#353 A True Insight Into the UAE Law - Arash Zads Guide to Knowing How to Navigate UAE Law Common Misconceptions

This week’s guest is a trailblazer in the legal world and a content creator who’s rewriting the rulebook on how lawyers show up online. Arash Zad is a UAE based lawyer who took a bold step into unfamiliar territory, TikTok - Somewhere most only knew from the funny dancing. While most of his peers stuck to traditional methods, Arash turned the camera on, shared his legal insights with clarity and charisma and the internet took notice. Millions of views later he’s become the first lawyer in the region to go viral on the platform, building a loyal following of roughly 300,000 people. What makes Arash stand out isn’t just his ability to simplify complex legal topics, it’s his fearless approach to innovation in a profession known for playing it safe. In this episode, we dive into the story of how he became the UAE’s first TikTok lawyer and answer questions from viewers and listeners around the world about UAE law. Please welcome to the show, the viral lawyer changing the face of legal content in the Middle East—Arash Zad.   10:10 - The Story of Becoming a Social Media Lawyer 22:15 - New Laws on Financial Advisors (Finfluencers) 28:00 - Cold Calling Changes 29:00 - Scams & Hacks 34:10 - Being Blindsided by Real Estate Deals 41:30 - Biggest Myth Westeners believe about UAE Legal System 45:05 - Key Questions investing in Off Plan Property 55:50 - Biggest mistake setting up a business 57:05 - What is the biggest thing people miss about the law     Show Sponsors:   AYS Developers: A design-focused company dedicated to crafting exceptional homes, vibrant communities, and inspiring lifestyle experiences. https://bit.ly/AYS-Developers     Allsopp & Allsopp: Redefining real estate, through cutting-edge technology and setting new standards for seamless, elevated customer experience. Keep moving with Allsopp & Allsopp. https://bit.ly/Allsopp-and-Allsopp    Socials:   Follow Spencer Lodge on Social Media https://www.instagram.com/spencer.lodge/?hl=en  https://www.tiktok.com/@spencer.lodge  https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerlodge/  https://www.youtube.com/c/SpencerLodgeTV  https://www.facebook.com/spencerlodgeofficial/    Follow Arash Zad on Social Media https://www.tiktok.com/@arashzad?_t=ZN-8xoGs3ztaUA&_r=1 https://www.instagram.com/arashzad?igsh=MW84aGVzMHkxYms5

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