Podcasts about Arabian Business

In this episode of the Resilient Minds Podcast, I welcome Scott Armstrong, a Former Editor of Arabian Business, a jounalist, and founder of mental - a platform that provides a holistic approach to mental health issues in the workplace. Involved across the world from UK to Bahamas, throughout Oman and onto the UAE, we discuss the importance of a strong corporate culture and the importance of Executive Leadership. We discuss prioritizing holistic well-being over profit in business models and emphasized fostering mindful leadership to create compassionate work environments. Challenging traditional structures, we focus on promoting collaboration, self-awareness, and personal growth to evolve  workplace cultures. Future plans for Mentl included expanding mental health awards and hosting retreats for authentic conversations in corporate settings. The dialogue emphasized vulnerability, learning from failures, and nurturing self-compassion alongside professional growth.  Our meeting encapsulated a transformative journey towards compassionate-driven leadership and life philosophy centered on growth, compassion, and innovative workplace practices. It was amazing to connect with you my brother. Lets Build the Future of Business. Connect with Scott Armstrong Website: https://mentl.space/work-with-us LINKED IN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottarmstrongmentl/?originalSubdomain=ae Hit me up on social media and say hi! Youtube:⁠ https://bit.ly/35nJ0uV⁠ Podcast:⁠ http://www.ericbalance.com/podcast/⁠ Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/ericbalance/⁠ LinkedIn - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericbalance/⁠ Facebook - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/eric.lajczak⁠ Conscious Entrepreneurship Masterclass ⁠https://consciousentrepreneurship.online⁠ Scale your Business with a Summit ⁠https://balancemedia.ventures/summit-masterclass-get-access⁠  

Arabian Business listed him in Top 100 Business people to know in Dubai in 2023. Sadi Abdel-Kariem is the current CCO of BlueRock TMS, an AI-powered logistics platform. He also served as former CEO of Slimstock (Africa, Turkey and Middle-East), a supply chain management software company.Sadi brings a wealth of knowledge and experience as an intrapreneur where he goes in to large multinationals to turn things around. Having worked in C-suite positions in banking, oil and gas and now heavily involved in the tech industry, this man specialises in going into businesses and turning things around for the better.In this conversation, Michael and Sadi discuss the future of tech, crypto and blockchain and the practical tools it takes to be able to create the life you want. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 119, The 966 hosts Lucien and Richard discuss a variety of topics and some of the latest news and developments on Saudi Arabia. First, the hosts discuss Richard's One Big Thing, an update on the Saudi Pro League and the latest news and developments for football in Saudi Arabia heading into key portion of season. The hosts discuss some developments with PIF's investments into the sport and the planned upcoming match between Ronaldo and Messi in the Kingdom. Next, the hosts discuss Lucien's One Big Thing, his first since moving to Riyadh for a few months with his family: two new announcements for large entertainment projects that are impressive and unique, even by Saudi standards these days. Lucien was struck by how quickly Riyadh is changing in virtually every neighborhood, and how seemingly every week there's a new announcement of a project or development. This last week saw the rollout of new designs for a Saudi football/soccer stadium in Qiddiya, the Mohammed Bin Salman Stadium, which are jaw-dropping and innovative. The second project that had been announced but which had new details released is The Rig, an entertainment destination that is situated on an oil rig 10km off the coast of Saudi Arabia to be built and owned by the Public Investment Fund. The hosts conclude as always with Yallah! 6 top storylines to get you up to speed on Saudi Arabia this week. •The 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) is taking place in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, from January 15–19.•Aramco, one of the world's leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, has allocated an additional $4 billion to its global venture capital arm, Aramco Ventures.•Analysts at real estate firm Savills KSA told Arabian Business that apartment rents in Riyadh surged by as much as 23 percent in northern neighborhoods last year. •Aramco Digital and Intel plans to establish Saudi Arabia's first Open RAN (radio access network) development center•Konoz, an initiative of the Saudi Ministry of Media's Center for Government Communication, launched "Horizon", a new documentary documenting the Kingdom's rich biodiversity and natural resources.•Rafael Nadal's role in helping to grow tennis in the Gulf is set to increase significantly after the Spanish great was appointed ambassador of the Saudi Tennis Federation (STF).

The dollar's rebound extended for a third day on Wednesday after some Federal Reserve policymakers left the door open to further rate hikes. Daniel Richards, senior economist, Emirates NBD joined us to discuss the latest on that and why we should be investing in new roads. Taimur Khan, Associate Director & Head of Research, CBRE, explained how residential transactions in the booming Dubai real estate market has reached new milestones exceeding previous records. Plus, a brand-new free paper has been launched in Dubai, with over 80,000 copies distributed across the UAE - Matthew Amlot from Arabian Business joined us to tell us more. Finally, Mo Mansour, Head of UAE, Remitly came down to Dubai CommerCity to explain why Dubai has been ranked as the number one city people from around the world want to move to. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let's explore why Dubai considered the land of opportunities.We bring you a fascinating conversation with Dave Chaggar, the man who's got his finger on the pulse of business, networking, and entrepreneurship in Dubai.Dave, known for his role as the Capital Connector at Capital Club Dubai, takes us on a journey through his impressive career. We talk about his early recognition by Arabian Business, his mission to contribute to the economy, and the qualities that have propelled him to success.Dave's perspective on Dubai as the land of opportunities is enlightening. Find out what makes Capital Club Dubai unique, providing a members-only atmosphere that's second to none.We also touch on the personal side of Dave's life, how he balances work and family, and the driving force behind his ambitions. You'll leave with a powerful message about the value of time in business and life – a fantastic nugget of wisdom for everyone!Learn more about Dave Chaggar via YouTube & LinkedIn.If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a review on your favourite podcast platform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's explore why Dubai considered the land of opportunities.We bring you a fascinating conversation with Dave Chaggar, the man who's got his finger on the pulse of business, networking, and entrepreneurship in Dubai.Dave, known for his role as the Capital Connector at Capital Club Dubai, takes us on a journey through his impressive career. We talk about his early recognition by Arabian Business, his mission to contribute to the economy, and the qualities that have propelled him to success.Dave's perspective on Dubai as the land of opportunities is enlightening. Find out what makes Capital Club Dubai unique, providing a members-only atmosphere that's second to none.We also touch on the personal side of Dave's life, how he balances work and family, and the driving force behind his ambitions. You'll leave with a powerful message about the value of time in business and life – a fantastic nugget of wisdom for everyone!Learn more about Dave Chaggar via YouTube & LinkedIn.If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a review on your favourite podcast platform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Noor Sweid is the General Partner of Global Ventures, a UAE-based international venture capital firm with presence in Cairo, Jeddah, Riyadh, Tunis and Lagos. Noor was the Chief Investment Officer at The Dubai Future Foundation and Managing Partner at Leap Ventures.Prior, Noor joined her family business, Depa, where she scaled the business tenfold, executed four cross border acquisitions and led the region's first IPO on the LSE and the NASDAQ Dubai, achieving a billion+ dollar valuation. Noor has also been recognized in Forbes' World's Top 50 Women in Tech, and the Arabian Business 100 Most Powerful Arab Women list. And to top it off, she has also received the prestigous Arab Woman Award for Finance.

Новости на радио «Русские Эмираты» в Дубае: - Департамент экономики и туризма Дубая заключил знаковое партнерство с испанским футбольным клубом Real Madrid. Два ведущих бренда, разделяющие общие ценности, стремление к совершенству и инновациям, подписали многолетнее соглашение о сотрудничестве, которое обещает поклонникам Дубая и «Реала» множество захватывающих мероприятий и неповторимых впечатлений. - Растущий спрос на элитную недвижимость среди инвесторов из России и Китая способствовал экспоненциальному росту рынка недвижимости в ОАЭ, как заявили новостному Интернет-порталу Arabian Business инсайдеры отрасли.

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The Capital Connector, Business Matchmaker and featured in Arabian Business 30 under 40, Dave Chaggar joins me this week in the ARENA.  From Family business, becoming an entrepreneur to his journey in Capital Club Dubai, in the podcast you'll learn what it takes to facilitate successful multi million dollar deals and how to build a client base through prioritizing relationships and solving problems.  In this podcast we dive into the following topics:The importance of solving pain points in the market placeHow to find investorsThe Capital Club DubaiSuccess in the automotive and power industryDave's biography:Dave was born in 1983 to parents of East African descent who moved to the UK when they were in their teens and started a business manufacturing automotive parts. Their clients included Nissan, Mercedes, BMW, Bentley and Toyota… to mention just a few. From his very early years, he was part of an entrepreneurial family unit, and was encouraged through all his early years, including school holidays, to participate in some form in the family-run enterprise.After being a key-player in two mega industries, Dave was ready for a new take on life. His previous years had taught him that he was a good networker, he had an impressive ability to win over peers and to form strong connections. And this led to the Capital Club. Initiated by an Emirati friend, Dave was invited there and introduced to the son of the founder of ENOC. “Where would I meet someone of that stature, but here at the Capital Club,” says Dave, sitting in the patio of the plush building that is home to this exclusive establishment. The tall green plants play against the creamy colours of the walls, most of which boast a magnificent collection of fine artworks. In fact, most art galleries would be envious of the collection housed within these stately rooms that are filled with leather recliners and plush sofas. The understated elegance is reminiscent of an old gentleman's club in London. And it is here that Dave has found his niche. He took over as Sales Director with the aim of positioning the club as the number one networking and business hub in the United Arab Emirates. Podcast highlights: 00:00 Intro 03:15 Dave's success started at a young age 09:00 Life in Australia 14:45 Dave's challenging relationship with his father 19:13 Building a power plant business in Tanzania 26:07Juggling Family and business 29:09 Misconceptions of Africa 31:20 Entering Capital Club 36:11 The difference between a Millionaire and Billionaire 44:27 What is next for Dave? 47:36 Priorities and daily routine 52:00 Why you need to solve problems 55:15 Is money important to you? 56:54 Who and what is the Capital Club? 1:00:43 How to find investors.  1:02:35 The biggest and the worst deals Dave has seen To stay updated with more awe-inspiring interviews featuring Gladiators and titans of industry, don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube Channel and connect with me on the social platforms listed below. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dariushsoudiofficial/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dariushsoudi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/dariushspeaks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dariushsoudiofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DariushSoudiOfficial LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariushsoudi/ Website: https://dariushsoudi.com Gladiator Mastery: https://gladiatorsmastery.com

To truly change the culture at a workplace, we must embark on an inner journey of self-transformation, and mindfulness. As the saying goes, "If you want to change the world, first change yourself." But how can we cultivate self-kindness, self-compassion, and self-empathetic awareness so that these qualities can radiate toward others?In order for empathy to flow from the top down, it is crucial to equip leaders with the tools of mindfulness and self-awareness. By guiding leaders to understand the depths of their own hearts, they can effectively embody the qualities they wish to see in others.Join Helen Williams, mindfulness coach, Emirates Woman, Woman of the Year, and  50 Most Inspirational Women of the UAE as she shares the power of cultivating mindfulness and presence from within. Jean and Helen discuss: What if the word “Stress" ceased to exist in our vocabulary? How does mindfulness help us in our working lives?How can leaders bring mindfulness into the workplace?Different types of mindfulness that help with stillness Meet Helen Williams Helen Williams is a New Zealander with a lifetime's experience in personal and self-development, spiritual direction and in training people from all walks of life in her chosen field of Mindfulness and Meditation. Helen was awarded Emirates Woman, Woman of the Year for her visionary work in the field of personal development in 2014 and in 2017 was honoured as one of the 50 Most Inspirational Women of the UAE by Stylist Arabia as well as one of Arabian Business's 100 Most Influential People in Dubai.Book recommendation:A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose : https://www.amazon.sg/New-Earth-Awakening-Lifes-Purpose/dp/0452289963The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself: https://www.amazon.sg/Untethered-Soul-Journey-Beyond-Yourself/dp/1572245379 Connect with Helen Williams here: https://www.instagram.com/helenwilliamsmindfulme/?hl=en Connect with Jean Balfour here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanbalfour/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jean.balfour/Experience an Introduction to our Coach Training Programmes with our Free Taster Course: https://courses.baileybalfour.com/course/coach-training-introductionSign up to our newsletter to learn more about upcoming programmes: https://baileybalfour.com/subscribe/

All-women startup teams receive less than 3% of the venture capital globally whilst male-led startups collect 89% of it. And as if this statistics wasn't depressing enough, the trend is negative. It's getting worse every year.Venture capital investors share their views on the reasons behind such disparity. What are its consequences? What are we as a society missing out if this gap perpetuates? And how can we possibly bridge it?About guests:Lucy Chow is the General Partner at the World Business Angels Investment Forum and a member of the steering committee of the movement 2022 Female Angels. Lucy has been recently recognized by Arabian Business as one of 50 Inspiring Female Business Leaders 2022.Katie Wachsberger is the Co-Founder of DANA Global, an Abu Dhabi based venture builder and investment platform for women-led startups in desert tech, including agritech, foodtech, renewable energy, water solutions, and circular economy. Medea Nocentini is Senior Partner at Global Ventures, an international venture capital firm. She is also the Founder of Companies Creating Change (C3), a UAE-based social enterprise helping impact-driven entrepreneurs in the Middle East and Africa to unlock their growth potential and maximize their positive impact on the community. Vera Futorjanski is the CEO & Founder of Veritas Ventures, a global strategic advisory firm. She is also an investor at Launch Africa Ventures. Vera is on the steering committee of the 2022 Female Angels. She is a serial entrepreneur and is currently building a community for female leaders.About Darya Kamkalova (host):Darya is a data industry professional, a startup mentor, a co-founder of Manifest Taproom (a craft beer bar in Berlin), and a speaker. She is committed to narrowing the gender investment gap for female founders and diverse teams. Darya is based in Berlin, Germany.About this episode: This episode was recorded at the Women's Empowerment Convention organised by the Women's Empowerment Council. WE Council is dedicated to empowering women to achieve their goals, ambitions, and dreams. The event took place in the Dubai Opera on March 8, 2023. The next Women's Empowerment Convention will take place on November 11-12 in Dubai. Venturing Women website:https://www.venturingwomen.org/Follow us on social media:Instagram - LinkedIn

Welcome to this episode of the Afikra Book Club with the engaging Joumana Haddad who takes us on a journey through her past and upbringing in Bourj Hammoud to uncover family sorrows and share the stories of those left scathed by the Armenian genocide.Joumana Haddad is an award-winning Lebanese writer, journalist, university professor and human rights advocate. She's worked for Lebanon's An Nahar newspaper and taught creative writingand Italian at the Lebanese American University in Beirut. She has a weekly audio blog on Radio Monte Carlo International, and she writes regularly for several international newspapers and magazines. Haddad been selected as one of the world's 100 most powerful Arab women by Arabian Business magazine. She speaks seven languages, and has published sixteen books so far. Most of her works of fiction, non-fiction, theater and poetry have been translated into numerous languages. Her titles include I Killed Scheherazade, Superman is an Arab, The Return of Lilith and The Book of Queens.Created & hosted by Mikey MuhannaEdited by: Ramzi RammanTheme music by: Tarek Yamani https://www.instagram.com/tarek_yamani/About Book Club:Book Club is an interview series that calls for afikra community members, who are interested in literature and reading, to spend time reading along with the entire community. Books in Arabic and English will be announced on afikra's reading list and the members will be asked to do the reading at home at their leisure and then join afikra for a conversation with the authors of those books. Every two weeks, a conversation will be held with an author to discuss their work and the book in particular. Individuals joining the call will be expected to have read the book and prepared questions regarding the context, motivation, and background stories. Following the interview, there is a moderated town-hall-style Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience ‎on Zoom.‎ Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp   FollowYoutube - Instagram (@afikra_) - Facebook - Twitter Support www.afikra.com/supportAbout afikra:‎afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity. Read more about us on  afikra.com

Новости на радио «Русские Эмираты» в Дубае: - В министерстве обороны РФ заявили, что российские военные проводят в Сирии рекогносцировку местности для работы спасателей из Объединенных Арабских Эмиратов, которые прибыли для помощи населению после землетрясения. - Основателя мессенджера Telegram Павла Дурова назвали самым влиятельным человеком Дубая – он занял первое место рейтинга, составленного изданием Arabian Business. Всего в рейтинг вошло 100 самых влиятельных персон эмирата.

The modern workplace generally presents unique leadership challenges due to differing perspectives, cultures, and beliefs, and leading a diverse organization is about much more than simply acknowledging differences. For episode 070 of my podcast, ‘The World Class Leaders Show', I invited Renée McGowan, Mercer's President, Asia Middle East & Africa (AMEA), to talk about how she embraces diversity and improves performance in the workplace. She leads Mercer's business across 15+ markets in this fast-growing, dynamic region, is also Chairperson of Mercer in Japan, and is Executive Director on Mercer boards in China and Hong Kong. In 2022, she was named one of Arabian Business' 50 Inspiring Female Business Leaders. She is also a member of the MEA Business Group, Dubai Business Women Council, and Boardroom by EMIR. By listening to this podcast episode, you will learn more about: (02:52) What Has Been Renée's Secret of Staying With the Same Organization for So Long? (04:26) The Benefits of Leading a Diverse Workplace (07:14 ) Mercer Company: What it Does, and Its Future? (12:29) The Difference Between Skills and Roles in Organizations and How They Are Changing (15:03) Three Areas of Focus to Have High & Sustainable Growth (18:04) Renée's Major Learning in Terms of Leadership (20:24) How to Handle Uncertainty & Volatility That Exists in External Environment? (25:04) How Great Leaders Stay on the Top of Changes (27:37) Three Things Leaders Must Embody (30:44) How Energy Can Have a Multiplier Effect (33:33) Misconceptions About CEOs (37:40) How Great Leaders Approach Decision Making (41:06) How to Use Experience to Fuel Leadership Links: Website: https://www.latam.mercer.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneemcgowan Twitter: https://twitter.com/renmcgowan  Let me know your thoughts or share your comments via LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone, or via email at Andrea@andreapetrone.com. Like my show? Please leave or write a review on your favorite podcast platform. For more information on my work and access to other valuable resources, please visit the website at https://www.andreapetrone.com  If you don't want to miss any episode and receive the full article in your inbox, subscribe today to our blog here: https://www.andreapetrone.com/blog  Need more? Book a 30 min call here: https://calendly.com/andreapetrone/strategy  Read the article related to this podcast: https://www.andreapetrone.com/How to Be a Great Leader in a Diverse Workplace with Renée McGowan/

06th Jan

In this interview, Anissa Helou discusses how olive oil is an absolute essential ingredient in the Mediterranean kitchen for its health benefits, richness and wonderful flavor. Anissa Helou (www.anissas.com) is a chef, food writer, journalist, broadcaster, consultant and blogger focusing on the cuisines and culinary heritage of the Middle East, Mediterranean and North Africa. Born and raised between Beirut, Lebanon, and Mashta el-Helou, Syria, she knows the Mediterranean as only a well-traveled native can. Anissa is the author of numerous award-winning cookbooks, including Sweet Middle East; Levant; The Fifth Quarter, an Offal Cookbook; Modern Mezze; Savory Baking from the Mediterranean; Mediterranean Street Food; Café Morocco; and Lebanese Cuisine, which was a finalist for the prestigious Andre Simon awards and chosen as one of the Los Angeles Times' favorite books in 1998. Lebanese Cuisine remains the classic and most comprehensive work on this increasingly popular cuisine. Her new book, Feast: The Food of the Islamic World, was published to great acclaim by Ecco in May 2018. It has been short-listed for the very prestigious Art of Eating award and was on “Best of the Year” lists in numerous publications. It has also won the James Beard Foundation award in the International category and was nominated for the IACP awards in the General and International categories. An accomplished photographer and intrepid traveler, she runs culinary tours to various Mediterranean countries and also teaches cooking classes. Anissa was the featured chef in the travel/cooking Show, Al Chef Yaktachef (meaning the chef discovers), shown on Abu Dhabi TV in 2010. She has also featured as one of the judges/mentors to a team of chefs in Taste Arabia, which aired on Al Nahar TV in Egypt and OSN all over the Arab world and was one of the guest judges in the final of one of the series of Top Chef Arabia. She was also listed in 2013 in Arabian Business as one of the 100 Most Powerful Arab Women and on the 500 Most Influential Arabs. Anissa was also the first ever chef-in-residence in Leighton House during their Nour festival in November 2011. In 2013 she helped a group of Egyptian entrepreneurs open Koshari Street in Covent Garden, where they serve her gourmet version of Koshari, the ultimate Egyptian street food. Koshari Street was chosen by the Financial Times as one of London's five best street foods. She is no longer associated with Koshari Street and she now divides her time between Sicily, where she will eventually have a teaching kitchen, and London.  In this interview, Anissa Helou discusses how olive oil is an absolute essential ingredient in the Mediterranean kitchen for its health benefits, richness and wonderful flavor. This recipe and video were produced by The Culinary Institute of America as an industry service, thanks to the generous support of the International Olive Council. Learn more about olive oil at https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/olive-oil-and-the-plant-forward-kitchen 

Dina is a mission-driven founder of INJAZ Egypt and Co-Founder of Soulfull Egypt's largest celebration of health and wellness.Her work impacts more than a million young people by educating them about entrepreneurship and work readiness across schools and universities. She received multiple awards: Young Achiever Award by Arabian Business, the Top 50 Women in a Business award in Egypt, and the most Influential Young Arabs under 40. She is a mom of 3, an endurance athlete completing the Salzburg marathon, and Ironman 70.3, and summited Mount Kilimanjaro the highest peak in Africa. CONNECT WITH DINA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dinaelmofty/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dina-el-mofty-02138146 Mentor Me coaching: https://www.dinaelmofty.com/mentor-me-coaching?cid=0e79779b-9f4c-43e9-a0c0-4d39b7b476a2 INJAZ EgyptWebsite: https://www.injazalarab.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/injazegypt/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/InjazEgypt CONNECT WITH SAFWebsite: https://www.safwanalturk.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/safwanalturk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safwanalturk New to Saf? A father, founder, and business executive who left corporate life behind to create solutions that help people build healthy lifestyles.Special thanks to my 14 year old son for helping with the video editing. Follow us/ subscribe/ rate/ share - We are on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube. superhumanswitchpodcast.com Thanks a lot for listening.

Scott opens up about his insecurities, his fears and his most embarrasing story - tough times that helped build him into the succeses he has achieved and daring moves he's able to make. He is the ex-Editor in Chief of in  of Arabian Business and now the founder of Mentl, a company that delivers stories and professional advice to make mental health resources & skils accessible to all. [TIME-STAMPS]1:32 - Intro: How We Met, Men's Mental Health & Starting a Company10:28 - Working on Yourself: Insecurities, Validation and 17:32 - The Journalism Industry25:36 - The impact of Family & Friends31:23 - Be Kinder To Yourself38:29 – Trialathon Prep, Health & Fitness46:38 – ‘Me Time' & The Human Condition52:42 – Imposter Syndrome & Scott's Embarassing StoryFollow linkedin.com/in/scottarmstrongeditor/ and his company mentl.space/Follow @failforward.pod on InstagramFollow our hosts @adnanbasrai & @dubai_running_dad on InstagramWant to be a guest on the show? DM us on Instgram or LinkedIn.

02nd Sep!

19th Aug Metaverse Everything!

Scott Armstrong is the former editor-in-chief of Arabian Business magazine, and founder of ‘mentl' – a platform which provides a holistic approach to mental health issues in the workplace. With more than 30 years of experience as a journalist, editor and strategic communications consultant, his storied career has taken him from the UK to the Bahamas, through Oman to the United Arab Emirates. In this in-depth interview, Scott reflects on his years as an editor and how “instinct, leadership and management skills” are key to success – despite editors rarely receiving management training when promoted, which results in them lacking the necessary skills to lead effectively; argues that in local journalism, there is always a local angle to be found even within global news events – recalling his time working on The Evening Chronicle in Newcastle (UK), when they were able to find local residents who had been first-hand witnesses to the 9/11 attack in Manhattan; and reveals what inspired him to set up his new firm ‘mentl' – a medium that finds solutions for protecting employees' mental health – which is “the right thing to do” and is “best for both them and the business”.

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Today in the HeronCode studio we are joined by Farah Zafar. Farah is a multi-award winning Chief Legal Officer with over 20 years experience where she has been instrumental to the growth and success of prominent real estate development companies as well as working for the regions most prominent leaders & visionaries which include the Ruler of Dubai & the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia. She co-founded Lyvely, a revolutionary integrated tech platform designed to help people monetize their passion, and transition the masses from web2 to a more empowering web3 world..This podcast will not only recognize women in leadership today, but it will inspire future generations of aspiring women in leadership. HeronCode's Executive Search division is ensuring women are appropriately represented across C-suites and Boards globally. For more information visit www.heroncode.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

                                                        Gaj Ravichandra speaks with Jeffery Wang about why you should "Run towards success rather than away from failure", why you should always "Assume there is 1% of truth in everything " how "Winning doesn't exist in the comparison game" and more. About Gaj Ravichandra Gaj is the Managing Partner of Kompass Consultancy, he's also a Psychologist, Careers and Talent Expert and Performance Coach with over 15,000 coaching hours delivered Internationally. Gaj has trained everybody from world-cup winning sporting coaches to business leaders undertaking multi-billion-dollar corporate mergers. He has worked with multinationals, governments, educational institutions and sporting teams in Australia, the Middle East, UK, Europe and Asia. His industry experience covers a wide range of sectors, including Telecom, Finance, Healthcare, Aviation, Technology, Manufacturing, Consulting, Retail and even Oil & Gas. Gaj is passionate about Sustainable High Performance, Leadership Development, Career Pathing Strategies, and Setting Fulfilling Mindsets for Life Gaj had been featured in Arabian Business, Khaleej Times, Thrive Magazine, WKND Magazine, and the Gulf News.  When outside of work, Gaj travels extensively around the globe and is the Founder and Director of organisations focused on career development, music, education, sports and a family charity. Episode Notes Lesson 1. You network is your net worth 03:45 Lesson 2. Winning doesn't exist in the comparison game. 06:35 Lesson 3. The pillars of life are your values and purpose. 08:53 Lesson 4. Running towards success rather than away from failure. 12:12 Lesson 5. Every person should have a therapist 14:12 Lesson 6. Mental toughness is the most important leadership skill and mindset to develop 17:53 Lesson 7. The things you fear are the greatest growth opportunities 21:09 Lesson 8. Choose abundance over scarcity 25:20 Lesson 9. Self-compassion allows you to give more to others.  27:47 Lesson 10. Assume there is 1% of truth in everything 32:46

On today's episode of the Entrepreneur Evolution Podcast, we are joined by Martin Adams, Founder of Codec.ai. He speaks internationally on innovation, creativity, Artificial Intelligence, and digital transformation in the private and public sectors. Recent talks include keynotes to the European Commission, Deloitte, Unilever, Arabian Business and Social Media Week. As an entrepreneur, Martin has brought his own ideas to life and as an investor, advisor, and consultant he has helped hundreds of other people do the same. He has experience in business strategy, fundraising, go-to-market, growth (paid and organic), and commercial strategy. However, he's also collaborated with companies across areas including blockchain, consumer brands, decentralized finance, education, entertainment, FinTech, media, and mental health. In the last 10 years Martin has worked with companies to achieve a number of exits, £40m in investment and £100m in revenue. He knows that creativity and out-of-the-box thinking leads to wildly efficient growth and so he's keen to pass his hard-fought learnings on through podcasting. He is also eager to help people earn freedom to take more risks to build original products and services, pursue projects that matter to them, and create innovative businesses that succeed. Martin believes that making your own unique contribution to the world leads to a more interesting life, and a happier and richer world. To learn more about Codec.ai, visit https://www.codec.ai/ We would love to hear from you, and it would be awesome if you left us a 5-star review. Your feedback means the world to us, and we will be sure to send you a special thank you for your kind words. Don't forget to hit “subscribe” to automatically be notified when guest interviews and Express Tips drop every Tuesday and Friday. Interested in joining our monthly entrepreneur membership? Email Annette directly at yourock@ievolveconsulting.com to learn more. Ready to invest in yourself? Book your free session with Annette HERE. Keep evolving, entrepreneur. We are SO proud of you! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annette-walter/support

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Today marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK, and this year's theme is a topic very close to my heart: loneliness. Most people who experience mental health issues tend to have one thing in common – they all feel extremely lonely in their daily struggle. To help shed light on this topic, I am speaking with Scott Armstrong, who is not only the Editor in Chief of Arabian Business – the region's leading source of business news, analytics, thought-leadership and features – but also an advocate for mental health awareness. Scott and I discuss our individual struggles with mental health, why leaders must make mental health a priority in the workplace, how companies can support their teams, and how we can remove the stigma surrounding mental health. Discussion points 02:03 Scott's career and life journey 05:12 Scott's mental health journey 09:23 Dealing with pressure 12:00 Asking your team about their mental health 13:45 Companies and mental health 16:23 The Great Resignation 20:55 Are companies doing enough? 27:20 Is the Middle Ease attuned to mental health? 32:00 How the UAE is championing mental health 33:53 Employers' fears 35:25 A time Scott was impacted by mental health 44:55 Mental health support for young people 47:10 Mental health education Show Sponsors: Smartkas: Providing food security as a service Arabian Business: The region's leading source of business news, analytics, thought-leadership and features. Najahi Events: The UAE's leading event promotor Socials: Spencer Lodge https://www.instagram.com/spencer.lodge/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerlodge/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SpencerLodgeTV   Scott Armstrong linkedin.com/in/scottarmstrongeditor  

With the UAE transitioning to a new Monday to Friday working week, the business landscape in the Middle East has altered irreversibly. So, what are the challenges of this new playing field – for businesses, organisations and governments? And will more countries follow the UAE's lead? Scott Armstrong, Editor in Chief of Arabian Business, joins CommsLife to discuss what's going on.

The Ansari Podcast: Mahmoud Elansary and Dr. Rana Dajani Discuss whether or not Evolution and Islam conflict on a fundamental level. Dr. Rana Dajani defines Evolution and then Explains how it fits into Islam. Dr. Rana Dajani clears up many of the misconceptions surrounding Evolution and Islam. How Muslims can believe in Evolution and the story of Adam and Eve at the same time. They talk about how evolution and the story of Adam and Eve in Islam don't conflict. Dr. Rana Dajani proposed a different look at the Quran where we do not use it as a book of science. They talk about Molecular Biology. They talk about Epigenetics and whether trauma affecting genes can be passed down generation to generation. They talk about Women in the STEM field, specifically the Middle east and why women are not in the STEM fields in mass. Rana Dajani is a Palestinian-Jordanian molecular biologist and tenured professor of biology and biotechnology at Hashemite University. She earned her Ph.D. in molecular biology from the University of Iowa. The UK-based Muslim Science Magazine[10] praised her as one of the most influential women scientists in the Islamic World; and Arabian Business lists Dajani as one of “The World's 100 Most Powerful Arab Women," in which she ranked number thirteen. Dr. Dajani is a Fulbright scholar alumna, having received two awards. She was a fellow at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University, and possessed an Eisenhower Fellowship as well. She is also a former Yale University visiting professor at the Yale Stem Cell Center and a visiting scholar at both the University of Cambridge and the Stem Cell Therapy Center in Jordan.

Noor Sweid, an incredible woman with a phenomenal record of achievement and business success. Noor was recognized in the World's Top 50 Women in Tech by Forbes, Arabian Business 100 Most Powerful Arab Women list, and has received the Arab Woman Award for FinanceToday, she's the managing partner at Global Ventures, one of the most prominent VC funds in the MENA region and that focuses in growth stage startups in tech. Prior to founding Global Ventures, Noor joined her family business back in 2005, and only within a few years managed to scale up the size of that business by 10 folds, and led it to an IPO on the London Stock Exchange and NASDAQ Dubai - achieving over a billion+ dollars in valuation.Managing her family business did not stop Noor from pursuing an entrepreneurial venture “on the side”, which ended up growing into one of the largest chains of Yoga and Pilates in the region.An extremely exciting conversation covering several topics and fronts including:How Noor was able to balance time and effort between leading a billion dollar company and running an entrepreneurial venture "on the side"The importance of career diversification vs. skill specialization in today's worldWhat Venture Capital funds look for in founders todayRed flags to look out for before investing in any start up

Today’s episode is with Mai Medhat, the CEO and co-founder of Eventtus; an events engagement platform and the leading event technology company in the Middle East. Eventtus was recently acquired in July 2021 by Bevy, a California-based enterprise software startup for virtual conferences and community events. Mai is an Egyptian tech entrepreneur who co-founded Eventtus with a mission to mobilize events after a personal experience at some events that used to be managed manually. The company raised +4M in VC funding and is successfully serving 20,000+ events in 60+ cities. Mai was named “Entrepreneur of the Year" by Arabian Business in 2016 and she has been recognized by the Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2016 as one of the most promising entrepreneurs and was invited to represent Middle East startups in an iconic panel with Former President Barack Obama and Mark Zuckerberg, Founder of Facebook. Eventtus was named Startup of the year in 2017 by Entrepreneur Middle East Magazine. We talk about the following and so much more: ✅ How Mai decided to create an events platform company ✅ How she connected with her co-founder and their journey to product market fit ✅ How she built an innovative event technology platform using data and collecting inputs from the market ✅ The recent acquisition by Bevy, and the experience ✅ How she keeps herself motivated and how she handles adversity Stay tuned for upcoming episodes with startup founders in the Middle East and North Africa! Please tag us and tell us what you learned. We’d greatly appreciate a review if you are enjoying these conversations.

Today’s episode is with Mai Medhat, the CEO and co-founder of Eventtus; an events engagement platform and the leading event technology company in the Middle East. Eventtus was recently acquired in July 2021 by Bevy, a California-based enterprise software startup for virtual conferences and community events. Mai is an Egyptian tech entrepreneur who co-founded Eventtus with a mission to mobilize events after a personal experience at some events that used to be managed manually. The company raised +4M in VC funding and is successfully serving 20,000+ events in 60+ cities. Mai was named “Entrepreneur of the Year" by Arabian Business in 2016 and she has been recognized by the Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2016 as one of the most promising entrepreneurs and was invited to represent Middle East startups in an iconic panel with Former President Barack Obama and Mark Zuckerberg, Founder of Facebook. Eventtus was named Startup of the year in 2017 by Entrepreneur Middle East Magazine. We talk about the following and so much more: ✅ How Mai decided to create an events platform company ✅ How she connected with her co-founder and their journey to product market fit ✅ How she built an innovative event technology platform using data and collecting inputs from the market ✅ The recent acquisition by Bevy, and the experience ✅ How she keeps herself motivated and how she handles adversity Stay tuned for upcoming episodes with startup founders in the Middle East and North Africa! Please tag us and tell us what you learned. We’d greatly appreciate a review if you are enjoying these conversations.

Taryam Al SubaihiWriter, Journalist, MEPRA Chair, EWEC Director of Corporate CommunicationsAbout Taryam Al Subaihi He holds his BA in Print Media -  Communications from the American University of Sharjah in the UAE. I also hold a MA in Communications from Zayed University, awarded with High Distinction.  He began his career as a journalist, working as a writer and columnist for some of UAE's top English language newspapers including Gulf News, Emirates Today, Arabian Business, and The National.He's now heading the Corporate Communications function at EWEC and also pursuing my Ph.D. degree from Lancaster University in the UK. His last role was Director of Corporate Communications for Abu Dhabi National Energy Companies (TAQA) business in Kurdistan.Prior to joining TAQA's team in Iraq, he held the position of Global Head of External Communications for TAQA where he managed all external communications for the company's businesses in the UAE and worldwide.He joined TAQA in 2012 from Masdar where he held the role of Head of External Communications. Prior to Masdar, he held the position of Senior Manager - Corporate Communications at Etihad Airways.About this episodeIn this episode, Hilmarie and Shirin had an enlightening conversation with Taryam about his role as MEPRA Chair and the need for intercultural communication between expatriates and the UAE community. Taryam also shared valuable tips and insights on how to get to know the Emirati culture for those who are new to the UAE. Quotes"Taking on the MEPRA Chair role was something that I always hope for, not for myself but for UAE National to bring in that knowledge, culture, and experience to what is already developed into an excellent initiative that has progressed wonderfully over 20 years""As I always saw MEPRA as the solution to this obstacle that was present at the time of just a lack of understanding and a lack of awareness""It's not only what PR professionals do but what PR professionals and agencies or communication agencies can bring value and what type of value they can bring companies""I started writing about topics that would build the bridge between the expatriate and the UAE National community. I feel that our industry has done great in terms of the awareness angle""We have to take the experience and the knowledge that we've learned over 20 years in MEPRA and utilize it to welcome our brothers and sisters in the Arabic communications field and agencies again with the same mission""You can live a fuller life, a life where you accepted as part of the community by taking that initiative, by breaking out of your comfort zone and pushing fear aside and trying to learn from what the culture, the traditions, the customs"Useful LinksWebsite: https://www.mepra.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taryam-al-subaihi-40778926/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taryam/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taryam.subaihi

This week's guest on the One Day Podcast is Scott Armstrong, Editor in Chief of “Arabian Business” Magazine. Arabian Business Magazine is one of the most recognizable and sought-after sources of business and industry news in the Middle East.Scott brings with him 30+ years of experience as a journalist, editor, and strategic communications consultant. He shares with Omar some golden nuggets about effective communication and leveraging skills.From having no formal education to rubbing shoulders with some of the most intelligent and successful people in every industry in Dubai, Scott shares his take on the real meaning of education and learning. In the same vein, he points out the importance of re-inventing yourself as opposed to defining yourself by just one career and all the things you think you could do.In this episode, Omar Almajali takes you behind the scenes and into the minds of his inspiring guests to tell you the untold story of their success while also sharing the tips, hacks, and habits that can help you on your own journey toward success.

Sales planning is one of the more underdeveloped skills of many media sales professionals; there are many reasons for this;The sales plan is a rigid document that's supplied by the business and is more about capturing forecast information that being a plan for the salespersonSalespeople completely over-estimate what they can feasibly achieve and fill the plan with far too initiativesOne or two key components of the plan might be missing entirely – very dangerousAs mike Tyson famously said, everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face. Media Sales can often throw up unforeseen obstacles or opportunities that immediately take priority over the activities laid out in the planNeil Petch, Chairman at Virtugroup joins from the UAE to unpack this topic.About Neil:As the Founder and Chairman of Virtuzone, I work closely with over 300 entrepreneurs and startups monthly in building their businesses in the UAE. Since founding Virtuzone over 12 years ago, we have grown it to become the largest, fastest-growing and best-known setup operator in the Middle East, establishing more than 45,000 businesses to date.As the Chairman of the holding company, Virtugroup, I also hold an executive leadership role at Next Generation Equity, a citizenship-by-investment firm.Prior to Virtuzone, I helped establish ITP, the largest media publishing house in the Gulf, and grew its people from two to 600 employees. During my time at ITP, I spearheaded the launch of over 60 digital and print titles, such as Time Out, Harper's Bazaar and Arabian Business.I have also previously served as the Managing Director of ENG Media and launched the Coast FM radio station, along with numerous magazines, such as MediaWeek. For the last 7 years, I have also held the role of Chairman at GMG, the world's first interbank financial brokerage based in Dubai, with offices in DIFC and London.Having lived in over a dozen countries and with a career spanning over 25 years in the UAE, I have developed an astute cultural insight with fresh thinking, which allows me to leverage my business experience and intuition to help entrepreneurs bring their ideas to life and transform their aspirations into success stories.As a strong advocate of public-private collaboration, I have assumed the role of Task Force Member of The Advisory Council, a coalition of key decision-makers and prominent movers of the UAE business landscape, led by EMIR and the Ministry of Economy.I am also a co-host of Starting Up with Virtuzone, the UAE's first ever radio show for entrepreneurs, startups and SMEs, as well as a regular speaker, panellist and economic commentator, specialising in the SME sector.Connect with Neil on LinkedInConnect with Jamie on LinkedInEdited, Hosted and Produced by Joanne HelderMusic by Donyea Goodman at donyeamusic.biz/onlinestore

Today, I speak with my colleague and friend, Scott Armstrong, the editor in chief of MENA's leading business magazine, ArabianBusiness.com. Scott brings more than 30 years of experience as a journalist, editor, and strategic communications consultant. He is convinced more than ever that quality content is king, both for the media and brands. ---- Click To join the conversation join the EMPWR Podcasting Network:

Today, I speak with my colleague and friend, Scott Armstrong, the editor in chief of MENA's leading business magazine, ArabianBusiness.com. Scott brings more than 30 years of experience as a journalist, editor, and strategic communications consultant. He is convinced more than ever that quality content is king, both for the media and brands. ---- Click To join the conversation join the EMPWR Podcasting Network:

The Fintech ecosystem in the Middle East is experiencing heightened interest from investors and key stakeholders. In this episode, Macky O'Sullivan, a venture capital lawyer in our Dubai office speaks to Ambareen Musa, Founder and CEO of Souqalmal about the growth of Fintech in the MENA region. Souqalmal is the leading financial comparison site in the Middle East and recently ranked second among Forbes's “Top 20 Most Disrupting FinTech Startups” in the Middle East. Ambareen Musa has been featured on Forbes Middle East's list of the top “Women Behind Middle Eastern Brands” and has been recognized by Arabian Business as one of the “50 Most Influential Women In The Arab World”.

With a small amount of arable land, and a climate that has little rainfall, the UAE faces significant natural challenges standing in the way of its goal to be self-reliant and a champion of food security in the Middle East. In this episode of the Table Talk Podcast, host Stefan Gates is joined by two experts to discuss the efforts the UAE is making, how investment is being utilised and what opportunities and challenges the region faces on the way to meeting its sustainability goals. Joining our panel are Henry Gordon-Smith, CEO and Managing Director, Agritecture (https://www.agritecture.com/) and Hina Kamal, PhD Research Scholar, Future Food, Beacon of Excellence Program, Unversity of Nottingham. They’ll explain how behavioural change will be key to overcoming the unique challenges the UAE faces, but if this can be done the opportunities for the region are huge. About our panel Henry Gordon-Smith, CEO and Managing Director, Agritecture Henry is a sustainability strategist focused on urban agriculture, water issues, and emerging technologies. Henry was born in Hong Kong and has lived in Japan, Germany, the Czech Republic, Russia, Canada, Spain, Austria, and the United States. Henry earned his BA in Political Science from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, coursework in Food Security and Urban Agriculture from Ryerson University in Toronto, and an MSc in Sustainability Management from Columbia University. In 2011, Henry started exploring urban agriculture and launched the blog “Agritecture” to share case studies and analysis from around the world. In 2013, Henry Co-Founded the Association for Vertical Farming (AVF) and served on the board until July 2017. In 2014, Henry responded to a global need for technology-agnostic guidance on urban agriculture by launching the advisory firm Agritecture Consulting which has now consulted on over 100 urban agriculture projects in over 20 countries. Agritecture Consulting primarily helps entrepreneurs with vertical farming feasibility studies, recruiting, and systems design. In 2018, Henry was voted top 10 in Produce (USA) and 40 under 40 food policy influencers (NYC). In 2019, Henry was accepted as a Guelph University Food Policy Fellow and an advisor to the Ryerson University urban agriculture and food security curriculum development committee. Henry was named as a top 20 influencer in food and agriculture by Rabobank in December 2019. Henry serves on the advisory board of numerous AgTech startups including Smallhold and Foodshed.io. Henry serves on the board of directors for the not-for-profit food access organization Teens for Food Justice in NYC. Henry has spoken on the topic of urban agriculture in 4 continents and has been interviewed about urban and vertical farming for the WSJ, Futurism, Men’s Health, Bloomberg, The Atlantic, Arabian Business, CNBC, and many more. Henry is based in Brooklyn, NYC. Follow him on social media @theagritect. Hina Kamal, PhD Research Scholar, Future Food, Beacon of Excellence Program, Unversity of Nottingham Hina Kamal is a PhD research scholar at Future Food, Beacon of Excellence Program, University of Nottingham. Currently her research is focused on sustainability development goals (SDGs) in reference to food waste protein recycling and product development. Earlier she has been associated with United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), where she was a Research Associate at the College of Food and Agriculture. She has won the Alltech Young Scientist Award, USA and is an active researcher primarily in areas including food waste, biodegradable products, dairy chemistry and functional foods.

If you've met Isobel Abulhoul, you will know that she is a force of nature, a pioneer and a true inspiration. She is perhaps best known for literacy – she co-founded Magrudy's, the book store chain (and a UAE institution!) in 1975. In 2008, she founded the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, the Arab World's largest celebration of the written and spoken word. This beautiful event has gone on to win awards such as Best Festival, Best Family Day out and Favourite Festival – and I can testify that it's an incredibly special space and the absolute highlight of my year, every year.Isobel, who arrived in the UAE over 40 years ago, has been lauded with countless accolades including Cultural Personality of the Year by His Highness Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, the Ruler of Sharjah and no less than an OBE by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. This is in addition to others including an Arabian Business most influential woman award, and one which I just love: Femina's Unstoppable Woman.As the co-host of ‘Talking of Books', broadcast weekly on Dubai Eye 103.8 FM, Isobel has now found an enjoyable way to spend Saturday mornings discussing the latest titles and interviewing authors from around the world.Follow me, and the Good Intentions podcast:https://www.instagram.com/kellyharvarde/Find The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature here:https://www.instagram.com/emirateslitfest/Immerse yourself in some of the books we discussed: A Little Life - Hanya Yanagiharahttps://magrudy.com/book/a-little-life-9781509818235/Burnt Sugar - Avni Doshi https://magrudy.com/book/burnt-sugar-9780241441510/In Search of Fatima - Ghana Kharmi https://magrudy.com/book/in-search-of-fatima-a-palestinian-story-9781844673681/

In this episode of Dubai Works, we have Faizal E. Kottikollon, Founder & Chairman, KEF Holdings with us. Since establishing KEF Holdings with the mission to be different and make a difference, Faizal E. Kottikollon, Founder & Chairman, has received widespread recognition for the major impact he has made across various industries. He has been named ‘One of the Top 100 Indian Business Leaders in the Arab World' by Forbes Middle East and ‘One of the 20 Most Influential Indian Leaders in Gulf Construction' by Construction Week, as well as being listed by Arabian Business as ‘One of the 100 Most Powerful Indians in the Gulf'. Today we will discuss, the story of KEF Holding, a move into healthcare and talk about KEF Connect as well. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

In this episode of Dubai Works, we have Faizal E. Kottikollon, Founder & Chairman, KEF Holdings with us. Since establishing KEF Holdings with the mission to be different and make a difference, Faizal E. Kottikollon, Founder & Chairman, has received widespread recognition for the major impact he has made across various industries. He has been named ‘One of the Top 100 Indian Business Leaders in the Arab World' by Forbes Middle East and ‘One of the 20 Most Influential Indian Leaders in Gulf Construction' by Construction Week, as well as being listed by Arabian Business as ‘One of the 100 Most Powerful Indians in the Gulf'. Today we will discuss, the story of KEF Holding, a move into healthcare and talk about KEF Connect as well. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

In this episode, Anthony talks to CNN columnist, former media advisor to Mayor Mike Bloomberg and Emmy Award-winning television producer, Arick Wierson, to get his view on the upcoming election. What are the one percent thinking about the election? Anthony is joined by Juliet Scott-Croxford, chief executive of Worth Media, to get her take. How are the Brits faring in the Brexit battle? Anthony examines the economic challenges facing the United Kingdom with the Spectator’s economics correspondent, Kate Andrews.Finally, there is plenty going on in the Middle East which requires our attention and analysis. Anthony talks to Scott Armstrong, the editor-in-chief of Arabian Business, to get the inside track. Follow our guests on Twitter:@ArickWierson @JulietSCrox @KateAndrs @Scottiehack Follow us:@moochfm @scaramucci Sign up for our newsletter at:www.mooch.fm Podcast created & produced by Right Angles:www.right-angles.global

Henry Gordon-Smith is a sustainability strategist focused on urban agriculture, water issues, and emerging technologies. Henry was born in Hong Kong and has lived in Japan, Germany, the Czech Republic, Russia, Canada, Spain, Austria, and the United States. Henry earned his BA in Political Science from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, coursework in Food Security and Urban Agriculture from Ryerson University in Toronto, and an MSc in Sustainability Management from Columbia University. In 2011, Henry started exploring urban agriculture and launched the blog “Agritecture” to share case studies and analysis from around the world. In 2013, Henry Co-Founded the Association for Vertical Farming (AVF) and served on the board until July 2017. In 2014, Henry responded to a global need for technology-agnostic guidance on urban agriculture by launching the advisory firm Agritecture Consulting which has now consulted on over 100 urban agriculture projects in over 20 countries. Agritecture Consulting primarily helps entrepreneurs with vertical farming feasibility studies, recruiting, and systems design. In 2018, Henry was voted top 10 in Produce (USA) and 40 under 40 food policy influencers (NYC). In 2019, Henry was accepted as a Guelph University Food Policy Fellow and an advisor to the Ryerson University urban agriculture and food security curriculum development committee. Henry was named as a top 20 influencer in food and agriculture by Rabobank in December 2019. Henry serves on the advisory board of numerous AgTech startups including Smallhold and Foodshed.io. Henry serves on the board of directors for the not-for-profit food access organization Teens for Food Justice in NYC. Henry has spoken on the topic of urban agriculture in 4 continents and has been interviewed about urban and vertical farming for the WSJ, Futurism, Men's Health, Bloomberg, The Atlantic, Arabian Business, CNBC, and many more. Henry is based in Brooklyn, NYC. Agritecture https://www.agritecture.com/ Agritecture Designer https://www.agritecture.com/designer https://twitter.com/agritecture Follow him on social media @theagritect

What if you could turn philanthropy on its head, and make giving to charity easy, simple, and part of everyday life? We'd solve a lot of problems in the world, right? Well that's exactly what my next guest has done - to incredible effect.My guest this week is Jad Toubayly, CEO and Co-Founder of Idealz. Idealz is an ecommerce store which sells self-branded sports clothing and stationery. You sign up to the app, and with every purchase you can win a prize  - and we're talking huge prizes here - I live in hope of landing a Mercedes G Wagon!Every customer who opts to donate the item they've bought to Dubai Cares gets given an extra ticket entry into the prize draw. This incentive system is widely used by the retail industry to promote sales, and was re-purposed by Idealz to create a formidable method of promoting corporate social responsibility. The popularity of this impressive start-up has resulted in substantial contributions to Dubai Cares and is already inspiring other SMEs to follow suit.I had a great chat with Jad about business, creativity and what gets him out of bed in the morning. He's extremely modest when it comes to his business achievements - this is despite being in the Arabian Business 40 under 40 list and being on his eleventh business start up. I'm curious about what drives hugely successful business people and Jad was honest and open about challenges and why gratitude and smiles are what makes him tick, more than a balance sheet.I hope you enjoy our conversation. Follow me, and the Good Intentions podcast:https://www.instagram.com/kellyharvarde/Find Idealz here:https://www.instagram.com/idealz/Immerse yourself in some of the books we discussed: How to Build a Billion Dollar App - George Berkowskihttps://www.amazon.com/How-to-Build-Billion-Dollar-App-audiobook/dp/B01N4WQRQA

Iraqi born, raised in England, American educated, Asil Attar is the most dynamic, hands on, transformational leader. With over 25 years’ experience in the fashion, luxury, brand and retail industry, Asil has led International companies in senior executive positions and became first female CEO of three of the Middle Easts leading groups. With a reputation for shaping the retail landscape in the Middle East Attar has won a number of awards and recognitions for her outstanding achievements among which: Top 50 International CEO’s heading local companies in the GCC by Forbes MR 2019; 30 Most Influential Women in the Arab World and one of the 100 Influential People Help Shape the Emirates by Arabian Business. Attar is an ambassador for women empowerment inspiring women of all ages to reach their potential and achieve their goals, so who better than Asil to kick start Unlimited Groundbreaking podcast series!?! Stay tuned till the end as Asil will unveil her exclusive Masterclass : ShopFloor to Ceo!

Iraqi born, raised in England, American educated, Asil Attar is the most dynamic, hands on, transformational leader. With over 25 years' experience in the fashion, luxury, brand and retail industry, Asil has led International companies in senior executive positions and became first female CEO of three of the Middle Easts leading groups. With a reputation for shaping the retail landscape in the Middle East Attar has won a number of awards and recognitions for her outstanding achievements among which: Top 50 International CEO's heading local companies in the GCC by Forbes MR 2019; 30 Most Influential Women in the Arab World and one of the 100 Influential People Help Shape the Emirates by Arabian Business. Attar is an ambassador for women empowerment inspiring women of all ages to reach their potential and achieve their goals, so who better than Asil to kick start Unlimited Groundbreaking podcast series!?! Stay tuned till the end as Asil will unveil her exclusive Masterclass : ShopFloor to Ceo! For highlights and behind the scenes follow us on Instagram at Un.limited.me and let us know your comments! Connect with Unlimited Founder and Host - Daniela Rossi - via LinkedIn And if you wish to apply to be featured please drop us your details here Opportunities are Unlimited

Moustafa Fahour OAM is the founder of Islamic Museum of Australia and was formerly the CEO and Managing Director of one of the leading diversified international contractors in the Middle East, based in Dubai. He has over 15 years of experience in the banking industry, construction, management and has held senior roles with CIMIC Group, Macquarie Bank, National Australia Bank, UBS and Citigroup. He was recognised with the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) by the Australian Government in 2015, was selected as one of The World’s Most Influential Young Arabs under the age of 40, by Arabian Business and the distinguished Alumni Award by La Trobe University in 2016. Furqan met up with him at Preston mosque to discuss his work on developing on the mosque as well as current issues pertaining to the Islamic Museum of Australia. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kalamcast/message

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Today's episode is with Isobel Abulhoul - CEO of the Emirates Literature Foundation and the founder of the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, the Arab World's largest celebration of the written and spoken word, bringing people of all ages together with authors from across the world to promote education, debate and, above all else, reading. In this episode discover her mission, her relentless pursuit and passion to empower the next generation especially young kids from being non-reader to an avid reader. to pick up a book not only for education as well for gratification. Isobel has received several awards and accolades over the years, including Cultural Personality of the Year by Dr. HH Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, the Ruler of Sharjah in 2010 and an OBE by HM Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain in 2012. In 2016, Isobel accepted the UAE Pioneers Award for Best Non-Governmental Organisation for the Emirates Literature Foundation's work in promoting reading initiatives during the UAE Year of Reading. This year, Isobel was chosen as one of the 100 Smartest People in the UAE by Arabian Business magazine. Isobel Abulhoul came to Dubai in 1968 and co-founded Magrudy's, a bookshop chain, in 1975.  Visit #EmiratesLitFest on 4th of Feb - 9th of Feb 2020. https://www.emirateslitfest.com/   Many thanks! Danielle     

Noor Sweid started her professional life as a strategy consultant in biotech and pharma; she then moved back to Dubai where she joined her family business, Depa, an interior contracting company. She helped grow it from $60M in revenue to $600M over 8 years. When it became the biggest such company in the world, Noor led its IPO on the London Stock Exchange. In parallel, Noor founded ZenYoga, the first yoga and pilates studio in the MENA region. It grew to become the largest chain of wellness studios in the Middle East and was sold to a private equity firm. Noor currently owns and runs Global Ventures, a Dubai-based, growth-stage VC firm that invests in emerging markets. I was curious to know, given these very different life & work experiences: what were the big lessons learned? It kept coming back to just one: you need a good story. Whether you’re building a yoga business or selling a contracting firm, people need to understand and believe in your vision. I also asked Noor why and how she does what she does. My favorite quote of the episode is “Good enough should be the bar” - am delighted that Noor shares my distaste for perfection. You’ll have to listen for more context – and loads of book recommendations. In 2018, Noor was named by Forbes as one of the World’s Top 50 Women in Tech, and she received the Arab Woman Award for Finance. She has been named in the Arabian Business 100 Most Powerful Arab Women list three times. Noor is Chairperson of the Middle East Venture Capital Association, was on the Founding Board of Endeavor UAE, and serves as a Director for MIT Sloan, TechWadi, and The Grooming Company. By the way, some funky stuff happened with the studio’s recording system this time, so today we are literally going to get right into it! If you'd like to reach Noor, you can find her on Twitter and LinkedIn. While you're here, please remember to subscribe, rate and review the podcast. Thank you!

Today I’m excited to share with you my 100th episode of Extraordinary Women Radio! And I'm extremely honored to feature Zainab Salbi, the founder of Women for Women International for this milestone episode! At the age of 23, Zainab Salbi founded Women for Women International, a grassroots humanitarian and development organization dedicated to serving women survivors of wars by offering support, tools, and access to life-changing skills to move from crisis and poverty to stability and economic self-sufficiency. Under her leadership as the organization’s CEO (1993-2011), the organization grew from helping 30 women upon its inception to more than 500,000 women in 8 conflict areas. It also distributed more than $100 million in direct aid and micro credit loans that impacted more than 1.7 million family members. Today Zainab shares her story of how she founded Women for Women International. She also shares her deeply personal story of  growing up in the shadows of Saddam Hussein, a secret she kept hidden for  many years. We talk about the power of facing our fears, and Zainab shares the catalyst moment when she brought her own truth forward in telling this story. There is so much wisdom in this interview, as Zainab shares her firsthand knowledge around the vital role of women in war, and how women are naturally called to make a difference in this world. This is a powerful episode my friends. You won't want to miss it. Zainab is also the host and creator of several TV shows including #MeToo, Now What? on PBS (2018), The Zainab Salbi Project, original series on Huffington Post (2016), The Nidaa Show with TLC Arabic where she started with the historic first interview of Oprah Winfrey in the Arab world, and a new original series with Yahoo News! Through Her Eyes with Zainab Salbi. Zainab is the author of several books including the national bestseller Between Two Worlds: Escape from Tyranny: Growing Up in the Shadow of Saddam, If You Knew Me You Would Care, and her latest Freedom is an Inside Job. Zainab has been featured on Oprah's Super Soul Sunday several times and her global awards list is lengthy:  One of the 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People, Watkins (2019) One of the 100 Most Powerful Arabs, Gulf Business (2019) One of the 100 Leading Global Thinkers, Foreign Policy Magazine (2016) One of 25 Women Changing The World, People Magazine (2016) One of the 100 Most Creative People in Business for being a voice of change in the Middle East, Fast Company (2016) One of the World's 100 Most Powerful Arab Women, Arabian Business (2016) One of the Most Influential Women on Social Media, Wear Your Voice (2015) One of the 100 Most Powerful Arab Women, Arabian Business (2015) Honorary doctoral degree from York University (2014) One of the Most Influential Women on Twitter, Fortune Magazine (2014) Austin College Posey Leadership Award (2011)[1] David Rockefeller Bridging Leadership Award (2010) World Economic Forum's Young Global Leader (2007) Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize, on behalf of Women for Women International (2005)[2] Forbes Magazine Trailblazer Award (2005) Harper's Bazaar 21st Century Heroines nominee (2003) Harper's Bazaar 21st Century Heroine (nominated by President Bill Clinton)[3] Time magazine Innovator of the Month for her pioneering work as philanthropist Honored by President Clinton at a White House ceremony for her humanitarian work (1995) To learn more about Zainab Salbi, you can follow her on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn. To learn more about Women For Women International, visit their Website or follow them on Facebook or Twitter. Zainab Salbi Show Notes

Listen to the #bosslady that was named as one of the 100 Most Powerful Arabs by Arabian Business, Joelle Mardinian ✨. Joelle Mardinian is a highly influential award-winning beauty consultant, TV host, and founder of Maison De Joelle beauty salons. Maison de Joelle is the leading beauty salon in the Middle East launched by the Beauty Entrepreneur in 2008. Thank you Ms. Mardinian for giving us the pleasure to feature you in this special episode of The Podcast, thanks to The AUB Entrepreneurship Club for inviting us to the exclusive interview, and thanks to the amazing A'laa Chbaro who is an inspiration and a role model for other university students and grads to dream more, learn more, do more and become more. Learn more and join the conversation at startupminute.co.

Listen to the #bosslady that was named as one of the 100 Most Powerful Arabs by Arabian Business, Joelle Mardinian ✨. Joelle Mardinian is a highly influential award-winning beauty consultant, TV host, and founder of Maison De Joelle beauty salons. Maison de Joelle is the leading beauty salon in the Middle East launched by the Beauty Entrepreneur in 2008. Thank you Ms. Mardinian for giving us the pleasure to feature you in this special episode of The Podcast, thanks to The AUB Entrepreneurship Club for inviting us to the exclusive interview, and thanks to the amazing A'laa Chbaro who is an inspiration and a role model for other university students and grads to dream more, learn more, do more and become more. Learn more and join the conversation at startupminute.co.

Listen to the #bosslady that was named as one of the 100 Most Powerful Arabs by Arabian Business, Joelle Mardinian ✨. Joelle Mardinian is a highly influential award-winning beauty consultant, TV host, and founder of Maison De Joelle beauty salons. Maison de Joelle is the leading beauty salon in the Middle East launched by the Beauty Entrepreneur in 2008. Thank you Ms. Mardinian for giving us the pleasure to feature you in this special episode of The Podcast, thanks to The AUB Entrepreneurship Club for inviting us to the exclusive interview, and thanks to the amazing A'laa Chbaro who is an inspiration and a role model for other university students and grads to dream more, learn more, do more and become more. Learn more and join the conversation at startupminute.co.

Welcome to The Mental Breakdown and Psychreg Podcast! Today, Dr. Berney and Dr. Marshall discuss the declaration by the United Arab Emirates to make 2019 the Year of Tolerance. Read the article from Arabian Business here. You can now follow Dr. Marshall on twitter, as well! Dr. Berney and Dr. Marshall are happy to announce the release of their new parenting e-book, Handbook for Raising an Emotionally Healthy Child Part 2: Attention. You can get your copy from Amazon here. We hope that you will join us each morning so that we can help you make your day the best it can be! See you tomorrow. Become a patron and support our work at http://www.Patreon.com/thementalbreakdown. Visit Psychreg for blog posts covering a variety of topics within the fields of mental health and psychology. The Parenting Your ADHD Child course is now on YouTube! Check it out at the Paedeia YouTube Channel. The Handbook for Raising an Emotionally Health Child Part 1: Behavior Management is now available on kindle! Get your copy today! The Elimination Diet Manual is now available on kindle and nook! Get your copy today! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook and subscribe to our YouTube Channels, Paedeia and The Mental Breakdown.Paragraph Please leave us a review on iTunes so that others might find our podcast and join in on the conversation!

The Dubai Wave Podcast returns for Season 3! For the first episode of the new season, we are thrilled to present an exclusive conversation with one of Dubai’s most charismatic and compelling break out stars in social media and digital media entrepreneurship, Khalid Al Ameri!Produced by Dr. Spencer Striker, Digital Media Professor at the American University in Dubai, the show is created with the help of a talented student production team at AUD. About Khalid Al AmeriIn 2016, named by Arabian Business as one of the 100 most influential young Arabs in the world: Khalid has a become a breakout star as a social media and digital media influencer, creating compelling content that is watched and followed by millions of people in the city of Dubai, the region, and across the world. A Stanford MBA; and previously in asset management and investments at an Abu Dhabi based sovereign wealth fund; and co-founder of food and beverage company Slices: Khalid is currently a writer on regional issues such as education, entrepreneurship, and employment for The Gulf Today and Shawati Magazine, and hosting workshops across the UAE on career development and life planning. Passionate about youth development and doing what he can to bring passion and purpose to the lives of others: in this exclusive interview, in his trademark energetic and charismatic style, he tells the story of his unique career path and provides gems of advice for young people seeking to break into the field of digital media entrepreneurshipAbout the Dubai Wave PodcastThe concept with Dubai Wave is to look at big picture Dubai. Each episode focuses on a unique topic, such as Dubai Fitness; Dubai Social Media; Dubai Food Scene; Dubai Music, etc., with the goal to illuminate a 360-degree viewpoint of all the exciting things happening here, the gem of the Middle East. The impressive guest list to date includes the founder of Dubai’s most influential MMA gym, Tam Khan (Dubai MMA); successful entrepreneur, Anas Bukhash (Dubai Entrepreneurship); the editor of What’s On Dubai, Laura Coughlin (Dubai Magazines); the host of Virgin Radio Dubai, Brent Black, (Dubai Radio); and the first Emirati filmmaker to achieve International acclaim and standing, Ali F. Mostafa, (Dubai Film). Previously, Dr. Striker, with help from talented Digital Media and MBRSC students, launched a successful podcast called Digital Media & Tech in Dubai, focused on the Dubai tech industry, with eight episodes to date, featuring some of Dubai’s most exciting digital thought leaders.  Hosted by:Spencer Striker, PhD, Digital Media professor at the American University in Dubaihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerstriker& Shoug Al Sayegh, Digital Media Student at AUDSpecial Guest:Khalid Al Ameri:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/khalidalameri/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/khalid-al-ameri-a3738414/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khalidalameri/Twitter: https://twitter.com/KhalidAlAmeriProduced by: Sarbjyoti Sahni, AUD Digital Media studentEdited by:Nicolas Philippe Kamel, AUD Digital Media studentAudio engineering by:AUD Digital Media’s own Anil Mathew JamesSpecial thanks to the AUD Marcom Team.

Future Syria: a view from women on the inside While many Syrians are still struggling with horrors, occupation and continued displacement, some Syrian refugees have also started returning. But to what country and future to they return? Five Syrian women from a range of backgrounds, all fighting for journalists and civil society to be heard, are in The Hague to talk about the state of their country and the position of women in it. Did Assad win? Is it really safe enough to go back as some media say? What should be the Dutch position in the rebuilding of their country and how can Dutch policy makers and NGO’s best support female activists? The women who lived under IS rule, regime rule and outside Syria the last few years share their stories and opinions and show short films on women activism in Syria. All of them suffered oppression but are still working to build a better Syria through a variety of civil society initiatives. About the speakers Nairouz Al Zoubi is from Daraa and worked as an English teacher for 14 years. She has works with the Women Now organization managing an empowerment program working with women from Ghouta, Idlib and Daraa. She has been selected to attend a workshop in Germany to talk about women struggle for justice and gender equity. Rania Ali was raised in Raqqa and fled to Kobani, her family’s hometown, after ISIS took over the city. When the terrorist group then laid siege to Kobani, she fled to Turkey, and eventually arrived in Austria, where she resides today. Rania helped create a documentary film on her journey, which was published on the website of The Guardian. Heba Al-Mohamad is also from Raqqa, where she lived for over a year under IS-control. She is currently a field coordinator in Raqqa Governorate for Euphrates, a Syrian NGO. Heba studied medicine at the University of Aleppo, though she was forced to leave in her fourth year after being detained by the regime due to her activism. Judy Bolous is a journalist based in Damascus, where she works for local media outlets. She has been arrested by the regime twice. She previously attended a Dutch-funded IWPR training, and she now contributes to IWPR’s Liberated T campaign. Zaina Erhaim is a Syrian journalist who received multiple awards and was proclaimed one of the hundred most powerful Arab women by Arabian Business and Unsung Heroes. The past five years she has worked as Syrian project coordinator for IWPR, for which she trained more than 100 media activists. Moderator is Petra Stienen. About this programme: This event is initiated by IWPR and Humanity house and part of a tour organized by the IWPR and funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. For the past ten years IWPR has helped amplify the voices of women throughout Syria. The organization provides training, equipment, mentorship and small grants to civil society organizations and individuals who strive for a tolerant, democratic Syria.

Mona Tavassoli is a mother of two, a successful entrepreneur and has lived a life full of adventure. Mona prides herself in setting more and more challenging goals in every chapter of her life and in being able to achieve them. Throughout her life, Mona has learned the secrets of how to set ambitious goals and how to make them a reality. This adventurous lady challenges herself on a regular basis, skydiving, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, under the banner of “World Peace Through Women’s Empowerment”, and even fire walking.Mona is the CEO and Founder of Mompreneurs Middle East, a B2B platform that caters to female entrepreneurs in the Middle East and enables them to promote and grow their business. The organization believes in women’s empowerment in the region through entrepreneurial education and mompreneurship.Mompreneurs Middle East strives to educate women to raise thriving families and build successful businesses through self-mastery and self-discipline. Mona has been featured across a number of different publications and media outlets including Sky News Arabia, Dubai Eye Radio, SME Advisor, TEDx UOWD, Arabian Business, The National and many others.Mona’s research has taken her right across the globe, and she has studied under numerous experts and mentors. She has taken part in programs led by all the greats, including Tony Robbins and Brian Tracy, and has been presented with the Young Alumni Award by the University of Wollongong in Dubai. She is an NLP practitioner and has combined her learning from all of these numerous sources into a refined program that has one single purpose: How to Have it All, through Time and Energy Management.You can learn more about Mona at www.MonaTavassoli.com.Enjoy the show! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Learn more about the VR/AR scene in Dubai from Salman Yusuf who is the Founder & Managing Director of a company named Takeleap which has been in business since 2013 providing clients a wide range of services to help bring their businesses into the VR/AR age. Hear Salman talk about his responsibilities as Managing Director along with why he feels Dubai is poised to be one of the big players in the industry. Salman Yusuf was also named as one of the Top 100 Influential People in Dubai by Arabian Business and Takeleap was named a Top 50 UAE Startup by Forbes Middle East.   Full show notes can be found at http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/salmanyusuf

"Vision 2030: Enhancing American and Saudi Arabian Business and Investment Dynamics" Featuring: Dr. Paul Sullivan, Mr. Edward Burton, Mr. Fahad Nazer, and Dr. John Duke Anthony. Recorded June 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.

Digital Media & Tech in Dubai is back with Ep 4!! Our brand new podcast focuses on bringing listeners topical segments and informative conversations with local experts exploring the latest news and developments in the digital media and tech scene in the burgeoning international capital that is Dubai. Hosted by Spencer Striker, PhD, Digital Media professor at the American University in Dubai--episodes are recorded on location at AUD in the heart of Dubai’s Media City. Special guest for Ep 4, “Live Streaming Mobile Dubai,” is Cheryl King, General Manager for markettiers 4DC http://www.markettiers4dc.com/dubai , a company that defines the vanguard of live broadcast for mobile in Dubai and the MENA region. Cheryl spearheaded the Dubai office of markettiers and soon after her arrival oversaw the first ever live interactive Web TV stream in the Middle East region: http://www.markettiers4dc.com/work/case_study/mcg-associates-the-great-talent-debate Topics discussed in episode 4 include: The logistics of live streaming content to mobile in Dubai - both the opportunities and potential pitfalls. We delve into the hottest trends in Dubai live streaming, including the recent live broadcast of the Expo 2020 logo unveiling http://gulfmarketingreview.com/events-awards/live-streaming-of-expo2020-logo-creates-a-global-moment We discuss markettiers’ work with NATS, their thought leadership piece on the World in 2050, and their digital promo strategy around that launch http://www.markettiers4dc.com/work/case_study/nats-dubai-office-announcement?dubai Cheryl breaks down her list of best resources to stay up-to-date on the latest in Dubai, including The National, Arabian Business, Gulf Business, and 7Days. We explore the cutting-edge of live sports broadcasting in Dubai, including the Masters Champions League (MCL) - a unique, new T20 cricket tournament for retired players created by GM Sports. http://www.markettiers4dc.com/work/case_study/gm-sports-launch-of-masters-champions-league-dubai?dubai Finally, Cheryl shares her insights on the future of live streaming for mobile in Dubai! Hosted by: Spencer Striker, PhD, Digital Media professor at the American University in Dubai https://twitter.com/spencerstriker Special Guest: Cheryl King, General Manager for markettiers 4DC https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-king-335a9217 Special Thanks to Reina Dib and Joy Semaan of the AUD Marcom Team https://www.instagram.com/audubai Huge shout out to stellar AUD student and podcast producer, Rana Daoud https://www.linkedin.com/in/ranadaoud Audio engineering by AUD Digital Media’s own Anil Mathew James Featuring original Video Game Remixes by the legendary Chris Bates

Digital Media & Tech in Dubai is back with Ep 4!! Our brand new podcast focuses on bringing listeners topical segments and informative conversations with local experts exploring the latest news and developments in the digital media and tech scene in the burgeoning international capital that is Dubai. Hosted by Spencer Striker, PhD, Digital Media professor at the American University in Dubai--episodes are recorded on location at AUD in the heart of Dubai's Media City. Special guest for Ep 4, “Live Streaming Mobile Dubai,” is Cheryl King, General Manager for markettiers 4DC http://www.markettiers4dc.com/dubai , a company that defines the vanguard of live broadcast for mobile in Dubai and the MENA region. Cheryl spearheaded the Dubai office of markettiers and soon after her arrival oversaw the first ever live interactive Web TV stream in the Middle East region: http://www.markettiers4dc.com/work/case_study/mcg-associates-the-great-talent-debate Topics discussed in episode 4 include: The logistics of live streaming content to mobile in Dubai - both the opportunities and potential pitfalls. We delve into the hottest trends in Dubai live streaming, including the recent live broadcast of the Expo 2020 logo unveiling http://gulfmarketingreview.com/events-awards/live-streaming-of-expo2020-logo-creates-a-global-moment We discuss markettiers' work with NATS, their thought leadership piece on the World in 2050, and their digital promo strategy around that launch http://www.markettiers4dc.com/work/case_study/nats-dubai-office-announcement?dubai Cheryl breaks down her list of best resources to stay up-to-date on the latest in Dubai, including The National, Arabian Business, Gulf Business, and 7Days. We explore the cutting-edge of live sports broadcasting in Dubai, including the Masters Champions League (MCL) - a unique, new T20 cricket tournament for retired players created by GM Sports. http://www.markettiers4dc.com/work/case_study/gm-sports-launch-of-masters-champions-league-dubai?dubai Finally, Cheryl shares her insights on the future of live streaming for mobile in Dubai! Hosted by: Spencer Striker, PhD, Digital Media professor at the American University in Dubai https://twitter.com/spencerstriker Special Guest: Cheryl King, General Manager for markettiers 4DC https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-king-335a9217 Special Thanks to Reina Dib and Joy Semaan of the AUD Marcom Team https://www.instagram.com/audubai Huge shout out to stellar AUD student and podcast producer, Rana Daoud https://www.linkedin.com/in/ranadaoud Audio engineering by AUD Digital Media's own Anil Mathew James Featuring original Video Game Remixes by the legendary Chris Bateshttp://www.markettiers4dc.com/dubaihttp://www.markettiers4dc.com/work/case_study/mcg-associates-the-great-talent-debatehttp://gulfmarketingreview.com/events-awards/live-streaming-of-expo2020-logo-creates-a-global-momenthttp://www.markettiers4dc.com/work/case_study/nats-dubai-office-announcement?dubaihttp://www.markettiers4dc.com/work/case_study/gm-sports-launch-of-masters-champions-league-dubai?dubai