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Company Formation / Licensing

I want to file a complain against a company

Aug 3, 2026·4 answers

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Real Estate / Property

Can a landlord increase rent in the middle of a tenancy contract in Dubai?

Jun 26, 2026·2 answers
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No. In Dubai, a landlord cannot lawfully increase the rent during the term of a valid tenancy contract. The agreed rent is fixed for the duration of the contract, and any change can only take effect at renewal. Under the tenancy law (Law No. 26 of 2007 as amended by Law No. 33 of 2008), if the landlord wants to change the rent or other terms for the next term, this must be agreed with the tenant at least 90 days before the current contract expires, unless both parties agree to something different. So a mid-term demand for higher rent has no legal force, and you are entitled to continue paying the contracted amount until expiry. At renewal, any increase is further limited by the RERA rental index sliding scale in Dubai Decree No. 43 of 2013, which you can check using the official calculator on the Dubai Land Department site or Dubai REST app. If a landlord pressures you mid-term, document it and, if needed, file at the Rental Dispute Center under DLD. You can compare verified UAE tenancy lawyers on LEXAI for support.

Real Estate / Property

What is Ejari and do I need it after buying property in Dubai?

Jun 26, 2026·1 answers
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Ejari is the official system, regulated under the Dubai Land Department and RERA, for registering residential and commercial tenancy (rental) contracts in Dubai. Its core purpose is to formalise the landlord–tenant relationship, so it primarily concerns leases rather than the act of buying. If you buy a property to live in yourself, you do not register a tenancy through Ejari for your own occupation — your proof of ownership is the DLD title deed. However, Ejari becomes relevant if you rent your property out as a landlord, or if you are a tenant: a registered Ejari contract is typically required for services such as connecting utilities, residence-visa related processes and dispute handling. Because the registration steps and any fees are administered through DLD/RERA channels and approved typing centres, confirm the current process on the official DLD or Dubai REST channels. As a next step, register the tenancy through Ejari only if you are leasing the unit. You can also compare verified UAE real-estate lawyers on LEXAI for landlord or tenancy questions.

Personal Injury

How is diya (blood money) calculated for a fatal road accident in the UAE?

Jun 26, 2026·3 answers
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Diya (blood money) is the compensation payable to the heirs of a person who dies as a result of another's act in the UAE, and it has roots in Sharia principles incorporated into UAE law through the Penal Code (the Crimes and Penalties Law). It is a fixed, court-recognised sum rather than something negotiated case by case, and it is distinct from any separate civil claim for additional damages the family may bring under the UAE Civil Transactions Law. In a fatal road accident, diya typically arises alongside the criminal case against the responsible driver, and the court determines entitlement and apportionment among the legal heirs according to Sharia inheritance shares. Where the death resulted from driving a vehicle, the driver's motor insurance commonly responds to the diya obligation. Because the exact monetary value of diya is set by law and applied by the court, you should confirm the current figure and procedure with the relevant court or a qualified professional rather than rely on estimates. You can compare verified UAE legal professionals on LEXAI experienced in diya and fatal-accident claims.

Medical Malpractice

Who decides whether a doctor committed malpractice in the UAE?

Jun 26, 2026·3 answers
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The Department of Health report determines who is responsible for the error, as well as the nature and extent of the medical error. For any inquiries, you may call me at 0523267858

Medical Malpractice

Can I sue a clinic in the UAE for a botched cosmetic surgery?

Jun 26, 2026·2 answers
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Cosmetic and aesthetic procedures are covered by the same medical-liability framework as other treatment in the UAE, so if a botched cosmetic surgery resulted from a medical error you can pursue a complaint and compensation. Under the UAE Medical Liability Law (Federal Law No. 4 of 2016), you would file with the relevant health regulator (DHA in Dubai, DOH in Abu Dhabi, or the Ministry of Health and Prevention elsewhere), and a Medical Liability Committee would review whether the practitioner met the recognised standard of care and whether any failure caused your harm. Cosmetic cases can be nuanced: a result you are unhappy with is not automatically an error, and properly obtained informed consent about risks and realistic outcomes is often central. Strong evidence includes your medical records, before-and-after documentation, the consent forms you signed, and independent medical assessment of the outcome. If an error is established, you may seek civil compensation for the harm, with disciplinary or criminal consequences in serious cases. Because consent and causation are key, you can compare verified UAE legal professionals on LEXAI to assess your specific case.

Medical Malpractice

What happens after I file a medical complaint with a UAE health authority?

Jun 26, 2026·3 answers
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After you submit a medical complaint to a UAE health regulator, the authority typically registers it, gives a reference number, and reviews whether it falls within its remit. If the complaint alleges a medical error, it is referred under the UAE Medical Liability Law (Federal Law No. 4 of 2016) to a Medical Liability Committee of specialists. That committee gathers the medical file, may seek the practitioner's response and additional information, and assesses whether an error occurred and how serious it was, issuing a written technical opinion. Depending on its findings, the matter can lead to disciplinary action by the regulator, support a civil-compensation claim you pursue in court, or, for a gross error causing severe harm, move toward criminal proceedings. If a party disagrees with the committee's conclusion, the law allows review by a higher medical-liability body whose decision carries greater authority. Throughout, keep copies of your submissions and any correspondence. Because the committee's opinion can shape everything that follows, presenting clear evidence matters, and you can compare verified UAE legal professionals on LEXAI to help you respond at each stage.

Medical Malpractice

Is informed consent required before surgery in the UAE, and what if it wasn't obtained?

Jun 26, 2026·2 answers
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Informed consent is an important requirement in UAE healthcare, and the law expects practitioners to inform patients about their condition and proposed treatment and to obtain consent before procedures, with particular care for surgery and certain interventions, subject to recognised exceptions such as genuine emergencies. The UAE Medical Liability Law (Federal Law No. 4 of 2016) frames disclosure and consent as part of a practitioner's duties toward the patient. If a procedure was carried out without proper informed consent, or you were not adequately told of material risks, that can be relevant to a medical-liability complaint, especially where the lack of consent or disclosure connects to the harm you suffered. When a complaint is filed, a Medical Liability Committee reviews the records, including the consent documentation, to assess whether the practitioner met the required standard. The exact consent rules and their exceptions are defined in the law and implementing regulations, so the position in your case should be confirmed against the current text. Keep the consent forms you signed as evidence. You can compare verified UAE legal professionals on LEXAI to evaluate a consent-related concern.

UAE Personal Status (Non-Muslim)

How do I register a will at the DIFC Wills Service Centre in the UAE?

Jun 26, 2026·2 answers
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Non-Muslims can register a will through the DIFC Courts Wills Service, a dedicated registry that lets you direct how your UAE-based assets are distributed under common-law principles of testamentary freedom rather than default Sharia succession. In practice you draft a will in the prescribed format, choose the will type that matches your needs (for example a full will or an assets-only will), and register it with the DIFC Courts so it is legally recognised and can later be admitted to probate. Registration can typically be done in person at the centre or, for certain will types, remotely by video. You appoint executors and, if you have children, guardians. After death, your executor applies to the DIFC Courts for a grant to administer the estate. Exact fees, document requirements and appointment steps are set by the DIFC Courts and should be confirmed directly on their official site, as they are periodically updated. If you want help comparing your options, you can browse verified UAE legal professionals on LEXAI who handle estate planning for non-Muslims.

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