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LEGAL-ISH

OT, Reem, Ahmed Odeh

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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17:50

E030: Blackmailing, Firecrackers, & More.

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2022/01/14

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 This Week's Questions:“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

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18:56

E029: Milestone Changes To The UAE Labor Laws.

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2022/01/07

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. #LEGALISHShow Notes:- Link to the new UAE labor laws: https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/ask-us/new-uae-labour-law-what-are-the-big-changes-and-how-will-they-affect-you-1.1637509877420Send your questions to

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20:38

E028: Domestic Abuse, Bounced Cheques & More!

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2021/12/15

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.This Week’s Questions:We dip deep on the topic of bounced cheques in UAE."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

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15:14

E027: E-scooter Accidents, Cyber Crimes, & Patents.

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2021/12/08

Do you ride an electric scooter? What legal recourse do you have if you get hit and run by someone? And have you even been mistakenly been fined for someone else’s visa overstay? Tune in to this #LEGALISH episode, you don’t wanna miss it.This Week’s Questions:“My friend went on her electric scooter to visit a grocery store and on her way she gets hit by an SUV. She was crossing the zebra cross while the pedestrian sign was green, and the signal for the cars was red. The driver

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12:56

E026: Poker games, landlord contracts, and visa permits.

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2021/11/07

Is player poker illegal in the UAE? And has your work visa been on hold due to your nationality? Join us on this exciting episode of #LEGALISH this week. This Week’s Questions:“I'm 25. And I've just arrived here in Dubai. I've been making new friends and I've been invited to a poker night. Is it illegal to play poker or not? Is it legal to play, but illegal when bets are made? I'd appreciate any advice.”“We rented an apartment. Contract was signed, rent is paid and so on. Today

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23:01

E025: Whatsapp Scams, car parking damages, &...

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2021/10/20

Ahmed gets scammed! We’re back again to answer our listeners questions, and not so anonymous one from @ahmedodeh himself by iTunes card scammers…#LEGALISHThis Week’s Questions:“So a couple days ago. There was a guy that sent a WhatsApp message from a new number or a business WhatsApp to my lawyers. Or at least everybody that was on the website. Okay. Asking them for iTunes gift cards. The reason why. The reason's being is because, they're saying that they're me. He's like,

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18:53

E024: Money laundering, begging, escrow and more.

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2021/08/25

Are you a money launderer? Join us on an exciting new episode on #LEGALISH, where we answer our listeners legal questions with Ahmed Odeh.This Week’s Questions:“My sister got fired after a misunderstanding with her supervisor. She was told to leave the premises. They kept promising that they will process her visa. But till today, they have not. Now they're saying they can't pay for half the month that she worked because they had to make uniforms for her. What can she do?”“I was

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16:04

E023: Avoiding visa fines, vaping lawsuits and UBO...

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2021/08/11

What does UBO status means for business owners? And can you file a lawsuit against vaping companies for impacting your health? Ahmed Odeh gets us all the deets in this week’s episode of #LEGALISH.This Week’s Questions:“What is UBO status? That now we have to claim as business owners? And why is the fine so high? And is there a difference between sole proprietorship and LLC with regards to UBO?”“I was canceling my visa so I can move to a new visa. My old visa is with my ex

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15:08

E022: Working overtime, sexual assault, and more.

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2021/08/06

Does your job take a toll on you for working overtime? And have you, or someone you know has been assaulted while on vacation and wants to report it? Ahmed Odeh gets us all the honest legal answers in real-time for this week’s episode of #LEGALISH.This Week’s Questions:“Hello, I have received a job offer letter, but I have my own visa under my friend's company. If I signed the letter and decided to leave later, do I have to serve a notice period? The offer letter does mention

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20:49

E021: Blacklisted in the UAE, testing positive for...

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2021/07/28

What does it mean to be blacklisted in the UAE? And can you get a UAE visa if tested positive for STDs? Ahmed Odeh answers all our FAQs on this episode of #LEGALISH.This Week’s Questions:“Just wondering if anyone has actually experienced testing positive for an STD (outside of Hepatitis and HIV). And if they have actually been reported to the authority by the clinic, is this a law that is enforced?” and “Would you still get a visit visa after your residency visa has been

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13:08

E020: Who can go to clubs? What are affidavits and more.

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2021/07/21

Are you over 18, but under 21 and you want to go clubbing in the UAE? And what does it mean to have something notarized in the UAE? Ahmed Odeh puts everything in Layman’s Terms this week on #LEGALISH.This Week’s Questions:“I'm 19 years old. I know the age for drinking is 21. But I'm not interested in drinking. Can I still enter clubs just to hang out with using my Emirates ID? And what are some good clubs to visit to just chill out with some with some of my friends?”“I need to

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18:43

E019: This Is Not Anonymous.

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2021/07/14

For the first time on #LEGALISH, our question is not anonymous. OT’s bank account was wrongly frozen. Here’s what you can do to stop this from happening to you. Ahmed Odeh gets us all the answers.This Week’s Question:“Is there any legal grounds that the bank has to ask me about my private affairs? Whether I'm transferring receiving money amongst people. Whether I'm pulling out cash or paying checks? Whether I'm receiving my salary or if my brother decides to send me some cash,

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10:30

E018: Flying the rainbow flag in the UAE.

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2021/07/07

Can we fly a rainbow flag in the UAE? If your car rental company makes an error, can you claim damages? Tune in to this week's episode on #LEGALISH.This Week’s Questions:“I'm a content creator. I rented a car for video shoot and paid in advance. The night before the shoot, I was told that the rental company had mistakenly given the car to somebody else. I remember the specific I needed the specific car for the shoot that I had booked the locations, the crew and the suppliers

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23:55

E017: Unpaid internships, driving unregistered...

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2021/06/30

Is it legal to hire unpaid interns or have multiple vehicles registered under one license plate? Ahmed Odeh gets us all answers all to your exciting questions on #LEGALISH.This Week’s Questions:“Is it legal to hire interns in the UAE? And is it legal ta have people work for you for free, under the pretense of giving them experience?” “My neighbor has five cars, four of them have no number plate and he just takes the plate off and drives the car for the day. He has four cars and

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23:27

E016: The Slander Episode.

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2021/06/23

Can you go to jail for slander? Ahmed Odeh breaks down the legal lingo before getting into the FAQS. #LEGALISHThis Week’s Questions:“What is the difference between slander, defamation, and libel?” “If I've committed slander or libel, do I need to get a lawyer?”Send your questions to hello@dukkanmedia.com or slide in our DMs, and we promise to keep it anonymous.Check out the episode on your favorite podcasting platform.#WeCauseCultureHosted by OT, Reem, and Ahmed Odeh, Legal-ish

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18:40

E015: Arrested for drug possession and fighting for...

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2021/06/16

What do you do when you get into an accident in the UAE? What about getting custody of your child when your husband has been arrested for drug possession in the UAE? Ahmed Odeh give us the answers.This Week’s Questions:“I got into a car accident and as a result. I got an intimidating letter from my insurance company saying that I cannot claim whiplash, because I did not report it at the time of the accident itself. They also said that I cannot claim insurance for any small

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13:52

E014: CBD oil in the UAE, protesting for Palestine...

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2021/06/09

Is CBD legal? What are the do’s and don’ts around protesting the UAE? Ahmed Odeh gets us all the answers. #LEGALISH.This Week’s Questions:“I have started to see CBD oil products being sold in the UAE. What is the legality behind this?”“My baby was born two weeks before six months from the wedding date. It seems I have to go to court to get approval for the birth certificate in the UAE. What should I expect when I go to court? Are we in trouble?”“What is the red line between

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14:51

E013: Dead husbands, ethical hacking in the UAE and...

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2021/05/26

Is ethical hacking legal in the UAE? We deep dive and breakdown a lot of legal jargon in this week’s episode of #LEGALISH.This Week’s Questions:“I'm in a contract dispute at the moment. Upon reviewing the contract, it became clear to me that at the event of a dispute, the matter will have to be referred to arbitration. What is arbitration? Do I have to file for it? Will doing so prevent me from filing a case in court later? Please advice.”“My husband and I were separated in

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10:52

E012: Scammed with a guarantee cheque, UAE family...

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2021/05/19

Wife refusing to divorce you? Scammed with a guaranteed cheque? Ahmed Odeh gets our legal questions answered this week on #LEGALISH. #WeCauseCultureThis Week’s Questions:“I've been having a problem with my wife for more than a few years now, and I have been deeply affected by it. My wife refuses to give me a divorce, and I cannot legally prove the harm that she has caused. Given to the religion that both my wife and I belong to, it is difficult to get a divorce under the

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11:14

E011: Domestic abuse, power of attorney and more.

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2021/05/12

What do you need to ensure the law is on your side when documenting domestic abuse? Tune in to this week’s episode of #LEGALISH with Ahmed Odeh. #WeCauseCultureThis Week’s Questions:“How legal or non-compete clauses in contracts? And how hard is it to enforce?”“If I have been physically abused by my partner, but there's no witness to that, what is my legal recourse? The abuse was hitting repeatedly on the hand in frustration, causing swelling. I have a picture but it happened

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