Is it permissible to move to work in an American engineering firm within the UAE, and is working in an Arab firm that deals with foreign firms impermissible?
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There is no impediment to dealing with foreign offices, whether as an employee or an employer, as long as the contracts concluded with them do not contradict Islamic Sharia. This includes transferring to a foreign office after the expiration of a previous contract.
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