Hi thanks for all the replies.
I have taken some advice from both UK and local (Dubai) lawyer.
looks like they are liable for the first months wage as they have terminated the contract, While fully understanding that i terminated my employment under UK notice periods and that they had 3 MONTHS to cancel!
But they are also trying to place me else where in the UAE so I will give them this chance and if no joy then may the letters fly!!!
kind regards
alan