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The Rise of Digital Contracts in the UAE: What Businesses Need to Know

We're seeing a significant change in the way we do business. The development of artificial intelligence (AI) is speeding up the transition to a more automated and digital future. This change is especially noticeable in transactions and contracts. Businesses of all sizes should consider e-contracts and digital transactions, as they can improve efficiency, streamline processes, and eventually open up new growth opportunities.

Can I apply for an outpass to exit the UAE permanently with a criminal case?

Q: Hello, I have a criminal case. Can I apply for an outpass and exit the UAE forever?

Can I stay in my husband's rented home during our pending divorce appeal?

Q: Hello, My husband and I (both Hindu) are undergoing a divorce in Dubai. The execution is pending as I have filed an appeal. The divorce was filed by my husband. When he filed for divorce, he made me and my kids (twin boys) move to a different accommodation. He lives separately. After the court orders on divorce and maintenance in December 2024, he stopped paying rent for the accommodation. The execution is yet to be issued, and he has not started providing any money for maintenance. Do I have to leave this accommodation if the agreement is in his name? If I don’t have the money to arrange for alternative accommodation until the execution is finalized, how should I manage? Please guide!

Can I reschedule my hearing or travel after paying my fine, despite the prosecution's appeal?

Q: Hello, I had a criminal case, and the judge issued me a fine of 3,702. I paid the fine amount, but the prosecution appealed, and the hearing date is set for May 28, 2025. Is there any possibility of advancing the date, or can I travel without facing any issues in the meantime?

Is an arrest warrant removed after five years if a person has not returned to Dubai?

Q: Hello, Is there a time after which an arrest warrant will be removed if a person hasn’t returned to Dubai in five years?

Could resignation due to an employer’s behavior be considered constructive dismissal?

Q: Hello, If your employer’s behavior is causing you to resign, could this be considered constructive dismissal? My employer has been illegally deducting from my commission check. When I confronted him, he wrote down various overhead costs to run the practice, costs that, as an employee, I am not responsible for, along with profit-sharing deductions that were never agreed upon in my job offer or contract. He told me that if I couldn’t accept these terms, I would need to find another clinic to work at. He then created a new contract including all these deductions, which I refused to sign. His manager later tried to force me to sign it, but I did not. I felt very threatened and bullied, so I filed a labor complaint, which was transferred to court. However, I currently lack the funds to proceed due to their actions. If I file another labor complaint later and they ask why I no longer work there, can I use constructive dismissal as the reason?

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Can I drive after registration expires but before insurance does, without a fine?

Q: Hello, My car registration is due to expire on 17/03, but my insurance is valid until 17/04. I won’t be back in the country in time to renew the registration before it expires. Can I still drive my car before the insurance expires without incurring a fine?

The landlord got a municipality order against me to pay pending rent and vacate. What to do?

Q: The rent is 3300 and he said the cheque return is 1050, and the open case file is 1000 while the closed case file is 2100. I told him to allow me to split the payment; first I would pay the rent and pay the legal fees with one cheque, but he said no that I needed to pay the full amount at once. So I told him I don’t have that amount now that is my fate. He told me to wait for the next hearing and that I would receive another notification from the municipality office after a month that after then they would tell me what to do. I believed him and I was waiting for the second hearing until I received another letter yesterday from the municipality giving me seven days to pay up and vacate the flat. Please, what can I do?

Are there any legal restrictions on discussing psychedelics in a UAE-based podcast?

Q: Hi, I am looking to start a podcast discussing psychedelics and my experience with psilocybin in a clinical setting. I will cover new research while making it clear that I am not suggesting illegal use of these substances. I was wondering about the regulations in the UAE regarding discussions on psychedelics. A few years ago, a medical conference featured a speaker on psychedelic research, so I assume discussing the topic is not illegal. It’s a very niche subject, but I would appreciate your advice on whether starting this podcast would be possible. Thanks!

How can somebody get released after getting arrested for overstay?

Q: Hello, A relative of mine was recently arrested and detained for overstaying in Dubai. How do we go about getting him released and returned back to Uganda? Thanks.

Can my prenuptial assessment conducted in France be accepted for marriage in Dubai?

Q: Hello, I would like to know if, to get married in Dubai, I could carry out my prenuptial assessment in France and have it accepted.

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Can my brother be released from Abu Dhabi judicial court if he filed an appeal to reduce fine?

Q: Hi. My brother has been in Abu Dhabi judicial court for 2 weeks now and he had his first session with the judge 2 days ago. Yesterday, the result came out, and it says that he has a fine of 10k dirhams. But now, I checked the case again this morning, it says there is an appeal from the party. If he appealed to a higher court and paid the fine of 10k, can he still be released even if he has another hearing with a higher court to reverse the decision of a lower court?

How can I access a complaint filed against my free zone company?

Q: Hello, My company is in a free zone, and an employee filed a complaint against it. How do I get it?

Can I claim my labor dues from a closed company through bounced cheques in 2018?

Q: Hello I was employed by a company in 2017 that failed to pay my salary. Since I urgently needed a new job to manage my expenses, the management gave me three cheques amounting to roughly 45,000. I signed the final settlement, which states that the remaining amount will be paid in cheques. Prior to me cashing the cheques, they had paid roughly 6,000 in cash. Since it`s been a long time, I cannot locate the payment slip. Since they failed to pay the rest of the amount, I went ahead to cash the cheques and they bounced. I then registered a case with the Dubai police in April 2018. It`s been nearly 7 years and the status on the Dubai Police site shows as "Awaiting approval/Bank reply". I have the following questions: 1. Is there any way to recover this amount? 2. What is the best option to pursue? Civil case or a labor case with the free zone? However, the company no longer exists as far as I know, how does it work? 3. What does the status awaiting approval/bank reply mean?

Can an employee request airfare encashment after one year if not traveling?

Q: Hello, Can an employee request the employer to encash the airfare if he/she is not traveling after completing one year?

Does an Abu Dhabi LLC entity need a license to provide oil and gas services in Ras Al Khaimah?

Q: We are an Abu Dhabi LLC registered entity and provide oil and gas services to several companies in Abu Dhabi. We have been asked to provide oil and gas services in Ras Al Khaimah. Can we provide Oil and gas services in Ras Al Khaimah without creating a branch or separate legal entity registration in Ras Al Khaimah?

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