Mohammed Ebrahim Al Shaiba
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Ask Gulf News: Do you need your own tenancy contract in Dubai shared housing? (opens the original)
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Dubai shared housing law: Why each occupant must have a separate tenancy contract Question: According to the new law regulating the occupancy and management of shared housing in Dubai, am I required to have a separate tenancy agreement with the lessor for my allocated space in the shared accommodation? Does the law also apply to labour camps? Answer: According to Article (3) of the law No. (4) of 2026 regulating the occupancy and management of shared housing in the Emirate of Dubai, the law excl
Can you waive a criminal complaint after being sentenced in the UAE? (opens the original)
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How waiving insult and assault complaints can halt UAE criminal sentences Question: I fought with my wife and her sister and we insulted and assaulted each other. They filed a criminal complaint against me, and I filed a counter-complaint against them. The court sentenced each of us to 3 monthsâ imprisonment and a fine. Is it possible for all parties to waive their complaints at this stage, and, if so, would such waivers result in the non-execution of the judgments? Answer The person filing a
Ask Gulf News: Can your UAE employer refuse to pay for overtime? (opens the original)
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What UAE labour law says about unpaid overtime and proof of extra hours Question: I work at a hotel, 9 hours daily according to my contract. My employer requested me to work 10 hours a day during the summer time and assured that I would be compensated for the additional overtime hours. I agreed, but he refused to pay arguing that there was no written agreement between us concerning the additional working hours. Is the employer entitled to do this? What legal action should I take in these circums
Ask Gulf News: Can a lawyer recover full fees even after losing the case? (opens the original)
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UAE law: When lawyers can claim full fees even if the client loses Question: I had a professional agreement with a lawyer; I paid half of the charges and lost the case. The lawyer wants to file a case against me to recover the full charges. Does he have the right to recover all the charges even though I lost the case? Please advise. Answer: Losing a lawsuit does not in itself void a lawyerâs right to be paid, because legal fees compensate for professional services and representation, not for a
Ask Gulf News: Can an employer refuse a compassionate leave request? (opens the original)
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Bereavement leave must start from date of death and is restricted to close blood kin Question: An employee travelled in an unpaid leave to his country following the death of his step-son. He requested an additional 5 days of compassionate leave. Is he legally entitled to compassionate leave in these circumstances, or can the company refuse the request? Is the unpaid leave counted in the workerâs end of service dues? Please advise. Answer: The employer may refuse the employee's request for comp
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