What can be done if it has been specified that you have to leave after two years?

Unjust termination based on redundancy: Can I win more severance pay?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I was made redundant from my job after working there for a year. The reason given was that my role was being moved to another location due to restructuring. The company is offering to pay my salary for the notice period (2 months) and 1 month`s severance pay. I am seeking to increase the severance pay to 3 months. My reasons for this are that my dismissal was arbitrary, and the company has hired new people in the same capacity since my departure. If this escalates to court and the company does not increase the severance pay, do I have a strong case? I have asked the company to consider the extent of harm this dismissal has caused me on humanitarian grounds. I have four dependents and I moved abroad for the job on the premise that it was a permanent position.

Is my employer's withholding of my settlement a breach of contract?

Q: Hello Everyone, I was working with a private company in Dubai under a limited contract. I resigned after completing 1 year and served 30 days` notice period (I completed probation also). My total settlement amount was around 7300 AED. But the employer only gave me 3000 AED. He is holding back around 4300 AED as a visa and Emirates ID charge. My last day with the company was last week. I have requested to release this 4300 AED, but the employer refuses to do the same. Is this a breach of contract as the employer is saying the same and holding my settlement amount? If I complain to the ministry, will I get this pending amount or will the ministry support the employer? Please help me with your thoughts on this.

Is it the business's obligation to provide an employee with a salary certificate?

Q: Dear Team, I would like to know if it`s our business`s obligation to provide an employee with a salary certificate. Our company is located in the DMCC free zone, and the authority often charges us a fee to issue a salary certificate in Arabic, which an employee requires for official government activities. Who is responsible for covering this cost, the employer or the employee?

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