Living as an Interpol "Fugitive"
The UAE has issued Interpol red notices against individuals who are parties to civil disputes, have had business disagreements or...
No laughing matter - Ignorance is no defence for travellers who fall foul of local customs and laws
What may be seen as a merry prank in one country may cause grievous offence in another. For example, in 2009 when a British holidaymaker...
In Depth: Cryptic Cybercrime Laws of the Emirates - Do not assume compliance… Threats? Lustful Tex
Introduction Federal Decree-Law no. (5) of 2012 on Combating Cybercrimes has been in force since 2015. Buried amongst the provisions for...
Today the Court Orders British Expat´s Deportation - Another Victim of Cybercrime (Charity) Laws.
Breaking News: Today the Court Orders British Expat´s Deportation - Another Victim of Cybercrime (Charity) Laws. British resident who...
Risky Business for Indians in the UAE
With an estimated 2 million migrants, Indians form easily the largest expat population in the UAE. They are an integral part of the...
ஐக்கிய அரபு எமிரேட்டுக்களில் இந்தியர்களுக்கு ஆபத்தான தொழில் ஆசிரியர்கள்: ஷாஹித் போல்சென் மற்றும் ரா
ஐக்கிய அரபு எமிரேட்டுக்களில் இந்தியாவில் இருந்து குடியேறியவர்களின் எண்ணிக்கை 2 மில்லியன்களுக்கும் மேலேயே உள்ளதால் அவர்கள் மிக பெரிய...
New bankruptcy laws will not safeguard people from legal actions
Despite promotions and marketing from companies and operatives with vested interests, bankruptcy laws will not offer the safety or...
UAE Interpol Abuse Increased, Not Ceased - Emirates Expanding Use of Interpol as Retaliatory Tactic
The UAE government is continuing to misuse Interpol as an instrument for debt collection, despite recent reports that they had ceased to...
Detained in Dubai, Summer 2016 Updates: Interpol, Extradition, Financial Crime, Cybercrime, Membersh
The drop in oil prices has negatively affected the economy of the United Arab Emirates significantly. Companies are freezing salaries,...
UAE Extradition Requests in Italy & Interpol Red Notice Abuse
We recently provided expert testimony for the defence in a UAE initiated extradition request to Italy. In this case, a civil dispute...
When the Dubai dream turns into a nightmare
So someone gets a good job in the UAE; high salary, benefits, and everything is going well. They take out a loan to further improve the...
The case of British National, Peter Margetts, sentenced to over 40 years imprisonment for BOUNCED CH
Peter Margetts was sentenced to over 40 years in prison for post dated cheques that he had written to a group of pilot investors. While...
Handing over a Power of Attorney is no decision to be taken lightly
Anyone who is in business (or simply lives) in the UAE has probably had to issue a Power of Attorney at some stage. This is particularly...
Campaigns for Freedom. Do they help or hinder?
Rumours are generated in prison that any publicity or campaign efforts will actually hinder efforts to have them released. It is in fact,...
Saudi, Oman, Bahrain & Qatar are increasing their international enforcement efforts, in line wit
Members of the GCC have followed the UAE's example in actively seeking to enforce debt, as well as civil judgments. Enforcing debt in a...
Clearing legal or visa issues before returning to the UAE
As an expat, life sometimes requires us to return home without the time to tidy up all of the loose ends. At other times, a holiday back...
تسوية القضايا القانونية أو تلك المتعلقة بالتأشيرات قبل العودة إلى الإمارات العربية المتحدة
تسوية القضايا القانونية أو تلك المتعلقة بالتأشيرات قبل العودة إلى الإمارات العربية المتحدة كوافدين، نجد أحيانًا أن الحياة تجبرنا على...
