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Gulf Today
a day ago
- Business
- Gulf Today
Woman fined Dhs50,000 for leaking information
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil, and Administrative Cases Court ordered a former employee to pay Dhs50,000 to the company she previously worked for, after she was convicted of leaking company information, despite signing a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) at the beginning of her employment. She reportedly disclosed sensitive data after resigning and receiving all her entitlements. The court also ordered her to cover the legal fees and expenses. The case dates back to when the company filed a lawsuit against the employee, who had been provided with a company email account upon signing the NDA. After her resignation, she used her company email to transfer confidential information to her personal email. The company conducted an investigation through a technology and IT expert, who affirmed in a report that the information was leaked via the employee's company email. The company then filed a complaint against her, and Abu Dhabi Criminal Court issued a preliminary ruling convicting her and fining her Dhs30,000. The company appealed the decision, demanding that the employee pay Dhs51,000, as compensation for material and moral damages, in addition to covering legal fees and expenses. The Court stated that Dhs50,000 is sufficient compensation for all damages incurred by the company. The court also ordered the employee to pay the legal fees, expenses, and attorney fees.
Gulf Today
4 days ago
- Health
- Gulf Today
Mother awarded Dhs75,000 after son suffers due to medical negligence in UAE
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court ruled that a hospital and a doctor to pay a woman Dhs75,000, along with legal expenses and fees, for causing a medical malpractice during the treatment of her son. In the details, a mother took her son, who was suffering from a pain to hospital, where a doctor examined him. She did not violate accepted medical standards, and no serious errors were made. However, the doctor did not repeat the tests to check for inflammation, did not conduct a CT scan to follow up on such cases, and did not choose the appropriate antibiotic. These errors constituted gross medical negligence, causing the son to suffer from material and moral damages. The mother filed a lawsuit, demanding that the hospital and the treating doctor pay Dhs350 thousand, plus legal interest at a rate of 12 per cent, as well as fees, expenses and charges. The Court explained that the hospital had actual authority over the doctor in terms of supervision and guidance. Furthermore, the report of the Higher Committee for Medical Liability, which was appointed to investigate the case, confirmed presence of error and negligence during the operation. The medical report showed that recognised medical principles had not been followed, as the operation had been performed without taking the necessary precautions. Therefore, the court found that the plaintiff's son deserves compensation for this damage, and estimates it at Dhs75,000 for both material and moral damages.
Gulf Today
23-07-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
Court obliges employee to pay Dhs37,000 as delayed rent
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil, and Administrative Cases Court ordered an employee to pay Dhs37,700 and vacate the accommodation provided by his former employer. The employee had failed to pay rent for a year and refused to leave the accommodation even after his job was terminated and the legal 30-day notice period had expired. The case dates back to the time when a company filed a lawsuit against a former employee, demanding the termination of the lease agreement, eviction of the employee, return of the accommodation, and payment of the outstanding rent of Dhs37,700, along with fees and expenses of the lawsuit. The company stated that the employee was provided with accommodation at an annual rent of Dhs37,700 but he failed to pay the rent for an entire year and after he was terminated, he was officially notified to vacate the premises but did not comply. In its ruling, the court noted that the company had allocated the accommodation to the employee through its housing committee. The court added that it was established that the labour contract between the company and the employee had ended. Given the employee's failure to appear in court to present his defence and his non-payment of the outstanding amount, the court ordered him to pay Dhs37,700.
Gulf Today
21-07-2025
- Gulf Today
School sues a guardian for failing to pay Dhs87,000 tuition fees of his children in Abu Dhabi
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court ruled that a guardian must pay Dhs82,000 and an additional Dhs2,000 in fines to the school where his children were enrolled. The school had previously provided education for his son and daughter, but he did not fulfil his financial obligations, the court heard. In particular, an educational establishment initiated legal proceedings against a legal guardian, seeking a court order to mandate the payment of Dhs87,000, along with interest at a rate of 9% per annum, calculated from the date of initiation of legal proceedings until full payment. This directive is to be implemented without delay or restriction. Furthermore, the court ruled that the guardian should be held liable for the legal fees and expenses incurred. The school initiated legal proceedings on the basis that the guardian had enrolled his son and daughter to study there in exchange for the prescribed fees according to the academic level of each of them. The fees due and outstanding from the guardian amounted to Dhs41,491 for his daughter and Dhs40,508 for his son, for a total value of Dhs82. This is the remaining amount after deducting the sum that was partially paid by the guardian. The guardian was asked to settle the outstanding balance amicably, but did not do so. The guardian's failure to pay on time resulted in the request for compensation, which is calculated at Dhs5,000. The total claim thus amounts to Dhs87,000. The guardian's error resulted in material damage to the school. In consideration of the aforementioned, the court possesses discretionary authority to ascertain the compensation due to the educational institution at Dhs2,000, in recognition of the material damages sustained.
Gulf Today
10-07-2025
- Gulf Today
Woman fined Dhs30,000 for insulting another via social media in UAE
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court ruled that a woman must pay Dhs30,000 in compensation to another woman for insulting her via social media. The court found that the offending comments were made on photos and videos, and in private messages, and were of a personal nature. Subsequent to this, a criminal case was filed against her, and a ruling was issued convicting her, alleging that her actions caused her moral and material harm. In particular, the complainant initiated legal proceedings against the defendant, seeking a court order for the payment of Dhs150,000 in compensation for the material, moral and psychological harm she suffered as a result of the defendant's actions. Furthermore, the complainant requested that the defendant cover legal expenses, fees and attorneys' fees. The plaintiff initiated legal proceedings on the basis that the defendant had committed an act of defamation against her by means of a social media program. This was constituted by the writing and commenting on photos and videos, and the sending of insulting phrases in private. Consequently, a criminal lawsuit was initiated and a judgment was issued, resulting in her experiencing moral and material harm. This prompted her to file the present lawsuit, accompanied by the specified requests. The Court indicated that the foundation for the defendant's prosecution stemmed from the prior criminal case, wherein it was established that the defendant had committed an act of verbal abuse against the complainant through information technology apparatus, specifically a social media platform. The Court had ruled in absentia, convicting the accused and imposing a fine of Dhs250,000. The court also ordered the confiscation of the devices used in the commission of the crime, the deletion of the information or data, and the payment of the criminal fees. The ruling was rendered final.
