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What if the "dream job" in the Middle East came with prayer breaks and shorter hours during Ramadan? What if your Islamic faith wasn't just tolerated at work, but integrated into its very structure? And what if the secret to a high-powered career in finance wasn't just ambition, but deep-rooted loyalty and continuous learning? 🇦🇪

🎙️ In this inspiring and practical episode, we sit down with Nayyara Idrees, an Assistant Vice President in Compliance with over 18 years of experience at one of the UAE's largest financial institutions, First Abu Dhabi Bank. Nayyara shares her unique journey, from her education in Lahore, Pakistan, to building a formidable career in her birthplace, Abu Dhabi. She dismantles common myths about the hustle culture in the Gulf, revealing the surprising reality of work-life balance in the Emirates.

Nayyara may have a hectic schedule, but she's always open to assisting and offering her support to the community! 👉 Here's where you can reach her! 

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