Expats in Dubai Podcast
The Expats in Dubai podcast offers expert insights, real-life stories, and practical advice to help expats thrive in business, embrace the lifestyle, and stay protected from scams. Hosted by Amber Waheed - an advocate for building trust after surviving fraud, author of The Great Fraud Fightback, and founder of Wizbizla - it features the True Crime Series uncovering real fraud cases. Ranked in the top 10 UAE Apple Podcasts, it’s a trusted resource for expats navigating life in Dubai, the UAE's vibrant hub.
Expats in Dubai Podcast
Inside Media Law with Fiona Robertson: Defamation, AI & Legal Talent | Ep. 49
In this episode, we chat with Fiona Robertson, OSN’s Chief Counsel and a dynamic media lawyer in Dubai, with almost 20 years’ experience handling high-stakes legal and reputational risks in the UAE’s fast-moving media scene.
Fiona’s journey spans private practice and in-house roles, advising on everything from defamation to digital media crises. She shares candid insights on the evolving legal landscape and the unique challenges media law faces today.
Topics include:
- Why Dubai became home
- Dealing with hate mail and tough cases
- Private practice vs. in-house - her honest take
- How she selects external counsel
- The future of media law and AI’s growing role
- Advice for young legal professionals
Whether you work with media clients, aspire to a global legal career, or just love legal stories, this episode is packed with real talk, practical advice, and some behind-the-scenes gossip.
Listen in for an insider’s look at the challenges and opportunities shaping media law in the UAE.
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