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Employment Law UAE

UAE Unlimited Contract Abolished: What It Means for Employers and Employees in 2026

UAE unlimited employment contracts were abolished by Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, effective February 2022. This guide explains what changed, how gratuity and termination rule…

GM
George Mathew
2 Sep 20261 min read
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Saudi Qiwa platform screen showing work permit status and expiry warning for expatriate workers
Saudi Law

Saudi Work Permit Cancelled After 3 Months' Absence (2026 Qiwa Rule)

From June 30, 2026, Saudi Arabia automatically cancels Qiwa registration for non-Saudi workers absent more tha…

2 Sep 2026Read β†’
Saudi Arabia Qiwa platform dashboard showing Nitaqat band classification and contract documentation status for employers
Saudi Law

Qiwa Contract Limit 2026 & Saudi Work Visa Quotas: Nitaqat Overhaul Explained

The Qiwa platform caps Saudi nationals at seven employment contracts per year and two simultaneous contracts. …

2 Sep 2026Read β†’
UAE Ministry of Justice e-filing portal on a laptop screen in a Dubai law office
Legal Q&A

UAE E-Filing and Digital Service of Process 2026: What Changed in Federal Court Procedure

The 2026 amendments to UAE civil procedure law made e-filing mandatory and embedded electronic service of proc…

2 Sep 2026Read β†’
Can a Bank Account Be Frozen Without a Judgment in the UAE? Rules, Powers & Duration
Debt & Financial Disputes

Can a Bank Account Be Frozen Without a Judgment in the UAE?

Can UAE banks freeze accounts without a judgment? Learn the legal routes, indemnity rules, and freeze duration…

11 Aug 2026Read β†’
How Dubai Courts appoint subject matter experts: a guide for expats
Court & Police Cases

How Dubai Courts Appoint Experts: A Guide for Expats

How Dubai Courts appoint experts under UAE Evidence Law: the 2023 legal update, fees, deposits, evidentiary we…

10 Aug 2026Read β†’
UAE residence visa document and blocked establishment card representing the challenge of cancelling a visa when a sponsor company has closed
Immigration

How to Cancel a UAE Residence Visa When Your Sponsor Has Closed Down

When your UAE sponsor company closes and its Establishment Card is blocked, standard Amer Centre cancellations…

28 Jul 2026Read β†’
Traveller being denied boarding at an airport gate for a UAE or Saudi Arabia-bound flight
Immigration

Denied Boarding to the UAE or Saudi Arabia? The Hidden Reasons Airlines Won't Let You Fly

Most denied boarding results to the UAE or Saudi Arabia aren't the airline's decision β€” they're real-time gove…

28 Jul 2026Read β†’
UAE sales employee secretly diverting client deals to another company in exchange for a personal commission payment
Employment Law UAE

Can a Sales Employee Be Criminally Liable for Client Referral Payments in the UAE?

A sales employee diverting company deals to another business for a personal commission - paid into a personal …

24 Jul 2026Read β†’
UAE rent cheque bounced due to a signature mismatch, not insufficient funds
Debt Collection

Bounced Cheque Fee for a Signature Glitch? Fight It

Charged a bounced cheque penalty over a signature mismatch, not insufficient funds? These are different dishon…

24 Jul 2026Read β†’
UAE bank account frozen for AML compliance being reviewed and unfrozen
Debt Collection

AML Froze Your UAE Bank Account? Here's the Fast Way Out

An AML freeze on a UAE bank account is a compliance action, not a court order - here's why it happens, what do…

24 Jul 2026Read β†’
Tenant who purchased their rental property recovering their security deposit from the agency
Legal Q&A

Bought Your Rental? Here's How to Get Your Deposit Back

Bought the apartment you were renting in the UAE? Your security deposit doesn't automatically disappear into t…

24 Jul 2026Read β†’
UAE Entry Permit with overstay fines accumulating during visa processing
Immigration

Overstay Fines Stacking on Your Entry Permit? Fix It Fast

Overstay fines building up on your UAE Entry Permit before your visa is even issued? Here's why this happens d…

24 Jul 2026Read β†’
Traffic fine notice affecting a re-entry visa application in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Law

Can You Get a Re-entry Visa If You Have Unpaid Traffic Fines in KSA?

Can unpaid traffic fines block a re-entry visa in Saudi Arabia? Learn how outstanding fines are checked during…

24 Jul 2026Read β†’
GOSI wage certificate not matching Qiwa salary record in Saudi Arabia
Employment Law Saudi

What to Do If Your GOSI Wage Certificate Does Not Sync with Qiwa

Does your GOSI wage certificate not match your Qiwa salary record in Saudi Arabia? Learn why this happens and …

24 Jul 2026Read β†’
Employee reviewing weekly rest day and overtime pay rules under Saudi labor law
Employment Law Saudi

What Are the Weekly Rest Day and Overtime Laws in KSA?

What are the weekly rest day and overtime laws in Saudi Arabia? Learn the standard entitlements and how to rai…

24 Jul 2026Read β†’
Worker filing a labor dispute complaint with MHRSD in Saudi Arabia
Employment Law Saudi

How to File a Labor Dispute with MHRSD: A Comprehensive Guide

How do you file a labor dispute with MHRSD in Saudi Arabia? A step-by-step guide covering the settlement proce…

24 Jul 2026Read β†’
Employee and employer reviewing probation period terms under Saudi labor law
Employment Law Saudi

What Are the Probation Period Laws Under Saudi Labor Code?

What are the probation period laws under Saudi labor code? Learn the standard duration, extension rules, and h…

24 Jul 2026Read β†’
Employee submitting a resignation notice under a Qiwa contract in Saudi Arabia
Employment Law Saudi

What Are the Mandatory Notice Periods for Resigning Under Qiwa?

What is the mandatory notice period for resigning under a Qiwa contract in Saudi Arabia? Learn how it differs …

24 Jul 2026Read β†’
Comparison of Final Exit and Exit Re-entry visas in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Law

What Is the Difference Between Final Exit and Exit/Re-entry?

Final Exit and Exit/Re-entry visas in Saudi Arabia serve opposite purposes - one ends your residency permanent…

24 Jul 2026Read β†’