Mohammed Ebrahim Al Shaiba, Special to Gulf News

Articles from the author

Can landlords in Dubai increase rent at any time?

Dubai rent hikes: Legal limits and landlord obligations explained

Ask Gulf News: When and how Dubai landlords are legally permitted to increase rent

Is it legal for a company to hold my passport in UAE?

Employers cannot withhold documents or delay salary under the UAE Labour law

Ask Gulf News: Is it legal for a company to hold employees’ passports in the UAE?

Who pays when yachts collide in UAE waters?

Legal Insights on force majeure in maritime accidents

Ask Gulf News: Can a yacht owner refuse compensation by claiming force majeure?

Can employers cut a housemaid’s salary over damage?

Dispute over salary deduction can be taken to court

Can an employer deduct half a housemaid’s salary for household damage?

Can staff skip notice after redundancy in the UAE

What labour law says about working notice periods and employer rights

Ask Gulf News: Can an employee skip the notice period after being terminated for redundancy?

Can a ship be seized over unpaid debt in UAE?

Debt recovery: When ships can be seized in UAE

Ask Gulf News: When can a ship be attached to recover a debt under UAE maritime law

How domestic workers can file a complaint in the UAE

Domestic workers must begin with a MOHRE complaint before the dispute can move to court

How can a housemaid file a case against an employer in the UAE?

Can a husband be penalised for no divorce proof?

Compensation and consequences for husbands who delay or fail to file divorce paperwork

Ask Gulf News: Is a husband legally required to document divorce under the UAE’s Personal Status Law?

Do entitlements carry over after a company merger?

Can change in ownership does not reset your service period or entitlements?

Ask Gulf News: Who is responsible for your entitlements after a company acquisition?

What to know about civil marriage in the UAE

From age eligibility to necessary documents, what couples need to know before applying.

Ask Gulf News: How civil marriage works in the UAE and who is eligible

Can maritime ship crew work over 48 hours in the UAE?

Legal exemptions under UAE labour law explain when longer working hours are permitted

Ask Gulf News: Do UAE labour laws limit working hours for maritime ship crew?

Can a wife seek divorce if her husband is mentally ill?

Legal grounds for divorce due to spouse's mental illness, explained

A legal explanation of whether a wife can seek divorce if her husband suffers from schizophrenia or severe depression and how such cases are proven in court.

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