Super excited to have recorded this special episode in Dubai with an even more special guest - Rihana Sharif! As a Salesforce specialist that relocated from the UK to Dubai, Rihana is answering questions I know so many of you are so interested to know about. From her journey in the Salesforce ecosystem in London to Dubai, this episode offers a deep insight into the experience of relocating and provides inspiration and insights for those considering a move to tech hubs like Dubai.

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Topics:

00:00 - Introduction

01:42 - Getting into Salesforce

04:10 - The Movement from Perm to Contract

05:34 - How the move to Dubai came about

07:06 - What the transition from the UK to Dubai was like

09:01 - The Salesforce Landscape in Dubai

09:22 - What it's like to work in Dubai

11:21 - The soft skills needed to work in Salesforce in Dubai

14:57 - Cultural differences when it comes to business

17:28 - Women in Tech in the UAE

18:27 - Why it's the best time for women in tech to relocate to Dubai

20:24 - The pros and cons of relocating to Dubai

22:29 - Can you work successfully as a contractor in Dubai?

27:38 - Is Dubai for everyone?

33:30 - Are the salaries in Dubai as good as people make out?

38:59 - Living in Dubai as a single person

42:04 - Get to know Rihana

47:53 - Advice to those wanting to move to Dubai

50:00 - trying classic Asian drinks and snacks

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