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Is there any way to get a temporary entry permit to the UAE after being deported?
Q: Hello Madam, I am from Kerala, India. I had been deported from the UAE in 2005 because I absconded from my employer and worked outside. Is there any way to get an entry permit to the UAE? I am working with an oil company that has its office in Dubai and they are supposed to send me to the UAE for some training. In 2018, the company sent me there and I was sent back immediately from the airport. Please help me with some solution. Legal blog
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Exemption of Early Exit Penalty in Tenancy Contracts due to Coronavirus
This article tries to explain the concept of Force Majeure and its application in residential tenancy contracts in the light of a recent RDC judgement. Legal blog
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Maternity Rights as per the UAE Labour Law
This Article explores the maternity rights envisaged under the UAE labour law [Federal Law No. 8 of 1980 regulating Employment Relations in the UAE (the 'Employment Law')] and also about the important points to be noted while availing the leave. Laws & Regulations
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Federal Law No. (15) of 2020 on Consumer Protection
The provisions of this Federal Law, known as the "New Consumer Protection Law", govern Consumer Protection regulations in the United Arab Emirates. The New Consumer Protection Law repeals the previous UAE Consumer Protection Law (Federal Law No. (24) of 2006 on Consumer Protection). Questions & Answers
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A company established abroad wants to launch a website to address UAE users
Q: Hello, My company, already established in the Nederlands, wants to launch a website addressed to UAE users. Our service puts companies in contact with possible clients. The companies will pay us on our website. Can we just launch the website or we need a special license? Thanks in advance! Questions & Answers
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The legality of Muslim person's consumption of alcohol in the UAE
Q: Hello, I`m a Muslim girl, 13 years old. My parents call themselves Muslim but they never pray or do stuff like that. They also drink alcohol. I read that people can`t purchase alcohol in the UAE without a license, then how does my father get it? He and my mom are Muslims but they don`t follow Allah`s commands. I really want them to stop drinking. Questions & Answers
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تأخير تسليم البضائع وإقامة دعوى ضد البائع
س: السلام عليكم، لدي مشكلة مع شركة في جبل علي. اشتريت منهم قطع غيار أونلاين وكان ينبغي التوصيل لدبي في خلال 3 أيام حسب الإفادة في الموقع وبناءً عليه تم الدفع أونلاين. تم تأخير التوريد إلى شهر، فألغيت عملية الشراء بإرسال إيميل وكذلك عمل شكوى في حماية المستهلك. بعد أسبوع من فحص الشكوى، أفادني المسؤول أن أتوجه للمحكمة لعدم الاختصاص. ذهبت إلى الشرطة فأفادوني بأنه خارج اختصاصهم وأن الموضوع مع حماية المستهلك! الآن مر على عملية الشراء شهرين كاملين ولا أدري كيف أتعامل وأي جهة يمكن أن تساعدني في استرجاع حقي! هل إذا رفعت قضية وكان الحكم لصالحي يتحمل البائع أتعاب المحامي ورسوم القضية أم لا؟ مبلغ الشراء (11500) درهم. شكرًا وأرجو الإفادة! Questions & Answers
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The expected procedures in case of cheque bounce of high value
Q: I have a cheque bounce cash of AED 500000. Please help me, what to do? Questions & Answers
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Right of the husband to sue the wife for defamation and seek visitation
Q: Greetings, I appreciate the information. A spouse opens a case for divorce based on false accusations and lies which result in ruining the partner’s reputation, causing mental stress and financial damage. Since the divorce was denied by the appeal court, can the affected partner open a case of defamation or disobedience? The spouse refuses to live with her husband for more than 16 months and holding the kids from seeing or speaking to father and holding the kids` passports. The husband has tried hiring three different lawyers to help his cause but made it more complicated and financially very difficult. Please advise Questions & Answers
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Is it possible to file a case of maintenance without a divorce?
Q: Assalam Alaikum, I am French and have 4 children, and I am 3 months pregnant. I reside in the UAE and my husband clearly stated that he is leaving for Turkey because life is less expensive than the UAE and that I will have to pay all the bills here by myself and take care of the kids as I am working here. What can I do? What about when the baby will be born? All my children are under my residency (iqama) Alhamdulillah but will I be able to add my baby under my iqama knowing that the father abandoned us and we are not legally divorced? Jazakum Allahu Khairan for your answer. Questions & Answers
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How to report a bounced cheque against a company in Dubai?
Q: How to report a bounced cheque against a company in Dubai? Questions & Answers
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The legal action against an employer for forgery of an employee signature
Q: The employer has submitted a fake signature to MOHRE to modify the contract (temporary additional annex). I, the employee, did not sign this application form. Could you advise what action we can take against the employer? Questions & Answers
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The calculation of leave dues upon contract completion
Q: Good morning Madam, I joined a company in the UAE in January and completed my contract at the end of October. I didn`t take any vacation during these days. How many days I can encash as my leave? Is this based on basic salary or basic salary + HRA? Please give your advice. Thank you for your support! Questions & Answers
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Legal action by the bank for defaulting on a loan after losing job
Q: Hi, I am looking for expert legal advice. Someone has defaulted on a loan payment of AED 250,000 and unable to pay due to job loss, currently residing in the home country. What legal actions can the bank take in the UAE and home country against him? Thanks for your valuable advice. Questions & Answers
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Rights of the employee repatriation after submitting resignation
Q: Dear Mr Ibrahim, I hope you are doing well. I resigned on a 30 days notice period & worked from 31.10.2017 to 03.11.2020, now it`s the time of settlement. I have some enquires such as the company deducting visa renewal cost & not giving return ticket also. So is this legally valid or not? I need your guidance, please. Questions & Answers
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