Episode 28: Rihana Sharif: Relocating to Dubai

WE'RE IN DUBAI!!  

Super excited to have recorded this special episode in Dubai with an even more special guest - Rihana Sharif! As a Salesforce specialist who relocated from the UK to Dubai, Rihana is answering questions I know so many of you are so interested to know about. From her journey in the Salesforce ecosystem in London to Dubai, this episode offers a deep insight into the experience of relocating and insights for those considering a move to tech hubs like Dubai.

Topics:

• 00:00 - Introduction
• 01:42 - Getting into Salesforce
• 04:10 - The Movement from Perm to Contract 
• 05:34 - How the move to Dubai came about
• 07:06 - What the transition from the UK to Dubai was like
• 09:01 - The Salesforce Landscape in Dubai
• 09:22 - What it's like to work in Dubai
• 11:21 - The soft skills needed to work in Salesforce in Dubai
• 14:57 - Cultural differences when it comes to business
• 17:28 - Women in Tech in the UAE
• 18:27 - Why it's the best time for women in tech to relocate to Dubai
• 20:24 - The pros and cons of relocating to Dubai
• 22:29 - Can you work successfully as a contractor in Dubai?
• 27:38 - Is Dubai for everyone? 
• 33:30 - Are the salaries in Dubai as good as people make out?
• 38:59 - Living in Dubai as a single person
• 42:04 - Get to know Rihana
• 47:53 - Advice to those wanting to move to Dubai
• 50:00 - trying classic Asian drinks and snacks