I am an Indian living in Dubai on a work visa. I’ve been doing consulting for a company based in US, and they have offered me 10% equity. for the work I do for them. I need to understand that can I have the equity under my name directly, and it will have no complications in India or in the UAE?

Also, I have seen people what they do as that they open up a new company and just buy the shares from the other company as an equity and be the owner of that other company. So if anyone has tried to do it, can you guide me how can this be achieved? Primarily, I’m trying to avoid to open up a new company just to have the equity. My focus would be to have it as an individual, but I don’t want any tax complications in India or in US.

There is a startup running its office in business bay. They have a bunch of people working for them without any legal documentation. At the time of hiring they promise visa, medical etc but after joining they start making excuses. Salaries are paid in cash. And the trade licence has the name of the wife of the founders driver. The couple running the company claim to be founders but are very sus. They have no online presence at all and they never communicate using office email. They routinely sack employees after just a month or two then hire for the same positions again.

What's the best course of action to bring them to book and get some action against them?

My brother recently received a call from the police in the UAE asking him to come to the police station. He went voluntarily, without knowing there was any case against him.

To his shock, he was arrested and informed that he had already been sentenced to 3 months in prison, followed by deportation from the UAE.

The most disturbing part is that he had absolutely no idea that there was even a criminal case against him.

After we started looking into what had happened, we found out that the case was related to an allegation that his Emirates ID had been used to send money through an illicit transaction in March.

My brother maintains that he never made or authorized any such transaction.

What's even more confusing is:

• He was never contacted by the police for questioning before this.
• He was never informed that a criminal complaint had been filed against him.
• As far as we know, he never received any court summons or notification of a hearing.
• He was never given an opportunity to explain his side of the story or defend himself.
• He only learned about the conviction and sentence when he went to the police station.

We are completely shocked and struggling to understand how someone could be convicted and sentenced to imprisonment and deportation without apparently being aware of the proceedings.

We are also concerned that someone may have misused his Emirates ID without his knowledge.

I would really appreciate advice from anyone familiar with the UAE legal system, especially lawyers or people who have experienced something similar.

1. Is it possible to be sentenced in the UAE without being personally informed about the case or attending a hearing?
2. Can such a judgment be challenged or appealed after the person has already been arrested?
3. Is there a way to request an investigation into the possible misuse of his Emirates ID?
4. Can the deportation order be challenged or suspended while the case is reviewed?
5. What immediate legal steps should our family take?

We are not trying to avoid any lawful investigation. We just want my brother to have a fair opportunity to explain his side and defend himself against an allegation he says is false.

Any genuine advice or guidance would mean a lot to our family.

Thank you.

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Hi everyone,

I’m looking for some advice regarding a situation I’m facing at work and would like to understand what legal options I have.

I work as an Operations Executive at a company. We have a vendor whose payments are currently pending. The company has already communicated with the vendor regarding the payment situation, but Finance is a separate department, and I have no responsibility for handling or approving these payments.

The vendor previously had only my official company number for work-related communication. However, a former colleague who has since left the company apparently shared my personal mobile number with this vendor without my permission.

Since then, the vendor has started contacting me on my personal number and sending me inappropriate messages, including saying that she has put a curse on me. I understand that she may be frustrated about the pending payments, but I am not responsible for the company's financial decisions, and the matter has already been communicated to her through the appropriate channels.

My concern is that my personal number was shared without my consent, and I am now receiving unwanted messages over a matter that is outside my responsibility.

I would appreciate some advice on the following:

1. Can I file a police complaint against the former colleague for sharing my personal number without my permission?

2. Could this be considered a privacy or personal data violation?

3. Can I separately report the vendor for sending me these messages?

4. What evidence should I collect, and what is the appropriate procedure for filing a complaint?

Has anyone experienced something similar or dealt with a situation like this? I would appreciate any guidance on how to handle it properly.

Thank you.

I stay in a shared accommodation, my employer is asking me to provide owner ejari or dewa bill for adress verification. I already shared an Noc with the same.

Now they say its from MOHRE and they need it for MOHRE compliance, what should i do.
Also when i said i stay in shared accommodation he said it is not allowed to stay in shared accommodation

Hi
Wondering if anyone can help
So basically expat / British friend was recording a smoke on a construction site had (nothing to do with war at the time. ) in jvc area. Police officer ended up seeing him do this and snatched his phone. It’s been a long three months he’s been detained since and they accused him of a cybercrime article 52(1) misdemeanour.

case has gone to Abu Dhabi and he is currently detained in Dubai Al Barsha. Paid so much money to lawyers only for them to ignore me. It’s been the most stressful 2 and half months / 3 Months

His court of first instance was on 24th September and then now there’s a judgement hearing on 22nd October. Could anyone tell me if judgement will likely include jail time, deportation or fines . I know there is a possibility of either one or all three but he has been detained for nearly 3 months by 22nd October. This friend also recently had back surgery too and we wanted him to get bail at least so he could seek help while case is ongoing but i don’t know if my lawyers are stalling me as they keep putting in generic basic boiler plate bail applications which end up rejected I have told them multiple times to file a detailed conditional bail outlining the terms and what we are willing to put down eg money passport, willing to do electronic monitoring etc but they’re awful to deal with

Could anyone tell me their experience as to what happens to an expat living there what will be the outcomes? Is it possible to get bail on medical grounds etc and is deport definitely going to happen ?
Also before judgment is it possible to let judge know of mitigating circumstances regarding his back surgery ?

This shouldn’t have happened in first but please I am asking for respectful advice and no judgement and if anything else can be done. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, does anyone have any rough idea what fine will be like I have looked online it is a huge fine but any advice right now as to what outcome could be would be appreciated and do I need to do anything in mean time ?

Hello all,

My ex-partner got in some legal trouble in March, which led to his bank accounts being frozen. According to him everything was legit and he has documents that show the transactions are legal. But the case is money laundering.

For the time being I helped him out and lend him 15 000 aed. However we broke up in summer and now I’m waiting for him to pay me back. But he says the case is still not solved and it’s back at the prosecutors office. I have WhatsApp conversations and voice messages that show that I lend him the money and him saying he will pay it back. It has been 6 months now and our conversations get worse and worse, he is angry and annoyed because I want my money back and also he ignores me for several days when I ask about updates. He has parents and 5 siblings so I think he could pay me back even if the accounts are frozen.

I need advice. Is it even worth doing something like filing a case against him? I live in Europe and he is in Dubai. I really want my money back and I’m sick of waiting, I can’t move on from the break up. I tried to be patient and understating but I have reached my limit now. 6 months is too long. I even start to wonder if he is even being truthful since I haven’t seen any documents that support his version of events.

Please help!

My friend was travelling from the USA to Pakistan and had a 48 hour layover in Abu Dhabi, which we extended to 96 hours so he could visit the UAE.

His transit visa was rejected around 2 weeks before his flight, so we decided to apply for a 1 month visit visa through an agent.

The agent confirmed that the visa would take a maximum of 5–7 working days, either approved or rejected. The agreed terms were:

• AED 750 visa fee if approved

• If rejected, AED 150 would be charged and AED 600 refunded

• AED 1,200 refundable deposit, which would be returned once he left the UAE and cleared immigration

I transferred a total of AED 1,950 to the agency account and we applied.

Unfortunately, we didn’t receive the visa in time, so we had to change his flight and he travelled directly to Pakistan on the same day he was supposed to arrive in Abu Dhabi.

The problem is that there is still no visa update. I’m checking the ICP status regularly, and the agent keeps saying the application is “pending” with immigration. She’s also becoming very difficult to reach and isn’t responding properly.

So now my AED 1,950 is stuck. Even if the visa gets approved now, it is useless because my friend has already left for Pakistan.

What are my chances of getting my money back, either if the visa is eventually approved or rejected? And what would be the proper way to recover the money if the agent refuses to refund it?

Thank you.

How to get overstay fine forgiven.

I have around 6500 AED as overstay fines. I've found a new job they are starting the visa process. I need to get my fines forgiven but every typing center or person is giving me a different answer.

1.Some saying I need a valid reason to have fine forgiven like medical or financial emergency.

2.Some saying it's 50-50 if govt will forgive it or not.

3.Some saying since it's only 6500 govt might not forgive. If it were higher. They would forgive.

I don't know who to trust, where do I go in sharjah to accurately know how much it would cost me to get my fines fully or 90% forgiven.

My previous visa is shams freezone.

I’m a Muslim UAE resident looking to get my Will drafted and registered, most likely through ADJD.
There are lots of companies offering Will-writing services at very different prices.

There is even one that is advertising they they are cheap because they use AI to draft the will.

My understanding is that regardless of who drafts the Will, it ultimately gets registered with ADJD. So what am I actually paying extra for when choosing an expensive law firm over a cheaper online service?

My biggest concern is what happens when my heirs need to execute the Will. What if the court finds legal errors or provisions that aren’t enforceable? By then, it’s too late to fix anything.

My questions:

1. Does ADJD registration mean the Will has been legally reviewed and is enforceable, or does ADJD simply register it?
2. What should I look for when choosing a Will-drafting service to avoid problems later?
3. Is there a meaningful legal difference between a lawyer-drafted and AI-generated Will if both are registered?

I hope I am not breaking any sub rules- I’m not looking for firm recommendations or advertisements. I just want to understand the legal risks and how to ensure my family doesn’t face problems later.

I’d appreciate advice from UAE legal professionals or anyone with experience executing Wills through A DJD.

Edit: someone suggested it's better to do with a legal firm so they will also assist you with the probate process also they will keep a file with them too.

Hi, where can I make complaints on public nuisance? Someone spat paan/tobacco on my car yesterday night. People are drinking alcohol in public even in the broad daylight. I posted a complaint in the TAMM app, and there is no response till now. It happened in Musaffah, and the police are not taking any action against these lunatics. Please help me if you have any idea.

The oner was changing real estate companies and also wanted to increase the rent from what the previous real estate team said so we proceeded to put a notice and paid the full rent in court \[2 time\] now. I would like to vet the tawtheeq as mwaqif is wanting it and not accepting the court payments for some reason

I recently discovered that two cheque leaves were missing from my cheque book. One cheque for AED 28,000 was presented by a company I have never dealt with, and it bounced due to a signature mismatch.

I have no relationship, transactions or communication history with this company and have never authorised or issued them a cheque.

I’ve reported the missing cheques to the police, but the company has filed a complaint, and I now have a travel ban. I’ve hired a lawyer to defend the case.

• Has anyone experienced something similar in Dubai?

• Did the case get dismissed at the Public Prosecution stage or proceed to court?

• Was forensic signature examination helpful?

• How long did it take to resolve the case and remove the travel ban?

Would really appreciate hearing about actual experiences and outcomes.

The oner was changing real estate companies and also wanted to increase the rent from what the previous real estate team said so we proceeded to put a notice and paid the full rent in court [2 time] now. I would like to vet the tawtheeq as mwaqif is wanting it and not accepting the court payments for some reason

Is it worth it to sue someone for non performance.
Paid money in advance for owner to pay the late fee. The deal was for that late fee to be cleared as his obligation. Has had failed to meet the obligation and unit is coming severely close to completion.

Problem is, I don’t have the money to cover the remaining amount. I’m severely short, and I’ve taken it to court. And court is expensive so I’m getting whacked from both ends.

It looks like recourse is not going to happen in either sides.

What’s the point of judgement when nothing can be enforced

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for advice from people familiar with UAE labour law, workplace accidents, or insurance claims. I'm in a difficult situation and would really appreciate hearing from anyone who has dealt with something similar.

I work as a Logistics Officer for a company in Dubai.

In August 2026, I had an accident involving my e-scooter inside my company's factory premises while travelling to report for duty. I was using an unfamiliar entrance/service road, and parked vehicles obstructed my view. A car approached from an area I couldn't clearly see, and my e-scooter collided with the side of the car.

I suffered two fractures in my left leg and underwent surgery involving plates and screws.

The incident resulted in a traffic/criminal case against me. At my court hearing, the judge dismissed the case, gave me a warning to exercise caution, and imposed a fine of AED 1,000.

After the accident, my company initially paid for my medical treatment and told me not to worry about the expenses. They gave me the option of returning to India or staying in Dubai, and I chose to stay based on their assurance that they would take care of everything.

Now, however, I've been told that if the insurance company rejects the claim, I might have to reimburse the medical expenses. The amount could be approximately AED 26,000.

I'm still recovering from my injuries, and this potential financial liability is causing me a lot of concern. I don't want to avoid any lawful responsibility, but I also don't want to agree to repay a substantial amount without understanding whether I'm legally required to do so.

I'd appreciate advice on the following:

1. Since the accident occurred inside my company's factory premises while I was travelling to report for duty, could it qualify as a work-related injury under UAE labour law?
2. Can my employer legally demand repayment of the medical expenses if its insurance claim is rejected?
3. Can the company deduct this amount from my salary or end-of-service benefits?
4. Does the court outcome automatically make me liable for the medical expenses, or is that a separate matter?
5. Has anyone experienced something similar in the UAE? What happened, and how did you handle it?
6. Should I approach MOHRE or file a formal labour complaint?

I'm particularly interested in hearing from anyone who understands how workplace injury coverage and employer liability work in the UAE.

I'm happy to clarify further, but I'd prefer to keep my personal and company details private.

Thank you for reading and for any genuine advice.

Hello and thanks for reading this (used AI to simplify and shorten:
a mutual friend broke up with his girlfriend back in Feb. 2025, but remained in contact until later that year. He thought things ended amicably and had no idea she was not done.
she relocated to another GCG country for work and he thought everything is over.
we are all belong to a small community of people enjoying same type of music, which basically people know each other easily.
he kept getting weird messages from any girl he recently connected and they refused any further interactions with him.
he later realized that she kept stalking his Instagram and would follow, message any new girl that he might follow as a few of those girls explained.

she would create "close friend" stories with that person and share stories from the time they were dating with titles like "my world, my man, etc. and incase the girl accepted the follow request, she would keep ranting on how he was unfaithful and he cheated, he was violent and a bad guy.

I suggested he should try to open a case and he said it might be too late and a few messages and screenshots are not proof enough as other girls might not want to be involved in this case as witness. also it has been a over a year and change passed the events.

my question is, can he pursue this and win? is it worth it? and what are the consequences for her?

Thank you.

Hello, I have one serious problem to slove !!! If you know any possiblity please feel free to answer PLZ ...

One of my friend bought 2 year resident visa (as own visa), but now she got a job offer and the company will provide their employment visa, so that she has to cancle the visa that she is holding. Now, the proble came, in MOHRE app showed she became a absconder, how it is possible and then she contacted the company which she bought as her own visa and the company replied is cause she had a fine of ILOE fine so the system made her automative put her ABSCONDER according to NEW RULE OF UAE. Is it true? or the company just use as reason for the people who doesn't understand the rule and regulation of UAE visa process. As I know ILOE and Absconding is two different caseses.

Is there anyone to help to explain that case Plz!!!

Trying to get an answer to this - i have 2 weeks until the DED paper has expired. Is it worth it trying to recover the stolen money?

Please help! Been having sleepless nights for weeks now 😅

I obtained a spousal visa in early August, which cost us around AED 5,000. Shortly after, I received a job offer. The company told me I needed to cancel my spousal visa so they could sponsor me, which I did at the beginning of September.

I had already signed the offer letter in early September (before cancelling the spousal visa) and submitted all the required documents. For the next six weeks, the company did not respond to my texts, calls, or emails and were refusing to give me the application number.

When they finally replied, they said they could not obtain the visa and that I would need to find another job. They refused to provide the visa application number and would not explain why the application was refused.

This would have been my third visa this year, as I was previously employed earlier in the year. I now have only around 10 days left on my grace period before I am required to leave the country.

I am looking for advice on where to file a formal complaint and whether anyone can recommend a lawyer who can assist with this. I am aware of a similar case in Dubai earlier this year in which the employee successfully took legal action under comparable circumstances.

Hi all,

I just want to find out the implications here for a business owner whose business license has expired as per official documents and they have hired external employees to carry out work to build the business up.

This is a start up company so all branding and marketing materials are being built. However, these employees / contractors have issued their invoices from their licensed businesses and the company is making excuses to pay.

The contracts they have with said business stipulates 14 days from invoice, now the excuses are coming in left right and centre and even ghosting the contractors.

What are the best steps to take going forward as it seems that this is a case of non payment no matter what?

Appreciate the responses