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س: السلام عليكم، هل يجب تصديق الأوراق الرسمية الصادرة من خارج الدولة (أستراليا) قبل تقديمها باعتبارها مستندات ثبوتية في قضية قيد النظر لدى محكمة عجمان الشرعية؟ مستندات مثل عقد عمل وكشف حساب بنكي وفاتورة كهرباء. وما الجهة التي يجب أن تصدق على هذه المستندات؟ هل هي سفارة الإمارات في أستراليا؟

An employer refuses to renew the visa or give a cancellation letter. What to do?

Q: Good afternoon Sir/Madam, I have been working in a company for 5 years now. My visa expired 3 years ago. The owner told me many times that he would renew it, but I am tired of his lies. I want to work with another company, but my boss is not willing to give me a cancellation letter. The company has even been closed for almost 6 months now, and he keeps telling us that it will reopen, but we are tired. He is also not willing to pay us for the months we have been sitting at home. What advice can you give me?

Can my employer put me on an absconding list after termination?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Can my employer put me on an "absconding" list after termination? My visa has not been canceled yet, but it has been 20 days since I was terminated.

What are the next steps for compensation after DHA found doctor's fault?

Q: Hi, I got the final report from DHA. They found that the doctor was at fault. What is the next step for compensation? If I hire a lawyer, how much will it cost in total and how long will it take?

هل يجوز أن يوصي الأب بشيء من العقار لابنته دون باقي إخوانها؟

س: السلام عليكم، هل يجوز أن يوصي الأب بشيء من العقار لابنته دون باقي إخوانها؟ علمًا بأنها سترث ولكن هذا العقار مخصص لها بالاسم طبقًا للقانون الإماراتي.

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What to do if the employer is asking for money to cancel the visa?

Q: Hello sir, I have been working in a private company in Dubai for 5 months. The company is not good. I asked them to cancel my visa, but they asked for money, more than 5,000 dirhams. What can I do now?

إمكانية طلب التعويض عن تأخير التسليم بدون إنهاء الاتفاقية

س: السلام عليكم، هل من حقي طلب التعويض عن فترة التأخير في التسليم؟ لا أرغب في إنهاء الاتفاقية واسترداد الأموال المدفوعة. هل يمكن استلام الوحدة وطلب التعويض فقط بسبب التأخير في التسليم الذي وصل إلي ٥ سنوات الآن؟

Is it legal to record voices without consent?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My neighbors made a noise complaint against me. They recorded my voice without my consent and shared it with security. Is it legal to record voices without consent? Can I use this against them?

Will a PCC be issued after paying a fine for an RTA accident?

Q: Hello, I was in an RTA accident about a year ago, which resulted in a police case. I stayed in the hospital for a month and was then discharged. When I tried to go back home for recovery, I found out that there was a travel ban on my passport due to the pending case. The court ruling was to pay a fine, which I did. The case was closed and I came back home. I am now planning to go back to the UAE to work, and the company has sent my documents for security clearance. Will I be able to get a PCC?

Detained for hit-and-run accident: What to do?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I have an inquiry about my friend who was detained by immigration in Abu Dhabi and taken to CID. They said he is being investigated for a hit-and-run accident, but they are not providing much information. My friend gave his car to someone else to drive, and the driver was involved in a minor accident. The driver said he stopped at the side of the road after the accident, but a police officer told him to move his car to the parking lot near Dubai Mall. The driver did as he was told, and a taxi was also involved in the accident. Everyone was safe, but after they parked, the driver of the first car told the driver of my friend`s car to go further down the road because there were a lot of cars. The driver of my friend`s car couldn`t find the other driver, so he left the scene. What can happen in this scenario? Who will be at fault, the friend who was driving the car or the friend who owns the car?

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Can a travel ban be issued against the owner/manager of a closed company?

Q: Hi, I want to know if a travel ban can be issued against the owner/manager of a closed company whose trade license has also expired due to outstanding financial liabilities or debts. As a creditor of the company, can I apply to the court for the issuance of a travel ban?

How to remove overstay fines after a judgement to find another job?

Q: Hi I have a civil case pending judgment and it`s already done for an amount of 8000. I have to pay but I don`t have that amount. It`s been 1 year since I have overstayed and the company did not cancel my visa. I cannot cancel my visa. What option do I have in this situation? Is there any way to exit Dubai?

How to make the bank allow me to enter the UAE without paying the full loan?

Q: Dear All, Please advise me on this issue. Your help and guidance will be appreciated! I am writing to discuss the repayment of the loan amount that I owe. I was asked to pay an amount of AED 15,000. Unfortunately, my current financial situation does not allow me to pay this amount as I am going through a hardship. However, I am determined to fulfill my financial obligations as soon as I start working. I can currently afford to pay an amount of AED 1,000, which is the maximum amount I can allocate towards the repayment for now. As soon as I enter the UAE, I will be in a more stable financial position and I can begin repaying the loan on a monthly basis. My question is: how can I make the bank agree with my request and allow me to enter the UAE without any hassle? Thank you for your time and consideration!

Can I request a travel ban against the manager of closed company for a debt he has?

Q: Dear Sir, My question is can a travel ban be issued against the manager of a closed company who had debts and outstanding financial liabilities? As a creditor of a company, can I request the court to issue a travel ban against the manager of a closed company? Which article of the UAE commercial law talks about this?

How can I get a refund for a tourism package that I was not provided with?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, In January 2013, I subscribed to a tourism package with a registered company in the UAE. We signed a contract and paid AED 11,000 for the package. However, the company has not been providing us with the promised services. We have decided to cancel the subscription and request a refund. The company initially said that we would be eligible for a refund after 6 months, but now they are saying that we will only be refunded after 1 year, and that is only if management approves. The exact clause that describes the cancellation policy is: “A subscription cancellation request received within 7 days of the enrollment/payment date may be eligible for a refund after deducting 30% administration charges and the cost of any utilized services, if any.” Their subscription fee is 11000 and we were not informed of a separate administration charge. They are not willing to refund. Isn’t it illegal to deny that right to a customer? Thank you in advance for any guidance you can provide!

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What does "reserved judgment" mean in a court case?

هل يجب تصديق المستندات الصادرة من دولة أخرى قبل تقديمها للمحكمة؟