Expats in Dubai Podcast

One of the biggest personal finance concerns many people have faced over the years is dishonest advisers selling complex, high-commission financial products to unsuspecting investors that can lock them in for years.Amber Waheed was one of them. Amber lost $80,000 after being duped by her advisor, Neil Grant into signing up for long-term investments she believed were low risk.It is a familiar, heart-breaking tale for many. But Amber decided to fight back and took her case to the UAE regulators...

Fraudsters often recruit for a ‘dream job’.Fraud occurs in the workplace when an employer misrepresents (spoken or in writing) something about your job. Fraud may arise when an employer makes a false representation concerning offer letters, job security, potential commission, or other aspects of employment. Katleen Penel, a HR specialist from Belgium, believed her husband's employer had violated his legal rights relating to his employment with the British-owned Real Estate company...

It's the World Cup 2022!And from Dubai, it's less than an hour away to watch this iconic sporting event, LIVE. What an amazing opportunity for the whole of the Middle East. England football fans have been through so much heartbreak over the years. The game means so much to us and while we're often the underdogs we never stop believing. Every time the world cup or euros come around, this song of hope brings everyone in the country together and that's beautiful.Three Lions is so ama...

Being in good shape is much more than just losing weight or achieving a specific look - it's about mental mastery and living life. It's no secret, being over 40 can make getting healthy and fit much harder. Then there's all the different fitness programmes and exercises. What if you do the wrong exercise for your body type and fitness goals? Is there such a thing as over-exercising? And what does a long-term calorie deficit diet do to your body?Mark Doherty is a licens...

We now have evidence that suggests that nearly two in three of us will experience mental health problem in the course of our lives and one in six of us is managing fluctuating levels of distress each week. Yet this subject remains the big elephant in the room in many offices and workplaces. Leadership teams are hesitant about broaching this topic and saying the wrong thing - to normalise the conversation.Amber is joined by Dani Hakim, the founder of Safe Space, and who is on a mis...

Inside this first episode of season two, Amber sits down with Dubai-based lawyer Stephen Ballantine as he provides an overview of the laws, challenges and legal principles that guide medical malpractice claims in the emirate. Stephen offers some great advice to healthcare professionals about communication and documentation and advice to injured patients who might be considering a malpractice claim. He discusses the role of the Medical Liability Committee, UAE Law versus English La...

Welcome to the Expats in Dubai podcast - full of lifestyle, community, financial and legal resources for the Dubai expat community.This weekly podcast unlike any other shares information and experiences from industry leaders within the Dubai community, to help expats enjoy their experience safely. Listen, Download & Subscribe on:Apple Podcast Spotify Google Podcast Stitcher Behind the Scenes of the Expat CommunityJoin me, Amber Waheed, author of The Great Fraud Fight...

This is rightfully the song to sing and listen to at Christmas. Beautiful singing. Magnificent message. Love it!Merry Xmas from Expats in Dubai!Listen here on the Buzzsprout hosting site or on all major podcast directories.Thank you for listening! Questions/Feedback or to receive a copy of our 'stories across the emirate' newsletter, please email us on [email protected] Follow the show, subscribe on Apple Podcasts to be reminded whenever a new episode arrives https://podcasts...

Infidelity is the ultimate betrayal. But does it have to be? In this episode Amber examines why people cheat, and unpacks why affairs are so traumatic: because they threaten our emotional security. In infidelity, she sees something unexpected — an expression of longing and loss. And when an affair is exposed what are some of the specific things that couples can do? How do we heal from an affair? And if we can divorce, why do we still have affairs?A must-listen for anyone...

Deloitte have launched their Middle East Fraud Survey report, illustrating how organisations in the Middle East have been affected by fraud during the recent COVID-19 pandemic.Collin Keeney, Partner here in Dubai, conducted the survey, and is our guest today. In this episode we discuss some of his key findings, and the impact his findings will have on expats in Dubai, and what tips he can offer both to the individual and to organisations on how to protect themselves against fraud in the...