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    Driving Commerce Through Community on TikTok

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 13:16


    With Black Friday just around the corner, we ask how brands can utilize TikTok to create communities to reach and retain their audience. We spoke to Aref Yehia, Head of Business Partnerships for Retail & E-Commerce, TikTok, to get some tips and tricks on what brands, retailers, and brand influencers can do during this time to create community engagement.

    The Do's and Don'ts of opening a restaurant in Dubai

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 14:41


    In this episode of Startech, Gabrielle F Mather, co-founder and CEO of Restaurant Secrets Inc, a Dubai-based F&B firm tells us the do's and dont's of opening a restaurant in Dubai and how to ensure success as an owner

    KT Daily - 19th August

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 3:45


    Your daily dose of news, stories and views from around the UAE. In today's episode, we have a look at interesting entertainment events happening around Dubai this weekend. As always, like rate and subscribe to the KT Daily podcast.

    KT Daily - 18th August 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 5:44


    Your daily dose of news, stories and views from around the UAE. In today's episode, we take a look at the UAE's greatest olympic achievement to date. As always, like rate and subscribe to the KT Daily podcast.

    KT Daily - 17th August 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 5:33


    Your daily dose of news, stories and views from around the UAE. In today's episode, our multimedia producer Abdul Kareem gives us a detailed overview of the new visas in the UAE. As always, like rate and subscribe to the KT Daily podcast.

    KT Daily 16th August

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 11:55


    Your daily dose of news, stories and views from around the UAE. In today's episode, Ambica Sachin chats with Hollywood actor Liam Neeson about his career to date. As always, like rate and subscribe to the KT Daily podcast.

    KT Daily - 15th August 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 7:50


    Your daily dose of news, stories and views from around the UAE. In today's episode, Hiba Khurram chats with Yannick Alleno head chef Renald De Tel after the restaurants award of Two Michelin stars. As always, like rate and subscribe to the KT Daily podcast.

    KT Daily - 12th August 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 7:17


    Your daily dose of news, stories and views from around the UAE. In today's episode, Abdul Kareem talks to Fabio Marigliano, General Manger of the The Chedi Al Bait in Sharjah. As always, like rate and subscribe to the KT Daily podcast.

    KT Daily - 11th August 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 7:53


    Your daily dose of news, stories and views from around the UAE. In today's episode, Ambica Sachin chats with Bollywood superstar Aamer Khan ahead of today's release of. his movie Laal Singh Chadha. As always, like rate and subscribe to the KT Daily podcast.

    KT Daily - 10th August 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 17:26


    Your daily dose of news, stories and views from around the UAE. On this episode, we chat with partner and head of employment at Al Tamimi, to discuss the labour law changes and what is needed in order to be compliant before the February 2023 cut off. Please like, rate and subscribe to the podcast.

    KT Daily 9th August

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 10:33


    Your daily dose of news, stories and views from around the UAE. On this episode, we chat with Brint Jackson, general manager of Etihad Arena about the venue, how it is a versatile arena that can host anything and Brint's plans for the future for Etihad Arena. Please like, rate and subscribe to the podcast.

    KT Daily 8th August

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 13:26


    Your daily dose of news, views and stories from around the UAE. On the first ever episode of KT Daily, Khaleej Times journalist Nasreen Abdullah chats with US Consul General to get the low down on gaining visas to the US. Please like, rate and subscribe to the podcast.

    Dr. Adil Alzarooni talks family offices and crypto schools

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 21:07


    Dr. Adil Alzarooni is an Emirati leader of entrepreneurial teams and educator in the fields of economic zone development, the sustainability of family businesses, and education. His latest venture is the Citizens School which will accept cryptocurrency as a mode of payment. To know more about this hear the full podcast here

    KT Travel Podcast: Wellness travel in India with NAAD Wellness

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 9:23


    Manoj Khetan and Puneet Kahlon join us on this KT Travel Podcast where we discuss India's appeal as a wellness destination and how the retreat 'NAAD Wellness' hopes to capitalise on the trend. The spokespeople also shed light

    KT Travel Podcast: Revival of tourism in Mauritius with MTPA Director Arvind Bundhun

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 5:25


    Arvind Bundhun, Director of Mauritius Tourism speaks to Abdul Karim Hanif during this year's Arabian Travel Market to discuss how Mauritius is looking to promote itself beyond a typical beach destination.

    KT Travel Podcast: Discovering Costa De Sol with Maria Garcia

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 5:24


    Luxury Travel and Emerging Markets Executive for Costa del Sol joins us on our KT podcast from the Arabian Travel Market. We discuss the Spanish region's popularity amongst GCC travellers and what to expect from the busy Summer travel season

    Travel Podcast from ATM: Exploring Brussels with Patrick Bontinck, CEO Visit Brussels

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 7:18


    Patrick Bontinck, CEO Visit Brussels joins us on our travel podcast to discuss what makes Brussels an attractive destination for travellers from the UAE and how the Belgian capital has recovered from the difficult period of Covid-19

    What is Dubai tourism like post Expo 2020 with Dimitri Manikis, President EMEA Wyndham

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 5:43


    President of EMEA for Wundham Dimitri Manikis speaks to Khaleej Times at the Arabian Travel Market to discuss Dubai as an attractive destination and expectations after the Expo 2020 Dubai

    Interview with CEO of flydubai Ghaith Al Ghaith at ATM 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 7:44


    In Q1 2022, flydubai witnessed a 114% growth in passenger traffic carrying over 2.35m passengers. In this interview, Ghaith Al Ghaith, CEO of flydubai describes 2022 as one of the best years for the airline as we discuss the expectations of the busy travel period. WATCH MORE AT https://www.khaleejtimes.com/videos TELEGRAM: https://t.me/KhaleejTimes FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/khaleejtimes/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/khaleejtimes INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/khaleejtimes/ #Dubai #News #khaleejtimes

    KT one-on-one: Adnan Kazim, CCO, Emirates

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 9:37


    In conversation with Khaleej Times, the Chief Commercial Officer of Emirates reveals that the airline witnessed a high seat factor of up to 80% during the Eid period, adding that they expect operations to reach 85% of capacity by the winter season this year. WATCH MORE AT https://www.khaleejtimes.com/videos TELEGRAM: https://t.me/KhaleejTimes FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/khaleejtimes/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/khaleejtimes INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/khaleejtimes/ #Dubai #News #khaleejtimes

    KT Podcast: Pakistani actress, Aymen Saleem

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 15:24


    An actress with a diverse portfolio, a rising star with multiple successful ventures under her belt, Aymen Saleem sits down with Mahwash Ajaz for Khaleej Times

    What is 'Sustainable Tourism' and how is Austria looking to expedite its goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 10:36


    In this KT Podcast we speak to Robert Grobblacher about Austria's goals of achieving their sustainable tourism targets. We discuss how conscious tourism can play a key role in preserving natural resources and lowering carbon footprint.

    Common mistakes made in the gym with trainer Djordje Dukic

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 19:32


    In this podcast, Abdul Karim Hanif speaks to UAE based fitness trainer Djordje Dukic who talks about the common mistakes people make at the gym, specially when it comes to distractions such as social media. We also discuss the importance of creating a caloric-deficit for reducing weight.

    Impact and Legacy of Expo 2020 Dubai with Guy Hutchinson, President and CEO of Rotana

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 18:31


    In this KT Podcast, we discuss the performance of the UAE's hospitality industry by the end of the 2021 and the legacy Expo will leave behind. Looking ahead, Guy Hutchinson also expects a surge in demand for mid-tier hotel offerings in the region

    KT Podcast: Dr Krishna Ella, Founder of Bharat Biotech

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 13:38


    Founder of Bharat Biotech says that the covid-19 pandemic will become an endemic by mid-2022. The official from the manufacturers of Covaxin added that a Covid-19 reinfection is possible, as the vaccines will only protect the bottom part of your lungs, reducing the risks of hospitalisation or death.

    KT One-on-One with Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 11:31


    Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan on his famous surname, the lure of OTT and his latest release Bob Biswas

    KT One-on-One: Bollywood actor Salman Khan

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 10:10


    City Times magazine sits down with Bollywood actor Salman Khan ahead of his upcoming movie 'Antim' which releases today in UAE.

    How to repurpose food, with plant-based chef Maya Badran

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 4:35


    As part of the 'Stop the Waste' global campaign by Talabat Kitchen Expo 2020 and the UN World Food Programme, KT spoke to plant-based and zero-food-waste cooking Chef Maya Badran on how to stop food wastage, and how to re-purpose take out food in 2021.

    Mahira Khan

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 15:02


    Mahira Khan sits down with Khaleej Times in this podcast to talk about her brand ambassadorship for the Pakistan pavilion, how she is hopeful for a bright future for Pakistan and how artists lead the way to change and for a better future.

    Ahad Raza Mir

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 11:00


    Ahad Raza Mir sits down with Khaleej Times and discusses the brand ambassadorship of the Pakistan Pavilion and how it rendered him speechless. He commends the UAE for bringing the Expo 2020 Dubai together and UAE being the at the forefront of an inclusive world.

    8@8 with David Light, Thursday October 28: All your latest KT headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 8:35


    Need the latest headlines from the UAE first thing? 8@8 with David Light has the answer. We bring you what's going on in one convenient podcast every weekday morning. On today's programme there's news about flights to India, Lunar Mission updates and who won what in last night's Carabao Cup action. Come on in! If you like this channel, hit that follow button and say hello at david@khaleejtimes.com

    KT One-on-One with Lithuania PM

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 8:12


    Ingrida Simonyte broke the 30-year spell of male PM's in Lithuania when she was appointed to the role in 2020. To run a country is a job and gender is irrelevant, Lithuania's Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte told Khaleej Times in an exclusive interview.

    8@8 with David Light, Wednesday October 27: All your latest KT headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 8:46


    It's getting on for the weekend, but before you tune out of work tune into Wednesday's 8@8 with David Light where news from the UAE includes Global Village goings-on, Shopping Festival happenings and LitFest updates. There's so much going on! Come on in! If you like this podcast hit that follow button and you can say hello at david@khaleejtimes.com

    8@8 with David Light, Tuesday October 26: All your latest KT headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 8:40


    And you're back listening to 8@8 with David Light where the latest news from the UAE delivered to you on this podcast every weekday morning includes Emirates airline hiring, Expo thriving and exciting goings-on in the world of cricket. It's a stellar Tuesday, come on in! If you like this show, please give it a follow and say hello at david@khaleejtimes.com

    8@8 with David Light, Monday October 25: All your latest KT headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2021 8:33


    It's Monday, October 25 and you're listening to 8@8 with David Light: the only UAE podcast bringing you the headlines first thing every weekday morning. On today's show hear stories about the world's greatest space event taking place in Dubai, Mahzooz giving you more chances to win and the Harlem Globetrotters are on their way here. Come on in! If you enjoy this channel please give it a follow and you can say hello at david@khaleejtimes.com

    8@8 with David Light, Sunday October 24: All your latest KT headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2021 8:43


    It's a brand new week in the UAE after a long weekend and we're getting you back into the swing of things by bringing you the headlines on 8@8 with David Light. On today's podcast, hear the latest plans for Hatta, why cats a feeling happier in Abu Dhabi and there's an open day for jobs coming up. Let's go! If you like this show, please give it a follow and say hello at david@khaleejtimes.com

    KT One-on-One with retired footballer, Michael Owen

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 8:12


    We speak to retired footballer about his collaboration with an academy in Dubai. We also talk to him about his expectations from the new management of Newcastle United

    8@8 with David Light, Wednesday October 20: All your latest KT headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 8:39


    And here we go, the final day of the working week for many. Ready for your three-day break? Congrats on starting this Wednesday, October 20th by listening to all your latest news from the UAE on 8@8 with David Light. On today's show you can hear stories including altered protocols for gatherings at home, free parking in Sharjah and FlyDubai has a new route. Come on in! If you like this podcast, please give it a follow and you can say hello at david@khaleejtimes.com

    8@8 with David Light, Tuesday October 19: All your latest KT headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 8:55


    It's a lovely Tuesday, October 19 and you're listening to today's edition of 8@8 with David Light: your only UAE podcast bringing the news first thing every weekday morning. On today's programme, we're getting very excited about the Ain Dubai opening, there are job openings in Internet City and Apple has released a few tasty techy products. Come on in! If you like this show please give it a follow or a share and you can say hello at david@khaleejtimes.com

    8@8 with David Light, Monday October 18: All your latest KT headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2021 8:23


    It's October 18 and if you don't like Mondays, don't worry, 8@8 with David Light is here to perk up your day with eight headlines from the UAE first thing. On today's show, autonomous delivery vehicles are coming to Dubai, you can now receive your child's birth certificate over Whatsapp and there's some out of this world space news. Come on in! If you like this programme please give it a follow or a share and say hello at david@khaleejtimes.com

    8@8 with David Light, Sunday October 17: All your latest KT headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2021 9:09


    It's a brand new week in the UAE and we're back bringing you 8@8 with David Light for all your headlines first thing every weekday morning. On today's programme we have vaccine news, transport innovations and all your sports goings-on. Come on in! If you enjoy this podcast please give it a follow, share, or like and drop us a line at david@khaleejtimes.com

    8@8 with David Light, Thursday October 14: All your latest KT headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 8:33


    It's Thursday at last and you're ready for the weekend, we're sure. Before you put your feet up, however, start the day off with a splash of news on 8@8 with David Light: all the latest headlines from the UAE first thing. On today's programme hear about a daring helicopter rescue on the local highways, what AD students thought of their real-life Squid Game and when the next public holiday is due. Come on in! If you like this podcast and wish to support it, please give it a follow (it's free!) and say hello at david@khaleejtimes.com

    8@8 with David Light, Wednesday October 13: All your latest KT headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 8:38


    It's a bright and breezy Wednesday and you're looking for news. Good job on happening across 8@8 with David Light where we bring you all the headlines from the UAE first thing. On today's programme there are stories as varied as flight tips for those jetting off out of Abu Dhabi next week, where you can see a very special flypast over the coming days and World Cup qualifying drama on our very doorstep. Come on in! If you like what you hear please give this podcast a follow or a share and you can say hello at david@khaleejtimes.com

    KT Long Reads Podcast Ep. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 10:25


    The modern woman faces many new challenges, one of which is the choice to remain childfree while being married or in a relationship. The pressures of society have brought this to the forefront of viral topics across many newspapers and social media platforms.

    8@8 with David Light, Sunday October 10: All your latest KT headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2021 8:49


    Great news from Expo, fantastic news for UAE economists and lovely news for families looking to become closer neighbours: don't say 8@8 with David Light doesn't bring you the good stuff first thing in the morning to start your week. Come on in to hear a roundup of local stories on your local podcast. If you like this show please give it a follow or share it with your friends and drop us a line at david@khaleejtimes.com

    8@8 with David Light, Thursday October 7: All your latest KT headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 8:42


    That's right it's Thursday at last and you're listening to 8@8 with David Light to see you into the weekend with stories from the UAE including more time off for people to visit Expo, a car showroom being in trouble for a promotion and someone winning the Dubai Duty Free million dollar draw with a ticket purchased online. Come on in! If you like this podcast please give it a follow and say hello at david@khaleejtimes.com

    Samantha interview by Kaveree

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 18:28


    Samantha interview by Kaveree by Khaleej Times

    8@8 with David Light, Wednesday October 6: All your latest KT headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 9:08


    It's a fine Wednesday and it's time for you to begin the day with a dose of news delivered right to your ears by 8@8 with David Light: all the latest headlines from the UAE first thing. On today's show hear about Sharjah's new tech to control traffic, increased capacity at football stadia ahead of the World Cup qualifiers and why Aishwarya Rai Bachchan took to the Expo stage. Come on in! If you like this podcast please give it a follow or share it with your friends. You can also say hello at david@khaleejtimes.com

    8@8 with David Light, Tuesday October 5: All your latest KT headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 8:45


    It's Tuesday morning and we hope you can wrench your attention away from those social media accounts long enough to listen to October 5th's 8@8 with David Light, bringing you all the latest headlines from the UAE. On today's programme listen to Twitter's hilarious response to Facebook's outage, don't be alarmed if you find snakes on the beach in Sharjah and find out which local airline is looking for employees. Come on in! If you like this podcast please give it a follow and drop us a line on david@khaleejtimes.com

    8@8 with David Light, Monday October 4: All your latest KT headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2021 8:09


    And we're back for another edition of 8@8 with David Light on this Monday, October 4. In today's podcast, which brings you eight of the latest headlines from the UAE first thing, listen to stories including untraceable million dirham winners, a very special guest riding the Dubai Metro and T20 World Cup Tickets going on sale. Come on in! If you like this show please give it a follow and drop us a line at david@khaleejtimes.com

    8@8 with David Light, Sunday October 3: All your latest KT headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2021 8:38


    Welcome one and all to this new week and month in the UAE, it's great to have you with us on 8@8 with David Light where today's headlines include the latest UAE storm watch, Expo 2020 Dubai news and Indian Premier League action from Abu Dhabi. What a way to start a Sunday. Come on in! If you like this podcast please give it a follow and drop us a line at daviud@khaleejtimes.com

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