The Fine Print

Imagine investing AED 60,000 in a restaurant business after being promised monthly returns. You sign a contract, receive payments initially, but eventually the payments stop and the person behind the business disappears.We actually received a message from someone asking to remain anonymous, describing a situation like this and wanting to know what legal options are available. With recent reports of missing investor payouts and alleged visa scams in the UAE, it raises a bigger question: what happens when an investment turns into a financial nightmare?Does a signed contract protect you? Can you recover your money? And what are your legal rights under UAE law?Joining us is Raymond Kisswany to explain what investors can do when a seemingly legitimate deal goes wrong.Powered by Podeo — Listen to this episode

Raymond Kisswany, Partner at Davidson & Co, joins us to explain the rules and how to avoid costly mistakes. What are the key rules residents need to know about taking photos and videos in public places in the UAE?Powered by Podeo — Listen to this episode

Unwanted calls offering credit cards, property investments, insurance and the latest promotions are a daily frustration for many UAE residents. But are these calls actually legal? Authorities reported AED 19.19 million in fines and the disconnection of more than 9,400 phone numbers for telemarketing violations in the first half of 2026. With enforcement intensifying, what are the rules, and what can consumers do to protect their privacy? Raymond Kisswany, Partner at Davidson & Co, joins us to discuss the UAE's telemarketing regulations, personal data protection and the legal consequences for businesses that break the rules.Powered by Podeo — Listen to this episode

Online reviews, social media comments and even private WhatsApp messages can raise questions about defamation in the UAE. We’ve been receiving more questions from listeners about what you can legally say about a business, a colleague or another person online, and where the line is between criticism and defamation. We speak to Raymond Kisswany, Partner at Davidson and Co, to explain everything we need to know.Powered by Podeo — Listen to this episode

On The Fine Print, we’ll speak with Raymond Kisswany, Partner at Davidson & Co, about what ordinary AI users and businesses actually need to know, including whether you can ask AI to imitate a famous singer, use copyrighted material in a prompt, or publish something generated by AI.Powered by Podeo — Listen to this episode

The UAE has new rules for companies merging, acquiring competitors or joining forces. The 2026 Executive Regulations for the country’s Competition Law are now in place, setting out how businesses may need to notify the government before certain deals go ahead. New guidance also explains how the UAE will determine whether a deal could reduce competition. On The Fine Print, we break down what businesses need to know with Raymond Kisswany, Partner at Davidson and Co Law Firm.Powered by Podeo — Listen to this episode

We’ve covered Dubai’s shared housing law on the show before, but we’re still getting questions from landlords and tenants about what the rules mean in practice. With inspections and compliance still in focus, we’re revisiting the issue and answering some of the most pressing questions with our resident lawyer for The Fine Print Raymond Kisswany, Partner at Davidson & Co.Powered by Podeo — Listen to this episode

Working more than eight hours a day? What does UAE labour law actually say? We have been receiving questions about working hours, overtime and rest periods, so today on The Fine Print, we are opening another Employment Law Clinic to break down the rules and answer practical questions from employees.Joining Tim Elliott is Raymond Kisswany, Partner at Davidson & Co Law Firm, to explain the rules around working hours, overtime and other common employment law questions.Powered by Podeo — Listen to this episode

The UAE's family residency rules are back in the spotlight, with foreign residents able to sponsor sons up to the age of 25, while unmarried daughters can remain under family sponsorship regardless of age. So what does this mean for expatriate families, and what should parents know before making important visa decisions? Joining us is Raymond Kisswany, Partner at Davidson & Co Law Firm, to break down what the rules mean in practice and what families need to know.Powered by Podeo — Listen to this episode

From December 1, UAE businesses playing music commercially will face new annual licensing fees. Who has to pay, how much, and what happens if you don't? Tim Elliott is joined by Raymond Kisswany, Partner at Davidson & Co Law Firm, to explain what businesses need to know.Powered by Podeo — Listen to this episode