Expats in Dubai Podcast
Highlighting stories from across the emirate, the Expats in Dubai podcast brings you the insight and knowledge you need to stay ahead of scammers, thrive in business and enjoy the best of the expat lifestyle safely. Hosted by Amber Waheed, author of the Great Fraud Fightback. Named in the top 10 rankings of 2023 by Apple. Part of the Wizbizla Network of Accredited Professionals.
Episodes
47 episodes
The National with Amber Waheed offer advice on how to avoid dishonest financial advisers | Ep. 45
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 ...
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Episode 45
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24:10
Job scams and employment fraud...welcome to real estate | Ep. 44
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 o...
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Episode 44
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25:40
World Cup 2022 - Three Lions: Is it really coming home!? | Ep. 43
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 ...
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Episode 43
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4:00
Think fitness life - secrets of a personal trainer and nutrition coach | Ep. 42
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 th...
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Episode 42
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33:42
Making mental health support accessible in the workplace | Ep. 41
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 ...
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Episode 41
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32:26
Inside Medical Malpractice | Ep. 40
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 ...
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Trailer | Connecting Expats With Trusted Professionals
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 withi...
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Xmas Special - Hawk! the Herald Angels Sing - Choir | Ep. 39
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 si...
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Episode 39
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5:56
A dual perspective on Infidelity | Ep. 38
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 see...
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Episode 38
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19:50
Tackling the Fraud virus in the Middle East | Ep. 37
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, co...
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Episode 37
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32:28
How has the Owners Association maintained Emaar's flagship property investment in Downtown Dubai | Ep. 36
The newly implemented UAE Owners Association law came with greater responsibilities to improve quality of service and return on investments.Law 6 of 2009 on the Ownership of Common Property repealed Law 27 of 2007 and marked a substantia...
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Episode 36
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23:25
Are classic cars worth investing in for 2022? | Ep. 35
Can a car be a sound investment in your financial portfolio? Should you diversify your garage as much as your holdings? For the automotive enthusiast, one way to diversify an investment portfolio is indeed to start collecting class...
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Episode 35
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27:19
Special Series - 50x50 to mark the UAE's National Day | Ep. 34
What do expats need the most - a lawyer, a doctor, a maintenance guy? What have you learned about female expats in Dubai? Favorite part of Old Dubai? What’s one thing everyone should check out in Dubai What would you say to Sheikh M...
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Episode 34
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14:06
Special Series - 50x50 to mark the UAE's National Day | Ep. 33
What's the greatest thing you have learnt from the locals? Have you picked up any slang from them? What's Dubai's secret sauce / greatest talent? Three words to describe the Dubai lifestyle? What's one service you cannot...
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Episode 33
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Special Series - 50x50 to mark the UAE's National Day | Ep. 32
Which scam did you secretly think was genius? Have you ever used your British 'charm’ to get your way in Dubai? Which Nationality have you learnt the most from? What misconceptions do Brits back home have about Dubai expats?&n...
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Episode 32
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Special Series - 50x50 to mark the UAE's National Day | Ep. 31
Which three services should be on every expats speed dial? Describe your perfect date night. What's the strangest thing you've seen someone do in Dubai? What is it about Dubai, that has positively shaped you?Expats in Dubai l...
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Episode 31
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Special Series - 50x50 to mark the UAE's National Day | Ep. 30
What are three things you can't live without in Dubai? What's your favorite landmark? How best would you describe the locals? What's one word to describe the scam artists in Dubai? What's your philosophy about Dubai?It...
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How much does fear play into preventing us from grasping perspective? Actor Will Smith on what skydiving in Dubai taught him about fear | Ep. 29
Over a third (34%) of people admit to a personal fear stopping them from doing something they wanted to achieve in life. Behavioural psychologist Jo Hemmings supported Franklin Roosevelt’s saying: ‘The only thing to fear, is fear itself’. And i...
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Episode 29
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Inheritance issues arising from Investments | Ep. 28
Inheritance matters are inherently complex.Having a will in place in their country of origin is regarded by many expats as essential planning when they move to live and work abroad, offering peace of mind in the event of a tragedy.
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Episode 28
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29:31
Reproductive Autonomy: Social Egg Preservation | Ep. 27
Today’s subject is a topic that, all fertility specialists caring for women, encounter on a regular basis. Social Egg Preservation is a key component of assisted reproductive technologies – an increasing number of women are embracing care...
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Episode 27
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22:39
Common investor expat profiles and what the process should look like in each one of these scenarios | Ep. 26
The investment journey goes through many challenges and stages. There are times in our lives, as we personally grow and change, when we start asking When can I start investing? How much disposable income do I need to become an investor?&n...
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Episode 26
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27:00
Moving Back Home: Waving The Expat Life Goodbye And Going Local Again | Ep. 25
There is a right time for everything. After being an expat for 12 years in Dubai, Laurence Hill decided to move back to the UK.In this interview, Amber sits down with Laurence to discuss what it was like working for the Middle...
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Episode 25
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24:58
Dubai’s financial advisory outlook explained amid popular alternative investment options | Ep. 24
Amber is back with The Great Fraud Fightback series that focusses on the Financial Advisory Industry and in this episode she is joined by Dubai-based Financial Planner Paul McCullagh. As we’re drawing to the end of 202...
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Episode 24
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28:19
The intriguing mystery behind expatriate relationships in Dubai | Ep. 23
Todays focus is on one of the most important, if not, the, most important areas of your life. An area of life that when it’s handled can give you tremendous amount of joy, love and nothing can compete with it, and if it’s handled inef...
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Episode 23
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