WhatsApp Messages Prove Loan Claim as Al Ain Court Orders Dh600,000 Payment
Court relies on digital conversations as evidence, ordering borrower to repay Dhs500,000 loan and pay Dhs100,000 compensation.
Staff WriterAug 6, 2026, 1:57 PMA borrower has been ordered to repay a Dh500,000 loan and pay Dh100,000 in compensation after an Al Ain court relied on WhatsApp messages exchanged between the parties as key evidence in the dispute.
The Al Ain Civil, Commercial and Administrative Cases Court ruled in favour of the lender, who had claimed that he transferred Dh500,000 to the defendant’s bank account on the understanding that the amount would be returned within three and a half months.
According to court records, several years had passed without repayment, despite repeated requests from the lender. The borrower allegedly delayed payment and refused to settle the outstanding amount, prompting the lender to file a lawsuit seeking repayment of the loan, compensation for material and moral damages, lost profits, and legal costs.
During the proceedings, the court reviewed the WhatsApp conversations exchanged between the two parties, which supported the lender’s claim regarding the loan arrangement and repayment obligation.
While the plaintiff had sought Dh500,000 in additional compensation, the court awarded Dh100,000, taking into account the financial losses, lost investment opportunities and psychological and moral harm caused by the delayed repayment.
The ruling highlights the growing role of electronic communications, including WhatsApp messages, as admissible evidence in UAE courts when establishing agreements and obligations between parties.
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