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My current company started my visa process. Can I resign and transfer visa?

Q: If we start the visa process with a company and then halfway through we decide to leave and go to another company, does the new company have to restart the visa process? Or will the old company be able to hand over our visa to the new company?

الشركة القديمة ترفض نقل الكفالة رغم إنهاء التعاقد

س: السلام عليكم أخ شهاب، لي أخ مهندس بحري يعمل بشركة وقد أبلغته بعدم الرغبة في تجديد التعاقد؛ مع العلم لا يوجد عقد إلكتروني. تقدم المهندس للعمل بشركة أخرى لترفع طلب نقل كفالة، ولكن الشركة القديمة ترفض الطلب. ما الإجراءات المتبعة في هذه الحالة؟ ولكم جزيل الشكر!

تأثير إبعاد صدر في قطر على زيارة الإمارات

س: السلام عليكم، أنا مقيم بدولة قطر وصدر ضدي إبعاد قضائي في قضية جنحة تبديد. حصلت حاليًا على تأشيرة لزيارة الإمارات لكي أخرج من قطر مباشرة للإمارات. هل يمكن أن يوجد منع دخول أم الإبعاد يكون فقط من الدولة المُبعِدة؟

What does the law say about the custody of the baby if the ex-wife gets married?

Q: My ex-wife and I have a daughter. We are both non-Muslims. She has custody of the child. What does the law say about the custody of the baby if she decides to get married? And will it change the situation if she will marry and get pregnant? Or it doesn’t matter?

What is the way to find details on a old case in Dubai?

Q: This haunts me, for 24 years. In 1998, I was living in Dubai with my husband & daughter. Our neighbors had a son, age 14. One evening he saw me out shopping, stopped to politely chat, and walked back toward my home with me since he lived nearby. For some reason the kid began speaking vulgar, I walked ahead to get away, then he began chasing me, causing me to be frightened due to his language. Running away scared, I became lost as he chased me for miles. I ran into a building, asked to call my husband as I was lost & scared. The boy ran in, I stated he was chasing me, they called the police, he was arrested. There was a huge language barrier. My husband said he was arrested for assault, sent back to India to face the charge. But he didn`t assault me. For years I`ve tried finding the report, etc., to explain as I don`t want a kid to have been in trouble for assault. False charges could`ve harmed the family. How to find the report?

هل يمكن الاتفاق بين المتعاقدين أن يدفع البائع عربوناً؟

هل تضطر كبائع يوماً ما إلى دفع العربون إلى المشتري؟ سؤال قد يبدو غريباً شيئاً ما. ماذا لو تم الاتفاق بينك وبين المشتري على أن يكون مبلغ العربون جزاء لمن يعدل منكم عن إتمام التعاقد؟ هل بدا ذلك منطقياً الآن؟ دعنا نعرف المزيد سوياً.

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How to get divorced in the UAE while the marriage contract was signed in Belgium?

Q: Dear sir/madam, The new laws stipulate that the divorce laws of the country of origin in which the marriage has taken place apply. Now, to put it bluntly, how do one`s parents go about getting a divorce in the UAE when the marriage contract was signed in Belgium? Secondly, what happens to the children if two of them are considered "majors" and the other is a "minor"? Lastly, if possible, could you provide me with a brief overview of the divorce process in general, considering the aforementioned information provided? Thank you!

Who is liable for the overstay fines after the expiry and non-renewal of employment visa?

Q: Dear Sir Madam. My visa expired in November 2021 and my employer has still not renewed my visa. I requested many times but he does not respond. I am still working here he pays me a salary. Now if I want to change the company, what should I do? Or if go home what`s the process? Who will pay the fine? Me or my company?

I live with my mother-in-law who is abusing me and destroying our marriage. What can I do?

Q: Hello, I am living with my mother-in-law and she has destroyed my marriage with my husband. We have been married for 3 years and she always abuses me emotionally and calls me bad words. My husband refuses to provide for me a separate home. What can I do in this situation?

Understanding the rights of the wife in Islamic law before marriage

Q: Dear Madam/Sir, I am from Iran. My fiance is Iranian too and has lived in Dubai for 14 years. I know in Sharia marriage, the wife does not have the right to work, travel, and request for divorce. So, I was wondering, is there any way to get these rights exactly at the wedding? Best regards, G. V.

Non-renewal of limited contract and possibility to use the annual leave for the notice period

Q: I am on a 2-year limited contract. I informed the company early that I will not be renewing my contract once it finishes. Now, they are refraining to allow me to take my plotted leave. They said they are not allowing their employees to take leave during the notice period. Is this legal? I cannot see any notice period in my contract. It only says to refer to the annex if I will terminate my contract early. Annex says just to pay 45 days of salary. Does this mean there is no notice period for my contract? Thanks.

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Returning to Dubai after leaving without proper visa cancelation

Q: Hi sir/mam, I have been working in a company from 2007 to 2009. I got back to India on vacation. But unfortunately, for some personal issues, I could not return to Dubai. Now, I have a job offer in Dubai. Would I face any security clearance issues for my new visa? Kindly advise!

هل يحق للزوج في حال سافرت الزوجة خارج الإمارات أن يلغي الإقامة الإماراتية؟

س: السلام عليكم، هل يحق للزوج في حال سافرت الزوجة خارج الإمارات أن يلغي الإقامة الإماراتية؟ هل له الحق في ذلك؟ وما موقفي في حال إلغائها؟

How to transfer the complete ownership of a UAE company to a foreign LLC company?

Q: Dear sir/madam, We have a small software services business (100% LLC owned). We want to transfer the complete ownership to a foreign LLC (based in Delaware, USA). Can you please provide guidance on steps, documents, etc.? We would like to continue the business activities in the UAE without any changes.

A maintenance case without divorce versus a settlement offer by husband

Q: Dear sir/madam, I have filed for a maintenance case without an intention for divorce. The case has reached the hearing stage. In the first hearing, my husband said that he wants to offer me a settlement outside the court. The next hearing is after 4 days and till now, he has not presented anything to me. I am still his wife. What kind of settlement can he offer in a maintenance case?

إمكانية العودة إلى الإمارات بعد الترحيل بسبب بلاغ هروب

س: السلام عليكم، حصلت مشكلة مع كفيلي الذي كنت أعمل لديه سائق خاص. قلت له اعطني رواتبي والغِ إقامتي، قال اصبر خمسة أيام وصبرت ولم أحصل على إجابة. قدمت شكوى في مركز توافق وهناك تفاجأت أنه حرر ضدي بلاغ هروب. عندما حظرني كفيلي اتهمني بقضية جنائية ولكن الحمد لله أخذت فيها براءة وذهب لمركز توافق. استأنفت الشكوى ولم يتم الصلح. أرسلونا للمحكمة وبعد عدة جلسات تم الصلح على إلزام الكفيل بدفع رواتب ثلاثة أشهر وإلزامه بإلغاء الإقامة والحكم يصدر بعد أسبوع. عند خروجي من المحكمة تفاجأت برجال الجوازات يقبضون عليّ. ذهبنا لمركز المخالفين قالوا لازم أن نرحلك فعليك تعميم هروب، فقلت أعلم ذلك ولكن لدي قضية عمالية يصدر الحكم فيها بعد أسبوع والقانون لا يسمح أن يرحلوني وعندي قضية عمالية. كفيلي كان معهم وهددوني بالسجن إن لم أوفق وتم سجني أربعة أيام وبعدها ذهبنا للمطار وأعطوني رواتبي مع خصم مبلغ التذكرة من رواتبي ورحلوني. الحين مضت سنتان ونصف. هل أستطيع الرجوع أم هو حرمان دائم؟ وهل أستطيع تقديم شكوى أو استرحام لدى السفارة الإماراتية في بلدي؟ ولكم جزيل الشكر والتقدير!

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