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Consequences of defaulting on two credit card payments
Q: I have around AED 66,000 total credit card amount pending with 5 banks. I have missed 2 payments now. What are the consequences I should foresee in this situation? What are the solutions? Questions & Answers
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Passing through transit in case of unpaid Etisalat bill
Q: Will I have any problem with transit because of Etisalat bad debts? Earlier, I got a mail from Tasheel but when I called them they said to contact Etisalat. Now, I want to clear my bad debts. So can I get any suggestion, please? Questions & Answers
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Criminal case by the employer and holding passport
Q: My employer suspended me from work because my employer filed an E-crime case against me. He told me my case is under police case and my passport was given to police already. But I`m sure that my passport is still with my employer. Can I still get my passport or wait for the police case to close? Can I still go out of the UAE while having the police case? Questions & Answers
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Claiming dues and visa cancellation at the end of a labour contract
Q: Hello Rajasree, Good day to you. I want to ask about the procedures I should make if my two-year limited contract issued from Dubai has expired already, and the company doesn`t want to give me my dues or cancel my work permit and visa. Thank you so much. Questions & Answers
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Checking the seriousness of a job offer in the UAE
Q: Good evening Madam, You are requested to send some details regarding a job offer. I recently got one employment letter from the University of Sharjah with correspondence after documents verification and qualification experience without any interview. So I suspect something on this employment which I`m unable to find out if it`s genuine or fraud. Could you help me? Are you willing to provide provision to me? I will send the details to you. Thanking you ma`am, D.R. V. Hyderabad, India Questions & Answers
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Claiming refund for delay in property handover after full payment
Q: I have bought three apartments in a project and the delivery date was in 2018. I have paid 100% and nothing is pending. The builders informed me that the delivery will be in July 2019 but now they are saying the end of Dec for one apartment and the rest in 2020. If I want to withdraw and cancel the contract, can I get the complete refund and will I receive the interest too? Questions & Answers
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Legal action in home country for a credit card in the UAE
Q: One of my friends left the country with a credit card balance of around 120K. What are the formalities he has to face? How is the criminal case and civil case in the UAE? Can the bank catch him and get it from India? Can they file a case in India and attach his property? Questions & Answers
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Checking possible cases after defaulting on bank obligations
Q: Hi I have defaulted with the bank and they bounced my cheque last 2017. I don`t know if I have a case, but last June 2019 my visa was renewed without any problem. Does that mean I don`t have any case or travel ban? Actually, I resigned now and will have my visa cancelled this coming Oct, 1st week. If my visa will be cancelled without any problem, does that mean also that I don`t have any pending case and/or travel ban? Please help. Thanks Questions & Answers
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Precautions while buying a second hand diamond ring
Q: Hi, I live in Dubai and I want to buy a used diamond ring from someone. How can I protect myself from any questions later that the ring might be stolen or it was reported to the police? (The diamond ring has a certificate). Thanks Questions & Answers
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The expected judgement and penalty in a civil case
Q: Hello I would like to know my civil case running in Sharjah Court before it was in management. Now the new date will be up to the judge. Now the judge will hear us. It`s a money issue, I want to know if the judgement will come that I have to pay. What will happen? Will I be in jail? Please advise. Questions & Answers
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Procedure of seeking guidance during execution
Q: Hi, I used to work in a company in a free zone and I have a labor case in Dubai Courts which is at the execution stage. I have received the documents to block the trade license. Now, I heard the company has changed it`s location within the free zone and removed it`s signboard. Is it legal for the free zone to allow a company to do such activities even after the block from court? Questions & Answers
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Replacing passport at the public prosecution with other guarantee
Q: My wife`s partner put up a complaint against my wife at the public prosecution. The public prosecution directed to collect statements and evidence. I had given to the company some money and only received half of it. After submitting all proofs and bank statements and cheque, the public prosecution ordered to open criminal case and added me into the case plus demanding to put the passport. I am a cabin crew and thus cannot keep my passport. is there any solution to close this case. Can I request the public prosecution that I deposit money as a guarantee and close this case and I file a civil case to reclaim my money so as to avoid losing my job or any other alternative? Questions & Answers
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Validity of the side agreement of an LLC in the court
Q: For LLC formation in the UAE, will side agreements made with the local individual partner be valid in the court of law? Questions & Answers
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الإجراءات والمستندات اللازمة لتأسيس شركة تجارة إلكترونية
س: السلام عليكم أريد إنشاء موقع على الإنترنت للتجارة العامة بمختلف الأنواع من المنتجات. هل أستطيع تأجير مكتب ومخزن في الإمارات وتوظيف موظفين إذا كانت رخصة تجارية من منطقة حرة؟ وهل النشاط التجاري (تجارة عامة) يسمح لي بالتجارة عبر الإنترنت؟ Questions & Answers
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Filing a civil case to recover the amount of a bounced cheque
Q: Hello, I received a company cheque from an individual who owed me money (between AED 10,000 & 20,000). The cheque bounced and I wish to file a civil case. A criminal case has already been registered. Can anyone advise me about the steps to register a civil case? Also, can someone highlight what happens in court during a civil proceeding? Thanks Questions & Answers
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