Legal-ish is a weekly podcast where hosts OT & Reem invite their lawyer and legal advisor, Ahmed Odeh, who is the Managing Partner at MIO Law Firm, in Dubai to answer all legal questions about life in the UAE.If you’ve got any questions, please send us an email to hello@dukkanmedia.com or slide in our DMs. We always keep it anonymous and protect your identity.#WeCauseCulture
LEGAL-ISH
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Legal-ish is a weekly podcast where hosts OT & Reem invite their lawyer and legal advisor, Ahmed Odeh, who is the Managing Partner at MIO Law Firm, in Dubai to answer all legal questions about life in the UAE.If you’ve got any questions, please send us an email to hello@dukkanmedia.com or slide in our DMs. We always keep it anonymous and protect your identity.#WeCauseCulture
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January 14, 2022
E030: Blackmailing, Firecrackers, & More.
You do not want to miss this week’s episode. From blackmailing, to unprofessional recruiting practices in the UAE. Ahmed Odeh gets us all the answers to your legal questions. #LEGALISH <strong>This Week's Questions:</strong><ol><li>“I’m a 33 year old gay man. A few days ago, I was approached at a bar by a handsome man. We hit it off, going back to the hotel room. After what we did, he told me he was an escort and charged me 5,000 Dirhams. And if I refuse to pay him, he said he installed cameras around the room and threatened to upload them online. Thankfully, after a lot of arguing, I paid him small amounts and left. What protection can I get if I am to report this?”</li><li>“Firecrackers, are they illegal in Dubai?”</li><li>“A potential employer of mine is asking for my pay slips and current contract. Is this legal?”</li></ol>Send your questions to <a href="mailto:hello@dukkanmedia.com">hello@dukkanmedia.com</a> or slide in our DMs, and we promise to keep it anonymous.Check out the episode on your favorite podcasting platform.#WeCauseCultureHosted by<a href="https://www.instagram.com/otofficial/"> OT</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/reemhameed">Reem</a>, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmed-odeh-615a9740/">Ahmed Odeh</a>, Legal-ish is brought to you by the audiophiles at <a href="https://www.dukkanmedia.com/">Dukkan Media.</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.
January 7, 2022
E029: Milestone Changes To The UAE Labor Laws.
It’s been quite a while since the official UAE labor laws were significantly changed in 1984. We dedicated a special episode with Ahmed Odeh to break down the key changes in the new labor laws, including the public holidays, that were announced later in November 2021. #LEGALISH<strong>Show Notes:</strong>- Link to the new UAE labor laws: <a href="https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/ask-us/new-uae-labour-law-what-are-the-big-changes-and-how-will-they-affect-you-1.1637509877420"> https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/ask-us/new-uae-labour-law-what-are-the-big-changes-and-how-will-they-affect-you-1.1637509877420</a>Send your questions to <a href="mailto:hello@dukkanmedia.com">hello@dukkanmedia.com</a> or slide in our DMs, and we promise to keep it anonymous.Check out the episode on your favorite podcasting platform.#WeCauseCultureHosted by<a href="https://www.instagram.com/otofficial/"> OT</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/reemhameed">Reem</a>, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmed-odeh-615a9740/">Ahmed Odeh</a>, Legal-ish is brought to you by the audiophiles at <a href="https://www.dukkanmedia.com/">Dukkan Media.</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.
December 15, 2021
E028: Domestic Abuse, Bounced Cheques & More!
In this #LEGALISH episode, we go back to one of our hot topics on decriminalising bounced cheques in UAE. We also discuss a domestic abuse case and legal value of job offer letters.<strong>This Week’s Questions:</strong><ol><li>We dip deep on the topic of bounced cheques in UAE.</li><li>"I got married to a Dubai resident on Friday, February 1st this year. Our wedding was in India, and I came to Dubai with my husband a month later, and we stayed together for five months. During the summer, I came to India to visit my in laws house, where they asked for my dowry from my maternal family. When I refused, they began beating and abusing me. I was harassed and thrown out of the house. My husband, he's still in Dubai, and he's not been in contact with me for the past four months. Can I come to Dubai and file a case against my husband? Will I get justice from the police authorities?”</li><li>“I resigned from a company in Dubai after I got a better offer from another company. I resigned after accepting and signing the offer letter. The company that has made me the offer is now delaying processing my visa. They have not revoked the offer. But they said the formalities would take time. What do I do in this situation? Does the offer letter I signed have any legal value? And can I sue the new company if things don't work out?”</li></ol>Send your questions to <a href="mailto:hello@dukkanmedia.com">hello@dukkanmedia.com</a> or slide in our DMs, and we promise to keep it anonymous.Check out the episode on your favorite podcasting platform.#WeCauseCultureHosted by<a href="https://www.instagram.com/otofficial/"> OT</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/reemhameed">Reem</a>, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmed-odeh-615a9740/">Ahmed Odeh</a>, Legal-ish is brought to you by the audiophiles at <a href="https://www.dukkanmedia.com/">Dukkan Media.</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.
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