No One Told Me is your weekly money and career companion for the ride to work. Hosted by Noor and Hadi, two long-time UAE residents, the show shares the financial lessons, career truths, and wealth-building insights no one ever told us growing up. From salaries and side hustles to saving, investing, and growing long-term wealth, each episode is made to inspire expats across the UAE and GCC to make smarter decisions and build a better financial future—one commute at a time.
Podcast Overview
No One Told Me is your weekly money and career companion for the ride to work. Hosted by Noor and Hadi, two long-time UAE residents, the show shares the financial lessons, career truths, and wealth-building insights no one ever told us growing up. From salaries and side hustles to saving, investing, and growing long-term wealth, each episode is made to inspire expats across the UAE and GCC to make smarter decisions and build a better financial future—one commute at a time.
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Publishing Since
5/1/2026
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Recent Episodes
June 8, 2026
How To Invest In Real Estate in the UAE
<p>Real estate in the UAE is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll ever make — but most people go in blind. </p><p>In this episode, Noor and Hadi break down every option available: mortgages, interest rates, off-plan vs ready properties, and the real difference between buying to invest and buying to live in. They also get into something most people don't know about — the exclusive perks first-time buyers in the UAE can actually take advantage of. </p><p>Whether you're just exploring or already serious, this episode gives you the full picture before you make a move.</p>
June 1, 2026
How Easy It Is to Start Investing
<p>Getting into the stock market can feel intimidating, especially when you don't know where to start, what app to use, or how much money you actually need. </p><p>In this episode, we break down everything you need to know about investing in the stock market as a beginner in the GCC: from understanding what ETFs are and why they're the easiest entry point, to building a passive investing strategy that works even if you never check your portfolio. </p><p>We also talk about the "dead investor" mindset, why timing the market is a waste of energy, and the rules we personally set for ourselves to stay consistent and avoid emotional decisions. </p><p>Whether you have 500 dirhams or 500,000, this episode gives you a simple, no-excuse framework to start building wealth through the stock market today. </p><p>00:00 Intro — The $8M janitor </p><p>01:03 When did you start investing? </p><p>01:59 Why do people avoid the stock market? </p><p>03:15 Opening a brokerage account — it takes 1 hour </p><p>04:24 Why investing is the most powerful wealth tool </p><p>06:32 The "dead investor" strategy explained </p><p>07:17 Choosing the right app & using AI tools </p><p>08:08 What is an ETF? (Beginner breakdown) </p><p>11:01 How trading apps build a portfolio for you </p>
May 25, 2026
How To Deal With Debt
<ul><li><p>Debt in the UAE can sneak up on you fast, especially when banks are calling you before you even have your Emirates ID. </p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of No One Told Me, we break down how easy it is to fall into the debt trap in the GCC: from credit cards with limits six times your salary, to personal loans that spiral out of control before you even notice. We get into how compound interest actually works, why paying the minimum is quietly destroying your finances, and what to do if you find yourself deep in the hole. </p><p> </p><p>We also share real stories, including a friend who ended up 200,000 dirhams in debt and how he got out of it and talk about the smart side of debt too, and how to actually use credit cards to your advantage. </p><p><br></p><p>Whether you're new to Dubai, already in debt, or just want to make sure you never get there, this episode gives you the full picture on one of the most misunderstood topics for expats in the GCC! </p><p><br></p><p>00:00 The debt trap in Dubai — cold open </p><p>00:21 Intro — No One Told Me about debt </p><p>00:59 Why is everyone in some kind of debt? </p><p>01:23 How easy it is to get credit in the UAE </p><p>02:49 The riskiest types of debt </p><p>03:50 The credit card snowball effect </p><p>04:19 The 6x salary credit card limit story </p><p>05:17 How credit card interest actually works </p><p>06:18 Compound interest — a real calculation </p><p>07:11 Hadi's friend — 200,000 dirhams in debt </p><p>09:47 Your UAE credit score & the Etihad Bureau app </p><p>10:40 Paying the minimum — why it's a trap </p></li></ul>
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