Anna Kolasińska-Szemyraj

Anna Kolasińska-Szemyraj is a Polish author and former personal assistant to a wealthy sheikh in Dubai. She gained notoriety for her book 'I Was the Sheikh's Assistant' in which she recounts her six-month experience working closely with the sheikh, including the often absurd and demanding nature of her role. Before this, Anna worked as a flight attendant for Etihad Airways, serving high-profile clients, including celebrities. Her experiences revealed the stark contrasts between her previous jobs and the personal demands of the sheikh, highlighting themes of loneliness and the complexities of wealth. After enduring an inappropriate request from the sheikh, Anna decided to leave her position and has since moved back to Poland, where she lives with her husband and daughter, and hosts a popular podcast.