Destination UAE: The Study Abroad & Global Careers Podcast

Episode - 01 | Destination UAE 🇦🇪 The “Next Dubai” is already here… and it’s waiting for you ✨ From chasing traditional degrees… to building a high-ROI career in Ras Al Khaimah 🇦🇪🎓 In this exclusive podcast, we speak with a university representative from University of Greater Manchester - Ras Al Khaimah (UoGM RAK) Mr. Raj Nambiar - Campus Director, Western International College – Ras Al Khaimah (NAIP) to break down everything international students need to know about studying in the UAE. Look beyond the ordinary. Build your resume early. And go for it. 🚀 00:00 – Intro 00:54 – 20 Years of Academic Experience 05:00 – What makes UoGM RAK uniquely different? 09:00 – Mindset Shift: SOPs & building a resume early 15:00 – Maintaining UK academic standards in the Middle East 20:00 – ACCA exemptions & finding real work experience 23:00 – The big question: "Can I legally work while studying?" 25:30 – The South Asian dilemma: Navigating the family decision 31:00 – Affordability, ROI, and why students actually go abroad 34:50 – Safety, zero income tax, and getting used to the heat 38:50 – Government support & living the "good life" in the UAE 41:50 – How AIA connects students directly to the University 48:25 – Rapid Fire Round! 49:30 – Message to the future international students & The 2 Million AED worth of Scholarship. Whether you’re actively planning to study in the UAE or just looking for a high-ROI alternative to traditional destinations, this episode is for you. Dreaming of studying abroad? Visit our website and get in contact with our counsellors! https://aia.lk/countries/study-in-dubai/ 📞 Call / WhatsApp: 07748 07748 🌐 www.aia.lk