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Who bears the expenses of medical treatment in case of accident?

Q: Hello, My company vehicle was hit by an RTA bus. We are still waiting for the police report. It is expected to be a green slip. But our driver needs medical treatment. Could you please guide who has to pay the amount in the hospital?

The jurisdiction for a contract dispute between a UAE resident and a non-UAE resident

Q: Dear sir/madam, Kindly help with a contract dispute between a UAE resident and a non-UAE resident within the social media area.

Can you request an arrest warrant for manager to force payment in the execution?

Q: I have won a labor case against my company in the appeal court for non-payment of dues. I have also filed for execution. Can I please get some clarity on what happens once the execution is filed? It has been more than 3 weeks since it’s filed. I was told that I can file for the arrest of the manager now. However, I’m not clear on what happens next. Highly appreciate a response.

The contract submitted by my employer is different from the offer letter

Q: Hello sir/madam, I was hired by my employer and the company offer letter was given to me. I worked for 3 months before my visit visa expiry. Before my visit visa expiry, I was given the last page of the labor contract to sign and give my fingerprint saying it`s for my employment visa. While processing my papers for Emirate ID, I discovered that the salary agreement on the offer letter I received and signed is different from the labor contract submitted by my employer. Also, working hours were agreed on 9 hours but I work for 12 hours a day with no break. Finally, when I complained, the boss brought a cancellation letter.

Where do I need to go in Dubai to file a complaint for rent increase?

Q: Hello, Where do I need to go in Dubai to file a complaint to RERA and contest a rent increase that is higher than the rental index? Which documents should I bring with me? Will it cost me 3.5 % of the rent? Do I need to pay the rent to Dubai Land Department? Many thanks

How can translate documents to file a complaint on my relative in Dubai?

Q: Hello, I came to Dubai from India to file a complaint against one of my relatives here. He has been verbally abusing and harassing me through Whatsapp messages and calls. How do I proceed with the complaint? When I went to the station they asked me to translate it into Arabic, but I`m not able to find a Tamil-to-Arabic translator.

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How to know the details of imprisonment and fines for overstay?

Q: My brother is in Aweer jail in Dubai and his visa expired. It was fine. Now that the police have caught him. How will he find out about his imprisonment and fines? I mean how much jail and how much fine?

How to obtain a police clearance certificate when you have an old credit card case?

Q: Hello everyone, I lived in Abu Dhabi from 2006 to 2017. I left for Canada and applied for PR. Canadian Immigration is asking for a police clearance certificate from the UAE. Since I have a credit card outstanding, I am not able to submit a police clearance certificate from Abu Dhabi, UAE. Can you please advise me on how to resolve this and obtain a certificate from UAE as soon as possible? Thanks

Can you sue somebody for recording a phone conversation between you without consent?

Q: Hello, I just finished a phone call with another individual, and I was told by a third party that the conversation was recorded without my consent. I am deeply unhappy with the fact this has been done, and I would like to know what legal recourse is available to me to resolve this matter. Thank you. A.

Can I take the holiday leave during the probation period?

Q: Can I take the holiday leave during the probation period?

Is it safe to come to the UAE on a visit visa if residence visa was rejected for security reasons?

Q: I lived in the UAE for 10 years and I studied and worked there. In 2020 while I was renewing my visa, it got rejected a few times due to security reasons. I then left the country. After 2 years, I applied again for a residency visa but it got rejected again. However, I applied for a 90-day tourist visa and it got APPROVED. The question is if I use the visit visa and travel to Dubai, is there a chance I might get denied entry or get arrested at the airport? Or it should be okay because my tourist visa got approved? Thanks

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المستأجر الأصلي لعقار تنازل عن المنفعة بدون علم المالك. ماذا يفعل المالك؟

س: السلام عليكم، أبرمت عقد إيجار موثق في أبوظبي مع مستأجر أصلي في شهر ٢/٢٠٢٢ ومنحته وكالة خاصة في العقار بالإدارة والإشراف والتأجير وقبض الإيجارات وكتابة العقود، كما يحق له توكيل الغير ورفع الشكاوى ضد المستأجرين في المحاكم. شيك الدفعة الثانية عن شهر ٧/٢٠٢٢ ارتد ورجع من البنك لعدم كفاية الرصيد. رفعت عليه شكوى بإخلاء العقار لعدم السداد وخلال أيام سيصدر الحكم بالإخلاء ودفع المستحقات والمصاريف والرسوم. المشكلة أن المستأجر الأصلي تنازل عن المنفعة والاستفادة في شهر ٣/٢٠٢٢ لمستأجر آخر بدون علمي وبدون رضاي حيث قبض المستأجر الأصلي من المستأجر الجديد ثمن تنازله عن المنفعة وسافر ولم يرجع أبدًا منذ شهر ٣/٢٠٢٢ إلى الآن، والذي يدير ويقبض ويؤجِّر للأخرين هو المستأجر الجديد باسم المستأجر الأصلي الذي منح المستأجر الجديد وكالة عامة على ضوء وكالتي. العقود الآن بيني وبين الأصلي وليست بيني وبين الآخر، وتوجد محادثات يقول أنه شخصيًا سوف يدفع لي ويتحمل ذلك ويجب أن أمهله، ومكتوب في الوكالة بند يقول فيه: "يسدد الوكيل على الموكل أي مستحقات أو شيكات باسمه وتحمل توقيعه". هل أستطيع مقاضاة الآخر بناءً على كل ما ذكرت لكم؟

The visa is not approved due to being on the blacklist. What to do?

Q: Dear sir/madam, How can I remove my name from a blacklist? I have been in the country for 2 years without a visa. Because of the blacklist, my visa is not approved. Please help me!

How to recover the passport from a company to process visa cancelation?

Q: Hello sir, I am a Sharjah visa holder. My visa is canceled by labor and the original passport is required for immigration cancelation but the company does not give me my passport. How can I recover the passport from the company?

The best way to liquidate a company

Q: Dear sir/madam, What is the difference in procedures and possible outcomes between the following? A. Creditor of a company starts a lawsuit to liquidate the company versus, B. One of the partners of the company starts a lawsuit to liquidate the company. The partners do not agree to mutual liquidation. However, neither of the partners wishes to be detained for embezzlement, etc and they want a quick resolution of the matter. Which option is better for liquidation?

How can a small investor establish an advanced manufacturing factory and enter into a JV?

Q: I am a small investor who wants to establish an advanced manufacturing factory in Abu Dhabi. I have another investor outside the country who is willing to invest USD 50 million as a JV between our companies. What is the correct and legal way or steps in order to sign the agreement with the investor and start receiving the investment funds in our bank account so we can start building the factory, hiring, buying the machines, and starting with the project?

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