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UAE
The landlord wants to collect the last cheque in cash. What to do?
Q: Hi, I received a call from the landlord that he wants to collect the last cheque for the last cheque period in cash. He claims that he left the country and closed his bank accounts. So I want to know what is the legal procedure? And if I decide to pay cash, what should I get in return in addition to the cheque? Also, do I have the right to reject or not? And what is the best advice, please? My sincere thanks! Questions & Answers
UAE
Rights of the wife when she discovers that her husband is flirting on social media
Q: Hello, My friend is from eastern Europe married to Emirati. They have 2 small daughters ages 2 and 12 months. She has caught her husband many times talking to women on social media and he hides his social media accounts from her and has blocked her. He also always hides his phone from her and he always goes away for the weekends without telling her where, but she has no witness and is alone. What can she do about this? Legal blog
UAE
نظرة على التعديلات الأخيرة على قانون الأحوال الشخصية الإماراتي
الأسرة هي عماد المجتمع، ويدور صلاحه مع صلاحها وجوداً وعدماً، فأن فسدت الاسرة فسد المجتمع؛ ولذلك اعتنت الشريعة الإسلامية بتنظيم العلاقات الاسرية أيما عناية. فالزوج والزوجة هما الأصول التي يتفرع منها الأبناء، فإن لم تستقِم العلاقة بينهما انعكس ذلك على بقية أفراد الاسرة من الأبناء وبالتالي فسد مجتمع الأسرة. وفي دولة الامارات العربية المتحدة يولي المشرع اهتماماً بشؤون الأسرة من خلال قانون الأحوال الشخصية الإماراتي وتقنينه من وقت لآخر بإجراء عدد من التعديلات عليه لكي يتماشى مع أوضاع الأسرة المختلفة. Questions & Answers
UAE
What are the requirements for the second marriage of expatriate in the UAE?
Q: I am married in India and settled in the UAE with my family. I am planning for second marriage in the UAE. Kindly advise how I can sponsor my second wife and what are all the documents required and how do things work. Questions & Answers
Bahrain
Is it legal to deduct 1% of an expatriate's salary by the employer for the GOSI?
Q: Is it legal now to deduct 1% of an expatriate`s salary by the employer for the GOSI? Questions & Answers
UAE
Purchasing goods for customers from outside an employer's shop by an employee
Q: Dear Sir, I am an employer in the UAE. I found that my employee is cheating on me and purchasing goods for my customers from outside my shop. I asked him regarding this and he did not reply correctly so I asked him to leave. Now, what can I do to cancel his contract? He has an unlimited contract. Best regards, Questions & Answers
UAE
Time frame for asking a tenant to vacate an apartment
Q: Hi, I received a call from the landlord that he wants to sell the property and is not planning to renew our contract which will end on the last of the next February. He requested us to pay the last quarter cheque in cash. Please tell me about my legal situation and the right advice in the following cases: 1- What is your advice regarding paying the last quarter into cash (as he said that he closed his bank accounts)? 2- Does he has a right to ask me to leave the apartment before 3 months? 3- Is it right that as per Dubai law, he cannot increase the rent unless we continue for 3 years? Thanks in advance! Questions & Answers
UAE
The employer did not confirmed ending or extending the probation period. What to do?
Q: Hi, I am working in a Freezone company under Dubai Healthcare City. I joined last July and I haven`t received any confirmation from HR whether to end or extend the probation period. What are the rules for resignation in this situation if I find another offer? Thanks for your assistance! Questions & Answers
UAE
When to leave work after submitting a notice of non-renewal of an unlimited contract?
Q: My contract is an unlimited contract. I have been working for the company for 8 years till this coming December 23, 2021. I have just passed my notice through email last November 20, 2021. I am not seeking to renew my contract anymore. My visa will expire on January 29, 2022. Since I have passed my notice last November 20, 2021, can I stop working with them on December 20, 2021? Questions & Answers
UAE
هل يُعد حديث المدعي بشأن فوزه في قضية ضد خصمه تشهيرًا؟
س: السلام عليكم، عند رفع دعوى قضائية ضد طرف ما في دبي للمطالبة بتعويض مادي (أقل من 200 ألف درهم إماراتي) نتيجة إخلاله بالعقد، هل يجوز في حال تم تسوية النزاع لصالح المدعي في لجنة تسوية المنازعات أو عبر القضاء لاحقًا أن يعلن المدعي على الملأ أنه رفع دعوى ضد فلان بسبب كذا وكذا للمطالبة بكذا وكذا وقد كسب الدعوى ضده وحصل على كذا وكذا كرد اعتبار معنوي له؟ أم أن هذا يعتبر تشهير ضد المدعى عليه؟ Questions & Answers
UAE
A partner is threatening to blacklist another partner. What to do?
Q: Dear sir, I established a civil company in Dubai with a partner. My share is 25%, my partner share is 70%, and 5 % is for a local agent My partner is blackmailing me that he can blacklist or ban me. We have no bank account. We just have a partnership agreement in a notary public. My visa is a manager`s visa. So I just want to know how can I solve that problem? Thanks! Questions & Answers
UAE
How to bail sister after detention in a case for investigation?
Q: Good afternoon, My sister was called by the police for questioning with regards to a complaint of a local lady who lost her Rolex watch inside a public toilet. My sister is one of the seven individuals that the police have invited for questioning as they are seen in CCTV using the toilet after the lady who lost her watch. My sister is detained at the police station since yesterday night. Her phone is taken by the police. Is there a way that we can do to help my sister? Please advise. Legal blog
Tunisia
الشرط الجزائي في العقد المدني من خلال مجلة الالتزامات والعقود
ورد بالفصل 218 من المشروع التمهيدي لمجلة الالتزامات والعقود سنة 1897 أنه يمكن للأطراف أن يحددوا مسبقاً مبلغ التعويض في صورة عدم التنفيذ، ويسمى هذا الشرط شرطاً تغريمياً. وتضمن الفصل 333 من مشروعها الأولي سنة 1899 أنه يمكن ضبط مقدار التعويض المستحق في صورة عدم التنفيذ أو التأخير في التنفيذ في سند الالتزام، ويسمى هذا الشرط شرطاً تغريمياً (الأستاذ محمد بقبق، النظرية العامة للالتزام، التصرف القانوني، مجمع الأطرش للكتاب المختص تونس 2009 ص 178). Questions & Answers
UAE
How to return to the UAE after deportation for similarity in names?
Q: I was living in the UAE for 17 years with my family. I was doing business and very happy until in 2020 I was stopped at Dubai Airport and sent back to my county. They told me I have a problem with another name. Anyone can help me? I gave one typing shop who told me he can clear bring me back to Dubai. He took advance AED 27000 and now not responding. Please help, I want justice. Questions & Answers
UAE
The employer refuses to cancel my visa after completing the notice period
Q: I am working in Abu Dhabi for the last year and my visa is valid for one more year. I want to go final exit. For that, I already send an email one month ago, but now my employer refuses to cancel my visa. What can I do? Questions & Answers
UAE