Podcasts about Burj Al Arab

Новости на радио «Русские Эмираты» в Дубае:- Паспорт Объединенных Арабских Эмиратов занял второе место в мировом рейтинге самых сильных документов для международных поездок, составленном Henley Passport Index.- Один из самых узнаваемых символов Дубая — отель Jumeirah Burj Al Arab — временно закрылся для гостей.

In today's episode of Trending Middle East, diplomatic efforts intensify to revive US-Iran negotiations, as Pakistan delivers new messages to Tehran ahead of a looming ceasefire deadline. We look at growing military pressure in the Gulf, where the US is preparing a major naval operation to enforce a blockade on Iranian shipping, even as vessels continue to transit the Strait of Hormuz. The global economic outlook is also in focus, with the International Monetary Fund warning that prolonged disruption to energy supplies could slow growth worldwide and deepen the impact across the Middle East. In the UAE, schools and universities are set to resume in-person learning after weeks of disruption, marking a step towards normality. And in Dubai, the Burj Al Arab closes for a major restoration project aimed at preserving the landmark while enhancing the guest experience. Trending Middle East is AI-assisted, using original reporting published in The National and curated and edited by humans.

Folge 197 - Wenn einer seit über 30 Jahren den besten Köchen der Welt beim Kochen zuschaut – und trotzdem nicht zunimmt – dann muss er entweder einen Deal mit dem Teufel haben oder ein verdammt guter Reporter sein. Stefan Quante ist Letzteres. Wahrscheinlich. Er hat Ferran Adrià in den Kochtopf geschaut, als el Bulli noch das heißeste Restaurant der Welt war. Er hat Eckart Witzigmann als „Jahrhundert-Koch" porträtiert – und der Mann hat nicht widersprochen. Er hat Jean-Claude Bourgueil 2001 in der Wüste von Dubai besucht und ihn 23 Jahre später in Düsseldorf-Kaiserswerth wieder getroffen – immer noch am Herd, immer noch mit Stern. 124 Michelin-Sterne hat Bourgueil in seiner Karriere gesammelt. Stefan Quante hat sie alle gezählt.In dieser Folge empfängt Buddy einen Gast, vor dem er ausnahmsweise ein ganz kleines bisschen nervös ist. Denn Stefan Quante ist nicht irgendein Journalist – er ist der kulinarische Reporter des WDR, Träger des Rumohr-Rings (die höchste Auszeichnung der deutschen Gastronomie-Akademie, nur 21 Mal vergeben seit 1963), und ein Mann, der Gorbatschow und den Dalai Lama interviewt hat, bevor er sich entschied, dass Köche die spannenderen Gesprächspartner sind.Carsten ist diesmal verhindert – dafür treffen sich Buddy und Stefan zu zweit in Buddys Studio in Essen. Quasi unter Nachbarn – der eine aus Heiligenhaus, der andere aus Heidhausen. Ruhrgebiet meets Haute Cuisine. Oder wie Quante es vermutlich formulieren würde: eine Reportage aus dem wahren Leben.Es geht um Sterne und Seele, um Baiersbronn und das Burj Al Arab, um die Frage, warum ein Germanist aus Bochum plötzlich in den teuersten Küchen der Welt steht – und warum die beste Geschichte manchmal nicht auf dem Teller liegt, sondern daneben.#SOULFOOD # SOULFOODPASSIONISTAS # CARSTENHENN #GASTROSURIVIAL  #BUDDYZIPPER #GASTROPODCAST #KULINARIK #STERNEKUECHE  #KOCHGOTT #gastrosurivial #sterneküche #foodporn #foodlover #instafood #gastronomie #podcast @buddyzipper @carstenhenn @soulfoodpassionistas

Der Angriff iranischer Drohnen auf Dubai erschüttert das Fundament von Dubai. Lange galt die Metropole als sicherer Hafen in einer turbulenten Region, doch der Iran-Krieg erschüttert dieses Bild. Und damit gerät das gesamte Geschäftsmodell aus Luxustourismus und Steuerfreiheit unter Druck. Die Folgen des Angriffs sind bereits spürbar: Reiche Expats verlassen das Land, der Immobilienmarkt bricht ein und der wichtige Flugverkehr über das Drehkreuz Emirates kommt zum Stillstand. Die Herrscherfamilie setzt alles daran, den Zustand von dem Krieg schnell wieder herzustellen. Wohl auch mit viel Geld. Gast: Moritz Kaufmann, Wirtschaftsredaktor Host: Antonia Moser Redaktion: David Vogel Die Recherche von Moritz, wo auch ein Schweizer Unternehmer in Dubai zu Wort kommt, kannst du in der [NZZ ](https://www.nzz.ch/wirtschaft/good-bye-dubai-auf-sand-gebaut-ld.1927481)nachlesen. Lust auf noch mehr digitale Inhalte der NZZ? [Probier`s drei Monate aus.](https://abo.nzz.ch/25077808-2/)

In this episode, we travel to Macau to meet Winnie Chen, Assistant Director of Wine & Beverage at SJM Resorts and one of the professionals behind one of the largest wine collections in Asia.I sit down with Winnie inside the Karl Lagerfeld Hotel to explore her remarkable journey, from discovering wine during a training session in Abu Dhabi to managing more than 17,000 wine labels across nearly 70 restaurants.Together, we dive into the realities of building a sommelier career, the discipline required to study for the Master Sommelier exam, and what it's like to work in some of the world's most luxurious hotels, from the Burj Al Arab in Dubai to the Grand Lisboa Palace in Macau.We also discuss the evolution of the Macau wine market, the rise of Chinese wines, how massive wine programs are curated, and Winnie's advice for young sommeliers dreaming of entering the industry.▬▬

Dubai's "safe haven" image took a direct hit this week as missile debris fell near the Burj Al Arab and Palm Jumeirah following military escalations involving Iran, the US, and Israel. For Indian HNIs, family offices, and startup founders who had parked billions in Dubai real estate, the question is no longer about returns, it's about risk. Indian buyers, who account for 20-30% of prime property purchases, are hitting pause. Markets plunged. Host Dia Rekhi talks to ET’s Sobia Khan and Dilasha Seth aboutSovereign wealth funds if they are being watched closely. With nine million Indians working across the Gulf and remittances at stake, the Iran conflict isn't just a West Asia story, it's an India story too.Listen in.You can follow Dia Rekhi on social media: Linkedin & XCheck out other interesting episodes like: How Will a Volatile ₹ Impact You in 2026?, How Quick Commerce is Triggering a Health Crisis for Gen Z, India’s Labour Law Reboot, Viral to Valuation: Building Women’s Cricket as a Brand and much more.Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief’ on The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Youtube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's Headlines: The U.S. and Israel launched Operation EPIC FURY, striking more than 1,000 targets across Iran. Iran retaliated widely, aiming at U.S. bases in the Gulf but also hitting civilian sites in Dubai, including the airport, the Burj Al Arab, and the Fairmont Palm Hotel. President Donald Trump said the U.S. sank nine Iranian warships, warned Americans to expect casualties and by Sunday, three U.S. service members were dead. In a major escalation, Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad were reported killed, along with dozens of senior officials. Iran then closed the Strait of Hormuz, which carries about 20% of global oil supply. Oil prices are projected to jump roughly 9% as markets reopen. Members of Congress from both parties are now pushing for a War Powers Act vote, noting they were not consulted before the strikes began. At the Pentagon, AI drama escalated. After asking how its model was used in a prior operation, Anthropic lost a $200 million federal contract and was labeled a “supply chain risk” by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Within a day, the Pentagon reached a deal with OpenAI, which says it maintains similar guardrails. Separately, reporting from The Washington Post and ProPublica details a draft executive order circulated by Trump allies that claims China interfered in 2020 and could declare a national emergency affecting election administration ahead of the midterms. Former national security adviser Michael Flynn reportedly convened allies to discuss the plan. Speaker Mike Johnson warned losing the midterms would effectively end Trump's presidency. And in Austin, Texas, two people were killed and 14 wounded in a bar shooting now being investigated by the FBI as a potential act of terrorism. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: WSJ: Trump Warns More U.S. Deaths Possible as Blasts Rock Mideast for Second Day The Guardian: Oil price expected to surge after Iran strikes and strait of Hormuz closure CNN: Congress to vote on Trump's war powers in aftermath of Iran strikes NYT: At the Pentagon, OpenAI is In and Anthropic Is Out WaPo: Trump, seeking executive power over elections, is urged to declare emergency ProPublica: Trump Officials Attended a Summit of Election Deniers Who Want the President to Take Over the Midterms WaPo: ‘It would be the end of the Trump presidency' AP News: FBI probes Texas bar shooting that killed 2 and wounded 14 as possible terrorist act Subscribe to the Betches News Room and join the Morning Announcements group chat. Go to: ⁠⁠⁠betchesnews.substack.com Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Monday! We had a jam packed morning with both Delta Goodrem and Keli Holiday joining us in the studio to chat new music, life updates and Delta's Eurovision entry! It was also a big weekend internationally, with chaos unfolding in the Middle East - Dubai radio presenter Kris Fade phoned in from his home, only moments from were drones have dropped bombs on the Burj Al Arab. We're aware that our ratings in Melbourne arn't as high as what they are at 3AW, so to satisfy some of our Melbourne listeners we've decided to copy a segment from 3AW... Guess the Cheezels! ENJOY ❤️See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is EQ more important than IQ when it comes to hospitality?Today, Manish Puri, General Manager of the Regent Hotels and Resorts Bali, joins Dan to dive into key topics in the industry, such as sustainability, community, and leadership. They discuss the essence of hospitality, differentiating it from mere service, and delve into the concept of regenerative hospitality and sustainability. Manish shares insights from his career at prestigious hotel brands like Oberoi, Burj Al Arab, Six Senses, and Regent Bali. They explore how sustainability initiatives can transform the industry, turning cost centers into investment centers, and the importance of heartfelt service. The conversation also covers the challenges of opening and managing new hotels and the impact of leadership and open-heartedness in inspiring younger generations in the hospitality industry.Takeaways: Embrace regenerative practices by viewing waste as an opportunity to create value, turning sustainability efforts into investments rather than costs.Lead by example and integrity. Your actions are always being observed, so inspire others by consistently doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.Pay attention to the small details in your work. Excellence is built on thousands of thoughtful, consistent actions rather than a single grand gesture.Foster a culture of genuine care and positivity. Small acts of kindness and authentic smiles can create a powerful ripple effect throughout your organization.Design guest programs that encourage visitors to give back to the local community, such as volunteering or sharing their expertise, creating a positive impact beyond their stay.Treat sustainability initiatives as opportunities for investment and growth, not just as expenses. Find ways to turn environmental responsibility into tangible value.Quote of the Show:“ A luxury brand has to have that caring side of it. Caring for the environment, caring for all stakeholders, caring for the community. Without it, you are not a complete hotel.” - Manish PuriLinks:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manish-puri-36241231/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manpuri/ Website: https://www.ihg.com/regent/hotels/us/en/reservation Shout Outs:1:15 - Oberoi Hotels and Resorts https://www.oberoihotels.com/ 1:16 - Burj Al Arab https://www.jumeirah.com/en/Stay/Dubai/Burj-Al-Arab-Jumeirah 1:17 - Potato Head https://seminyak.potatohead.co/ 1:22 - Six Senses https://www.sixsenses.com/en/ 2:28 - IHG https://www.ihg.com/hotels/us/en/reservation 2:30 - Kimpton https://www.ihg.com/kimptonhotels/hotels/us/en/reservation 2:33 - Intercontinental https://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/us/en/reservation 5:10 - Beverly Wilshire https://www.fourseasons.com/beverlywilshire/ 5:12 - Pretty Woman https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pretty_Woman 5:48 - Four Seasons https://www.fourseasons.com/ 5:49 - Jim Brown https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-brown-718240a/ 22:42 - TripAdvisor https://www.tripadvisor.com/ 28:45 - Tom Cruise https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Cruise 28:52 - Grand Hyatt https://www.hyatt.com/grand-hyatt/en-US 28: 53 - Kempinski Palace https://www.kempinski.com/en/palace-portoroz 29:02 - University of Oxford https://www.ox.ac.uk/ 29:02 - Cornell University https://www.cornell.edu/ 

Anthony Costa has spent three decades at the pinnacle of luxury hospitality—from the Burj Al Arab to the flagship Mandarin Oriental in Hong Kong. Now Head of Hospitality and Lifestyle at Candy Capital, he's bringing world-class service to luxury residential living. In conversation with Anant Sharma, Anthony reveals how Japanese business culture shaped his leadership style, why he secretly flew Copenhagen's Noma restaurant to Tokyo for five weeks, and how he created a legendary pizza bar with just $49,990. We explore hospitality's evolution from his father's era of innkeepers to today's KPI-obsessed industry, why Anthony thinks five-star ratings need a complete reset, and how luxury has shifted from ostentatious displays to meaningful storytelling. He shares insights on leading across cultures, the irreplaceable human elements that AI can't replicate, and why recognition matters more than amenities.

C'est les vacances !! Et pour fêter ça, on a décidé de faire nos valises et partir en road trip entre potos pour explorer les réseaux sociaux dans les autres pays du globe ! T'es chaud de nous suivre ? Aller viens, on part aux Émirats arabes unis ! Embarquez pour un road trip express direction les Émirats Arabes Unis (EAU), un véritable laboratoire numérique mondial. Cet épisode vous plonge au cœur des tendances numériques de cette région fascinante, notamment à Dubaï et Abu Dhabi.Ce que vous allez apprendre :• Une Pénétration Digitale Record : Les Émirats affichent un taux de pénétration des réseaux sociaux de 115 % en 2024, avec plus de 11,3 millions de comptes sociaux, dépassant le nombre d'habitants. Découvrez l'incroyable intensité d'usage : les Émiriens passent en moyenne 8h par jour en ligne, dont 2h58 sur les réseaux sociaux.• L'Écosystème Social Média : Comprenez pourquoi WhatsApp est la première plateforme avec 85 % de pénétration, essentielle pour 90 % de la population composée d'expatriés. Explorez la montée en puissance d'Instagram, devenu une plaque tournante pour le luxe et le lifestyle, et l'explosion de TikTok chez les jeunes et adultes grâce à sa créativité et viralité.• Dubaï, le Refuge des Influenceurs : Découvrez pourquoi Dubaï est le cadre idéal pour les influenceurs expatriés, notamment européens et français. Nous détaillons les avantages : un cadre fiscal à 0 % d'impôt sur le revenu, une simplification de création d'entreprises, des visas gold, une sécurité renforcée et des lieux hautement photogéniques.• Le Soft Power Émirien et la Régulation : Explorez comment les autorités émiriennes utilisent les influenceurs comme des "ambassadeurs de la marque Dubaï" via une stratégie de soft power sophistiquée. Apprenez-en plus sur la licence d'État obligatoire pour les influenceurs, l'Académie d'influenceurs et des événements majeurs comme le "One Billion Followers Summit".• Le Tourisme et le Luxe : Comprenez comment Dubaï s'est imposée comme une destination touristique majeure, transformant chaque visiteur en créateur de contenu. Nous abordons l'explosion du marché du luxe (passé de 10,4 à 15,9 milliards de dollars entre 2018 et 2024) et la forte présence de lieux emblématiques comme le Burj Al Arab ou le Louvre d'Abu Dhabi qui stimulent la création de contenu....• Les Règles du Jeu : Attention, les Émirats sont un émirat ! Découvrez les limites de la liberté d'expression : les créateurs doivent rester consensuels, éviter l'appropriation culturelle (interdiction d'utiliser les tenues traditionnelles ou le dialecte local dans les contenus) et sont surveillés par le Conseil national des médias. L'affaire Hamdan Alrind est citée comme exemple de "l'abus d'internet" et "propagande nuisant à l'intérêt public".• Le Phénomène Dubaï Chocolate : Ne manquez pas le buzz mondial autour du Dubaï Chocolate, une tendance food virale sur TikTok avec plus de 90 millions de vues, ayant même influencé le cours de la pistache turque.Plongez dans les tendances et les secrets de cette puissance digitale unique. Écoutez cet épisode pour comprendre comment les Émirats arabes unis sont devenus un acteur incontournable du paysage numérique mondial ! Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

From the Burj Al Arab to billion-dollar resorts in Las Vegas, Colin Addley has spent over five decades shaping skylines across the globe. In this episode, the Founder & President of Admore Services joins us to unpack the real cost of delivery, the offshore model vs. traditional recruitment, and how to build high-performing QS teams—without compromising quality.

In this special Dubai-recorded edition of The Entrepreneur Experiment, Gary Fox sits down with Trevor McFarlane—CEO and founder of EMIR, the ultra-exclusive intelligence and advisory network serving the region's top CEOs, ministers, and government officials. Trevor shares the incredible story behind building EMIR from scratch—starting with a borrowed ballroom at the Burj Al Arab and a fake guest list—to now curating powerful, private briefings for over 400 regional leaders. This episode is a masterclass in the psychology of influence, the power of elite curation, and why being “hard to access” is a business strategy. Trevor also offers a piercing macroeconomic analysis of what lies ahead globally, from Trump 2.0 and AI to population booms and climate migration. Whether you're a founder, strategist, or just a curious mind—this one will leave you thinking.

Новости на радио «Русские Эмираты» в Дубае:- Дубай, Абу-Даби и другие эмираты уверенно укрепляют репутацию идеального места для путешествий. Как говорится в исследовании компаний «Ренессанс Страхование» и Ozon Travel, все больше россиян считают Объединенные Арабские Эмираты безопасным и комфортным направлением для отдыха.- В Дубае открыли новую прогулочную набережную с видом на легендарный отель-парус Burj Al Arab. Она располагается возле вновь открывшегося курорта Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab и уже стала популярным местом как для местных жителей, так и для туристов.

BIM Heroes Episode 16: When Buildings Become ComputersThe Metaverse Meets Hard Hats with Paul DohertyFrom Trade Shows to Smart CitiesPaul Doherty, the architect-turned-tech-evangelist behind The Digit Group, takes us on a wild ride from 1990s CAD revolutions to the futuristic smart cities of tomorrow. What starts as a career retrospective quickly becomes a masterclass in how technologies like digital twins and the metaverse are quietly transforming construction sites today.Paul's journey reads like a time capsule of AEC tech history. After cutting his teeth designing IBM's trade show booths (where he worked with a fledgling Microsoft and Adobe), he became one of BIM's earliest champions - helping sell the first seats of Revit before its $133M Autodesk acquisition. His stories of convincing skeptical architects to adopt 3D modeling in the early 2000s will make any tech implementer nod in sympathy.The Pain Points Driving ChangeTwo harsh realities are pushing innovation:Labor shortages mean we must "do more with less" - Paul argues that 3D construction docs aren't just nice to have but essential for clear communicationLanguage barriers go deeper than translation - when Spanish-language plans fail because workers can't read, animated work instructions become criticalDigital Twins Get RealForget the hype - Paul shares concrete examples of digital twins in action:Construction sites that never sleep: Avatars handle nighttime progress tracking and safety checksThe $80M virtual seats experiment: How Dubai's Burj Al Arab hosted a boxing match where digital tickets outsold physical onesReality capture's dirty secret: Most "scan-to-BIM" workflows still rely on manual cleanup (despite iPhone LiDAR's promise)Metaverse for Hard HatsThis isn't about VR goggles - it's about spatial computing that blends into workflows:NPC project managers: AI-driven non-player characters that know every library ever built could soon advise architectsBuildings that talk back: Imagine your office saying "The air filter on floor 2 needs changing" in real timeeSports stadiums 2.0: Kinetic seating sections that physically rearrange based on audience demandThe Road AheadPaul leaves us with both warnings and opportunities:Trust issues: Blockchain-based smart contracts may solve construction's transparency problemsLegacy mindset: The industry still clings to 2D even as 3D proves its worthAuthenticity matters: Smart cities fail when they feel like "plastic mannequins" rather than organic communitiesFinal Takeaway: This episode shines when Paul grounds futuristic concepts in today's job site realities. The metaverse isn't coming - it's already here in pieces for forward-thinking firms.

Co-host Devina Divecha sits down with Chef Sara Aqel, who recently won Best Chef in the One Knife Category for her latest venture, Dara Dining. Chef Sara has worked at the Burj Al Arab and at Torno Subito with Chef Massimo Bottura. She then went on to become chef de cuisine at Fi'lia which received a Michelin Bib Gourmand and a place in Gault & Millau within just a year of its opening. She talks about her journey leading to Dara Dining, and shares a lot of actionable advice for anyone building a career in F&B.

Hope Hopkinson talks to legendary composer Hans Zimmer and director Paul Dugdale about their incredible new collaboration, coming to Picturehouse Cinemas.  Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert captures an extraordinary live performance of some of Zimmer's most revered compositions, including music from Dune, Gladiator, Interstellar, The Lion King, and much more. Decades of cinematic masterpieces are brought to life by his band and a world-class orchestra at Dubai's iconic Coca-Cola Arena and beyond. From the dunes of the Arabian Desert, to the heights of the Burj Al Arab, these performances deliver an intimate and unique experience of Zimmer's most loved and renowned movie soundtracks.   If you'd like to send us a voice memo for use in a future episode, please email podcast@picturehouses.co.uk. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on Spotify. Find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram with @picturehouses. Find our latest cinema listings at picturehouses.com.  Produced by Stripped Media. Thank you for listening. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, review and share with your friends. Vive le Cinema.  

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Louise Duggan (@louisedugganartist) Louise Duggan is a Chichester-based multidisciplinary artist whose work is a journey of discovery. After graduating from Leicester University in 1996 with a BA (Hons) in Art and Design, Louise embarked on a successful career in high-end interior design. She worked throughout London before relocating to Dubai, where she spent 23 years designing and producing bespoke artworks for prestigious clients. Her work is featured in many of Dubai's five-star hotels, including a commission of nine paintings for the world's first 7-star hotel, the Burj Al Arab. Her abstract human figures and bold compositions express ideas rather than subjects, inviting viewers to engage with the emotional and subconscious layers of her art.Louise challenges her own subconscious beliefs through both therapy and her art, capturing and documenting this transformative journey. Her work reflects self-exploration, a medium through which she confronts and evolves her inner world. In addition to her artistic practice, Louise currently runs Ophelia Art Consultancy LTD, with offices in the UK and Dubai, and the Sussex Creative Art Network CIC (Chichester CAN). Sussex Portrait Artist of the Year 2025, 22nd March from 1pm at @thevenueworthing With guest sitters:1. Dunstan Bruce @dunstanbruce2. Richie Campbell @richkidcampbell3. Rich Wilson @iamrichwilsonTicket info on the Sussex Portrait Artist of the Year 2025 go to @sussexpaoty For more information on the work of Louise Duggan go tohttps://louiseduggan.com/ To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: www.patreon/ministryofarts For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.orgEmail: ministryofartsorg@gmail.comSocial Media: @ministryofartsorg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today what a joy it is to be joined by a Scottish superstar and Edinburgh icon in Roberta Hall-McCarron to hear about her incredible career that's taken her from the atmosphere-less kitchens of the only 7 star hotel in the world in Dubai to working in the brutal kitchens of Michelin icon Tom Kitchin to now running 3 of the best restaurants in the UK. We hear about sexism in the kitchen, the outrageous extremities of working in the Burj Al Arab, the brutal training of working under Tom Kitchin, her failed venture running a rural country pub in England, the excitment of cooking for Anthony Bourdain, her award winning cookbook and much more..... ------------ Please leave us a great rating and a comment and share it with your friends - it really helps us grow as a show. If you're in the industry and are looking for the greatest POS system in the world than look no further as Blinq are tearing up the rulebook—no long-term contracts, no hidden fees, and no per-device charges. Just £49 a month for unlimited devices and 24/7 UK-based support that's always there, in person when you need it. Built for hospitality, by hospitality, blinq is the fastest, easiest POS system on the market—so intuitive, anyone can use it. And while others take weeks to get you up and running, with blinq, you're live in just 2 hours. Join the hospitality revolution today & use the code GOTOBLINQ to get your first month free - https://blinqme.com/

The difference between a story that sells and a fortune-less fable? Purpose. In this game-changing Marketing Speak episode, Caroline Onyedinma reveals how she transitioned from translating complex tech concepts in corporate boardrooms to helping experts transform their everyday experiences into million-dollar messages. After nearly two decades in software development, Caroline cracked the code on something even more valuable than programming languages: the ability to turn any moment - from breakfast conversations at the Burj Al Arab to supermarket shopping decisions - into stories that drive consistent 6-7 figure revenue. Discover her unique approach, which combines the Story-Sway-CTA framework to turn mundane moments into magnetic content and attract and convert "deluxe lurkers" (7-8 figure decision makers who silently consume your content). Ready to transform your expertise into stories that sell? Tune in to learn how to build your own story bank that converts while you sleep! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist for this episode, are at marketingspeak.com/489.

Новости на радио «Русские Эмираты» в Дубае: - M Premiere приглашает на грандиозный новогодний гала-ужин “Back to the 90s” 31 декабря 2024 в Jumeirah Burj Al Arab c участием легенд 90-х: NO MERCY, Дженни из ACE OF BASE, Фаба из MILLI VANILLI и 2 UNLIMITED. - В канун Нового года стоимость аренды яхты в Дубае может достигнуть 360 тысяч дирхамов за восьмичасовой круиз – для тех, кто планирует наблюдать за новогодними салютами и шоу дронов из акватории Персидского залива.

Broadcasting from Jumeirah Oasis Village, today is about nose waxing and stayacations at the world's only 7 star hotel Burj Al Arab plus Duvet is back! and everyone (was forced to) say Kris Fade is the best.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textIn this episode, Chef Kyung Soo Moon shares with the podcast his incredible journey from wanting to be a policeman as a child to becoming one of the top chefs in the Middle East. He discusses his early passion for food, learning Japanese cuisine, and the challenges he faced breaking into the industry. Chef Moon also talks about his experiences working in iconic hotels like the Burj Al Arab and Burj Khalifa, as well as opening the renowned Sushi Samba restaurant in Dubai. Key Topics Discussed:Chef Moon's childhood food memories and decision to become a chefMoving to Dubai and working at the Address and Armani HotelsOpening and overseeing Sushi Samba in DubaiTailoring menus for different markets and expanding the Sushi Samba brandChallenges of managing multiple restaurants globallyYou can follow him on HERE This show is brought to you by LUVV FITS Gourmet Protein Bars, you can follow them on HERE Support the showFollow The Chef JKP Podcast on Instagram HERE

Emirati Mothers Will Get 90 Days Of Maternity Leave & Financial SupportRTA Offers Sponsorships To Students Sharing Birthday With Dubai MetroCatch Cirque Dreams: A Mesmerizing Fusion Of AcrobaticsAn 84-Year-Old Got A Tattoo Of Burj Al Arab!Sarah Al Madani: Empowering Emirati Women, Family Life, and The Real Housewives of Dubai

The 16:9 PODCAST IS SPONSORED BY SCREENFEED – DIGITAL SIGNAGE CONTENT Dubai, Qatar and more recently Saudi Arabia have developed a reputation in digital signage for bankrolling projects that seem mainly focused on sizzle and scale. But there's a lot more going on in the region than work that's just about Wow Factor. It's a busy, high opportunity part of the world for companies delivering big visual display projects, but also one that presents a lot of challenges in how things work - everything from regulations and timelines to cultural differences. I've got to know a Dubai-based company called Blue Rhine Industries through its strategy director, Nita Odedra, who I first met at an ISE conference. I'd already been impressed by how the integrator actually produces useful marketing - tight, explanatory videos that do the job of explaining what was done and why. It seems sensible, but is remarkably rare in this sector. I see a LOT of it, so I know. Nita and I had a great chat about the company's roots as a traditional sign company, and how and why it expanded into digital. We spend a lot of time talking about what's happening in the region, what customers want, and how business is done. If your own company is thinking the Gulf region presents a lot of opportunity for expansion, that is indeed true. But like a lot of things, it looks easier that it appears. Local knowledge and experience are invaluable. Subscribe from wherever you pick up new podcasts. TRANSCRIPT Thank you for joining me. For those people who don't know Blue Rhine Industries, can you give me a rundown of what the company does?  Nita Odedra: Yeah. So we're a digital signage system integrator headquartered in Dubai, in the UAE, and we are working across the entire GCC on various projects. That includes additional screens, software, and interactive solutions, across a range of industries. That's us in a nutshell.  What are the roots of the company?  Nita Odedra: So we formed in 2006 by a gentleman called John V. Joseph, who still runs the company now, and he started the company as a static signage fabricator. So very humble beginnings where we were fabricators for static signs and shop signs. So it could be a Starbucks sign or a Cartier sign. Then inside the retail stores, it would be the category signage, light boxes, and menu boards in F&B, and that's how we started the business.  And you went to digital, was it because there was an opportunity or it was one of those things where you looked at it and realized, okay, we have to go this way? Nita Odedra: Yeah, it was the latter. It was that we identified that there was a shift happening, in retail, in F&B. So where we felt this the most was the quick-serve restaurants where they were changing their traditional lightbox menu boards to LCD screens, and that was a big business for us, lightboxes, menu boards, keeping those menu boards updated. So at that point, we realized that there was a shift happening and we were going to start losing the lightbox kind of offering that we had we formed a relationship and exclusivity with Phillips Professional Panels, Professional Displays at the time, and we were their exclusive distributor here in the UAE for a number of years and that's where the digital signage business began.  And what does that represent for Blue Rhine now? Is it like a big part of their business or like a sideline?  Nita Odedra: More than half the business now is digital signage or some type of static signage, which incorporates digital signage into it. So we have fully dedicated teams. It's like the business is almost split into two and digital signage is where we're seeing the most growth.  I suspect the two are complimentary still in that if you come across a job that involves something more than hanging a screen on a wall, there are a lot of solutions providers that don't really have the expertise on the engineering side, don't have the man lifts or any of these things to do the more aggressive or complicated work. Nita Odedra: Absolutely. So that's really our differentiator in the market here is that because the company grew from being a fabricator. So we have four factories. We have facilities for large steel structures, both indoor and outdoor large totems. So we're doing canopies for gas stations as part of our static business, which allows us to be able to do those large unipoles for the out-of-home media agencies, for example, down the highway.  So the ability to manage that whole project from technical drawings on steel structures and, the housing and all that type of stuff, all the way through to fabricating in our facility, installing it in-house, having the digital signage arm of the business, the software, the content, we're able to provide that full end to end solution and that means that when we're doing these installations, especially indoor environments, where we're doing the secondary structure, every millimeter counts when it comes to that perfection of LED screens, for example, and having that beautiful screen housing structure, that's all done by us. Lord knows we've seen around the world, large format display projects that have been done by companies who probably don't know what they are doing because things fall over or fall on people and everything else.  Nita Odedra: Yeah, we've seen that recently, but, we've got in-house engineers. We've got those project managers in-house. We've got guys doing BIM in-house as well.  So we have that technical capability all the way from the drawings. Then we've got the fabrication facility with skilled workers. We have multiple HSC kinds of offices that are going on-site. Most recently we did quite a complex project, from beginning to end, which was the Dubai Mall Aquarium, which was a long installation. That was six months. Because it's a fully operational mall, we had a very short window at night time to go in to put all the access equipment up and work. we had to take out the existing screen, which was an OLED LG display, and then replace that with the infrared screen that we put in and that took six months and we're very proud of that installation because we had zero HSC violations over six months and our team just did a fantastic job there.  Is that an anomaly or is that kind of the work you do?  Nita Odedra: That's very much the kind of work we do. So it is these large screens, it is custom fabrication. It will be complex sites. So we're doing one at the moment, which is a very large outdoor screen on the corner of a building, which is also still in construction. So this is very typical, especially when we're looking at those large format screens.  Those are jobs that don't come along that often, even in your region. A lot of companies would rely more on the, use a term I use quite a bit, meat and potatoes kind of work where it's conventional flat panel LCDs for menu displays. Nita Odedra: So here the market is a little bit different because we've got so many projects, new developments, they're trying to do things differently. We've got cylinder LCDs, we've got pillars being clad, etc. But yeah, you're right there. Our bread and butter and the fast-moving business that keeps the lights on is the retail business. That is the LED screens, the LCD video walls, and interactive displays in retail environments.  When we get those orders in, they turn around pretty quickly, within a couple of months, the payments are pretty good on those because you're delivering in a shorter time frame, and on the larger projects, that's where, sometimes we can get our money stuck, projects get delayed. An example would be Abu Dhabi Airport, Terminal A, where that project was delayed over a couple of years and we had that stock ready, and then COVID came, the project got delayed, and that became from what should have been two years became five years. You just have to sit on that stuff.  Nita Odedra: You're sitting on it or you install it and then the airport's still not open. You've got a screen up there that's not ready for any content yet. But it's just the way it is, especially in this region, projects sometimes do get delayed and we just have to be prepared for that when we're resourcing the company and now we're at over 750 people, almost 800 across the region. So it's managing those resources and making sure that the installation or the fabrication that we're aligned internally on manages everything.  So from a distance, I look at the GCC region and I see these mega projects being announced and I always wonder how many of them are actually going to be built and how long does it take?  Nita Odedra: So these are ambitious projects, right? So we're looking at projects in NEOM, like The Line, we've got several projects in and around Medina, and they are very ambitious when you look at them on paper. They are happening, but some of them are being scaled back. So you may have heard Neom The Line that was scaled back from, hundreds of kilometers down to just a couple of kilometers.  But it's still one of the largest building projects in the world, even at that scale-down size, right? Nita Odedra: Absolutely, and we are seeing that these projects are now coming to life. So things that were announced, what, five years ago, probably like 2018 when they set the 2030 vision for Saudi Arabia specifically. A lot of those projects are now happening, the hotels are opening, the resorts are opening, so we look at places like the Red Sea Development, which has luxury resorts. It's going to be a tourist destination. They're already accepting guests there now. They've got Qadir, which is picking up pace. We've got King Salman Park, which will be the largest urban park in the world. When you're in the city, work is happening and it's happening at a very fast pace. Who is largely funding these? Are you in a better position to see them actually happen if they're coming through a big fund like PIF in Saudi Arabia?  Nita Odedra: Yeah. So a lot of the work that we're doing and the projects, they are being funded by the government, by the public investment funds. So those are the ones that are picking up speed, but of course, other private companies are coming up with their developments and they're turning the round very fast. There are out-of-home media agencies that are doing phenomenally well. They're companies like Al Arabiya who are sweeping up these new developments for their network. Is it very competitive in your region? I'm familiar with three or four companies who do what you guys do, different routes, and everything else. But I suspect because of the money that's going into the region, there's all kinds of other companies in the region and in Europe and even in North America are looking at it and thinking we need to be there. Nita Odedra: There is competition. There are system integrators, smaller ones that we're having to compete with quite aggressively in the retail space, but where we're different is we've been in this game a lot longer. So perhaps we've lost some clients in retail for a year or two, they've experimented with perhaps other system integrators. Some have been successful, some when it comes to those retail projects, a little bit more complex where, the fabrication element comes back in again, experienced project management that comes back in again, HSC, when these elements are not supported by a competitor, they end up coming back to us and we're able to maintain that retail business. But absolutely in retail, we have a lot of competition. But there is a lot of work here. There are lots of malls still opening, whether that's the UAE or in Saudi, where there's a huge number of malls opening up, there is business there.  Does it feel at all like a bubble?  Nita Odedra: It feels like a bubble when I look at politics internationally and how we don't have that here and we're a little bit in a little happy bubble here. So yeah, it does feel like it sometimes. And it's easy to forget that this region is an anomaly. We are a region where there are a lot of ambitious projects with speed happening. There is work. There's a very positive attitude towards these projects that are being developed. There's a very positive attitude towards the hosting of sporting events in the region. People are excited about it. They welcome it. It's something new, right?  So it can feel like a bit of a bubble sometimes when we have so much regional excitement that, perhaps globally, it's not the same landscape.  Yeah, you mentioned shopping malls going up, and I've been to Dubai, it's been a number of years, but I thought even at that time, okay, there's enough shopping malls here now. But they just keep coming.  Nita Odedra: I'm shocked as well. So every time there's a new mall, I was like, surely they're not gonna be busy, and then you go, and they're packed. This is low season right now. So the school holidays started last week and we don't get much tourism in the summer, but the mall was absolutely packed. It's very much a small culture here. We don't have historical high streets or historical villages. Everything is new. Everything's flashy and people want to go to the mall. That's the only place that they can go to for F&B, for entertainment, picking up their groceries, and doing their usual high street shop. There's a practical reason behind that too, just that it's, so crazy hot there that malls are air-conditioned. So the dwell time, I gather, is not measured in minutes and hours.  Nita Odedra: Yeah, it is not unusual to be in the mall for six to seven hours. You'd perhaps do two meals there, watch a movie, go shopping, and then leave after doing your grocery shop. So it's high dwell times.  It's incredibly hot here. So I even have friends who go to the mall In the summer, just to get their step count in. So they'll go, grab a coffee, do their step count, pop in, run some errands, whether it's dry cleaning, or whatever it is that they've got to do, but they'll do that step count inside the mall, as opposed to a park, or the town pavements. Does that make it a better media environment?  Nita Odedra: Absolutely, So for the out-of-home media agencies, they've got a good captive audience there. It's all indoor. So I think it works really well for the media networks and or the out of their media agencies.  We've chatted a few times in the past. I'm always curious about the impact of the wow factor on Projects over there and how important it is  Nita Odedra: culturally, I think we've got a bit of history here with Dubai because it's been established a little bit longer in terms of these, ambitious developments, but they want to be the biggest and the best, whether it's building the tallest building in the world, the Burj Al Arab, the largest mall in the world, maybe the busiest mall, the busiest airport terminals. They do have this pride in trying to put developments out there that are new, and ambitious. Something that is the largest, and what that means is sometimes it comes with a bit of flash and you've got all bells, all whistles installations for screens. Dubai Mall is an example where I think that's the largest indoor screen in Dubai Mall and you'll have other ones coming up in the next couple of years trying to beat that I'm sure. Now, as somebody whose role involves strategy. I suspect it's a bit of a delicate dance for you in that you're hearing about these ambitions of being the biggest, the best, and so on and you have to sit there and think, monetarily, that could be great for us, but strategy-wise, I'm not sure that's the right move. Nita Odedra: Exactly. So we have to be really careful about which projects we take, how many projects we take, and when we take on new partners and new product lines. When we dive first, we're adding more software with, we're providing content now. So we've got to be really careful about what our strengths are and stay true to who we are. We get asked all the time to do things that are, outside of our scope, but we really have to say no, scale it back, and just stick to our objectives, our strategy as a business, the direction we want to go in, and that's very much customer experiences, passenger experiences. So we're one of the verticals that we're, growing at quite a fast pace is transport. So airports. There are a number of domestic airport openings in Saudi, we've got new airports opening in Dubai and, across the region. So that's an area that we strategically know that we can take on large projects, we're capable and we're going to see good business.  Airports, I talk about a lot as being, if you want to see the state-of-the-art and digital signage, look at a refurbished or newly built airport because it just covers the waterfront in terms of digital out-of-home, conventional signage, wayfinding, everything.  Nita Odedra: An airport is a perfect example of where you could probably take somebody for a site visit and show them every single type of installation for a digital screen possible and software and integration. Airports are the perfect vertical for us to really penetrate and all our complete offerings can be in an airport because we're taking our experience within malls for travel retail. We're taking our experience from mixed-use developments, and all our experience from all the other verticals can now be applied within transport and airports specifically. Yeah, I'm curious if you work with the large engineering and architecture companies, like, all the way up to Populous who I think is involved in the Qiddiya project.  Nita Odedra: So we work very often from concept all the way through to delivery, and that would mean the contractors, the architects, the cost consultants, the design consultants, these are all stakeholders that are involved quite early on in the conversations and remain in those conversations almost through to delivery.  What about on the services side? Obviously you're doing the front end, you're, deploying, you're, designing, fabricating everything else. Are you doing ongoing aftercare? And you mentioned content before?  Nita Odedra: Yeah. So services are part of the complete solution, right? So we've got to offer the AMC afterward, and that can be anything from servicing the screens to maintaining them in this region. You've got LEDs outdoors and they need to be maintained, and cleaned of dust. That's very much part of the AMC. There's remote content management where we're providing content management solutions for retailers and that's for outside of the region as well. So retail operators who are not just in the GCC, but all the way through to Malaysia, Europe, travel retailers who are in Norway. So managing their content from Dubai, and then, more recently providing the content creation piece as well. So that's where we will have partners. We've got our preferred content partners who are delivering fantastic work globally, and we're transparent with our clients as well that, this is our partner, but we're offering the complete solution under our canopy.  You're managing screens in Norway from Dubai?  Nita Odedra: Yeah, we're managing the content for screens in Norway, all the way through to Malaysia, and Indonesia, I think even in London, so it's becoming global now. So even though we're delivering work within the Middle East region and our direct offices and fabrication facilities, warehouses are all in the GCC, so those are the Gulf countries, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi, and UAE. We are also in Egypt. We're delivering into North Africa and the wider Middle East area.  Do you have a preferred list or go to a set of partners on the display hardware and software side, or do you take it project by project?  Nita Odedra: Yeah, that's a great question, actually. So as I spoke about earlier we started this journey with Philips Professional Displays that was for a short period of time when we were starting out. We then realized that distribution wasn't for us. We want to be a system integrator. We were shooting ourselves in the foot there. So that was handed over to another business within our group of companies. So our owner has a trading division. So that was handed over to them and they are now the distributor. And we fully threw ourselves into being a system integrator where we were able to develop relationships with a number of different vendors and partners, and we remain agnostic. So it's dependent on the project. What is right for that project? And yes, there'll be periods of time where sometimes we're getting great pricing from Samsung and we'll deliver a number of Samsung LCD screens, and then LG. The next day that changes and that's very much price driven if I'm honest Based on the availability of the screens then when it comes to the LED screens, that's far more complex and that is a problem based on the project and the requirements, and that can be very different from project to project. We have a fantastic Head of Digital, Neeraj Vyas, who's been with us since the beginning, been with us for over 11 years now, and he is in China almost every month going and doing that quality control, really getting into the details of the screen, and he's the one very often who will spec out which, the hardware we're going to use for those big projects. Do you find that the customers or the specifiers, if they're an engineering firm or an architecture firm, do they know what they need and what they want to use? Or are they saying, yeah, we want to use COB here, or it needs to be this pitch or whatever, or are they relying on you?  Nita Odedra: Yeah. So that does happen. They are informed and there are lots of great resources available for them to have a vague idea of what they want. But just yesterday I was on a call with our head of tech and a design firm where they loosely knew what they wanted and what they needed. But when we were drilling down into the requirements and the structure of these screens where they're going, and is it facing daylight? Is it not? We then realized that there was a support that they needed and some guidance on the specification of the screen.  So there was one specific screen that they mentioned, and we said, actually we have used that screen in an outdoor environment. We probably wouldn't recommend it for X, Y, or Z reasons. They understood the reasons. Because we're also the fabricator and we've got all this experience in indoor outdoor environments in this regio, we know the ventilation we know how to design those structures with ventilation, what type of provisions have to be made so we're able to get in quite early with these guys and educate them guide them on considerations that they may not have made  The heat in your region obviously tough on humans, and I know that any display technology company has to worry about getting that heat out of the enclosure or whatever, but do you really have to think about it there? Nita Odedra: Yes. We really do have to think about it. There are the manufacturers there who are saying, of course, that it will withstand heat to 50-60 degrees, even beyond some of them, but having done this for over 12 years.  But having installation throughout, the peak summer period for testing. We do have to make provisions for ventilation, for AC, for cooling. These are all provisions that we do have to make for outdoor screens, especially the LCD screens, mainly the outdoor LCD screens here, but for LED screens, of course, we still have to account for ventilation. Yeah. With them, you have to worry about blowing off all the dust and everything, and the sand that gets in.  Nita Odedra: Exactly. maintaining those, making sure that the sand, making sure the structure as well isn't capturing all that kind of dust floating around. So yeah, even simple things like, when you've got touch screens inside malls and stuff and the IR frame back in the days, there's dust captures in there or sensors. These are all things that we have to consider quite early.  I first got an idea of your company on LinkedIn by seeing a video that I believe was for the Dubai Mall, the project you were talking about before and what struck me is, Oh my God, there's an integrator who actually gets marketing.  Nita Odedra: Funnily, the John who I spoke about earlier, my boss, his background is marketing. So I think his degree was in marketing. So he's very passionate about our marketing. He's very hands-on and I'm getting WhatsApp messages in the night saying, let's try this. Let's do something different, and he's the gentleman probably on the video that you saw, and we're a bunch of passionate people. We've all been in the company for a while. He's been there since the beginning. over 17 years, I've been there for almost eight, or nine years now. So we were passionate about the business. We've grown with the business. We've seen the business grow and we're so excited about these projects that we're delivering. We're excited about what's happening in the region, not just for us, but we love to talk about other things that are happening in the region as well. So yeah, I think, we're doing the marketing justice and he's great on camera as well.  Yeah, I mentioned that just because I so often see reports about projects and I'm lucky if they even provide decent photos. So to come across videos that explain this is what we did, this is what we use, this is where it is, this is how it works without overwhelming you with Euro disco music or whatever, just the facts, it was almost stunning. Oh my God, somebody got it.  Nita Odedra: Yeah. So he really came up with a decision very early on, probably about six years ago, seven years ago, actually, that everything needs to be video content. He wasn't even happy with just images. He was like people are digesting content in videos and this was like the days, early days of, videos being on Instagram or LinkedIn. So we started churning out a lot more videos, to begin with, which were just the videos of the projects, and then that evolved to us giving kind of explainers, educating the audience and just making them short and snappy. We're making more data-driven decisions on the type of marketing we're doing, where are we getting the most engagement? What are people enjoying? What are they engaging with and sharing? And it seems to be that the ones where we're explaining in a very short space of time, like you said, within 30 seconds, get straight to the point. “This is a pixel pitch, 1.2, the size of it. What have we delivered? How did we do it?” And just get straight to it. That's what people want to know. They want to see the screen. They want to know how you did it and what did you do? Keep it simple.  Yeah, we were collectively on a panel a couple of months ago now in Munich at the Digital Signage Summit, and it was about doing business in your region and what I asked the group was how easy or hard it is because it is different, right?  You can't just drop your company into this region and expect to start getting the business rolling in.  Nita Odedra: Yeah, we've got 17 years of experience, but still monthly, there are new regulations. There are new challenges, whether that's employing locals. So in Saudi, we've got Saudinization where a set quota has to be local employees. Resourcing regionally as well can be a challenge, just licensing and all that paperwork for us still is a challenge. So I know how daunting it is for system integrators, and vendors trying to enter into this region and there are certain cultural sensitivities that we've got to keep in mind, there are a lot of different cultures working together as well.  So the culture here is very different from European culture and American culture, even more so. There's that consideration to have as well when you're entering into the market. But I would say to anybody that wants to enter into this market, partner up with somebody, to begin with, find the opportunities, find some local partners, get started, have your hand held a bit before you make any decisions, and jump straight into the deep end.  Now, for a company that's from Europe or from North America or elsewhere, looking at going into that region and saying, okay, I agree, let's partner. They're probably going to be intimidated that this partner may result in us losing the larger business because now we have a partner instead of doing this solo.  Nita Odedra: Yeah, I do personally believe that there's enough in the piece of the pie for everybody, especially in this region. But, we look at long-term partnerships. So we're quite selective with who we work with and how we work with them, and we do believe in honest, transparent partnerships. We will make sure that we've got contracts in place to protect them more than we even. So if they have, because we are looking long term, if they've brought a client, they've got a client who is from the US or Europe and they're looking to support them here regionally and they need a partner. We'll ring fence that client. We'll put contracts in place, it's a ring fence for them. It's only them. We won't touch them directly and just make sure everything's covered legally for them and honor that as well, so making sure that even from the top down, you've got that commitment. So we always make sure on all of our partnerships that from right at the top of management, I'm getting them in conversations with those partners and getting that commitment on what we will be delivering on, and also not creating any exclusivity either too early. Sometimes getting exclusive with a partner straight away and it's not good for them. It's not good for us, to allow them the flexibility to go out to other system integrators. They don't have to work exclusively with us.  And just finally, on the cultural side, I would say the common perception is it's very different over there and challenging to work in and everything else, but in talking with you and speaking with other people who work in the region, they've said, yeah, it's different, but it's perhaps not what you think. It's not as challenging and things have relaxed, particularly in areas like Saudi quite a bit.  Nita Odedra: I've seen a shift here. So I've been in the Middle East now for almost 10 years, and I'm originally from the UK. I'm just outside of London. I worked in London and across Europe and America in terms of my territories. So I'm familiar with the European market, familiar with the North American market, and the way of working.  There is a different culture and pace here, but the projects are happening at such a speed that things do materialize. They do happen quite quickly. So it's not that much of a culture shock. You've just got to be prepared, the professionalism, should we say, is different. It's there, but it's just different. All right. Leave me hanging on that one.  Nita Odedra: Timelines, deadlines, all that kind of stuff. Those get pushed back a lot in this region, adhering to timelines. So most of our projects that get delayed, get delayed by the client side, approvals for drawings, client.  One of the biggest challenges we have is site conditions. They'll push for us to have, I don't know, let's just say 300 outdoor interactive kiosks ready. They'll pay a premium just to have them turned around faster because they're not willing to wait nine months. They want them delivered in four months, and then there's no data or power, and we're sitting on 300-plus outdoor kiosks and charging them for the storage, and that is not uncommon.  Interesting. Great to catch up with you. We see each other here and there at trade shows, but we're obviously many hours apart. So it's not a routine thing.  Nita Odedra: Thank you for taking the time out, it's been a great conversation and I look forward to seeing you hopefully at ISE. Absolutely.  Nita Odedra: Thank you.

I am bringing my Edinburgh Fringe “lecture with funny bits” about the history of mining to London on October 9th and 10th to the Museum of Comedy. Please come if you fancy a bit of “learning and laughter”. The Edinburgh link is here. And the London link is here.Let's start with an overview of gold demand as it currently stands.Never mind central banks, investment banks, or private investors—almost 50% of annual gold demand comes from the jewellery industry. It is, by some margin, the single largely buyer of gold. Another 23% is investment demand, and 21%—last year at least—came from central banks. Just 6% of demand is industrial (excluding jewellery, of course).Jewellery, investment, and central bank demand have all been increasing in recent years. However, a change in macroeconomic circumstances could easily mean, for example, that central banks become net sellers. It's not like it hasn't happened before. But, while de-dollarisation remains a growing theme, I do not see that as likely for several years at least. Similarly, investment demand could easily shrink. Jewellery demand is more constant, and it increases when people feel rich and decreases when they don't.Gold's main use has always been and will always be to store and display wealth—in other words, investment and jewellery. Technological demand is rather at the margin, but might we see demand growth there? Let's investigate. Interestingly, one huge potential increase in demand will come, ironically perhaps since that is where gold came from, at the final frontier in outer space.At the Final Frontier - Also On Your PhoneBoth silver and copper are better conductors of electricity than gold, but gold is more resistant to corrosion and oxidation. Therefore, it finds considerable use in electronics as a coating, especially where long-term stability is important. It is used to cover connectors, switches, and relay contacts; in printed circuit boards, microprocessors, and memory chips. This resistance means it finds considerable use in both aerospace and outer space, where it is used to coat satellite components and spacecraft. It can reflect infrared radiation and protect craft from overheating—especially important in the wild temperature fluctuations of outer space. It is also used in the heat shields which protect sensitive equipment from high temperatures during re-entry into Earth's atmosphere. The umbilical cord that binds an astronaut to their spacecraft is plated with gold. The visors of astronaut helmets are plated with gold to protect their eyes from harmful ultraviolet radiation. The MOXIE (Mars Oxygen In-Situ Resource Utilization Experiment) instrument, which forms part of NASA's Mars exploration programme, is plated with gold. Its purpose is to create oxygen from carbon dioxide, effectively replicating the role of plants on Earth, so that a human mission to Mars can one day take place.Ultimately, gold's permanence is the fundamental reason for its use. You need durable materials. When you send a spacecraft to outer space, you can't repair it. This usage is not yet significant enough to radically alter gold demand, but that could change, and quite dramatically so, as space exploration increases.At the 2022 Olympics in Tokyo, the metals to make the medals came from a recycling initiative. The Japanese handed in nearly 80,000 tonnes of electrical gadgets, including laptops, digital cameras, gaming devices and 6 million phones. The appliances yielded 32kg/1,000 ounces of gold and 3,500 kg/113,000 ounces of silver. There is, I learn, about eighty times as much gold in one tonne of cellphones than there is a typical tonne of rock at a gold mine. Increased high tech means increased gold demand, but perhaps not enough to effect the price.Optics and Other High Tech UsesGold's reflective properties, combined with its stability, mean it finds use in optics—in lenses and mirrors, especially space telescopes, to reflect infrared light. Gold plates the mirrors of the celebrated James Webb telescope, the largest optical telescope in space, to optimise the mirrors' function, allowing it to view objects too old, distant, or faint for the Hubble Space Telescope. For example, the first stars, the formation of the first galaxies, and the detailed atmospheric characterization of potentially habitable exoplanets.There is a Canadian company, Totenpass, which has been developing some interesting gold tech, also related to gold's longevity: “a permanent digital storage drive constructed from solid gold that requires no energy and has no movable parts. Digital data is written onto the drive by way of a proprietary light-diffraction process which imprints images, documents, and other files that can be stored as either human readable without the aid of computers or machine-readable with the employment of a smartphone. This technology allows for the permanent storage of precious digital data, thereby eliminating any future dependence on the internet and the vast amounts of energy required presently to store content. By consequence, this technology will empower both individuals and corporations to decentralize, preserve and fully control their precious digital data once and forever.” Here, it seems, is a very modern application for the extraordinary permanence of gold.If you are interested in buying gold, check out my recent report. I have a feeling it is going to come in very handy.My recommended bullion dealer is the Pure Gold Company.Gold is being used increasingly in nanotechnology. Gold nanoparticles are used in photonics (the science of light waves), especially in the development of light-based technologies for imaging and sensors. Gold's inertness makes it an excellent material for nanoparticles used as catalysts in various chemical reactions. For instance, gold nanoparticles are employed in the oxidation of carbon monoxide in air purification systems. Researchers are also exploring gold's potential as a catalyst to improve renewable energy efficiency and solar cells. Again, its conductivity and resistance to oxidation make it ideal for nanoscale electronic components.Gold is like the sun: it can kill but it can cureAs for the medical industry, gold and healing have a long, intertwined history. Gold was associated with the sun gods who bestowed health and vitality, or “helped the body produce vitamin D,” as we might put it today. (More and more health benefits from vitamin D are being discovered today, especially bone health and immune function). The Egyptian God of the Sun, Ra, the giver of life, was made of gold. Gold was the flesh of the gods. It symbolised health as well as eternal life. Apollo, the Greek God of the Sun, was often depicted with gold, and he was also the God of Healing, and father of Asclepius, the god of medicine.Gold nanoparticles are used today in medical diagnostics and treatments, including targeted drug delivery and cancer therapy, because they can be easily detected and manipulated. Additionally, gold's biocompatibility ensures it does not provoke an immune response, making it suitable for use in various biomedical applications. In 2013, researchers found that gold nanoparticles reduced the ability of HIV to reproduce and infect new cells.It is becoming one of the weapons in the battle against malaria. Of the hundreds of millions of malaria tests sold each year, many contain gold: gold nanoparticles bind with specific malaria antigens, which help quick and accurate detection of the disease. The test results can be ready in 15 minutes.Golden BuildingsGold nanoparticles also find use in occasional building materials to enhance strength and thermal regulation. Coating glass with gold can reflect the sun's heat in summer while bouncing internal heat back into rooms in winter, resulting in substantial energy savings. It is corrosion resistant too, which increases longevity.But the main reason for its use in building is opulence. On the facades of buildings, gold will give your building unique and striking appeal. Toronto's Royal Bank Plaza, the Grand Lisboa hotel and casino in Macau, and Al Yaqoub Tower in Dubai are all notable examples, as is Trump International Hotel and Tower in Las Vegas: its gleaming gold-tinted glass makes it stand out even on the Las Vegas Strip. The golden domed St. Michael's Cathedral in Kiev is also a stunning example. To use gold on a roof or facade is extravagant but perhaps not as extravagant as you might think: an ounce of gold will cover up to 1,000 square feet (90 square metres) in gold plate and it brings substantial savings. Internally, gold also finds occasional decorative use: gilded furniture, fixtures and wall decorations, such as seen at the Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai, which makes extensive use of gold leaf in its interior design.ConclusionAll in all, exciting stuff, but none of this demand will be enough to significantly affect the price of gold. In most cases, we are talking about plate and nanoparticles. If every roof were to be coated in gold as part of some green energy initiative ordered by the government, or space travel were suddenly to get extremely popular, then I might change my mind, but neither scenario is imminent. The main source of gold demand will be what demand has always been: as a store and display of value. Jewellery and investment, in other words.Until next time,Charlie Morris is one of my closest mates and he writes what I think is one of the best investment newsletters out there, in fact a suite of them. I urge you to sign up for a free trial. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theflyingfrisby.com/subscribe

I am bringing my Edinburgh Fringe “lecture with funny bits” about the history of mining to London on October 9th and 10th to the Museum of Comedy. Please come if you fancy a bit of “learning and laughter”. The Edinburgh link is here. And the London link is here.Let's start with an overview of gold demand as it currently stands.Never mind central banks, investment banks, or private investors—almost 50% of annual gold demand comes from the jewellery industry. It is, by some margin, the single largely buyer of gold. Another 23% is investment demand, and 21%—last year at least—came from central banks. Just 6% of demand is industrial (excluding jewellery, of course).Jewellery, investment, and central bank demand have all been increasing in recent years. However, a change in macroeconomic circumstances could easily mean, for example, that central banks become net sellers. It's not like it hasn't happened before. But, while de-dollarisation remains a growing theme, I do not see that as likely for several years at least. Similarly, investment demand could easily shrink. Jewellery demand is more constant, and it increases when people feel rich and decreases when they don't.Gold's main use has always been and will always be to store and display wealth—in other words, investment and jewellery. Technological demand is rather at the margin, but might we see demand growth there? Let's investigate. Interestingly, one huge potential increase in demand will come, ironically perhaps since that is where gold came from, at the final frontier in outer space.At the Final Frontier - Also On Your PhoneBoth silver and copper are better conductors of electricity than gold, but gold is more resistant to corrosion and oxidation. Therefore, it finds considerable use in electronics as a coating, especially where long-term stability is important. It is used to cover connectors, switches, and relay contacts; in printed circuit boards, microprocessors, and memory chips. This resistance means it finds considerable use in both aerospace and outer space, where it is used to coat satellite components and spacecraft. It can reflect infrared radiation and protect craft from overheating—especially important in the wild temperature fluctuations of outer space. It is also used in the heat shields which protect sensitive equipment from high temperatures during re-entry into Earth's atmosphere. The umbilical cord that binds an astronaut to their spacecraft is plated with gold. The visors of astronaut helmets are plated with gold to protect their eyes from harmful ultraviolet radiation. The MOXIE (Mars Oxygen In-Situ Resource Utilization Experiment) instrument, which forms part of NASA's Mars exploration programme, is plated with gold. Its purpose is to create oxygen from carbon dioxide, effectively replicating the role of plants on Earth, so that a human mission to Mars can one day take place.Ultimately, gold's permanence is the fundamental reason for its use. You need durable materials. When you send a spacecraft to outer space, you can't repair it. This usage is not yet significant enough to radically alter gold demand, but that could change, and quite dramatically so, as space exploration increases.At the 2022 Olympics in Tokyo, the metals to make the medals came from a recycling initiative. The Japanese handed in nearly 80,000 tonnes of electrical gadgets, including laptops, digital cameras, gaming devices and 6 million phones. The appliances yielded 32kg/1,000 ounces of gold and 3,500 kg/113,000 ounces of silver. There is, I learn, about eighty times as much gold in one tonne of cellphones than there is a typical tonne of rock at a gold mine. Increased high tech means increased gold demand, but perhaps not enough to effect the price.Optics and Other High Tech UsesGold's reflective properties, combined with its stability, mean it finds use in optics—in lenses and mirrors, especially space telescopes, to reflect infrared light. Gold plates the mirrors of the celebrated James Webb telescope, the largest optical telescope in space, to optimise the mirrors' function, allowing it to view objects too old, distant, or faint for the Hubble Space Telescope. For example, the first stars, the formation of the first galaxies, and the detailed atmospheric characterization of potentially habitable exoplanets.There is a Canadian company, Totenpass, which has been developing some interesting gold tech, also related to gold's longevity: “a permanent digital storage drive constructed from solid gold that requires no energy and has no movable parts. Digital data is written onto the drive by way of a proprietary light-diffraction process which imprints images, documents, and other files that can be stored as either human readable without the aid of computers or machine-readable with the employment of a smartphone. This technology allows for the permanent storage of precious digital data, thereby eliminating any future dependence on the internet and the vast amounts of energy required presently to store content. By consequence, this technology will empower both individuals and corporations to decentralize, preserve and fully control their precious digital data once and forever.” Here, it seems, is a very modern application for the extraordinary permanence of gold.If you are interested in buying gold, check out my recent report. I have a feeling it is going to come in very handy.My recommended bullion dealer is the Pure Gold Company.Gold is being used increasingly in nanotechnology. Gold nanoparticles are used in photonics (the science of light waves), especially in the development of light-based technologies for imaging and sensors. Gold's inertness makes it an excellent material for nanoparticles used as catalysts in various chemical reactions. For instance, gold nanoparticles are employed in the oxidation of carbon monoxide in air purification systems. Researchers are also exploring gold's potential as a catalyst to improve renewable energy efficiency and solar cells. Again, its conductivity and resistance to oxidation make it ideal for nanoscale electronic components.Gold is like the sun: it can kill but it can cureAs for the medical industry, gold and healing have a long, intertwined history. Gold was associated with the sun gods who bestowed health and vitality, or “helped the body produce vitamin D,” as we might put it today. (More and more health benefits from vitamin D are being discovered today, especially bone health and immune function). The Egyptian God of the Sun, Ra, the giver of life, was made of gold. Gold was the flesh of the gods. It symbolised health as well as eternal life. Apollo, the Greek God of the Sun, was often depicted with gold, and he was also the God of Healing, and father of Asclepius, the god of medicine.Gold nanoparticles are used today in medical diagnostics and treatments, including targeted drug delivery and cancer therapy, because they can be easily detected and manipulated. Additionally, gold's biocompatibility ensures it does not provoke an immune response, making it suitable for use in various biomedical applications. In 2013, researchers found that gold nanoparticles reduced the ability of HIV to reproduce and infect new cells.It is becoming one of the weapons in the battle against malaria. Of the hundreds of millions of malaria tests sold each year, many contain gold: gold nanoparticles bind with specific malaria antigens, which help quick and accurate detection of the disease. The test results can be ready in 15 minutes.Golden BuildingsGold nanoparticles also find use in occasional building materials to enhance strength and thermal regulation. Coating glass with gold can reflect the sun's heat in summer while bouncing internal heat back into rooms in winter, resulting in substantial energy savings. It is corrosion resistant too, which increases longevity.But the main reason for its use in building is opulence. On the facades of buildings, gold will give your building unique and striking appeal. Toronto's Royal Bank Plaza, the Grand Lisboa hotel and casino in Macau, and Al Yaqoub Tower in Dubai are all notable examples, as is Trump International Hotel and Tower in Las Vegas: its gleaming gold-tinted glass makes it stand out even on the Las Vegas Strip. The golden domed St. Michael's Cathedral in Kiev is also a stunning example. To use gold on a roof or facade is extravagant but perhaps not as extravagant as you might think: an ounce of gold will cover up to 1,000 square feet (90 square metres) in gold plate and it brings substantial savings. Internally, gold also finds occasional decorative use: gilded furniture, fixtures and wall decorations, such as seen at the Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai, which makes extensive use of gold leaf in its interior design.ConclusionAll in all, exciting stuff, but none of this demand will be enough to significantly affect the price of gold. In most cases, we are talking about plate and nanoparticles. If every roof were to be coated in gold as part of some green energy initiative ordered by the government, or space travel were suddenly to get extremely popular, then I might change my mind, but neither scenario is imminent. The main source of gold demand will be what demand has always been: as a store and display of value. Jewellery and investment, in other words.Until next time,Charlie Morris is one of my closest mates and he writes what I think is one of the best investment newsletters out there, in fact a suite of them. I urge you to sign up for a free trial. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theflyingfrisby.com/subscribe

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Prepare to embark on a journey of unparalleled elegance and regal splendor as the Grand Ball of Princes and Princesses graces some of the world's most iconic venues. Set to take place on March 8, 2024, this prestigious event will unfold amidst the luxurious surroundings of Hôtel de Paris in Monaco, the majestic Burj Al Arab in Dubai, the timeless Carlton in Cannes, and the enchanting Cipriani in Venice. Prepare to be swept away by an evening of opulence and enchantment, where sophistication meets fantasy in a celebration fit for royalty.

In this episode of "Sleepless in Singapore," I delve back into my Kenya trip with a story about our safari adventure. The day kicks off with a bit of drama at the hotel over unsettled bills, before we rush to catch our train. The train station surprises us with its airport-like security checks, where a small company-branded Hanso pocket knife in my luggage causes some trouble. Thanks to Hatim's quick thinking and a small "token of friendship" to the security, we're on our way – pondering over how big the "tokens of friendship" would have to be for more serious contraband. Our safari journey is the real highlight, starting with a warm welcome by Maasai warriors and a ride in open-top Land Cruisers that sets the tone for an unforgettable experience. The campsite is luxurious, blending comfort with the raw beauty of the savannah. From cold eucalyptus-scented towels to gourmet meals under the stars, every detail is a treat. The wildlife encounters, serene landscapes, and moments of camaraderie with friends make this safari an absolute dream. It's a tale of adventure, unexpected comforts, and the sheer joy of discovering Kenya's natural wonders. The story rounds off with our last day spent in Dubai, a stark contrast of city life to the savannah's tranquility.

Imagine you're on vacation, and you decide to splurge and stay at a 5-star hotel instead of the usual 3 star one, making you acutely aware of the luxury you've been missing out on. But, what about a 7-star hotel!? Well, “lavish” and “extravagant” would be understatements. So what would actually happen if you visited a 7-star hotel? It's time to show you. Let's take the Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai. It's recognized as a 7-star hotel. Though, it's a 5-star hotel. But the way it got its impressive rating is pretty interesting. Other videos you might like: If You Notice This In Your Hotel Room, Run Fast!    • If You Notice This In Your Hotel Room...   Why Hotels Never Provide Toothpaste and 16 Other Insights    • Why Hotels Never Provide Toothpaste a...   Put a Glass on Your Door Handle, It Will Save Your Life!    • Put a Glass on Your Door Handle, It W...   TIMESTAMPS: The best hotel in the world 0:32 Rolls Royce or private helicopter? 1:54 What is this hotel like? 2:21 The Royal Suite 4:21 What about the food? 6:26 The most luxurious bar in the world 7:47 #BurjAlArab #luxury #brightside Preview photo credit: Burj Al Arab, seven stars hotel in Dubai: By jag_cz/depositphotos.com, https://depositphotos.com/44576611/st... Animation is created by Bright Side. SUMMARY: - It took approximately 5 years to build, and was finished in 1999. The reason it took so long to complete is that it was constructed on an artificial island. - The Architect designed it to resemble the sail of a ship. - You'll be given an option to either ride to the hotel or take a private helicopter. - The sail-like structure is built on sand. It's just over 1000 feet tall, with 250 concrete columns. Each of them is approximately 5 feet in diameter, and they dive to 148 feet below sea-levels. - Walking around, you'll see flashes of real gold from every direction: In the decorations, on the furniture, even on the chandeliers. - You're provided with an exclusive butler for your suite. You won't have to lift a finger. - The suites are so big, it'll take more than 30 minutes for the butler to show you around. - If you decide to be more adventurous and book one of the Royal Suites, you're in for a big shock. Each of the suites are approximately 8,400 square feet, and they cover the whole floor. - In order to make sure that you get top-quality sleep, the hotel does something extravagant: they present you with 17 varieties of pillows to pick from. - For lunch, you're taken to the 27th floor – The restaurants is called “Al Muntaha” which means “The highest”. The windows start from the floor, and stretch all the way up to the ceiling. - At dinner, you can book a table at the Al Mahara, which translates to Oyster Shell. You'll enter the dining room through a golden, shell-shaped corridor. - Near the restaurant, there are also a few private rooms with their own aquariums inside. They have gold shells hanging from the ceiling with special lighting. - Recently, the most luxurious bar in the world opened in the hotel, and it's called Gold on 27. It offers unique drinks, and the trained bar tenders keep their recipes secret. Music by Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Subscribe to Bright Side : https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook:   / brightside   Instagram:   / brightgram   5-Minute Crafts Youtube: https://www.goo.gl/8JVmuC Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode we hear from Mona. The first Emirati woman I have interviewed whom, as you will hear through the episode, chose to work in hospitality, which is very rare in the UAE as a woman. One of her first roles was at the Burj Al Arab in training, where she worked with one of my previous podcast hosts, Caroline Stevens. With the desire to help people and make maximum impact, she went onto having a career in HR across various hotels in Dubai. She talks about her ambition and how she wanted to be the best. She took the time to educate herself, work on her self-development and something she invests in always is lifelong learning. One of her professional learnings is, if you want to create real impact, you have to do things out of the normal. She also real about her experiences of speaking up, you may come across people who will not appreciate it. Moments like this, turn to your internal compass and believe in what you did. She shares more of her journey in her book 'Beat the odds'.

In this episode, we delve into the world of golf with David Spencer, Commissioner of the MENA Tour. David shares his journey from working with Australia's richest man, Kerry Packer, to fostering the growth of golf in the Middle East. He recounts the iconic moment of Tiger Woods hitting off the Burj Al Arab, which shifted the focus of professional golf from Europe to the Middle East. The conversation then pivots to the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) system. David discusses the challenges faced by the LIV players in receiving world ranking points and passionately shares his mission to advocate for their recognition. He emphasizes the importance of the OWGR in the golf industry and concludes with his stance on how it should proceed with the award of points, underscoring his belief that LIV players rightfully deserve world ranking points. MENA Tour Contact info: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Youtube ----- Figuring It Out: A Golf Podcast - Daniel Badaracco, Figuring It Out Media Produced by Figuring It Out Media For Business Inquiries Contact: Daniel@figuringitoutmedia.com Figuring It Out: A Golf Podcast is Available on All Podcast Platforms --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiogolfpod/support

Imagine a woolly mammoth combined with the Burj Al Arab? Massive right?? Well that's how big our news is … we've got something very exciting to share!! Plus Sach is no longer struck by Hayfever, im exposing myself to be struck by cold temperatures and Kej is getting star struck at a party! And my big idea this week is about a new type of crisp they need to do! It's a genius idea (well, it was thought of by me!) and I'm sure I'm not alone on loving these particular crisps! And Kej has got some revelations about what your favourite fast food says about you!

Show Sponsor AnyQuestion - https://link.anyquestion.com/Greg-Bennett   Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856 "The Greg Bennett Show"   In this episode of The Greg Bennett Show, Greg is joined by Adam Melonas. World renowned Chef, Ironman Triathlete, CEO and Founder of the Food Innovation Lab Chew and the Sports Fueling Company FastFood ... and a Professional Speaker.   Adam is an accomplished Ironman triathlete and a world-renowned progressive chef. As a casual cycler of 20 years, during the COVID-19 pandemic Adam decided to improve his fitness by training for an Ironman. From there, he hired a coach and elevated his training to around 20 hours a week.   While training for his first Ironman, Adam noticed a disturbing trend in the sports nutrition marketplace. One, he says, forces athletes to consume artificial ingredients. This leads to their larger food values and dietary restrictions becoming compromised. This discovery led Melonas down the path of creating a cutting-edge, endurance supplement line and endurance foods. The goal: using real ingredients designed to support the health and performance of endurance athletes of all levels worldwide.   Adam Melonas understands the frustrations of inadequate fueling products and has assembled an expert team to develop FastFood - which is a high-performance fuel made from 100% real food. click this link to recieve a special One Moment Longer offer of 25% off all products from LoveFastFood.com   Press play and listen to why Adam epitomises the saying "Success comes to those who endure One Moment Longer"   Links Be sure and check out bennettendurance.com Find Greg on social media: Twitter @GregBennett1 Instagram @GregBennettWorld   And follow Adam Melonas click this link to recieve a special One Moment Longer offer of 25% off all products from LoveFastFood.com linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-melonas-b9086941/ twitter: https://twitter.com/adamchef instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamchef websites: https://lovefastfood.com/ https://www.chewinnovation.com/who   Timestamps 2:25 - Up each day at 4am and training before his 3 kids wake up, Adam describes his usual day and juggle of the entreprenuer of a start-up, and the demands of training for his next Ironman. it's about managing the smiles and cries in each day 8:05 - Armed with an eclectic background in food and culture, Adam left his native Australia at the young age of 19 to become Executive Chef at Otto's—a fine dining restaurant in London. From there, he went on to be Chef De Cuisine at the Shangri la Hotel in Dubai, Head Chef of Jade on 36 in Shanghai, Chef De Cuisine of Burj Al Arab in Dubai, and Culinary Director of the Lab at La Terraza del Casino (El Bulli Group) in Madrid. From long-distance cycling to competing in an Ironman, one racing commonality is finding a reliable source to keep your body fueled 14:19 - As a longtime food industry veteran, Adam knows a lot about what goes into food and how it affects your body and overall health. While training for his first Ironman he became irritated with the flooded market of sports nutrition as he realised that they were filled with artificial ingredients, failed performance, and broken promises. From there he tasked his innovation team with the challenge of creating the highest-performance sports fuel possible. Made with nothing but real food. not all endurance supplements are created equal 25:43 -Greg & Adam discuss the state of the nutrition and packaged food industry. Adam mentions a TV series he has recently watched - My 600-lb Life 27:50 - Prior to COVIC Adam thought he was successful as he travelled around the world up to 75% of each month. He describes the lessons he's learnt over the past few years and how he has applied it to his daily regime and businesses. Endurance sports call for endurance foods, quick energy; especially when racking up the miles 37:35 - Adam explains how (and why) the name of his sports and endurance nutrition company 'FastFood' relates to fast performance combined with real food. From long-distance cycling to competing in an Ironman, one racing commonality is finding a reliable source to keep your body fueled 47:29 - What would Adam Melonas tell his 18 year old self? 48:51 - Three people Adam would want to have dinner with (nonfamily, living or dead)? Racing has provided me with some of the sharpest and most meaningful lessons 55:27 - Adam & Greg wrap this episode with some rapid fire questions (and answers) One book you would recommend? Two most-used apps on your phone? Toughest race of his career so far? First job? Out of 10, how cool is Daniel Bækkegård? Who would you want to play a movie of your life? Which decade of music is the best? Where is somewhere you haven't been, you'd like to go? Greatest movie of all time? 1:01:02 - Interview concludes.

Joining us today is Mr. Nitin Govila, the Chief Sales & Marketing Officer for APAC and MEA at Serge Ferrari, a producer and global supplier of technical fabrics.When it comes to design, architects and engineers are always looking to incorporate innovative construction materials to bring their visions to reality, and create an iconic structure that is associated with them.But selecting innovative materials is often more than just a design consideration. Apart from being aesthetically pleasing, these materials can can often have other benefits as well, and can have an impact when it comes to heat and light management, acoustics, fireproofing and more.One such material is “technical fabrics” or “membranes”, which is widely used across the world in stadiums, airports, building facades and even interiors.Nitin completed his MBA from HEC in Paris and has close to 15 years experience working in international strategy and sales of building materials. Today he talks to us through structural quality, benefits, versatility and increasing applications of these technical fabrics across various  projects, including marquee projects of Serge Ferrari such as football stadiums at the Qatar world cup, and the iconic Burj-Al-Arab in Dubai.So Get Ready to Unravel the Yarns of Technical Fabric Applications in Real Estate!Have questions about Real Estate? Or topic you would love to hear more about on the Podcast? Connect with Concrete Conversations - The Indian Real Estate Podcast through the links below!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theindianrealestatepodcast/LinkedIn :https://www.linkedin.com/company/concrete-conversationsYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXn-Aw24pqfmULyym7hCi6Q

We're joined on the show this week by the first female Emirati pastry chef in the region, Sahar Al Awadhi. She has worked with the Jumeirah Group in the UAE, and was Pastry Chef at the Burj Al Arab. She explains how chefs can source and use food more sustainably, and why they play a key role in the value chain.

Auswandern Dubai: diese Fragen werden mir am häufigsten gestellt.   Ein kleiner Spoiler vorab: Auf Grund der aktuellen wirtschaftlichen und sicherheitspolitischen Lage in Deutschland habe ich überlegt, wie ich meinen Hörern helfen kann und habe mir folgendes überlegt:   Zum Schluss habe ich noch eine Überraschung für Dich, wofür mich schon einige für verrückt gehalten haben: Ich biete jedem, der diese Episode komplett anhört – und das ist wirklich eine Bedingung auf Vertrauensbasis -  also jedem, der diese Episode anhört und wirklich mit dem Gedanken spielt, nach Dubai auszuwandern, ein absolut kostenloses Beratungsgespräch an. Aber dafür bitte wirklich erst die Episode anhören, da ich im Gespräch nicht noch mal das erklären will, was ich hier schon alles sage. Ok?   Struktur: Auswandern Dubai: Ist Dubai ein Land oder eine Stadt? Bevölkerung Dubai Lebenshaltungskosten Arbeitsmöglichkeiten Visa-Möglichkeiten Wohnungsmarkt Wie schaut es mit Kriminalität aus? Wie steht es um Frauenrechte in Dubai? Mit Kindern nach Dubai? Autofahren in Dubai & Transportmöglichkeiten Unternehmer sein in Dubai Geschäftsklima Infrastruktur Standortvorteile Multikulturelle Bevölkerung Steuerfreies Leben   Also, los geht's mit dem Thema Auswandern Dubai   Auswandern Dubai: Ist Dubai ein Land oder eine Stadt? Dubai ist eine Stadt und ein Bundesstaat in den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten (VAE). Es ist einer der sieben Emirate, die die VAE bilden und gehört zu den am schnellsten wachsenden Wirtschaftsräumen der Welt. Dubai ist bekannt für seine futuristische Architektur, sein reiches Kulturangebot, seine luxuriösen Einkaufszentren und seine beliebten Touristenattraktionen wie den Burj Khalifa, dem höchsten Gebäude der Welt, und den Burj Al Arab, einem der luxuriösesten Hotels der Welt. Dubai ist auch ein wichtiger Finanzplatz und ein beliebter Wohnort für Menschen aus der ganzen Welt. Es ist bekannt für seine fortschrittlichen Infrastrukturen und seine wirtschaftliche Stabilität, die es zu einem attraktiven Ziel für Ausländer und Investoren macht. Insgesamt ist Dubai ein lebendiger und pulsierender Teil der VAE, der sowohl für Geschäftsmänner als auch für Touristen ein beliebtes Ziel ist.   Auswandern Dubai: Bevölkerung Dubai Die Bevölkerung von Dubai, besteht aus einer Vielfalt an Nationalitäten. Laut Schätzungen aus dem Jahr 2021 beträgt die Bevölkerungszahl von Dubai etwa 2,7 Millionen Menschen, wovon nur etwa 15% Einheimische sind. Der Rest der Bevölkerung besteht aus Ausländern. Die größte Gruppe unter den Ausländern in Dubai stellen indische Staatsbürger dar, gefolgt von Filipinos, Pakistanis. Die größten europäischen Gemeinschaften sind aus England, Frankreich, Deutschland, Russland und die restlichen Länder Europas sind eher gering vertreten. Aufgrund seiner wirtschaftlichen Stabilität und fortschrittlichen Infrastruktur ist Dubai ein beliebtes Ziel für Ausländer auf der Suche nach besseren Lebensbedingungen und Karrieremöglichkeiten. Die Vielfalt der Bevölkerung von Dubai trägt zu seiner reichen Kultur bei und macht es zu einem toleranten und weltoffenen Zentrum für Internationalität in den VAE.   Auswandern Dubai: Lebenshaltungskosten Die Lebenshaltungskosten in Dubai sind im Vergleich zu anderen Städten im Nahen Osten höher, aber im Vergleich zu vergleichbaren westlichen Metropolen wie London, New York, Paris oder München recht günstig. Die Mietkosten für eine Wohnung hängen von der Lage und Größe der Wohnung ab. Aber eine einfache, kleine Wohnung kann für einen Monat etwa ab ca. 800 Euro kosten. Große Luxus-Penthouse-Wohnungen in den teuersten Stadtteilen können aber auch schnell mal deutlich über 10.000 Euro/ Monat kosten. Lebensmittel sind in Dubai in etwa vergleichbar wie in Deutschland. Manche Sachen, z.B. Milchprodukte, sind deutlich teurer, andere dafür deutlich günstiger. Aber es gibt viele Discount-Supermärkte, die preiswerte Lebensmittel anbieten. Öffentlicher Nahverkehr, wie Busse und Taxis, ist günstig und zuverlässig. Ein eigener Pkw ist hier auch super günstig. Die Anschaffungspreise sind deutlich geringer wie in Deutschland und auch der Unterhalt ist lächerlich gering. So kostet ein Wagen der oberen Mittelklasse ca. 500 Euro Unterhalt pro Jahr.   Auswandern Dubai: Arbeitsmöglichkeiten Für deutsche Staatsbürger gibt es in Dubai eine Vielzahl von Arbeitsmöglichkeiten, die in einer Reihe von Branchen angeboten werden. Deutsche Staatsbürger haben einige Vorteile aufgrund ihrer hohen Bildungs- und Fachkompetenz, ihrer Fähigkeit, mehrere Sprachen zu sprechen, und ihrer Fähigkeit, im Team zu arbeiten. Einige Branchen, in denen deutsche Staatsbürger besondere Vorteile haben, können sein: Automobilindustrie: Dubai ist ein wichtiger Umschlagplatz für die Automobilindustrie im Nahen Osten und ein wichtiger Absatzmarkt für europäische Automarken. Deutsche Staatsbürger, die über Fachkenntnisse in der Automobilbranche verfügen, können hier besondere Vorteile haben. Maschinenbau: Dubai ist ein wichtiger Absatzmarkt für deutsche Maschinenbauprodukte, insbesondere im Bereich des Bauwesens und der Infrastruktur. Deutsche Staatsbürger, die über eine Ausbildung oder eine Karriere im Maschinenbau verfügen, haben hier gute Chancen auf Arbeit. Finanzwesen: Dubai ist ein wichtiger Finanzplatz im Nahen Osten und ein wichtiger Standort für internationale Banken und Finanzinstitute. Deutsche Staatsbürger, die über Fachkenntnisse im Finanzwesen verfügen, können hier besondere Vorteile haben. IT: Dubai ist ein wichtiger Standort für IT-Unternehmen und ein wichtiger Absatzmarkt für europäische IT-Produkte. Deutsche Staatsbürger, die über Fachkenntnisse im IT-Bereich verfügen, können hier besondere Vorteile haben. Natürlich macht es in Dubai auch Sinn, seine eigene Firma zu gründen. Denn Deutsche sind, so wie in der restlichen Welt, auch in Dubai sehr hoch angesehen.   Auswandern Dubai: Visa-Möglichkeiten Für deutsche Staatsbürger gibt es in Dubai verschiedene Visa-Optionen, je nachdem, welchem Zweck sie dienen und für wie lange man in Dubai bleiben möchte. Hier sind einige der häufigsten Visa-Optionen: Touristenvisum: Ein Touristenvisum ist für kurze Aufenthalte von bis zu 90 Tagen geeignet. Es kann online oder über ein lokales Reisebüro beantragt werden. Arbeitsvisum: Ein Arbeitsvisum ermöglicht es einer Person, für eine bestimmte Dauer in Dubai zu arbeiten. Es kann von einem lokalen Arbeitgeber oder einer Agentur beantragt werden. Aufenthaltsvisum (Residence-Visa) – für Selbständige und Unternehmer: Ein Aufenthaltsvisum ermöglicht es einer Person, für einen längeren Zeitraum in Dubai zu bleiben. Es kann von einem Ehepartner oder einem Verwandten in Dubai beantragt werden.   Auswandern Dubai: Wohnungsmarkt Es gibt eine große Auswahl an Wohnungen in verschiedenen Stadtteilen und Preiskategorien, von luxuriösen Apartments bis hin zu günstigeren Studios. Und da in Dubai in Rekordgeschwindigkeit weitergebaut wird, wird der Wohnraum auch auf absehbarer Zeit nicht knapp werden.   Auswandern Dubai: Wie schaut es mit Kriminalität aus? Dubai gilt als eine sichere Stadt, in der Kriminalität selten vorkommt. Die Polizei hat eine starke Präsenz und arbeitet hart daran, dass die Stadt sicher bleibt. Insgesamt ist Dubai jedoch eine Stadt, in der man sich sicher fühlen kann, und es gibt keine Bedenken, was die allgemeine Sicherheit betrifft.   Auswandern Dubai: Wie steht es um Frauenrechte in Dubai? Die Häufigste Frage, dich ich hierzu erhalte: Müssen sich alle Frauen in Dubai verschleiern? NEIN! Das hört sich jetzt komisch an, aber in Dubai sehe ich weniger voll verschleierte Frauen rumlaufen als z.B. in München. Und in Dubai sehe ich auch viel mehr Frauen in knappen Mini-Röcken oder sexy Kleidchen, als in München. Fazit hierzu: Frauen können sich so kleiden, wie sie wollen. Einzig der Zutritt zu Regierungsgebäuden oder religiösen Einrichtungen müssen Schultern und Kniee bedeckt sein. Aber das gilt gleichermaßen für Männer. Frauen jeglicher Nationalität gibt es in Dubai dieselben Rechte und Regeln. Frauen, die in Dubai leben oder arbeiten, können dieselben Karrieremöglichkeiten nutzen und dieselben Freiheiten genießen wie Männer. Meiner Beobachtung nach, und das hat sich auch in unserem Freundes und Bekanntenkreis bestätigt, werden Frauen in Dubai extrem zuvorkommend behandelt. Hier ist es noch üblich, dass sich die Männer Frauen gegenüber wie Gentlemen verhalten. Das sieht man z.b. daran, dass es absolut selbstverständlich ist, dass Frauen die Tür aufgehalten und vorrangig der Eintritt gewährt wird. Wenn es in den öffentlichen Verkehrsmittel zu Stoßzeiten voll ist und alle Sitzplätze belegt sind, dann ist es selbstverständlich, dass ein Mann aufsteht und einer Frau seinen Sitzplatz anbietet. Das gleich gilt natürlich auch für Ältere und Gebrechliche Menschen, denen natürlich auch sofort Sitzplätze angeboten werden. Und meiner Meinung sollte das auch genauso sein. Ebenfalls nach eigener Erfahrung und Gesprächen mit anderen Frauen, fühlen sich die Frauen hier auch sicher, wenn sie Nachts um 3 vom Club nachhause gehen und alleine über Menschenleere Straßen gehen, ohne Angst vor Übergriffen haben zu müssen.   Auswandern Dubai: Mit Kindern nach Dubai? Ja, Dubai kann als kinderfreundlich bezeichnet werden. Es gibt viele Freizeitmöglichkeiten und Aktivitäten für Kinder, wie zum Beispiel Freizeitparks, Wasserparks, Zoos und andere Attraktionen. Auch in Bezug auf Bildung gibt es eine große Auswahl an internationalen Schulen und Kinderbetreuungseinrichtungen, die eine gute Betreuung und Bildung für Kinder bieten. Es gibt auch viele Wohnmöglichkeiten, die besonders auf Familien mit Kindern ausgelegt sind, wie zum Beispiel Wohnanlagen mit Gemeinschaftseinrichtungen und Spielplätzen.   Auswandern Dubai: Autofahren in Dubai & Transportmöglichkeiten In Dubai kann man mit einem deutschen Führerschein Auto fahren. Wenn man fest auswandert, kann man einen emiratischen Führerschein beantragen, welcher nach Vorlage des deutschen einfach umgeschrieben wird. Den deutschen kann man natürlich behalten. Jedoch ist es viel lustiger, wenn man bei einer Verkehrskontrolle in der deutschen Heimat dann den emiratischen Führerschein vorlegt ;) Abgesehen von Autofahren gibt es in Dubai ein gut entwickeltes öffentliches Verkehrssystem, darunter Taxis, Busse, Straßenbahnen, die Dubai Metro und auch Uber.   Auswandern Dubai: Unternehmer sein in Dubai Hier sind einige der wichtigsten Vorteile: Geschäftsklima: Dubai hat ein sehr günstiges Geschäftsklima und bietet eine große Anzahl von Handelsmöglichkeiten und Geschäftschancen. Infrastruktur: Dubai verfügt über eine hervorragende Infrastruktur, einschließlich eines modernen Flughafens, eines effizienten Straßen- und Schienennetzwerks sowie eines ausgezeichneten Telekommunikationsnetzes. Standortvorteile: Dubai ist ein wichtiger Knotenpunkt im Nahen Osten und verfügt über eine hervorragende Verkehrsanbindung zu anderen Teilen der Welt. Multikulturelle Bevölkerung: Dubai ist eine multikulturelle Gesellschaft mit einer vielfältigen Bevölkerung aus aller Welt, was es Unternehmen erleichtert, internationale Geschäftskontakte zu knüpfen. Steuerfreie Zone: Dubai ist eine Steuerfreie Zone, was bedeutet, dass Unternehmer keine Einkommens- oder Körperschaftsteuer zahlen müssen. Es wird zwar ab 2023 eine Corporate Tax von 9% eingeführt werden, welche aber nicht für alle Firmen gelten wird. Aber selbst wenn man zu den Firmen zählt die es betrifft, gibt es großzügige Freibeträge. Es gibt aber auch weiterhin die Möglichkeit, seine Firma völlig legal 100% steuerfrei zu führen. Das bedeutet, denn Du Deinem Kunden für eine Dienstleistung z.B. € 1.000 in Rechnung stellst, überweist er Dir € 1.000 und Du darfst auch tatsächlich 1.000 Euro behalten. Im Vergleich zu Deiner Firma in Deutschland erhältst Du, alleine durch den Umzug nach Dubai eine „Lohnerhöhung“, bzw. eine Gewinnsteigerung von 100%! – Weil Du keine Steuern zahlst und jeden Cent behalten darfst!   Auswandern Dubai: eine geniale Möglichkeit - vor allem für Unternehmer und Selbständige Wie Du siehst, bietet Dubai geniale Möglichkeiten für Auswanderer. Natürlich gibt es auch in Dubai Dinge, die nicht perfekt sind und man anders machen könnte. Aber das gibt es in jedem Land. Kein Land ist perfekt, aber Dubai ist schon verdammt nah dran. Und was hier auch echt schön zu sehen ist, ist, dass die Führung in Dubai sich weiterentwickeln möchte, regelmäßig dazu lernt und diese Dinge auch zum Wohle des Landes umsetzt. Und das mit einer rasanten Geschwindigkeit. Auswandern Dubai: Willst Du?! Wenn Du schon länger mit dem Gedanken gespielt hast, nach Dubai auszuwandern, oder vielleicht auch erst jetzt erstmalig mit dem Gedanken spielst, hierhin auszuwandern, dann habe ich eine Überraschung für Dich: Auswandern Dubai: jetzt zum kostenlosen Beratungsgespräch anmelden. So wie Eingangs angekündigt, biete ich für eine begrenzte Zeit, exklusiv für meine Hörer, ein kostenloses Beratungs-Gespräch zum Thema Auswandern nach Dubai an! Wenn Du Dich dafür anmelden möchtest, dann kannst Du das auf https://tomstalktime.com/dubai machen. Natürlich verlinken wir das auch in den Shownotes. Und ja, je nachdem wie groß die Nachfrage ist werde ich mir Mühe geben, die Gespräche mit Euch persönlich zu führen. Aber eine ganz große Bitte: so sehr ich Gespräche mit meinen Hörern schätze, in diesem Fall bitte ich Dich, Dich für diese Termine nur anzumelden, wenn Du wirklich mit dem Gedanken spielst nach Dubai auszuwandern – und nicht, um einfach nur mit mir zu quatschen, ok? Das können wir gerne auf den verschiedenen Hörertreffen machen.   Also, wenn Du auch nach Dubai kommen und hier direkt am Meer und unter Palmen, in einem unternehmerfreundlich Land mit vielen Gleichgesinnten durchstarten möchtest, dann freue ich mich über Deine Anmeldung zum Strategie-Gespräch. Auswandern Dubai: Deine Möglichkeit Und solltest Du Dich kurz nach der Veröffentlichung diese Episode dazu anmelden, dann hab bitte etwas Geduld. Normalerweise melden wir uns innerhalb 24 Stunden aber ich vermute, dass der Ansturm hier relativ hoch sein wird. Solltest Du innerhalb 3-4 Tagen nichts von uns hören, dann schreib uns bitte gerne noch mal eine Email an Redaktion ät tomstalktime dot com   Ich freue mich auf jeden Fall auf das Gespräch mit Dir und, wer weiß, vielleicht sehen wir uns ja künftig sogar öfter auf irgendwelchen Business-Meetings oder Yacht-Parties hier in Dubai?! Würde mich freuen! Und zu Guter Letzt: Denk immer daran: Wer will, findet Wege. Wer nicht will, findet Gründe! Dein, Tom Auswandern Dubai: Hier jetzt für dein kostenloses Beratungsgespräch anmelden: https://tomstalktime.com/dubai (hier klicken)   +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Mehr Freiheit, mehr Geld und mehr Spaß mit DEINEM eigenen Podcast. Erfahre jetzt, warum es auch für Dich Sinn macht, Deinen eigenen Podcast zu starten. Jetzt hier zum kostenlosen Podcast-Workshop anmelden: http://Podcastkurs.com +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++   So fing alles an. Hier geht´s zur allerersten Episode von TomsTalkTime.com - DER Erfolgspodcast. Und ja, der Qualitätsunterschied sollte zu hören sein. Aber hey, dass war 2012... :) 001 – Willst Du mehr Erfolg im Leben?     Erfolg kann man lernen. Jeder. Im Erfolgspodcast TomsTalkTime von Tom Kaules lernst Du in inspirierenden Interviews und einzelnen Storys die Strategien von erfolgreichen Unternehmern und Prominenten. Du lernst in Experten-Interviews wie erfolgreiche Menschen erfolgreich geworden sind und warum sie erfolgreich bleiben. Wie sie den richtigem Umgang mit Erfolg und auch den Umgang mit Niederlagen gelernt haben. Das richtige Mindset ist wichtig, um richtig viel Geld zu verdienen, glückliche Beziehungen führen, mit sich selbst im Einklang zu sein und dadurch Beruf und Familie bestens miteinander vereinbaren zu können. Einschalten. Zuhören. Sich motivieren und Inspirieren. Lernen. Tun. Erfolg haben.

I am joined by Evgeniy Morozov, the founder and general producer of M Premiere, and the man who will bring Tom Jones in Dubai this weekend for a spectacular Gala concert dinner at the iconic Burj Al Arab. We also reminisced about the past artists that Evgeniy has brought in Dubai such as Al Jarreau and Engelbert.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As I was working on the next episodes from Saudi Arabia, I came across a recording from the car when I was driving across the country with Cynthia Rignanese – who calls herself “Cynthia Globe” because she travels so much. In fact, Saudi Arabia is her country number 124. She's a lawyer from Florida and has her own law firm, which allows her to take a lot of time off to travel the globe. And this episode comes out just a few days before we meet again for another epic journey in four African countries. Ghana, Togo, Benin, and São Tomé & Príncipe. But that's another story. PLAY THE GAME & TRY NOT TO HIT A CAMEL In this one, we play a game as we're driving across the Saudi desert, trying to avoid hitting one of the many camels walking across the road from time to time. And the speedbumps. Oh my god, the speedbumps... They just come out of nowhere without any warning. The game basically goes like this: We take turns asking simply, “would you rather A or B questions”. And here they are so you can start thinking about what you would answer yourself. Would you rather go to the Arctics or Antarctica? The north- or the south pole? Would you rather go scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef in Australia or do the Rickshaw Challenge, driving a tuk-tuk yourself for ten days in India? Would you rather spend a weekend in the seven-star luxury hotel, Burj Al Arab in Dubai, or in a glamping tent in the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania? Would you rather ride a camel or an ostrich? Would you rather do the Trans-Siberian Railroad or go dog sledging in Eastern Greenland? MEET CYNTHIA - AGAIN I met Cynthia in Florida when I was there in 2021, and you might remember the episode where we talked about how she got into collecting passport stamps. If not, go back and listen to that one too. RIDING AN OSTRICH IS WRONG We're having fun talking about the thrill of riding an ostrich in our conversation. But according to PETA UK, it is cruel to ride an ostrich. PETA stands for The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. An article says that the ostrich skeleton is not designed to support a human's weight, and this practice is likely to harm the physiology of the animals. We all live and learn (as we should), like when I went swimming with dolphins in the Bahamas and later learned that you should not support places where they keep and train dolphins in captivity. Listen to the episode about that if you want to hear more. In another article from PETA called “Holiday Attractions You Need to Avoid”, they also say: ”Please, never ride an elephant, a horse, a donkey, a camel, or any other animal at a tourist attraction.”  Specifically, when it comes to camel riding, they say that “Camels are intelligent, sensitive animals who suffer when forced to give rides to tourists. In some parts of the world, these regal animals being beaten bloody with sticks before being sold to the tourism industry. They are used for rides in the blistering heat, they are denied access to food, water, and shade.”  I'm not saying it happens everywhere ... but maybe, so make your own choices. When I rode camels in Morocco and the Dubai desert, I had no idea. Now, I don't need to do that again. MALAYSIAN VISITING GREENLAND We talked about visiting eastern Greenland, and I mentioned an interview we did when I was producing the LEGO Art podcast about the World Map. Here Malaysian-born, Wani Baumgartner talks about her trip there. We also speak to other amazing world travellers, like Thor Petersen, Dane and Stacey, and Earnest White III. If you want to hear the whole thing, go to LEGO.com/Art and click on the World Map. LET'S DO IT AGAIN, CYNTHIA This was fun. I'll see if I can persuade Cynthia to do another when we're soon travelling through Africa. The luxury train in southern Africa I was talking about is called Rovos. Go to Rovos.com to see more about that. My name is Palle Bo, and I gotta keep moving. See you.

ESG – a holistic concept that has roots dating back to the 1960s, has evolved over the decades gaining more traction in recent years within the corporate sustainability context. Referring to the environmental (‘E'), social (‘S') and governance (‘G') pillars within the sustainability framework, they are key to addressing the impacts of corporate activities and investments on people and the planet. With the current lack of unified reporting standards, definition and many frameworks influencing the ESG space, we gathered a network of experts and an all-star panel from different industries, contexts and trajectories to discuss the challenges and highlight opportunities around ESG reporting – from regulation and standardization to quality data collection and the measurement of impact. This think tank was run by Goumbook in partnership with Emex and hosted by Jumeirah Group in their flagship hotel Burj Al Arab on 3rd of June, 2022.  It included a presentation by Daniel Gribbin - VP of Sustainability and ESG at Emex, and a panel discussion that was moderated by Tatiana Antonelli Abella, featuring Mohamad El Khalil - Director of Prudential Supervision at DFSA, Mariam Alqubaisi - Head of Sustainability and Business Excellence at Etihad, Adrienne Doolan - CEO of Green Touches and Board Member of UN Global Compact Network UAE, and Ashraf Abdelkhalek - Sustainability, Health and Safety Leader for Gulf Countries at Schneider Electric.

15 June 2022: Punam finds out how to manifest anything with Dr Ayat Mekki The first ever Latina American artist to have his work displayed on the Burj Khalifa is in the studio Fatima Sajwani is the first Emirati to summit the Margherita Peak in Uganda Sarah Hymers is giving some of her best top travel tips And our vet Dr Sara Elliott is answering all your pet questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amar Lammar was born in Mexico City. Since a young age she showed interest in art, especially dance. At the age of six years old she began her studies of Polynesian dances followed by a short period of ballet together with Mexican folklore. At the age of 11 she got into Afro-Caribbean rhythms but finally discovered and pursued her studies of oriental dance at the age of 13. Her international career began in 2003 with her first contracts in India for the Sheraton hotel group. After this first successful contract, she expanded her career and performed in several countries including Bahrein, Syria, Lebanon, Tunis and the Netherlands. For 12 years she has resided in the UAE performing full time at some of the most prestigious hotels in Abu Dhabi and Dubai including Marriot, Millenium, Rotana, Burj Al Arab, Atlantis the Palm and Emirates Palace. Now based in South Africa, Amar continues dancing and improving. Her main goal is to teach Oriental Dance based on her experiences in the Middle East and the knowledge she acquired during all these years.In this episode you will learn about:- Reasons why she quit daily shows in Dubai and moved to South Africa- Connecting with dancers, client and students in a new country - Preparing classes for beginning students- Teaching livestream classes vs prerecorded videos- Motivation to practice without any performance goalsShow Notes to this episode:Join me on livestream class this Thursday, May 12 at 3 pm Kyiv time to work on Turkish Romani dance technique. This workshop is part of the project Dance With Stars. You can contact Nataliya Goncharova to find out how you can participate. Find even more information on how you can support Ukraine and Ukrainian belly dancers HERE.Follow Amar Lammar via website, FB, and Instagram.Check out our previous episode with Amar Lammar here: Ep 18. Amar Lammar: Twelve Years of Performing Every Night in the Arab Emirates!Follow Iana on Instagram, FB, and Youtube . Check out her online classes and intensives at the Iana Dance Club.Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast

Lebron James spotted in Dubai. Kris finally has an idea of how he got hacked and lost USD 10k Will Floyd Mayweather really be fighting on the Burj Al Arab helipad? We find out from the organiser. Do  you Google Medical Symptoms like Kris and Big Rossi? We discuss. In Priti's Gossip find out what Johnny Depp had to say about his current court case against his ex-wife Amber Heard.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lebron James spotted in Dubai. Kris finally has an idea of how he got hacked and lost USD 10k Will Floyd Mayweather really be fighting on the Burj Al Arab helipad? We find out from the organiser. Do  you Google Medical Symptoms like Kris and Big Rossi? We discuss. In Priti's Gossip find out what Johnny Depp had to say about his current court case against his ex-wife Amber Heard.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, the Senior Vice President Operations Middle East and Africa at Minor Hotel Amir Golbarg tells me, some of its hotels are back to pre pandemic levels. Amir who has been attending the 16th Meetings Africa in Johannesburg South Africa says Minor Hotels is committed to expanding its enviable footprint in Africa.  Amir Golbarg heads up Operations in the Middle East and Africa region for Minor Hotels, in addition to the Indian Ocean islands of the Seychelles and Mauritius. Minor Hotels' portfolio currently totals 528 hotels in 56 countries and includes the highly-acclaimed luxury Anantara brand and the upscale Avani brand. Amir currently oversees a total of 33 properties in operation across ten countries and four brands, in addition to driving the development of a strong pipeline of properties within the region across multiple brands. This will see the launch of two new brands – NH Collection and NH Hotels – to the region later this year. Joining the Minor Hotels regional team in March 2019 as Vice President Operations for the Middle East, North Africa, Mauritius, and Seychelles, Amir was promoted in September 2021 to Senior Vice President Operations, including adding the group's operation in Southern Africa into the mix. Amir previously held the strategic position of Chief Operating Officer at Al Rayyan Hospitality and Corporate Director – Asset Management at Katara Hospitality. Both entities are subsidiaries of the state-owned Qatar Investment Authority and in this dual role, Amir supported the State of Qatar with the opening and positioning of government assets and hotels both locally and internationally, in addition to managing a portfolio of operating entities and opening five luxury properties. These included the relaunch of Ritz Carlton Doha, the rebranding of the Six Senses Spa with Chiva-Som Resort in Thailand, the renovation of Raffles Singapore and the acquisition of Grosvenor House London. A graduate of Glion Institute of Higher Education, Amir began his career in hospitality in 2004 and held various front of house roles for prestigious hotels such as Burj Al Arab and Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai. Amir first joined Minor Hotels in 2012 as Director of Operations & Hotel Openings based in the Bangkok Corporate Office. He then held several international positions with Minor, before becoming Hotel Manager at Souq Waqif Hotel Doha, Qatar in 2015. Amir, who is a Danish national, is currently based in the Middle East Regional Office in Dubai. Now a seasoned international hotelier, Amir's passion for excellence has led him to successfully drive the operations and hospitality assets for a number of companies for over 17 years. Minor Hotels is an international hotel owner, operator and investor with a diverse portfolio of brands including Anantara, Avani, Oaks, Tivoli, NH Collection, NH, nhow and Elewana.  

The Burj Al Arab is one of the most recognizable buildings in Dubai. It is a luxury hotel located on an artificial island connected to the mainland by a private curving bridge. The shape of the structure is designed to resemble the sail of a ship. It's a helipad located on the 59th floor (210m/689ft). The Burj Khalifa has been the tallest structure and building in the world since its topping out in 2009 with a total height of 829.8 m/2,722 ft (just over half a mile). SUBSCRIBE to watch more videos like this one! LET'S CONNECT! -- Zia Comics website -- Zia Comics Facebook -- Zia Comics Twitter -- Zia Comics Instagram LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST! - iTunes #ziacomics #travel #dubai #uae #unitedarabemirates #burjalarab #burjkhalifa

A mesmorizing view from the 125th floor of the Burj Khalifa, a picturesque illusion of my index finger on the Burj Al Arab and bouncing joyously at about 60 miles per hours through the sand dunes can only mean one thing. .. .. I'm in Dubai!  That's right.  While taking the trip of a lifetime I wanted to share some life lessons that I've acquired.  Be inspired to live life on purpose and in purpose during your single season.  Listen in to Life Lessons Live from Dubai! CORRECTION: 1900 not 900 Downloads Share the way your are living the dream! Email us: SuccessfulButSingle@gmail.com