The Debt Panel: ‘Can I leave the UAE and pay my debts from another country?’

  • Date: 17-Mar-2021
  • Source: The National News
  • Sector:Financial Services
  • Country:UAE
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The Debt Panel: ‘Can I leave the UAE and pay my debts from another country?’

My family left the UAE in December because we couldn't afford to pay our sons' school fees anymore. I have remained here to continue working so I can financially support my family and pay off our debts.

I am finding it very difficult without my family and they are also lost without me. I resigned from my position and have already been applying for jobs back home. I plan to leave the UAE at the end of the school year.



However, I am worried about the debts we have here. While I haven't missed any payments, supporting two households in two countries is