About this episode

Ahmed and Maansi discuss scams, the plight of stranded seafarers, advanced medical treatments in the UAE, and briefly mention Erling Haaland.

Ahmed and Maansi share their personal experiences to help others spot the warning signs and avoid falling victim to scams. As the Strait of Hormuz has become a key point of contention between the US and Iran, some vessels have managed to exit, but an estimated 6,000 seafarers remain stranded according to the International Maritime Organization. With deaths, injuries, and the threat of possible attack looming over seafarers, how are those stuck at sea managing?   The UAE has been becoming a destination for people seeking out advanced medical treatments that are not available elsewhere. We meet the lead doctor behind a complex brain surgery procedure on a 15-year-old Russian patient. And Erling Haaland is on The Agenda today... well, almost. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Ahmed, Maansi

Topics covered

• scams
• seafarers
• medical treatments
• brain surgery
• sports

Keywords

• scams
• seafarers
• UAE
• brain surgery
• Erling Haaland

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: International Maritime Organization

Places: UAE, Strait of Hormuz, Russia

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