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How can you contest a wrongful deportation without any explanation in the UAE?

Q: I’m seeking a lawyer for a case of wrongful deportation in contravention of the UAE Constitution “Part Three: Freedom, Rights and Public Duties” Articles 25, 26, 27 & 28. The victim was a Dubai resident with Emirates ID & 2 years to expiry. One afternoon 3 police officers not in uniform broke down the front door of their apartment without proof of ID. Once inside, the officers ransacked the apartment without explanation. The 2 residents showed legal papers including Emirates ID, work permits, and apartment rental. Nothing was found & the resident was asked to accompany the officers to a bus with other females. At CID headquarters the victim was not given any explanation, was refused a lawyer & tried to contact their embassy. Under duress, they were taken to a private room, photos & eye scans were taken then forced to sign papers in Arabic without any translation. The victim was held for 2 weeks and then deported without explanation. How can they challenge this case & return to Dubai?
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UAE

Late fees and plot area discrepancy. What to do?

Q: Good evening, I purchased my off-plan property in 2017 and paid only 5% of the total value. After 6 months, I informed the developer via email that I no longer wish to continue with the purchase. However, on 16/2/2023, I received a notification from the Dubai Land Department stating that I must settle my outstanding payments within one month. My question to you is whether I am eligible to pay any late penalty fees, considering that the developer failed to complete the project on time. Additionally, on my SPA, the plot area was stated as 3509 sq. ft, but upon measuring it, I found that it was actually less than 2400 sq. ft. At the time of purchase, they charged an extra 200,000 AED, and are now counting late payment penalties at a rate of 1.5% per month. Given these circumstances, what should I do? Can you guide me? Also, how can I contact you in person? Waiting for your kind reply. Thank you!
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UAE

رفعت زوجتي علي دعوى نفقة في الإمارات وأنا في فلسطين. ماذا أفعل؟

س: السلام عليكم، أنا أقطن الآن في بلدي فلسطين ورفعت زوجتي علي دعوى نفقة بمبالغ تقدر شهريًا ما يقارب 24 ألف درهم مع أن دخلي الشهري 8000 درهم و لدي تمويل شخصي وسيارة شهريًا يخصم 4000. كانت هناك الجلسة الأولى عبر الأونلاين وحكم القاضي بتأجيل الجلسة للصلح بعد حوالي أسبوع من الآن، خلال الجلسة شرحت للقاضي عن أسباب الخلاف حيث أن أخت زوجتي وأخوها ووالدها كانوا يقنطون عندي في نفس المنزل وطلبت منها بأن يذهبوا إلى إخوانها للعيش هناك في الإمارات نفسها. فحدث شجار وجلبت لي الشرطة وطردتني من المنزل علمًا بأن المنزل باسمها. سافرت لوحدي إلى فلسطين ورفعت عليها في بلدي دعوى طاعة ودعوى ضم أولاد حيث حسب القانون الفلسطيني يحق لي حضانتهم. الآن ليس لدي المقدرة المالية على توكيل محامي في الإمارات وحضور الجلسة القادمة للجواب على الدعوى. ماذا بمقدوري أن أصنع في هذه الحالة؟
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UAE

Is the weekend considered a part of the annual leave or it is excluded?

Q: If an employee travels during the weekend for his/her annual vacation, will the weekend be part of the leave? For example, the employee is traveling from 4th Mar 2023 to 12th Mar 2023. What will be the total no. of leave days availed?
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UAE

The license of the company I work at expired. Can I travel outside the country and come back?

Q: I have a 2-year valid visa but my company did not renew its license. Can I still travel outside the country and come back after 3 months? Will there be any issue to come back or have a problem with immigration?
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UAE

I left the UAE with a partly unpaid load and negotiations failed with the collectors. Can I travel to GCC?

Q: Hello, I have had an outstanding loan in the UAE since 2016 and left the UAE. I was in negotiations with several debt collectors. I paid a part back but there is still a part open. I am willing to pay the loan back or let`s say a waived part of it. But the way of communication with the debt collectors was very unprofessional. From now on, I have to fly to some GCC countries like Saudi Arabia or Qatar. Is there any problem or better not to do it as long the case is open?
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How can I claim my labor rights after being forced to resign if I left the UAE?

Q: I worked as a Graphic Designer at a document-clearing service provider company three months ago. During my employment, I was not paid for more than a month. When I inquired about the payment, my employer shouted at me and canceled my work permit on the same day without any notice. Additionally, she sent a fake email from my official email account to herself apologizing for some unlawful act. She called me to come and sort out my remaining dues, but instead, she misguided me to physically resign, which was a big mistake on my part as an employee. Now, I would like to know what documentary evidence is required to file a complaint. I look forward to your prompt response. I have all emails and other correspondences except the resignation copy I submitted physically. Is it possible to complain while outside the UAE because as per policy, I had to exit the UAE in order to change my status? I also kept snapshots of WhatsApp when she was harassing me.
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UAE

Claiming child maintenance from British ex-partner in Dubai

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I am a UK resident with 2 children. Their British father (we were not married) has resided and worked in Dubai for 6 years but does not pay child maintenance. Is it possible to make a claim for maintenance?
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UAE

We are late for rent in a hotel apartment. Is it legal to deposit a cheque for a higher value?

Q: We live in a hotel apartment in Bur Dubai which is closing down on March 31, 2023. We have always paid our rent on time. However, we have dues of AED 22147.27 as of the date and they have an undated cheque of AED 28936 with them from us. We promised them we will clear the dues between the 15th and 18th of this month, maximum by the 20th, and leave. They are insisting on depositing the cheque by this evening even though for a higher amount and threatening further action. Our questions: 1. Can they deposit a higher value cheque when the dues are much lesser? 2. What is the action open to them - can they evict us and if so, how soon? 3. We will clear the dues between the 15th and 18th, maximum by March 20, 2023, and they are not listening to the same. If we clear these dues and give our commitment in writing, can they still enforce action today/tomorrow? Kindly advise.
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UAE

رفض استقالة مهندسة بسبب مشاكل ومخالفات من البلدية

س: السلام عليكم، صيغة قانونية لرفض استقالة موظفة مهندسة استشارية. سبب الرفض مشاكل من ملاك مشاريع ومخالفات من البلدية على شركتي.
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UAE

How to remove a case of escape and theft filed by the ex-employer?

Q: Hi. I have a concern regarding my sister`s case. Her ex-employer filed a case against her (run away and theft). Now she`s in central jail. We found a sponsor who`s willing to make a visa for her. What should we do?
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UAE

How can I keep my visa active until its expiry date if I am terminated from work?

Q: My visa and my family`s visas are active until September. In case of termination, can I still keep it active until September? And what if I complained about my termination in MOHRE?
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UAE

I have a travel ban. If I try to travel, what will happen at the airport?

Q: I have a travel ban. If I try to travel, what will happen at the airport? Will the police arrest me? Or they will send me back to pay the fine?
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UAE

Is it legal to terminate me and make me pay for cancellation of visa?

Q: Hi, My company laid me off and refused to pay my salary for that month and also asked me to pay for my visa cancellation. Please advise if it is legal to make me pay for the cancellation of my visa after the company laid me off with no notice or warning letter, I did not resign. I have a new company and they are asking for cancellation papers to apply for my new visa. Please what can I do?
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UAE

Obtaining a police clearance while a credit card case is pending

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Can I still obtain a police clearance if I have a pending credit card payment? Also, do you think a civil case will appear on my police clearance?
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UAE

هل ينبغي ذكر سبب ترك العمل في إخطار الاستقالة؟

س: السلام عليكم، عند تقديم إخطار ترك العمل مع احترام فترة الإخطار المذكورة في العقد وهي شهرين، هل أذكر أسباب ترك العمل في الإخطار أم لا؟ وهل يحق للشركة أن تطالبني بحقوق في حالة تقديم هذا الإخطار للموافقة عليه؟ هل يجوز للشركة إصدار حرمان لي من دخول الدولة؟ شكرًا لحضرتك!