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Can you be stopped at the airport because you have a debt or a legal case in the UAE? Not necessarily. A common misconception is that simply having a dispute, unpaid debt or court case automatically results in a travel ban. It does not. However, under UAE law, a travel ban can be imposed in certain circumstances and can prevent you from leaving the country. I. What can trigger a travel ban? A travel ban in the UAE can arise in different circumstances. These may include: Civil

Domestic workers, including drivers, nannies, housekeepers, cooks and gardeners are protected under UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 9 of 2022 Concerning Domestic Workers. Despite this clear legal framework, many workers remain unaware of their rights or are discouraged from enforcing them due to fear of visa cancellation, retaliation, or misinformation. Unpaid salaries, denial of annual leave, arbitrary dismissal, passport confiscation, and cancellation of residency without settl