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Apr 2025
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Moving to the UAE - the highs, lows, and...

British Mums
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Hello and welcome to On the Sofa with British Mums — Episode 15, Season 2! Are you or someone you love thinking about making the big move to the UAE? Feeling overwhelmed by all the information out there and don’t know where to start? Well, today’s episode is just for you. Emma and Lauren are joined by British mum and entrepreneur Catherine McEvoy, who has pu ... Show More
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