Q: I’m a resident of Dubai and living with a friend in a 2BHK apartment in Dubai. We both equally share the rent and utility bills of the Apartment but the Tenancy contract and Ejari is in the name of my friend. The Landlord is aware of this arrangement and consented to the same. I’m intending to bring my wife to UAE under my sponsorship to be a resident in the UAE. Whether Ejari is necessary to apply for my wife’s visa? Whether I can use the same tenancy contract to sponsor my wife as I have proof of payment towards rent and utility bills?

Q: I’m working as a Project Manager in a Dubai Company for last 5 years. I have received an email from the employer informing that my salary is reduced by 20 % due the financial difficulties and loss of profit of the company.  Am I legally obliged to accept such reduction in my Salary? Is it lawful for the employer to reduce an employee’s Salary? What are the legal remedies available to me if I don’t agree with the revised salary? Will I get end-of-service benefits if I don’t agree with the revised salary?