Welcome to Financial Wellbeing with Emirates NBD — A series that gives you the tools and insights to take control of your money. In this podcast, you'll hear from the experts as they break down the basics, tackle real-life financial decisions and share practical tips to help you build lasting wealth, your way. True financial freedom isn't about how much you earn, it’s about how you think, how you spend, how you save and how you invest in your future. Tune in to expand your knowledge and build your confidence to make more informed financial decisions that pave the way to lasting wealth.
Financial Wellbeing with Emirates NBD
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Welcome to Financial Wellbeing with Emirates NBD — A series that gives you the tools and insights to take control of your money. In this podcast, you'll hear from the experts as they break down the basics, tackle real-life financial decisions and share practical tips to help you build lasting wealth, your way. True financial freedom isn't about how much you earn, it’s about how you think, how you spend, how you save and how you invest in your future. Tune in to expand your knowledge and build your confidence to make more informed financial decisions that pave the way to lasting wealth.
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April 30, 2026
Evolution of Legacy
<p><a href="">What does it really take to step out oflegacy, trust your own vision, and build something of your own?</a></p><p> </p><p>In this episode of Financial Wellbeing by Emirates NBD, hostDana Kamber sits down with Adi Al Fardan, Founder of Adi Al Fardan Jewellery, for a conversation on legacy, entrepreneurship, discipline, and the mindset required to create something that lasts.</p><p> Raised in a family where jewellery was part of everyday life,Adi shares how growing up around craftsmanship, clients, and generations of experience shaped the way he sees business today. He reflects on the moment hestepped out to build his own brand, what his father’s support meant in those early days, and why self-belief, consistency, and integrity matter more thanwaiting for the “right time.”</p><p>They talk about the habits that help sustain a business, theimportance of sitting with people and learning constantly, and why building anything meaningful takes patience, detail, and the willingness to keep going even when the path is uncertain. It is a grounded conversation on ambition,values, and the quiet behaviors that turn vision into reality.</p><p><br></p><p>Tune in to hear:</p><p>→ How growing up inside a family legacy shaped Adi’s approach to business</p><p>→ Why his father’s belief in him made it easier to take the leapon his own</p><p>→ What it means to start with only the resources you alreadyhave</p><p>→ Why consistency, trust, respect, and attention to detailmatter in business</p><p>→ The role of integrity and honesty in building something thatlasts</p><p>→ How market research, listening, and sitting with peoplesharpen your instincts</p><p>→ Why learning should never stop, no matter how experienced you become</p><p>→ What keeps an entrepreneur going when challenges and doubt show up</p><p>→ Why there is rarely a perfect moment to start, and why action matters more</p><p>→ Practical advice for founders on compliance, spending wisely, and taking small steps first</p><p>Subscribe for more episodes and insights that help you makeconfident and informed financial decisions.</p><p> </p><p>#FinancialWellbeing #EmiratesNBD#EvolutionofLegacy#WealthManagement #FinancialFreedom #FinancialEducation#Podcast</p><p><br></p><p>Visit our website</p><p><a href="https://www.emiratesnbd.com/en/corporate-social-responsibility/financial-literacy">Financial Literacy | Empowering Smarter FinancialDecisions | Emirates NBD</a></p><p> </p><p>Follow us on social</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emiratesnbd_ae/</p><p> </p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emirates-nbd/</p><p> </p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmiratesNBD/</p><p> </p><p>X: <a href="https://x.com/EmiratesNBD_AE">https://x.com/EmiratesNBD_AE</a></p><p> </p><p>Youtube Playlist: <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL38eg_9ofa1K6gWumZa3kyQF5-wKRkbEa&si=BQT7UrJDd8ZeHAMU" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL38eg_9ofa1K6gWumZa3kyQF5-wKRkbEa&si=BQT7UrJDd8ZeHAMU</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Key Moments</p><p>00:00 Legacy, family roots, and growing up in the jewellery business</p><p>01:26 Early exposure to clients, factories, and learning from his father</p><p>02:21 Why Adi decided to build his own brand</p><p>03:39 Emotional support, self-belief, and starting with what he had</p><p>04:17 Daily challenges and the discipline of chasing a dream</p><p>05:19 Consistency, trust, respect, and the little details that matter</p><p>06:04 Transitioning from legacy to building independently</p><p>07:16 Micro behaviors that shaped his journey, including listening and learning</p><p>09:07 Integrity, honesty, and the values that make a business last</p><p>10:47 The hardest part of entrepreneurship is keeping the dream alive</p><p>11:16 Investing in knowledge, craftsmanship, and global exposure</p><p>12:14 Handling setbacks, making adjustments, and standing by decisions</p><p>13:10 Why founders should stop waiting and just start</p><p>14:34 Meditation, discipline, compliance, and not overspending early on</p><p> </p><p>ما الذي يتطلّبه أن تخرج من إطار الإرث، وتثق برؤيتكالخاصة، وتبني شيئًا من نفسك؟</p><p> </p><p>في هذه الحلقة الخاصة من برنامج التثقيف المالي من بنكالإمارات دبي الوطني، تجلس دانة قمبر مع عدي الفردان، مؤسس “عدي الفردانللمجوهرات”، في حوار حول الإرث، وريادة الأعمال، والانضباط، والعقلية اللازمةلبناء شيء يدوم.</p><p>نشأ عدي في عائلة كان فيها عالم المجوهرات جزءًا من الحياةاليومية، ويشارك كيف شكّلت هذه البيئة، بما فيها الحِرفية والتعامل مع العملاء.</p>
April 2, 2026
Wealth Beyond Finance
<p><a href="">What does “wealth” look like when it’s notjust money, but the values, learning, and legacy you leave behind?</a></p><p> </p><p>In this special episode of Financial Wellbeing by Emirates NBD,host Dana Kamber is joined by Isobel Abulhoul, OBE, Advisor and Trustee of theEmirates Literature Foundation, and the founding force behind the EmiratesAirline Festival of Literature. </p><p> </p><p>Isobel shares the real story behind building a purpose-ledbusiness from the ground up, why reading is one of the most underrated“investments” we can make, and how values like resilience, work ethic, andchoice shape our lives and finances over decades. From entrepreneurshipmistakes to succession planning, and from raising children while building abusiness to running a not-for-profit with financial discipline, this conversationis about building something that outlasts you.</p><p> </p><p>This episode is for anyone thinking about legacy, leadership,family businesses, and the everyday habits that quietly create long-termwellbeing.</p><p> </p><p>Tune in to hear:</p><p> </p><p>→ Why dreams, curiosity, and books can shape financialconfidence early in life</p><p>→ What it took to build Magrudy’s before the internet and modernretail</p><p>→ Why listening to customers and owning mistakes keeps abusiness healthy</p><p>→ A surprising truth about being a woman entrepreneur in the UAE</p><p>→ How to build self-belief (including Isobel’s simple self-talkhabit)</p><p>→ The real trade-offs of “having it all” and choosing whatmatters most</p><p>→ What succession planning actually requires from founders andthe next generation</p><p>→ Why not-for-profits still need tight budgeting and “everydirham counts” thinking</p><p>→ When to introduce money habits to children (pocket money, Eidmoney, saving)</p><p>→ The one finance belief she’s still working on: spoilingyourself, but not too often</p><p> </p><p>Subscribe for more episodes and insights that help you makeconfident and informed financial decisions.</p><p> </p><p>#FinancialWellbeing #EmiratesNBD#PsychologyOfMoney#WealthManagement #FinancialFreedom #FinancialEducation </p><p> </p><p>Visit our website</p><p><a href="https://www.emiratesnbd.com/en/corporate-social-responsibility/financial-literacy">Financial Literacy | Empowering Smarter FinancialDecisions | Emirates NBD</a></p><p> </p><p>Follow us on social</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emiratesnbd_ae/</p><p> </p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emirates-nbd/</p><p> </p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmiratesNBD/</p><p> </p><p>X: <a href="https://x.com/EmiratesNBD_AE">https://x.com/EmiratesNBD_AE</a></p><p> </p><p>Youtube Playlist: <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL38eg_9ofa1K6gWumZa3kyQF5-wKRkbEa&si=BQT7UrJDd8ZeHAMU" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL38eg_9ofa1K6gWumZa3kyQF5-wKRkbEa&si=BQT7UrJDd8ZeHAMU</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Key Moments</p><p>00:00 Welcome and why this is a special conversation on legacy</p><p>03:40 Why reading to children is a priceless gift (confidence, empathy, language)</p><p>04:40 How Magrudy’s started and why children’s books mattered in the UAE</p><p>07:00 Building a business before the internet and learning every part of the journey</p><p>10:00 Women in business in the UAE and the power of self-belief</p><p>12:10 Advice for starting a business in the UAE (homework, location, passion)</p><p>15:20 The resilience rule: handling mistakes is part of entrepreneurship</p><p>20:30 Wealth, happiness, and why material assets are not the point</p><p>21:40 Succession planning: letting go and supporting the next generation</p><p>29:10 Teaching money habits early (saving, banks, Eid money)</p><p><br></p><p>Disclaimer: The views shared in this podcast are for general information and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial, investment, legal or tax advice. Listeners should seek independent advice from a qualified professional before making any financial decisions. Emirates NBD Bank PJSC accepts no liability for any loss arising from reliance on the content discussed.</p><p><br></p>
February 19, 2026
Psychology of Money
<p><a href="">If money is “just math” … why do we still make decisions weregret, even when we know better?</a></p><p> </p><p>In this episode of Financial Wellbeing by Emirates NBD, host Dana Kamber sits downwith Dr. Saliha Afridi (Clinical Psychologist, Founder & Chairwoman of The LightHouse Arabia) to unpack what’s really driving our money habits, the emotions underneath them, and how to break patterns without shame.</p><p>They talk about why guilt shuts down learning, how your nervous system can feel “unsafe” even when your bank balance says you’re fine, and why modern spendingis designed to hijack your dopamine. It’s a practical, human conversation onbuilding money confidence through awareness, boundaries, and a plan you can actually stick to.</p><p> </p><p>Tune in to hear:</p><p>→ Why shame and self-blame keep you stuck (and what to do instead)</p><p>→ “Enough” and why it can feel impossible in a comparison-driven world</p><p>→ How childhood experiences quietly shape your spending and saving style</p><p>→ Why couples fight about money even when they love each other</p><p>→ Spender vs saver vs investor, and what each one is trying to protect</p><p>→ Retail therapy, dopamine, and how online convenience fuels impulse buys</p><p>→ Simple “friction” hacks that stop mindless spending (without willpower)</p><p>→ How to introduce money habits to teens in a way that actually lands</p><p> Subscribe for more episodes and insights that help you make confident and informed financial decisions.</p><p>#FinancialWellbeing #EmiratesNBD#PsychologyOfMoney#WealthManagement #FinancialFreedom #FinancialEducation </p><p>Visit our website</p><p><a href="https://www.emiratesnbd.com/en/corporate-social-responsibility/financial-literacy">Financial Literacy | Empowering SmarterFinancial Decisions | Emirates NBD</a></p><p> Follow us on social</p><p>Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/emiratesnbd_ae/</p><p>LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/emirates-nbd/</p><p> Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/EmiratesNBD/</p><p> X: <a href="https://x.com/EmiratesNBD_AE">https://x.com/EmiratesNBD_AE</a></p><p> Youtube Playlist: <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL38eg_9ofa1K6gWumZa3kyQF5-wKRkbEa&si=BQT7UrJDd8ZeHAMU" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL38eg_9ofa1K6gWumZa3kyQF5-wKRkbEa&si=BQT7UrJDd8ZeHAMU</a></p><p><br></p><p>Key Moments</p><p> 00:00 Shame, guilt, and why your brain stops learning about money</p><p>02:00 Money pressure, social comparison, and relationship friction</p><p>03:10 “Enough” and why your nervous system may disagree with your numbers</p><p>06:20 When money beliefs are formed (and how early it starts)</p><p>08:40 Spotting your patterns: avoidance, overspending, and boundaries</p><p>12:10 Rewriting your money script with a simple self-talk habit</p><p>15:00 Spender, saver, investor and what each is seeking underneath</p><p>18:00 Dopamine and what retail therapy is really doing for you</p><p>24:00 Teaching teens money basics (bank accounts, cash, and avoiding easy taps)</p><p>39:00 Practical reset: add friction, carry cash, and make a real monthly plan</p><p> </p><p></p><p>إذا كان المال “مجرد أرقام وحسابات”… فلماذا نتخذ قراراتنندم عليها، حتى عندما نعرف ما هو الصواب؟</p><p> </p><p>في هذه الحلقة من “التثقيف المالي من بنك الإمارات دبيالوطني”، تجلس المقدّمة دانة قمبر مع الدكتورة صاليحة أفريدي، الأخصائية النفسيةالإكلينيكية ومؤسِّسة ورئيسة مجلس إدارة “لايتهاوس أرابيا”، للغوص في الجوانبالأعمق التي تشكّل علاقتنا بالمال. يناقشن الدوافع الخفية وراء عاداتنا المالية،والمشاعر التي تحرّك قراراتنا، وكيف يمكن كسر الأنماط المتكرّرة دون الوقوع في فخاللوم أو الشعور بالذنب.</p><p> </p><p>يتناول الحوار كيف يمكن للشعور بالذنب أن يعيق التعلّم،ولماذا قد يشعر جهازك العصبي بعدم الأمان حتى عندما يبدو رصيدك البنكي مطمئنًا،وكيف صُمِّم الإنفاق الحديث ليستثير نظام المكافأة في الدماغ ويؤثّر على قراراتك.إنها جلسة عملية وإنسانية تركّز على بناء الثقة المالية من خلال الوعي، ووضع حدودواضحة، ووضع خطة قابلة للتنفيذ والالتزام.</p><p> </p><p>اشترك للاستماع إلى المزيد من الحلقات والرؤى التي تساعدكعلى اتخاذ قرارات مالية واثقة ومدروسة</p><p> </p><p>تعرّف أكثرعلى التثقيف المالي مع بنك الإمارات دبي الوطني:</p><p><a href="https://www.emiratesnbd.com/ar/corporate-social-responsibility/financial-literacy">محوالأمية المالية | قرارات مالية ذكية | بنك الإمارات دبي الوطني</a></p><p> </p><p><br></p><p></p>
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