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Do I need to register a company as a foreign doctor who wants to work at a clinic in Dubai?

Q: As a foreign doctor who wants to work in a clinic in Dubai, I was asked to register a company first to become a resident and then sign an employment contract with the clinic. Isn`t the clinic required to get the residency under their company for me? Why are they asking me to register my own company?

Is it possible to register a Cassation lawsuit against a verdict of "Appeal to Commercial Execution"?

Q: Is it possible to register a Cassation lawsuit against a verdict of "Appeal to Commercial Execution"? I registered an "Appeal to Commercial Execution" lawsuit. I am not happy with the verdict since I feel it has an error of interpretation and implementation of the law. What can I do? Is it possible to register a Cassation lawsuit? Is it possible to meet the Honorable Appeal judge? Is there any other way to contest the verdict of an "Appeal to Commercial Execution"?

Does judge's order to renew tenancy contract overrule eviction notice?

Q: Hello, Yesterday, I won a case against my landlord. The judge ordered a renewal of my tenancy contract for one (1) year, and the landlord must pay the expenses (3% of my annual rental). However, the judge is aware that I received an eviction notice from my landlord. As a result, I can only get an 8-month tenancy contract, not a one-year contract. Does the judge`s verdict of a 1-year contract renewal supersede the eviction notice, which only allows for 8 months? If so, must the landlord accept the renewal for 1 year instead of 8 months?

Is the GSO Standardization mandatory in the UAE?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Is the GSO Standardization mandatory in UAE/Dubai?

I need to go to my country for treatment. Do I have the right for a flight ticket?

Q: Sir, I want to go to my home country for treatment. They can give me annual vacation but they told me that you need to buy a ticket. But I can not afford a ticket because I have some problem in my home county. I spent so many money here but my problem is still not solved.

We were served a legal notice to evict our property for personal use. Can we claim compensation?

Q: We were served a legal notice to evict our property as the landlord wanted to use the property for his personal use. This ended in 8 September. We shared an email 3 weeks before our eviction, stating that we did not want to move out and if we could stay, and we are only moving out to follow the law. The neighbors told us that agents have been hosting visits to the property. Today, the landlord has emailed me and said his circumstances have now changed and he has offered us the property back. I believe this is a tactic and he will be renting the property out soon. His reasons are due to circumstances that started for him in May, so our email 3 weeks before the eviction was more than enough time for him to raise this to us. In this case, should we decline to move back in (we have already moved and incurred huge costs and lifestyle changes to fit the new location), and the property is then rented out within 2 years, would we still be able to claim compensation?

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Can you go and work in Saudi Arabia if you left the UAE with an unpaid credit card?

Q: My father in law left the UAE many years ago without paying off a credit card. He may now have the opportunity to work in Saudi Arabia. Will this credit card problem stop him from doing so?

Friend owes me money and gave me a blank check. What are my legal options?

Q: Hi, I had loaned money to a friend a few years ago, and he promised to return it as soon as possible. It has been more than two years, and I have not received the money yet. I have a blank check that he gave me as security, and it is not dated. I want to know if there is a legal way to get my money back. If I deposit the check in the bank and it bounces, or if he has closed his bank account, what will the consequences be?

Can I submit my defense documents in a labor case after it was set for judgment?

Q: I have a labour case set for judgement soon. I did not get the opportunity to submit certain documents and in the last hearing was not asked any questions by the judge about the case. Do the judges ask questions about claims that have been made if they have doubts before judgement? And will I be able to submit further documents if requested by the court?

My brother is in jail for theft. What are the procedures and punishment of this charge?

Q: Hi, My brother is in Naif police station in Dubai since 07/09/2023, and they have charged him with theft. Please tell me when the court date will come for the first hearing and how long he will punished. Is it true they really count one day as a two days? Please please help me. Thank you so much.

Does my new sponsor need to compensate my ex-employer?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I resigned from my company during my probation period at Hamriyah Free Zone Sharjah. I gave my company 30 days` notice in writing via official email. After 21 days of my notice period, my employer verbally told me to discontinue working and that handing over was enough. I immediately sent an email to my employer to confirm what they had advised me. After 3 days of discontinuing work, my employer sent me an email stating that my resignation was not accepted because there was no valid reason for resigning. My employer has not canceled my visa even though one month has passed. I have already filed a case in court and the hearing is on October 23 (which is one month after the end of my probation period, if it is 6 months long). What can I expect now? If my employer cancels my visa after the court hearing, does my new sponsor need to compensate my ex-employer?

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How much gratuity am I entitled to after 6.5 years of service?

Q: Hello Sir, I worked in Dubai for 6 years and 6 months. My basic salary was AED 1200, but I only received AED 5906 in gratuity. I am not satisfied with this amount. Sir, please tell me, how much gratuity am I entitled to?

Work visa rejected for security reasons: What to do?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My work visa was rejected. When I visited the immigration office, they told me to come with my company`s PRO. I did, and my PRO told me that my visa was rejected for security reasons. I don`t understand why my work visa was rejected, as I don`t have any cases in India or the UAE. I am new to the UAE. Can anyone please help me resolve this issue? What can I do? Is there any alternative to clear this?

Can boss ask to serve 3-month notice period after verbally agreeing to cancel visa?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I live in Dubai. I used to work for a private electrical company. I sent a resignation email to my company on August 8, 2023. After a phone conversation with my boss, he agreed to cancel my visa after I finish the current site. However, I received an email on October 6, 2023, saying that I have to complete a 3-month notice period. My boss only agreed to cancel my visa verbally, and I don`t have any written proof. I tried to call him many times, but he didn`t answer. My contract states that the notice period is 3 months. What should I do now?

Can the ex-employer file a case against you after 8 months of visa cancellation?

Q: After cancellation of the visa, can the company have the right to file a case or engage you in anything after almost 8 months passed of cancellation? I need your kind advice

Ensuring supplier compliance in the UAE: Which certifications matter?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Our company, an automobile OEM located outside the UAE, intends to develop the market in MENA. What certifications should we pay attention to when we enter negotiations with our parts suppliers (the locations of the suppliers are not the issue) under Dubai law or UAE law in general? The goal is to ensure that our suppliers comply with all the laws and regulations in Dubai and the UAE. The more detailed, the better. Thank you!

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