Expats in Dubai Podcast Amber Waheed

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...