A Dubai resident, identified as Sara, is facing financial hardship after her husband fled the UAE, leaving her with AED 120,000 in debt. The debt accumulated during their marriage as Sara took out loans to support her husband's failed businesses. Her husband fled to Saudi Arabia shortly after she requested a divorce, and efforts to place a travel ban on him were unsuccessful.
According to legal experts, in the UAE, a wife cannot directly impose a travel ban on her husband unless it involves legal actions, such as financial disputes or custody matters. Sara, now struggling to pay for her children's education and manage daily expenses, sought legal advice to recover the money, but was informed that retrieving it would be difficult without concrete evidence or a written agreement. Sara’s case highlights the challenges faced by spouses when a partner leaves the country with significant debts, as UAE courts often require substantial evidence to take action in such financial disputes.