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i go to a mid sized uni in Dubai internet city. Earlier today I was in an online class seminar on teams, we got grouped and separate calls, someone said (who else is here) in the call chat and I was like (just you and me) but then I found out who ever sent tht message was a girl so not to be weird I apologized. I said (oh shii ur a girl am sorry), and didn’t talk to her again. Anyway the teacher got mad for some reason and started saying this is unacceptable and stuff infront of others. Saying how would ur parents feel abt this.

Anyway I emailed saying I will be complaining to the university.

She emailed me this below

The message is a formal warning addressing unacceptable and unprofessional behaviour during a seminar. It states that a comment made towards a female student was perceived as sexist and made the student uncomfortable. The sender emphasizes that such behaviour is not tolerated and highlights the importance of respectful communication among team members.

It also advises the recipient to be more mindful of how their words may be interpreted by others, noting that cultural differences can affect perceptions. The message encourages empathy and respectful conduct moving forward, particularly in academic and professional settings.

She’s calling me sexist and going on abt some culture?

Even tho i didn’t say anything

Tbh it’s just sad a university teacher can say all this with a straight face.

But if I stay silent or just try to sort things out internally, people in my class would think am acc a sexist so, do I have a chance to sue?

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Forced resignation, misrepresentation of documents & personal interference . Need advice (JAFZA / Dubai Soutb

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for legal guidance regarding an employment issue my girlfriend recently faced in Dubai, within a free zone setup (either JAFZA or Dubai South).

She relocated from India for this job and was still under probation. During her employment, the company raised a “conflict of interest” concern because of our personal relationship (I work in the same industry but a different company). This was never mentioned in her contract or during onboarding.

The situation escalated with the following:

She was told to either distance herself from me and certain friends (including ex-employees of the company) or resign

She was repeatedly pressured to move into company-associated accommodation despite refusing

Statements were made implying strong influence over labour authorities( Mohre) , in the context of asking her to resign

She was told she would be signing an “NOC,” but the documents turned out to be visa cancellation and termination papers

She signed under pressure, with the understanding that she wouldn’t receive settlement or be able to move jobs otherwise

We do have recordings and written communication related to these interactions.

I’d really appreciate clarity on the following:

1. In free zones like JAFZA / Dubai South, does UAE Labour Law (Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021) still apply fully, or are there separate frameworks for disputes?

2. If documents were signed under pressure or misrepresentation, can they be legally challenged?

3. Would this fall under forced resignation / constructive dismissal in the UAE context?

4. What kind of compensation or remedies are realistically possible in such cases?

5. Should we approach Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation first, or go directly through the free zone authority?

We’re trying to understand the correct legal route and whether this situation has a strong basis for action.

Would really appreciate insights from anyone with experience in UAE labour law or similar cases.

Thanks in advance.

Dear All,

Need your kind advise. I wasn't able to pay rent due to heavy medical expenses the last two cheaque payments had bounced. My landlord gave me an Eviction Notice to pay within 30 days, and I paid him almost 80% of that amount. Now we had a talk in his office, and he threatened me that the police will come to the apartment, cuff and take me in front of my family.

Would this happen? I am really worried now. My contract ends mid of next month and I have promised him that all dues will be paid before it but seems like he is not settling for it.

My company was closed due to war but they didn’t cancel our visa now since the gratuity is pending and there is a case going on in mohre company don’t cancel visa from their side and visa shows valid in gdrfa but yesterday my college was arrested by cid and still in their custody what is the next step?

My wife teaches students. She provided the tuitions for a few months and the parent used to delay the payments. Going into April, she owed for both Feb and March. She settled for Feb and has balance pending for March.

Usually the parent is not responsive and with the reminder she started requesting for a discount citing tough circumstances. My wife refused to discount and the parent took on an aggressive tone on WhatsApp voice messages saying my wife is not showing empathy and is not understanding.

The parent has acknowledged on WhatsApp the fees that are due. There is no legal contract between the parent and my wife - my wife is a freelance tutor.

My wife had the private tutor license from KHDA but it expired in Feb 2026.

What are my wife’s options to accelerate this payment from the parent?

Thank you in advance.

Inspection team give me voilation fine wich is 8200 aed for 1 bhk have wife friend she come sometime for help my wife like cook some times cleaning and sometimes she staying as well inspection team told me they have proof she told them she pay 4000 monthly rent and she sign as well but i asked her she denied and i ask inspection team as well do you have any solid proof they said no we chek camera and she told as thats why what should i do now the inspection officer not ready to listne me and said only have to paid the fine

Hello, is there anyone here who booked a flight through a travel agency that was later canceled by the airline due to war, but the agency is refusing to issue a full refund even though the airline has confirmed that a full refund should be provided?

I’m looking for legal advice or anyone who has experienced something similar. What are my rights in this situation, and what steps can I take to resolve this?

I am 27 (F) Jordan and my fiancé is (27) M syria. We are trying to get out katb kitab/ nikkah done here in the uae we are both residents. We have been struggling for the past 2 months to find a way to do it as my father is not present in my life for more than 6 years. We are unable to locate him and for personal reasons he is better off not knowing I’m getting married as he can create and cause an issue. Bottom line is I don’t have brothers as I am a single child and no uncle and grandfather as they are dead. Can someone please let me know if they have been through the same situation or know someone who has been ? I am so exhausted as no one in the court is giving me a straight answer all of them have been making me go in circles round and round. Would really appreciate it if someone can help me. As per to sharia law qadi should be my wali but they are not making it easy as they are asking for a document from the embassy stating my father is not in my life which this paper apparently cannot be given from the embassy. Would appreciate the help 🙏

I need some guidance for the process of this. My father unfortunately passed away recently. It happened all of sudden and he didn't have any will in his name.

I want to transfer his car to my name. He didn't had UAE pass but I cannot access it as it was logged and asks for facial recognition. The typing centers I went tell me it requires his UAE pass. How can I transfer without UAE pass?

His visa was Sharjah and the car is registered in Sharjah. I'm on RAK visa.

Hey everyone,

I stayed in Dubai for more than 17 years without any violations or issues. During COVID, I ended up overstaying, but I eventually exited the country on my own using an outpass (exit permit), without deportation.

Has anyone been in a similar situation or knows if:

A lifetime ban can be removed or reduced in such cases?

There are any appeal options or humanitarian considerations?

Applying for a visit visa is possible, or will it automatically get rejected?

Any advice or real experiences would really help.

I need some advice because I am honestly at the end of my patience with this process.

I lost my job and my last working day was 22 March 2026. I submitted my ILOE claim on time and thought this would be relatively straightforward. Instead, it has turned into a complete mess.

Every few days, they came back asking for another document. Not all at once. Not a clear final list. Just a rolling stream of new requests, one after another.

Here is the situation.

I have two separate matters with my former employer.

The first is a court case relating to a bonus dispute only. That matter is already before the court, and all the relevant documents for that have already been shared.

The second is completely separate and relates to my final salary, accrued annual leave, and EOSB. That matter is not in court yet. It is currently still at the DDA mediation stage, and I have already shared the DDA complaint/mediation documentation.

Despite that, ILOE rejected my claim.

Their rejection says I failed to provide the required documents. Specifically, they said I needed proof of receipt of end of service benefits or cancellation of the work card, and they also wanted evidence that the complaint had been referred to MOHRE.

This is where it gets absurd.

I cannot provide proof of EOSB because the company has not paid it.

I cannot provide proof of cancellation of the work permit/work card because the company is refusing to cancel it. Their position is that they will not process cancellation until the labour court passes judgment.

And I cannot provide proof that the salary/leave/EOSB matter was referred to MOHRE because it has not reached that stage. It is still in DDA mediation.

So they have effectively rejected my claim for not providing documents that either do not exist yet or are completely outside my control.

Meanwhile, I have had no income for a while, I am paying legal fees, and I am dealing with a former employer that is withholding my final salary, annual leave, and EOSB. I took out and paid into unemployment insurance for exactly this kind of situation, and now when I need it, the process feels designed to block payment rather than help.

What makes this more frustrating is that they seem to have conflated the two disputes. The bonus case is separate. The salary, leave, and EOSB matter is separate. I explained this and shared documents for both tracks.

Still rejected.

At this point I am escalating formally, but I want to know whether anyone in the UAE has dealt with something similar.

Has anyone had an ILOE claim rejected because the employer refused to cancel the work permit?

Has anyone dealt with ILOE demanding MOHRE documents when the employment dispute was going through DDA instead?

Has anyone successfully appealed a rejection like this?

And beyond appealing directly to ILOE, should I be escalating to Dubai Insurance, Sanadak, DDA, or someone else?

I am not looking for generic advice like “submit the documents” because that is the whole issue. The documents they want either have not come into existence yet or can only be produced by an employer that is refusing to cooperate.

Any practical advice from people who have actually dealt with ILOE, DDA employment disputes, work permit cancellation issues, or insurance escalation in the UAE would be useful.

Hi everyone,

I’m seeking serious legal guidance regarding an employment situation in the UAE (Jebel Ali Free Zone / Dubai South). I would appreciate input from anyone familiar with UAE labour law or free zone employment cases.

I recently joined a company in Dubai after relocating from India based on their job offer. I was still under probation.

During my employment, the following occurred:

I was informed that I needed to resign due to a “conflict of interest” related to my personal relationship (my boyfriend works in the same industry). This was not mentioned in my contract or during onboarding.

In addition, I was told not only to distance myself from my boyfriend but also from my friend circle. This was specifically because two individuals I was in contact with were former employees of the same company, and my broader social circle also works in the same industry. I was asked to cut ties with these individuals if I wanted to continue employment.

During the same conversation, statements were made about the labour authority process (MOHRE), including claims about strong personal connections and prior experience in handling cases. This was mentioned in the context of the discussion around resignation and signing documents.

I was repeatedly told on multiple occasions that I should move to a residential accommodation where most employees of the company are staying, even after I clearly declined. I was also told that I should either comply or resign.

I was informed that I would be signing an “NOC document.” However, when I was given the paperwork, it turned out to be employment visa cancellation and termination documents instead.

I signed these documents under pressure, with the understanding that I would not be able to join another company or receive my final settlement unless I signed.

I have recorded evidence and written communication related to these interactions.

My questions are:

In a free zone setup like JAFZA/Dubai South, what legal framework applies in such cases?

Does signing termination/visa cancellation documents under misrepresentation or pressure affect their validity?

Could this be considered forced resignation or unfair/constructive dismissal under UAE labour law?

What legal remedies or compensation claims are realistically possible in such cases?

What is the correct authority or legal route to approach?

I am trying to understand my legal position and whether this situation has any actionable basis under UAE law.

Any advice from lawyers or people with relevant experience would be greatly appreciated.

Hi all

this happened in shabiya 10..

anybody experienced a hit and run on the door side of your car parking by a fellow car parked to your side.. i got a huge dent and scraped paint while parked in the lot by some a**h***.. is there anything i can do in this as this is frustrating and annoying.. all the time i park every time i get a scratch.. what the hell is this man

i suggest we should make all men, women and kids aware to learn how to open the car doors carefully so that the fellow car owner dont have to pay huge amount to get it fixed.. why dont they practice safe open/close.. i dont get it man😡😡😡😡😡

If an adult who still lives with their family decides to run away:

1. Would it be legal for the parents to force them back home even if they do not Sponser their child's visas and legal documents?

2. If they were to file a missing person report and were found, could the adult request the police to not let the parents know?

3. Would it be possible for the parents to sue the child for running away and causing stress?

4. If the adult decides to cut contact with their family but they keep trying to contact them, could they report the parents?

Hello everyone, I am Pakistani and was recently deported from the UAE, possibly because of my sect. I was held for three days and saw a paper saying I was banned for one year, but later I saw that paper being thrown away. My passport only has an “EXIT” stamp, so I’m not sure if it's equivalent of deported stamp. I want to know if I am really banned and how long. Thank you.

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Hi everyone, I’m posting on behalf of a friend and hoping someone here has experience or legal insight.

As many people know, visa approvals for Bangladeshi nationals have become very difficult recently. My friend’s brother lives in Al Ain and has been in the UAE on a family visa sponsored by his father for several years. He has renewed it before without any issues.

A few days ago they applied for renewal again. All requirements were completed and paid for (medical passed, Emirates ID, fees, etc.). But after submission, they received a letter saying the renewal was rejected and that he must leave the UAE within 30 days. No reason was provided.

This came as a shock because:
• He has no overstay or legal issues
• Medical was passed
• All documents were submitted and fees paid
• Previous renewals were approved normally

We are trying to understand what could cause this and what steps can be taken now.

Questions:

1. Is there any way to appeal or request reconsideration?
2. Can the visa be converted to another type (employment / student / visit) without exiting?
3. Has anyone experienced similar rejection recently?
4. Can anyone recommend an immigration lawyer or PRO who has handled cases like this?

Any advice or direction would be really appreciated 🙏

I’m posting on behalf of a friend (the complainant). She filed a labour complaint with MOHRE against her former employer for unpaid wages.

MOHRE issued a final settlement decision requiring the employer to pay an amount less than 15,000 AED (outstanding wages for approximately one month). The decision was issued with the force of an executory instrument under Dubai Courts’ enforcement formula, making it directly enforceable without needing to go through the labour court.

The employer did not pay by the due date set in the MOHRE decision.

What’s happened since:

∙	Multiple follow-up emails were sent — the employer has been responding, but their position every time is: “our client hasn’t paid us yet, we will pay you as soon as we receive payment from our client, but we cannot confirm a timeline.”

∙	An execution case has been filed at Al Adeed (Dubai Courts Execution Centre) to enforce the MOHRE decision. close to 600/800dh has been spent to open the case and it's been over 10 days since the notice.

Questions we have:

1.	Now that the execution notice has been served, what is the realistic timeline for next steps if the employer continues to ignore it? When can bank freezes or other enforcement actions kick in?

2.	The complainant has since joined a new employer and needs to cancel her old visa and transfer to the new company’s sponsorship. Will cancelling the old visa in any way affect or complicate the active execution case?

3.  What are the realistic chances of actual recovery in a case of this size against a small LLC that appears to be avoiding payment?

Any guidance from those familiar with Dubai Courts execution procedure or lawyers with labour case experience would be hugely appreciated.

Now the court servers are down and Al adeed has asked to come after a week. We're worried about the visa cancellation the most and don't want to delay any longer.

Thanks in advance.

Hi everyone,

I need some clarity on a situation in Abu Dhabi.

We had a rent cheque of AED 6,000 that bounced because we were only 3 days late on payment. We had informed the landlord and asked for a short extension, but they still deposited the cheque early.

We are already arranging the payment and can settle it soon.

My question is specifically:

> Can a bounced rent cheque of this amount lead to deportation in the UAE?

> What are the usual consequences in cases like this (fine, court case, etc.)?

> Has anyone experienced something similar and what was the outcome?

Any guidance would really help.

Thank you.

Hello Redditors! I would like to seek your advise on what are the steps that we can do. For context, my husband borrowed 3k aed from this person, he have paid total of 4k plus aed. Meaning, he have paid the capital already and just paying the interest. My husband lost his job. Now, he was posted in all filipino groups here in UAE, saying to be beware of him as he is borrowing money and didn't pay at all.

What can we do? Thank you in advance!

Hi everyone, I’d really appreciate some advice regarding a situation I’m currently facing in Dubai.

I recently moved in with my partner, but due to ongoing conflicts we ended the relationship and she moved out. She had paid the refundable security deposit while I was covering the monthly rent.

At the beginning of last week, she asked for the deposit back. I told her I would return it within this week or at most early next week, as I’m currently setting up a new business in Dubai and had some unexpected expenses. I also had personal circumstances, including supporting her after a recent surgery, which made things financially tight for a short period. However, I always made it clear I would pay and asked only for a bit of time (I have tons of screenshot where I always said I will pay).

From Monday onwards, she repeatedly threatened to “report me” every single day, even though I never refused to pay and consistently confirmed that I would. At times, I had to block her temporarily because she kept messaging continuously. I felt pressured and intimidated by this constant behavior.

During the week, the situation escalated:

•	On Monday, she asked to meet, but I refused because over the weekend I felt under psychological pressure from her messages, including screenshots of conversations where I was being insulted. I admit I used the F-word once out of stress, but I apologized multiple times after. Later that day, during a phone call on speaker with other people around, I laughed and said something like “do you think by scaring me I would come back to you?”, and she immediately threatened to report me just because I laughed. This was heard by other people present.

•	She then called me around 10 times insisting to meet.

•	On Wednesday, she called me 35 times within 10 minutes while I was out with a friend.

•	On Thursday, she came to my building to collect her remaining belongings and called me a “scammer” in front of security and the building manager (there should be CCTV as manager said).

•	On Friday, she even contacted my sister, who doesn’t live in Dubai, telling her I owe money and implying I wouldn’t pay, which caused distress to my family that is in Europe.

Throughout all of this, I have consistently replied and confirmed I would pay. I have many messages showing this.

Yesterday (Saturday), I was contacted by the police and asked to come to an office on Monday. They gave me the office details but didn’t provide much information.

My question is: does this sound like a standard mediation/clarification process, or is this something I should be seriously worried about?

Also, based on the behavior described (constant calls, pressure, contacting my family, and calling me a scammer publicly without any proof), could this potentially be considered harassment or public defamation under UAE law? I have never scammed anyone lol I never committed any crime here or in my country and it’s the first time in my life I’m facing this issue, and I have always been transparent about my intention to pay.

I am fully willing to pay and resolve the situation, I just needed a few extra days due to banking and financial timing.

Any insight or similar experiences would be really helpful. Thank you.