worrier13

was thinking to move to dubai with my family, however have past convictions drug related where i was given a 4 year sentence and did 2 years. (supply)

this was over in 2009 and licence finishing 2011. there were 3 charges.

i am changed person now, and have a degree and hoping to work in dubai to give my family a better life. i heard they are very strict, any advice would help. should i just go and hope no one asks????? would an employer check this out??? and if they did what would happen??? any advice would help

Kix

No, no and no. Unless you work for the Sovereign Wealth Funds or the Military or Police.

Stop worrying.

worrier13

thanks for your response, i didnt want to get there, start working then get checked out and put in jail because i didnt mention my past

Bahtatboy

Worked with someone who had a spent conviction (albeit not drug related), he wasn't asked any questions, and I've never heard of anybody else being asked either.

Meow

How do you explain a two year gap in a CV?

worrier13

dont think mine will be spent in uk, i looked on site and it said its never spent after the 2.5 year duration. if i said no on all forms would i get into trouble??

worrier13

the gap i studied doing a degree anyway and i had my own businesses before so i explain by letting them know i was sent on a work course via my own business. the business was still running while i was away (clothing)

Kix

Lie.

worrier13

dont really have another choice, but while i was away i was studying a degree

Blue Cat

I have never known anyone here check a CV anyway

Kix

Exactly, as long as you're not stupid and make up jobs that you never did at companies you never worked for in the MIDDLE EAST, you will be OK.

dragonladyoz

Probably only an issue if your job requires a police check/clearance as ours (me & hubby) do, then it would show and be a problem if you have lied. If they don't routinely police check / clear you then I wouldn't mention unless directly asked.

Kix

And even if you are directly asked which you won't be), deny it and withdraw your application.

OriginalSunshine

if it's oil & gas industry, they will do a background check. I've known people fail their background checks. this is simply for national security.

mentalist

You would say that you are a changed person, wouldn't you. Quite frankly, if you were a drug dealer only a few years ago then I don't really think places like the UAE, Singapore or Malaysia are for you. Why not try Australia or New Zealand instead? Sorry to be blunt but I absolutely detest drug dealers...I am shocked by the responses from others on here. What on earth is wrong with you people? Get a grip, we are dealing with a convicted felon not somebody who may have been wrongly sentenced. Grr!