Why Should You Read This?
Ever wondered what happens when curiosity meets opportunity? It’s a powerful journey of transformation, balance, and freedom.
Amir’s journey takes you from the predictable comfort of managing real estate in the UAE to the dynamic, fast-paced world of forex trading. What started as casual curiosity during a camel racing event turned into a complete lifestyle shift, one built on learning, experimenting, and embracing new opportunities.
Through his story, you’ll see how the right platform, like Varianse’s cTrader, can give traders the confidence to grow with powerful tools, advanced charting, and a workspace that feels built for success. But beyond the charts and trades, this story is about rediscovering purpose.
Amir shows that with passion and persistence, trading can be more than just a financial pursuit; it can bring balance, excitement, and a sense of control over your future. Whether you’re a trader, an investor, or simply someone seeking inspiration, this story reminds you that sometimes, the best investments you can make are in yourself and your growth.
Ben (Host)
Good afternoon, and welcome back to the Varianse Podcast! This is the very first episode of our brand new series, Why Varianse. We’re live in the studio with a power-packed session to kick things off.
Today’s episode is special because we’ve got someone whose story is living proof that trading can truly transform not just a career, but a lifestyle.
From managing real estate investments in the UAE to stepping into the fast-paced world of forex and becoming a full-time trader, his journey is nothing short of inspiring.
Please join me in welcoming our very first guest of this series… Amir!
Amir (Guest)
Thanks for having me, Ben. It’s a pleasure.
Ben (Host)
Can you tell us how trading first entered your life?
Amir (Guest)
Honestly, Ben, it was a hectic routine. Mornings started with the thobe, keffiyeh, and a touch of oud — very much a part of daily life here in the UAE. Then straight into calls with property managers, making sure everything was running smoothly, and from there it was work, meetings, and constantly chasing the next real estate opportunity.
It felt like I was always on the move.
It was a comfortable life, Ben, no doubt. But deep down, I felt like my money could be working harder. The highlight of my week? Honestly, deciding which mall to head to. That’s very “Dubai life,” isn’t it? Comfort on the outside, but inside you’re craving something bigger.
Ben (Host)
I can imagine. Most traders I talk to go hunting for the right platform, compare a dozen brokers, and read reviews for weeks. How did Varianse just “show up” for you?
Amir (Guest)
I didn’t stumble upon Varianse by searching for trading platforms. It just slipped into my daily routine.
Ben (Host)
Slipped in? Come on, Amir, things don’t just “slip in.” Was it an ad? A friend? Or did Varianse sneak onto your phone while you were shopping at the mall? How did it actually happen?
Amir (Guest)
Ben (Host)
How so?
Amir (Guest)
We were discussing investments when his phone kept buzzing nonstop. He was glued to it, so I teased him: “Habibi, what’s this? Have you installed a new game? I’m here stressing about bills, and you’re sitting there playing Candy Crush?”
Ben (Host)
That must have been a funny moment.
Amir (Guest)
That caught me off guard. I said, “Yes, yes, you mentioned this last time. So, how’s it going for you?” That’s when he pulled out his phone, opened the app, and showed me his trades. It was actually the Varianse app. He was in gold positions, and the returns were massive.
I’ll never forget it, Ben. In that instant, it stopped being just talk or theory. It was real money — real results — right in front of my eyes!
Ben (Host)
So when your friend first told you about forex trading, did you get excited right away, or did you just brush it off?
Amir (Guest)
We were talking about how life in the UAE has gotten so expensive.
You know — electricity bills are going up, rent is higher, food prices keep climbing. Even my wife keeps telling me her beauty products — Hashmi Kohl Aswad, Henna Sahara, Ajmal perfumes — cost double now.
And don’t even get me started on friends who have both a wife and a girlfriend. Their “inflation” is on another level!
Ben (Host)
You’re absolutely right, life here has gotten so expensive it pushes all of us to think about new ways of making money.
Amir (Guest)
I kept pressing him with questions until finally, right there at the camel racing track, he gave me a crash course. I downloaded the Varianse app on the spot, signed up, and within minutes, my verification was done. I placed my very first trades in small positions just to test the waters.
At first, I treated it like an experiment. I gave myself two hours a day to explore the platform, study the charts, watch the market movements, and play with the tools.
In between, I was doing my own online research — reading articles, watching videos, checking what strategies other traders were using.
That’s when I learned about things like risk management, stop-loss orders, and how different timeframes can completely change the way you see the market.
Slowly, two hours turned into a routine — and that routine turned into results.
I started cautiously with gold and yen, but soon I found my rhythm in energy trading, especially oil and the US indices. Oil felt almost personal. Growing up in the UAE, it’s in our economy, in our culture — it’s part of our DNA. Trading it didn’t just feel like numbers on a screen; it felt like I understood the story behind the movement.
Ben (Host)
And from there it just built up?
Amir (Guest)
It became about balance — property gave me stability, while trading gave me excitement and growth.
Ben (Host)
And today, you’ve grown from being an investor to a full-time forex trader.
That’s quite a transformation. So your routine shifted from predictable to dynamic.
Amir (Guest)
Ben (Host)
I can imagine. So how’s your life now?
Amir (Guest)
Everyone comes over with laptops, charts open — we’re talking gold, yen, oil, and of course, there’s sheesha on the side.
Ben (Host)
That’s such a Dubai scene: sheesha smoke, laptops glowing, gold and oil charts on the screen.
Amir (Guest)
That way, I get my trading, and my wife still gets her shopping. Balance, right?
Ben (Host)
Yeah, Amir, you’ve been trading gold, oil, even yen.
When you first started, what gave you the confidence to actually place trades instead of just watching the markets?
Amir (Guest)
For example, the charting options were incredible. It wasn’t just candlesticks or line charts. I could switch to things like Heikin Ashi or Renko, which really helped me see market momentum in a clearer way — especially with oil.
Ben (Host)
So CTrader helped you move from just observing the markets to actually trading them?
Amir (Guest)
That meant if I wanted to zoom into short-term moves in yen, I could.
But if I wanted to step back and study the long-term gold trends, I had that too.
Ben (Host)
That’s a lot of flexibility. What about indicators? Did you find yourself using those?
Amir (Guest)
Plus, I loved how customizable the workspace was. I set up different chart layouts — one just for gold, another for oil, another for yen — and with saved templates, I didn’t have to reset everything every time I opened the platform. That efficiency made it easier to focus on the market itself.
Ben (Host)
So in a way, CTrader became your trading “workspace”?
Amir (Guest)
And that’s what helped me transition from being a curious investor to someone who takes trading seriously.
Ben (Host)
Amir, one thing that stands out about trading is how connected the world feels. I mean, you could be trading gold in Dubai while someone else in London is trading yen, and another trader in Tokyo is watching oil at the same time.
Amir (Guest)
Ben (Host)
Exactly. The markets are a 24-hour relay race, and traders are just passing the baton across time zones.
Amir (Guest)
Different corners of the world, but all sitting at the same digital table. That’s the kind of global trust Varianse has built. It’s like the markets brought the whole world into one room.
Ben (Host)
That’s a perfect setup for my next question.
Let me ask you: Amir, how global is Varianse’s customer base?
Amir (Guest)
Ben (Host)
Well, sheesha, charts, and global trades that’s not a Wall Street scene; that’s pure Dubai style!
Amir (Guest)
Ben (Host)
And that’s the magic of trading with Varianse.
Global reach, trusted tools, and stories like Amir’s that prove the opportunity is out there — you just have to take it.
Amir (Guest)
Ben (Host)
Words of wisdom from Amir himself!
On that note, thank you for joining us today,
Amir. It’s been a real pleasure.
Amir (Guest)
Ben (Host)
And to our listeners — this is just the beginning.
We’ve got more powerful stories, inspiring journeys, insider strategies, and yes, even a few trading mistakes you can learn from in the episodes ahead.
And here’s the exciting part…
Next time, we’re taking Why Varianse far beyond the desert dunes.
We’re heading to a place known for precision, discipline, and some of the most committed traders in the world.
A new environment, a new guest, and a completely different trading culture — and you’re going to want to hear this one.
So stay tuned, because what’s coming next is bigger, sharper, and unlike anything we’ve shared before — you definitely won’t want to miss it.
