Special Series - 50x50 to mark the UAE's National Day | Ep. 34

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. This was the first step in what turned out to be a landmark legal case in the UAE when Neil Grant was convicted of offering financial advice without a licence.

Amber joins host Felicity Glover, the Personal Finance Editor at The National, to talk about her experience and share advice to victims of financial fraud.

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Amber Waheed, is the author of 'The Great Fraud Fightback' in which she shares her story, lessons learnt and advice on winning a landmark court case in Dubai against financial advisory fraud.

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 in Dubai.    When the company knowingly made false promises of commission on property sales, but later refused to pay the commission, she worked with her husband to bring a fraud claim against the real estate company.

In this episode Katleen shares her story of the internal workings of the real estate company that led her to explore the MOHRE (Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization) and how she won the claim of fraud against the company.

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Amber Waheed, is the author of 'The Great Fraud Fightback' in which she shares her story, lessons learnt and advice on winning a landmark court case in Dubai against financial advisory fraud.

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 amazing that fans from other countries love to vibe with it too. Can't wait to sing it loud and proud in the stadium and to believe...

Is it?  Is it actually coming home!?

The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will be played from 20 November to 18 December. 32 teams will compete across 64 matches.

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Amber Waheed, is the author of 'The Great Fraud Fightback' in which she shares her story, lessons learnt and advice on winning a landmark court case in Dubai against financial advisory fraud.

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 licensed sports nutritionist and personal trainer. As an expert in the nutrition and exercise field for over 29 years, Mark is the voice of reason in an otherwise fad-driven industry. This episode is perfect if you want to learn more about living a healthier lifestyle in Dubai, how to incorporate exercise with a large dose of nutritional knowledge, make better choices, balance life and become more confident in your overall wellness.

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Amber Waheed, is the author of 'The Great Fraud Fightback' in which she shares her story, lessons learnt and advice on winning a landmark court case in Dubai against financial advisory fraud.

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 mission to rebrand mental health using her personal story and professional experience.   Safe Space provides corporate wellness programmes, workshops and initiatives, that aim to encourage individuals, teams and organizations to lead more active and healthy lifestyles.

In this episode Amber and Dani talk about mental illness in the workplace and offer compassionate directions to help you get to the state of mental health you want to be in. 

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This podcast is not meant to replace medical care. If you have been impacted by anything in this episode remember to reach out to a professional – in the first instance seek help from your doctor.

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Amber Waheed, is the author of 'The Great Fraud Fightback' in which she shares her story, lessons learnt and advice on winning a landmark court case in Dubai against financial advisory fraud.

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 Law and how damages are awarded. Don’t miss this fascinating and candid interview with a highly experienced medical malpractice lawyer.

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Amber Waheed, is the author of 'The Great Fraud Fightback' in which she shares her story, lessons learnt and advice on winning a landmark court case in Dubai against financial advisory fraud.

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. 

 
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Behind the Scenes of the Expat Community

Join me, Amber Waheed, author of The Great Fraud Fightback, alongside other savvy professionals, as we share helpful information on how to avoid fraud, and the behind-the-scenes scoop on what it's like to live in Dubai as an Expat. 

 In this podcast, we’ll detail the lifestyle you can expect, and the supportive communities and resources available to help you along your Expat journey.

 Expand Your Financial Awareness

The Expats in Dubai podcast will help you increase your financial advisory and legal services awareness, so you can avoid the costly mistakes most investors make. In this podcast, I share lessons I learned from winning a landmark court case in Dubai against a fraudulent financial advisor, which I detail in my book, The Great Fraud Fightback.

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Amber Waheed, is the author of 'The Great Fraud Fightback' in which she shares her story, lessons learnt and advice on winning a landmark court case in Dubai against financial advisory fraud.

This is rightfully the song to sing and listen to at Christmas. 

Beautiful singing. 

Magnificent message.  

Love it!

Merry Xmas from Expats in Dubai!

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Amber Waheed, is the author of 'The Great Fraud Fightback' in which she shares her story, lessons learnt and advice on winning a landmark court case in Dubai against financial advisory fraud.

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 who has ever cheated or been cheated on, or who simply wants a new framework for understanding relationships.

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Amber Waheed, is the author of 'The Great Fraud Fightback' in which she shares her story, lessons learnt and advice on winning a landmark court case in Dubai against financial advisory fraud.

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 region.

In a wide-ranging conversation, Collin shares his observations on the future outlook of financial advisory fraud that continues to escalate, as well as the different types of fraud that are becoming more and more prevalent, and the role that professions such as legal, must play in mitigating fraudulent activity in the region.

Collin has over 21 years of experience in Deloitte, including 11 years in the U.S. and 10 years in the Middle East. 

Listen to the full interview here on the Buzzsprout hosting site or on all major podcast directories.

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Amber Waheed, is the author of 'The Great Fraud Fightback' in which she shares her story, lessons learnt and advice on winning a landmark court case in Dubai against financial advisory fraud.