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General

Can You Claim Compensation if a UAE Landlord Re-Rents After Eviction?

Article 26 of Law No. (33) of 2008 provides tenants with a legal right to claim compensation when a UAE landlord evicts them on personal-use, sale, or maintenance grounds and then …

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Fatima Al Mansoori
11 Jul 20261 min read
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General

Can a UAE Shareholder Demand Company Documents From Co-Owners?

UAE shareholders possess a statutory right to inspect company books, financial statements, and records under F…

11 Jul 2026Read →
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General

Do You Need a Licence for a Property Listing Platform in the UAE?

Operating a property listing platform in the UAE requires two distinct licensing layers that are often conflat…

11 Jul 2026Read →
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General

Can You Take Sick Leave During Your Notice Period in the UAE?

Employees in the UAE retain the right to take sick leave during their notice period, and employers cannot dism…

11 Jul 2026Read →
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General

Can You Sue for Defamation Over a WhatsApp Video in the UAE?

UAE law treats defamatory videos shared via WhatsApp—whether in private chats, family groups, or small communi…

11 Jul 2026Read →
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General

Can You Receive Fuel Deal Commission in a Personal UAE Bank Account?

Receiving fuel deal commission in a personal UAE bank account is legally permissible, but the transaction must…

11 Jul 2026Read →
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General

Why Is My Dubai Court Disbursement Taking So Long?

Court-approved disbursements in Dubai often take 10 to 14 working days for commercial execution cases, though …

10 Jul 2026Read →
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General

How to Exit a Joint Mortgage After Divorce in the UAE

Exiting a joint mortgage after divorce in the UAE requires resolving two distinct legal relationships: propert…

10 Jul 2026Read →
Close-up of a UAE bank card placed on top of frozen account statement documents with a padlock icon overlay
General

Can a UAE Bank Freeze Your Account Without a Court Order?

UAE banks possess legal authority to freeze customer accounts without obtaining a court order, acting under Ce…

10 Jul 2026Read →
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General

Can Majority Partners Remove a Partner in a UAE Free Zone Company?

Majority partners in UAE free zone companies can only remove a partner if the Articles of Association or share…

10 Jul 2026Read →
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General

How to Check a UAE Prosecution Case Status From Abroad

Checking a UAE prosecution case status from abroad requires either continued access to Emirates ID credentials…

10 Jul 2026Read →
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General

What to Do If Your Ex Keeps Threatening You Online in the UAE

Online threats from an ex-partner constitute a criminal offence under UAE cybercrime law, with penalties inclu…

10 Jul 2026Read →
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General

How to Lift a UAE Travel Ban After Settling a Bounced Cheque Case

Settling a bounced cheque debt in the UAE does not automatically lift a travel ban. The settlement must be for…

10 Jul 2026Read →
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General

How to File a Complaint Against a Law Firm in Dubai

Filing a complaint against a law firm in Dubai is handled through the Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Depart…

10 Jul 2026Read →
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Debt & Financial Disputes

Travel Bans in UAE Civil Cases Explained

Travel bans in the UAE are not automatically imposed when civil court proceedings begin. Federal Decree-Law No…

26 May 2026Read →
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Debt & Financial Disputes

Time Limits for Cheque Enforcement in UAE

Enforcement of cheque-related judgments in the UAE operates under specific time limitations following the mand…

26 May 2026Read →
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Employment Law UAE

Can You Refuse to Share New Visa Details in UAE?

Former employees in the UAE are not legally required to disclose new employment details, visa information, or …

24 May 2026Read →
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Court & Police Cases

How to Obtain a Sharjah Court Judgment Copy

Accessing copies of judgments issued by Sharjah Courts requires compliance with established procedures under F…

23 May 2026Read →
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Immigration & Visa

How to Check a Travel Ban in Ajman (2026 Guide)

Ajman travel bans are issued under Article 324 of the UAE Civil Procedures Law, not a searchable database. Her…

21 May 2026Read →
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Employment Law UAE

Can You Travel Home During UAE Probation Period?

Employees serving their probationary period in the UAE retain the legal right to travel internationally, inclu…

21 May 2026Read →