Quit Without Notice? UAE Resignation Rules and Non-Compete Clauses

Quit Without Notice? UAE Resignation Rules and Non-Compete Clauses

Can you really walk out of a job in the UAE without serving notice? And after you leave, can your old employer stop you from working somewhere else? This week on The Fine Print, we unpack the growing questions around resignations, labour rights and non-compete clauses as more professionals rethink career moves across the UAE. Joining Tim Elliott is Raymond Kisswany, a Partner at Davidson & Co to explain what employees and employers need to know right now.

Contracts, Salaries & Liability: New UAE Laws Explained

The 1st June deadline has passed, and the UAE’s massive legislative overhaul is officially in full effect. In this episode of The Fine Print, host Tim Elliott sits down with Raymond Kisswany, Partner at Davidson & Co, to break down exactly what these changes mean for businesses and residents alike. From major updates to corporate liability and strict private sector salary protections, to a landmark civil shift lowering the UAE age of adulthood from 21 to 18, we map out the new legal landscape you need to navigate.

Dubai’s New Crypto Rules Explained

Dubai is supercharging its digital asset ecosystem with a robust new framework for crypto derivatives. Tim Elliott sits down with Raymond Kisswany, Partner at Davidson & Co, to analyse these exciting updates. They discuss how enhanced regulatory clarity boosts investor confidence, fosters secure market growth, and cements the UAE as a premier global hub for crypto innovation.

What You Need to Know About UAE Bankruptcy Laws

As businesses across the UAE face rising costs and mounting debt pressures, the legal landscape for financial distress has been fundamentally transformed. Raymond Kisswany, Partner at Davidson & Co, joins Tim Elliott to demystify the 2023 bankruptcy law, explaining why modern insolvency frameworks are now designed for corporate survival rather than inevitable liquidation.

Illegal WhatsApp Activities in the UAE

A warning in the United Arab Emirates says forwarding a WhatsApp message could carry legal risk under cybercrime laws, even if you did not create the content. Authorities are tightening rules around privacy and misinformation. Joining Tim Elliott is joined by a partner at Davidson and Co, Raymond Kisswany, to explain what this means for businesses and everyday communication.