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Al Fujaira Federal Court building representing how travel bans are checked and resolved in Fujairah, UAE

How to Check Travel Ban in Fujairah (2026 Guide)

Fujairah has no local civil procedure law of its own - every travel ban there runs through Federal Decree-Law No. 42 of 2022, administered by the Al Fujaira Federal Court. Here's h…

Sara Al Mansoori

18 Jul 20261 min read

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Illustration of a Saudi Arabia real estate broker FAL licence being verified through REGA's online portal

Saudi Law

How Can You Verify a Real Estate Broker's FAL Licence in Saudi Arabia?

Before signing anything or paying a commission, you can verify a Saudi real estate broker's FAL licence for fr…

15 Jul 2026Read →

phishing SMS impersonating the Absher platform beside a shield representing account protection in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Law

How Can You Protect Yourself From Nafath and Absher Phishing Scams?

Phishing scams impersonating Absher and Nafath rely on urgency and convincing fake login pages. Here's how the…

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Saudi rental contract with an Ejar registration stamp beside a court order, representing tenant eviction

Saudi Law

Can a Landlord Evict You Without an Ejar Contract?

A landlord cannot evict a tenant in Saudi Arabia without a court order, whether or not the lease is registered…

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Illustration of a digital Qiwa employment contract superseding a paper private agreement in Saudi Arabia

Employment Law Saudi

Does a Qiwa Employment Contract Override a Private Employment Agreement?

Every Qiwa contract in Saudi Arabia includes a mandatory clause stating it supersedes prior agreements. Here's…

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Illustration of a passport with a UAE entry stamp beside a barred gate, representing re-entry after deportation

Immigration

Can You Return to the UAE After Deportation?

Deportation from the UAE almost always comes with a re-entry ban, and returning requires formal approval — not…

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Illustration of a UAE end-of-service settlement envelope partially withheld by a bank ledger representing an outstanding loan

Debt Collection

Can a UAE Bank Hold Your Final Settlement Because of an Outstanding Loan?

UAE banks can withhold or offset your end-of-service gratuity against an outstanding loan — but only where you…

15 Jul 2026Read →

Illustration of a notarized proof-of-condition report beside a traditional Gulf dowry list (Qaima) of gold and gifts

Divorce Laws

Does a Proof of Condition Report (Ithbat Hala) Cancel a Wife's Right to the Dowry List (Qaima) in the UAE?

A proof-of-condition report only records what was observed at one moment in time. It does not, on its own, can…

15 Jul 2026Read →

Bank debt recovery after a jail sentence in UAE

Debt Collection

Can a Dubai Bank Still Recover an Unpaid Loan After You Have Served a Jail Sentence?

Serving jail time for a bounced cheque in the UAE doesn't end the debt. Here's why the civil case survives rel…

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General

How Can You Transfer Sponsorship After Your Employer’s Company Closes?

When an employer's company closes in Saudi Arabia, workers gain access to a fast-track sponsorship transfer pr…

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Close-up of a Saudi Arabian final exit visa stamp in a passport alongside an Absher mobile application interface displayed on a smartphone

General

Can Your Employer Stop You From Leaving Saudi Arabia on a Final Exit Visa?

Since the 2021 Labour Reform Initiative, qualified private-sector workers in Saudi Arabia can apply for final …

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Saudi Arabian passport and final exit visa document placed on a desk beside bank loan paperwork and a laptop displaying the Absher portal

General

Can You Leave Saudi Arabia on a Final Exit Visa if You Have a Bank Loan?

An outstanding bank loan in Saudi Arabia does not automatically prevent final exit visa issuance, but a court-…

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Close-up of an official eviction notice document being stamped by a notary public seal in a Dubai government office

General

What Are the Legally Valid Ways to Serve an Eviction Notice in the UAE?

UAE tenancy law recognises only three legally valid methods for serving an eviction notice: Notary Public serv…

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General

Can Your UAE Employer Delay Visa Cancellation After Your Notice Period?

UAE employers are legally required to initiate visa cancellation promptly after an employee's notice period en…

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General

Can You File a Fraud Case if Someone Took Your Investment Money?

Investment fraud victims in the UAE can file criminal and civil cases under Article 399 of the UAE Penal Code …

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General

Can UAE Car Rental Companies Legally Charge GPS Tracker and PRO Fees?

UAE car rental companies may legally charge GPS tracker and PRO fees if these charges are clearly disclosed in…

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Close-up of a tenancy contract document on a desk with keys and a pen, representing security deposit terms in Dubai rental agreements

General

Can a Dubai Landlord Demand a Security Deposit When You Move Out?

A Dubai landlord cannot demand a new security deposit at move-out, as deposit terms must be agreed upfront in …

11 Jul 2026Read →

Manager's cheque and property deposit documentation on a desk with UAE banking forms and title deed paperwork

General

Who Can Legally Pay a Property Buyer’s Deposit in the UAE?

Third-party payments for property deposits are legally permissible in the UAE, but banks scrutinise these tran…

11 Jul 2026Read →

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General

Can Your UAE Employer Claim Ownership of Your Personal Side Project?

UAE employers can claim ownership of employee side projects under specific legal conditions outlined in Articl…

11 Jul 2026Read →

Interior of a modern Dubai courtroom with judicial bench, witness stand, and document submission area during an appellate hearing

General

Can a Victim Present New Evidence During a Dubai Criminal Appeal?

A victim in a Dubai criminal case can present new evidence during the appellate process, but only at the Court…

11 Jul 2026Read →