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Q: Dear Lawyers, The case needs to be filed during official working hours, on a subsequent working day (if the last day falls on an official holiday), in Dubai. With Smart Police Stations operating 24/7, how are these situations considered? Should the case be filed during working hours, say before 3 PM, etc.?

How to get information about a friend taken by the Narcotics Department in Dubai?

Q: Hi, My friend has been taken by the Narcotics Department for the consumption and possession of some substance in Dubai. How can we find out what the next procedure will be, as his family back in India has no information about it and no idea where the police have taken him or what the next steps are in this issue?

My tenant was supposed to vacate as per the contract. Can I rent the property to another tenant?

Q: Good morning. My tenant was supposed to vacate the property on 15th April 2025 as per the contract. Now he is not answering the phone, and the property is still in use. Please guide the way forward. I have already rented the property to a new tenant.

How long should I wait before the labor enforcement releases the judgment amount paid by my employer?

Q: This is regarding my case in Abu Dhabi Labor Enforcement. My previous employer deposited the amount, and the IBAN was approved last month on 21 March 2025. Until now, I have not received my money into my account. Today I just received an email from Abu Dhabi Enforcement Labor that (Payment withdrawal Request is approved by Judge with Amount .... AED). Could you please tell me what this email means? Are they going to process payment into my account or something else? As I am tense, I hope everything will be fine.

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I removed my absconding and applied to reduce my overstay fine. Can I get a new visa now without exiting the country?

Q: Hello. I removed my absconding and applied to reduce my overstay fine. If I pay my overstay fine, then I want to apply for a new visa. Should I apply easily without exiting here?

What countersuit can be filed against an employer for a false absconding case?

Q: Hello, What countersuit can I file against an employer who filed a false absconding case against an employee?

What to do if the bank filed case on me using security cheques and executed travel ban?

Q: The bank filed a case against me using security cheques and executed a travel ban from Dubai Courts.

Is a bounced rent cheque case considered a criminal record for U.S. visa applications?

Q: Hello, My rent cheque was bounced, and my landlord filed a case against me in Sharjah Court. I received a fine of 2,000 AED, which was later reduced to 1,000 AED upon appeal. Does this case count as a criminal conviction under UAE law, or was it handled as a civil matter? If I apply for a U.S. visa, will I need to submit court records under the requirement for applicants with past convictions?

What are the penalties for not returning from vacation after several months or a year?

Q: Hello, Good afternoon! Can somebody tell me what happens if someone went on vacation and didn’t come back in one month? What penalties will they face if they want to come back after 1 year or after some months and not to the same company?

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If an employee is terminated due to poor performance, is he eligible for compensation?

Q: Hi, For the private sector, if an employee got terminated due to warning letters for poor performance issued to him, is he eligible for a 1-month compensation salary?

What’s the minimum time an employee must work for the employer who brought them to the UAE?

Q: Hello, What is the minimum duration an employee must work for the employer who brought them into the country before they can terminate the contract in the UAE?

How can I renew my Ejari if the landlord hasn’t signed the new contract?

Q: Hi, I have been here for 3 years now and paid the increased amount (as per the agreement) for the 4th year. However, the landlord did not send me back the signed contract, although I have both made the payment for the full year via bank transfer and sent my signed contract to him. I need to renew my Ejari; however, how can I do it without the landlord`s signature? I have all the previous contracts signed by both parties, along with the Ejari for those contracts.

My company has filed a case against a client for failure to pay and bounced cheque. How to follow up?

Q: Hello. My company has filed a case against a client for failure to pay and a bounced cheque. The client`s company is registered as a virtual office in the Creative City Free Zone in Fujairah, so our case is filed there. The client basically purchased some equipment from us, and his payment via bank transfer did not go through and was rejected. Then, when we deposited his security cheque after multiple attempts to contact and no answer, the cheque bounced. The company is under his wife`s name, and we have filed a case on the same. The court has accepted our application, however, they have instructed the execution bureau to get the Emirates ID of this authorised signatory. The bureau is asking us to get it, and we have no way to do so, unfortunately. Without the Emirates ID, the court cannot freeze the bank accounts or put a travel ban, etc. What are our options here?

How to legally receive income from crypto trading without raising any concerns?

Q: Hello, Hope this message finds you well! I am seeking legal advice regarding my financial situation as a forex trader living in the UAE under a sponsor work visa. Currently, I do not work for any company and earn my income primarily through cryptocurrency trading. However, I would like to ensure that I can legally receive and withdraw approximately AED 15,000 per month into my UAE bank account without raising any suspicion from the bank. My main concerns are: I am a forex trader and earn money through cryptocurrency, which I then exchange into fiat currency (AED). How can I ensure that the process of depositing this income into my bank account is transparent and compliant with UAE laws to avoid any issues with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations? Since I do not have a formal job or salary, how should I go about documenting or explaining my income to the bank to avoid any red flags regarding the source of my funds? Are there any specific steps I need to take to ensure my deposits are compliant?

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Am I allowed to wear a burka during the divorce hearing at the family court?

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