This month’s update focuses on practical legal risks that often become urgent for individuals and businesses in the UAE: mobility restrictions, employment settlements, family decisions, criminal defence, construction compliance, and commercial disputes. ProConsult Advocates & Legal Consultants highlights the points clients should identify early, document carefully, and address before positions harden into litigation or regulatory consequences.
تركز نشرة هذا الشهر على مخاطر قانونية عملية قد تصبح عاجلة للأفراد والشركات في دولة الإمارات، ومنها قيود السفر، وتسويات العمل، والقرارات الأسرية، والدفاع الجنائي، والالتزام في قطاع البناء، والمنازعات التجارية. وتوضح بروكنسلت للمحاماة والاستشارات القانونية النقاط التي ينبغي للعملاء تحديدها مبكراً وتوثيقها بعناية ومعالجتها قبل أن تتطور إلى نزاعات قضائية أو آثار تنظيمية أكثر تعقيداً.
New this month in UAE law
Abu Dhabi Circular No. 9 of 2026: Joint Reporting Duties for Construction Consultants and Contractors
This article addresses Abu Dhabi Circular No. 9 of 2026 and its relevance to construction consultants and contractors. The key issue for project participants is the need to understand joint reporting duties and to ensure that internal project controls reflect those obligations. For developers, consultants, contractors, and project managers, the practical implication is that reporting lines, documentary records, and contractual responsibilities should be reviewed before a dispute or regulatory query arises.
Travel Ban Checks in the UAE and How to Lift a Travel Ban in Dubai
This article explains the practical importance of checking whether a travel ban exists in the UAE and considering the available route to lift it in Dubai or elsewhere in the country. Travel restrictions can affect residents, business owners, employees, and family members without always being obvious until urgent travel is attempted. The practical implication is that anyone facing debts, disputes, criminal complaints, family proceedings, or immigration issues should verify their position early and obtain advice before making travel plans.
UAE Immigration Ban Removal: File-Clearing Strategy for Absconding Reports, Overstay Fines and Residence Disputes
This article considers the removal of immigration-related restrictions in the UAE, including issues connected with absconding reports, overstay fines, travel restrictions, and residence cancellation disputes. These matters often overlap, which means that resolving one file may not be enough if other administrative or legal obstacles remain active. The practical implication is that affected individuals should treat immigration clearance as a structured file review rather than a single application, with documents and timelines prepared carefully.
Absconding Report After Resignation in the UAE: Challenging a Work Abandonment Complaint After Notice
This article addresses the position of employees who resign, serve notice, and then face an employer work abandonment or absconding complaint. The issue matters because an unresolved complaint may affect immigration status, employment mobility, and the employee’s ability to regularise their position. The practical implication is that employees should preserve resignation notices, communications, attendance records, and any evidence showing that the employment relationship was not abandoned.
Commission Not Paid in Final Settlement in the UAE: Remedies for Unpaid Sales Commission
This article examines unpaid sales commission after resignation or termination in Dubai and the wider UAE. Commission disputes can be difficult because the entitlement may depend on the employment contract, incentive plan, sales records, approvals, and the timing of collection or invoicing. The practical implication is that employees and employers should audit the commission documents before final settlement is signed, because the record created at that stage may become decisive if a claim is later pursued.
Gratuity Calculator UAE: Auditing the Basic Wage in a Final Settlement Dispute
This article focuses on gratuity calculations in the UAE and, in particular, the importance of auditing the basic wage used in a final settlement. Disputes often arise not only from the arithmetic of the calculation but from the wage figure selected as the basis for that calculation. The practical implication is that employees and employers should review the contract, payroll records, salary breakdown, and settlement statement before accepting that the gratuity figure is correct.
Choosing a Criminal Defence Lawyer and Understanding Bail in Dubai
This article explains the importance of selecting appropriate criminal defence representation in Dubai and understanding how bail issues may arise. Criminal matters require immediate attention because early statements, evidence handling, and procedural steps can strongly affect the direction of the case. The practical implication is that anyone involved in a criminal investigation should seek advice promptly, avoid informal assumptions, and ensure that all communications and documents are handled with care.
What the First Divorce Consultation Covers and Costs in Dubai
This article outlines what clients can expect from a first divorce consultation in Dubai, including the issues likely to be discussed and the question of cost. A first consultation is often the point at which a client understands the legal framework, the documents needed, and the immediate decisions that should or should not be taken. The practical implication is that spouses should prepare financial, family, residence, and communication records before the meeting so that advice can be realistic and focused.
Child Relocation from Dubai During the School Year: Legal Risks for Parents
This update highlights the legal risks that may arise when a child is relocated from Dubai during the school year. The issues may involve custody, consent, visas, schooling, and the need for court approval, depending on the family circumstances. The practical implication is that a parent should not treat relocation as a purely logistical decision, because unilateral action can create serious family law consequences.
UAE Contract Breach Claims: Evidence, Remedies and Compensation in Dubai
This update addresses common business disputes involving non-payment, delay, defective work, and termination issues in the UAE. Contract breach claims usually depend on evidence, the available remedies, and a realistic assessment of compensation. The practical implication is that businesses should preserve contracts, correspondence, delivery records, payment history, and proof of loss from the earliest stage of the dispute.
If any issue in this month’s update affects you, your family, your employees, or your business, ProConsult Advocates & Legal Consultants would be pleased to review the facts and advise on the appropriate next step under UAE law.
إذا كان أي موضوع في نشرة هذا الشهر يمسكم أو يمس أسرتكم أو موظفيكم أو أعمالكم، فإن بروكنسلت للمحاماة والاستشارات القانونية على استعداد لدراسة الوقائع وتقديم المشورة بشأن الخطوة المناسبة وفقاً لقوانين دولة الإمارات.
