Articles
‘Can an investment firm ask for my documents to release funds?’
Company is asking for proof of identity, address and bank statements to complete withdrawal
‘How can my wife apply for a disabled parking permit in the UAE?’
The Emirates has introduced many schemes to assist people of determination
‘Will a cheque bounce affect my credit score in the UAE?’
Decision will depend on the reason for rejection
‘If I don’t have any investments, do I need to write a will?’
Without a will, courts will be charged with deciding who brings up the children if their parents pass away
‘Can I apply for UAE golden visa if my passport is about to expire?’
The government has set validity requirements for applications
Can I avoid paying UK tax on UAE earnings if I relocate?
Simply leaving the UK to move to another country does not mean a person is automatically exempt from taxes there
‘Will I qualify for a UAE golden visa if my basic salary is below Dh30,000?’
The employee’s salary exceeds the required threshold only when the housing allowance is added
‘Can my employer withhold my basic salary if customers default?’
It is highly irregular for staff commission to depend on every part of a business
‘Can my salary be deducted if I take sick leave during probation?’
The UAE labour law states that a worker is not entitled to paid sick leave during probation
‘Can I employ a domestic helper who has her own UAE visa?’
Domestic workers must be employed through an agency or be sponsored as a direct employee
‘If I have a police case pending in Dubai, can I fly out from Abu Dhabi?'
The reader has missed four months of debt repayment after losing their job
‘Does a child take the mother’s or father’s nationality?’
A child can take the nationality of either parent or both
‘Can I demand money for working on UAE public holidays?’
If the employee does not want any extra time off work, they are entitled to receive 150 per cent of their daily salary
‘Is a non-compete clause valid if I quit during the probation period?’
The worker shall be exempted from this clause if the employment contract is terminated during probation
‘Will a missed loan payment affect my UAE credit score?’
The Al Etihad Credit Bureau records bounced cheques and has information on credit card usage
