Episodes

  • Navigating Expat Divorce – Insights with Samara Iqbal and Mohsin Patel of Islamic Finance Guru
    Jan 9 2025

    In Episode 10 of The Expat Experts - Join Samara Iqbal as she explores the world of Islamic finance with Mohsin Patel, co-founder of Islamic Finance Guru.

    This episode is a deep dive into the strategic elements of investing within the Islamic financial framework. They discuss the importance of understanding your investment goals, whether it’s funding a child’s education or planning for a future purchase, and how these objectives shape your investment choices. Mohsin emphasizes the need for due diligence and selecting investments that align with both financial and Islamic principles, offering insights into navigating investments with a long-term perspective versus those that are more liquid for short-term needs. Tune in for an enlightening discussion on making informed, goal-oriented investment decisions within the realm of Islamic finance.

    A crucial listen for anyone interested in integrating their financial plans with ethical guidelines!

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    17 mins
  • Mastering Expat Finances: Insights from George Howard, Chartered Financial Planner
    Dec 5 2024

    In Episode 10 of The Expat Experts, we sit down with George Howard, a seasoned Chartered Financial Planner from The Fry Group, to discuss the unique financial challenges faced by expats in the UAE. With over 30 years of experience and 5 years living in Dubai, George shares invaluable advice on retirement planning, managing investments, the importance of wills, and creating emergency funds. Discover practical tips to build a solid financial foundation, optimize wealth management, and secure your family's future while living abroad. A must-listen for expats aiming to achieve financial stability in a dynamic environment!

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    24 mins
  • Global Mediation for International Families featuring Crowther Mediation featuring Nicola Crowther and Lubna Khan
    Nov 21 2024

    Crowther mediation working with international families in the UAE and globally, teaching and training mediators, inspiration and background, converting from solicitors to mediators, how to know if mediation is suitable for you.

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    23 mins
  • Understanding Family Mediation and Discernment Counseling in the UAE featuring Matleena Vanhanen
    Nov 7 2024

    Introducing the role of a family mediator in the UAE, psychologist and couples therapist, common misconceptions, clinical psychology in Dubai, and what is discernment counselling?

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    24 mins
  • Mindforce Initiative and Legal Insights in the UAE featuring Simon Walker (Bonus)
    Oct 24 2024

    Head of Skywalker, a corporate law firm in the UAE, Simon's mental health initiative with the Dubai police 'Mindforce', how his practice offers legal advice for businesses, discussions into developments in UAE law and diverse and inclusion observations.

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    8 mins
  • Mindforce Initiative and Legal Insights in the UAE featuring Simon Walker
    Oct 17 2024

    Head of Skywalker, a corporate law firm in the UAE, Simon's mental health initiative with the Dubai police 'Mindforce', how his practice offers legal advice for businesses, discussions into developments in UAE law and diverse and inclusion observations.

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    20 mins
  • Expats, Tax Myths, and Financial Advice for UAE Relocation featuring Tim Searle
    Oct 3 2024

    Considering key financial considerations for expats in the UAE, Tim is a financial/tax adviser in the UAE who has been here for over 30 years, we dispel tax myths, and hear from him with advice for those who may be planning a relocation to the UAE, specifically domicile and tax residency information.

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    15 mins
  • Expats, Divorce, and the Cardboard Box Theory featuring Anne Jackson
    Sep 19 2024

    Life coach, psychotherapist and divorce coach in the UAE helping expats, differences between therapy and life coaching, discussions about Anne's 'cardboard box' theory, common misconceptions, socioeconomic comparisons in relation to divorce historically vs now.

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    35 mins