Podcasts about Mena

“Speed to Power” is the new race — but can the grid keep up?Hyperscalers, AI, and industrial demand are pushing load growth from flat to vertical. Yet most projects still take five to seven years just to interconnect.That's the bottleneck Hugo Mena is tackling as Chief Growth Officer at Electric Power Engineers (EPE).This live conversation addresses the forces shaping the grid of the future — and what it'll actually take to deliver power at the speed innovation demands. Hugo shares how developers, utilities, and data centers can collaborate to unlock speed to power without sacrificing reliability or long-term vision.Expect to learn:

The New York Public Library exhibition "Niyū Yūrk: Middle Eastern and North African Lives in the City," spotlights the history of MENA residents of NYC throughout the centuries. Hiba Abid, curator for Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies at the NYPL, discusses the exhibition, and listeners share their own family history.

Junts declara que la relación con Pedro Sánchez sigue rota. La Audiencia Nacional exige al PSOE documentos de pagos en efectivo desde 2017, incluyendo a dirigentes y al presidente. Juan Fran Serrano, ex-escudero de Santos Cerdán, declara mañana en el Senado. El PSOE celebra una reunión por acusaciones de acoso contra Paco Salazar. Mañana, Sánchez preside la cumbre con Marruecos. En Extremadura, la campaña electoral vaticina victoria del PP de María Guardiola y caída del PSOE. El juicio de David Sánchez, hermano del presidente, por prevaricación, se aplaza hasta mayo. Núñez Feijóo critica al gobierno por "resistir su podredumbre", calificando 2025 de "año de corrupción y mentira". Desde 2023, se detectan 540 casos de "falsos MENA": menores marroquíes abandonados en España. La violencia machista marca la jornada con un asesinato en Torrijos. Una macroencuesta revela que una de cada tres mujeres en España sufre violencia machista, afectando especialmente la psicológica y el acoso ...

Jude is back in town for a huge Thanksgiving, the basement never ends, Wicked 2 is not great, and we talk about the spiritual ramifications of The Biggest Loser. Our locals page is now accepting subscriptions! Move over from Patreon so more of your tips go to us and not Apple. Books: Read along with Mac - Current book is Moby Dick by Herman Melville Other great stuff we like: Baritus Catholic Illustrations Pacem in Terris Retreat Center Restoration of Christian Culture from Our Lady of Clear Creek Abbey Restoration of Christian Culture PDF Spiritual Direction.com Fatima Farm liturgical calendar from Sofia Institute Press Gregory the Great's St. Nicholas Guild Total Consecration to Jesus Through Mary Other stuff our family does: Our libsyn page where you can find all our old episodes Sam and Mena's podcast: Engaged at 18 Spoiled! with Mac and Katherine Mac's book! Clueless in Galilee Ben's Photography Business: Red Barron Media Find us on our website Theme song by Mary Bragg.  

In this X Space hosted by Isaiah Austin (Bitcoin Magazine) with Hunter Albright (SALT) and Maurizio Pedrazzoli Grazioli (Mr. M Podcast Host) explore why the MENA region—especially the UAE—is rapidly emerging as one of the world's most forward-leaning hubs for bitcoin adoption. From a young, globally diverse population to strong cross-border financial needs and a deep cultural understanding of hard assets like gold, MENA offers a unique environment for bitcoin to thrive. They break down the region's regulatory clarity, real-world use cases, rising institutional interest, and how both individuals and corporations are using BTC as a tool for savings, remittances, lending, and long-term wealth preservation. As sovereign wealth funds, entrepreneurs, and everyday users push innovation forward, the region is shaping what a truly bitcoin-powered economy can look like.#Bitcoin #BTC #BitcoinAdoption #MENA #UAE #Dubai #AbuDhabi #CryptoRegulation #DigitalAssets #BitcoinLending #BitcoinInnovation #BitcoinEconomy #HardMoney #FinancialSovereignty #BitcoinMagazine

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Send us a textIn this episode, Stuart and Mena unpack ten punchy lessons from Verne Harnish's Scaling Up, plus a sharp LinkedIn distillation by Jennifer Berkowitz, and translate them for Australian SMEs. They start with the big two: why speed wins (compress decision-to-execution with short cycles, guardrails, and rapid prototypes) and why simplicity scales (a one-page strategy everyone can explain). Then it's “you can't grow what you don't measure”: weekly, not quarterly, tracking of lead flow, conversion, average order value, labour efficiency, delivery time, and retention. They tackle Goldratt's core idea, fix the single biggest constraint before revealing the most overlooked growth lever: pricing power (a 5–10% lift can drive 20–40% more profit). You'll hear how to raise Return on Payroll through clearer roles, better talent, automation, and ruthless prioritisation; why the “Moneyball stat” is your inbound ratio; and how AI supercharges A-Players instead of replacing them. They argue for being someone's favourite niche dominance over bland mass appeal, and close on the kicker: speed is useless without direction. Stuart and Mena leave you with three clarifying questions (Where are we going? How will we win? What matters this quarter?) and a practical checklist to turn momentum into measurable results.If this episode resonated with you, please leave a rating on your favourite podcast platform. It helps us reach more incredible listeners like you. Thank you for being a part of the journey! Click here to subscribe to our weekly email. SPECIAL OFFER: Buy a one of Stuart's books for ONLY $20 including delivery. Use the discount code blog here. Work with Mena & Stuart's team: At ProSolution Private Clients we encourage clients to adopt a holistic and evidence-based approach when making financial decisions. Visit our website. Follow us: Stuart: Twitter/X and LinkedIn. Mena: LinkedInIMPORTANT: This podcast provides general information about finance, taxes, and credit. This means that the content does not consider your specific objectives, financial situation, or needs. It is crucial for you to assess whether the information is suitable for your circumstances before taking any actions based on it. If you find yourself uncertain about the relevance or your specific needs, it is advisable to seek advice from a licensed and trustworthy professional.

El nuevo libro de Miguel Mena es un viaje a los años 80 para contar la historia de Mestizos, el grupo oscense que soñó con el rock y terminó retratando una época de libertad, modernidad y hambre de futuro. Con hemeroteca, testimonios y memoria personal, Mena firma una obra que va más allá de la música: un relato generacional sobre crecer en provincias y sobre la cultura que marcó una década.

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Gifted Wisdom: Arav's Cultural Journey at Chandni Chowk Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-12-01-23-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: एक सर्द सुबह, जब सूरज की किरणें हल्के कोहरे को चीरती हुईं धीरे-धीरे दिल्ली के बाजार को जगाने लगीं, आरव अपने होटल से बाहर निकला।En: One cold morning, as the rays of the sun slowly pierced through the light fog, awakening the market of Delhi, Arav stepped out of his hotel.Hi: उसको अंतरराष्ट्रीय सम्मेलन में भाग लेने के लिए दिल्ली बुलाया गया था।En: He had been called to Delhi to attend an international conference.Hi: लेकिन आरव के मन में कुछ और भी चल रहा था।En: But there was something else on Arav's mind.Hi: उसे अपने वरिष्ठ सहयोगियों के लिए अनोखे और सांस्कृतिक महत्व के उपहार लेने थे।En: He needed to buy unique and culturally significant gifts for his senior colleagues.Hi: जब आरव चांदनी चौक के बाजार में पहुंचा, तो वह रंगों और खुशबुओं के समंदर में खो गया।En: When Arav arrived at the Chandni Chowk market, he was lost in a sea of colors and fragrances.Hi: विभिन्न रंगों की शॉलें, गर्म चाय की महक, और दुकानों पर बिखरे अद्भुत हस्तशिल्प उसको आकर्षित कर रहे थे।En: The various colors of shawls, the aroma of hot tea, and the exquisite handicrafts scattered at the stalls attracted him.Hi: परंतु आरव इस बात को लेकर चिंतित था कि उसे कैसे सही उपहार चुनना चाहिए।En: However, Arav was worried about how to choose the right gifts.Hi: उसी समय, उसकी नज़र एक दुकान पर पड़ी, जहाँ मेना नाम की एक मुस्कुराती महिला खड़ी थी।En: At that moment, his eyes fell on a shop where a smiling woman named Mena stood.Hi: दुकान की सजावट में स्थानीय कला की झलक थी, और मेना के चेहरे पर आत्मीयता की चमक।En: The decor of the shop had glimpses of local art, and Mena's face had a glow of friendliness.Hi: आरव के लिए, यही सही स्थान था मदद मांगने का।En: For Arav, this was the perfect place to seek help.Hi: आरव मेना की दुकान पर गया और अपनी दुविधा साझा की।En: Arav went to Mena's shop and shared his dilemma.Hi: मेना ने धैर्यपूर्वक उसकी बात सुनी और कहा, "सच में ख़ुश करने वाले उपहार वही होते हैं जिनमें सच्चाई और संस्कृति दोनों का समावेश हो।En: Mena listened patiently and said, "Truly pleasing gifts are those that encompass both truth and culture."Hi: "आरव अब आश्वस्त था कि उसे महंगे नहीं, बल्कि दिल से जुड़े हुए उ‌पहार चाहिए।En: Arav was now convinced that he did not need expensive gifts, but rather ones that were heartfelt.Hi: मेना ने उसे पारंपरिक वस्त्र, हाथ से बने दीपक, और स्थानीय मसालों के सुंदर सेट के बारे में बताया।En: Mena told him about traditional garments, handmade lamps, and beautiful sets of local spices.Hi: आरव अब असमंजस में था।En: Arav was in a dilemma.Hi: उसे सोचना पड़ा कि क्या वह दिखावे वाले उपहार ले और ध्यान आकर्षित करे, या फिर वास्तविक और सांस्कृतिक मूल्य के उपहार चुने।En: He had to decide whether to choose flashy gifts that attract attention or real and culturally valuable ones.Hi: अंततः उसने मेना की बातें ध्यान से समझीं और सरल, लेकिन सांस्कृतिक रूप से समृद्ध उपहारों को चुना।En: Ultimately, he understood Mena's words carefully and chose simple but culturally rich gifts.Hi: बाद में सम्मेलन के दौरान, जब उसने उपहार अपने सहयोगियों को दिए, तो उनके चेहरे पर सन्तोष और प्रसन्नता थी।En: Later during the conference, when he gave the gifts to his colleagues, there was satisfaction and happiness on their faces.Hi: आरव को तब समझ आया कि उ‌पहार में इसकी कीमत नहीं, बल्कि इसमें छुपी भावना महत्व रखती है।En: Arav then realized that it's not the price of the gift that matters, but the emotion hidden within it.Hi: आरव ने इस अनुभव से सीखा कि असली संबंध हमेशा दिखावे पर नहीं, बल्कि सच्चाई और ईमानदारी पर बनते हैं।En: Arav learned from this experience that real relationships are not built on appearances but on truth and honesty.Hi: उसका आत्मविश्वास बढ़ा और उसे अपने द्वारा किए गए चुनाव पर गर्व हुआ।En: His confidence grew, and he felt proud of the choices he made.Hi: उस दिन दिल्ली की ठंडी हवा उसके लिए नई ताजगी और आशाओं का संदेश लेकर आई थी।En: That day, the cold air of Delhi brought him a new message of freshness and hope. Vocabulary Words:pierced: चीरीawakening: जगानेunique: अनोखेculturally: सांस्कृतिकsignificant: महत्वcolleagues: सहयोगियोंfragrances: खुशबुओंexquisite: अद्भुतhandicrafts: हस्तशिल्पworried: चिंतितglimpses: झलकfriendly: आत्मीयताdilemma: दुविधाpatiently: धैर्यपूर्वकconvincing: आश्वस्तexpensive: महंगेtraditional: पारंपरिकhandmade: हाथ से बनेsets: सेटflashy: दिखावे वालेdecide: सोचनाultimately: अंततःsatisfaction: संतोषemotion: भावनाappearances: दिखावेtruth: सच्चाईhonesty: ईमानदारीconfidence: आत्मविश्वासproud: गर्वfreshness: ताजगी

Toen journalist Eline Derakhshan op haar 21ste voor het eerst het Midden-Oosten bezocht, was ze verliefd. Op de vele reizen die ze sindsdien naar Libanon, Egypte en Syrië maakte, ontmoette ze mensen met wie ze innige vriendschappen opbouwde en leerde ze ook zichzelf steeds beter kennen. De val van het regime van Bashar al-Assad in Syrië deed haar voor het eerst echt beseffen dat ook de dictatuur in haar eigen land, Iran, zomaar omvergeworpen zou kunnen worden. In Achter de Frontlinie vertelt Eline hoe haar duale identiteit haar journalistieke werk verrijkt en hoe de conflicten die ze op de voet volgde, opeens dichtbij kwamen toen Israël in juli het vuur opende op Teheran. Bekijk hier (https://buitenwesten.substack.com/) de Substack van Eline, 'Buiten Westen', voor extra verhalen en meer lees- luister- en kijktips uit de MENA-regio. Abonneer je op ‘Achter de Frontlinie' en mis nooit nieuwe afleveringen. Wil je meer weten? Abonneer je dan ook vooral op de nieuwsbrieven van Frontlinie (https://www.vpro.nl/nieuwsbrieven/frontlinie) en Bureau Bouzerda (https://www.vpro.nl/nieuwsbrieven/bureau-bouzerda) en ontvang elke twee weken extra verhalen, achtergronden bij het nieuws en lees-, kijk- en luistertips in je inbox. Vind 'Frontlinie' op NPO Start (https://npo.nl/start/serie/frontlinie/afleveringen) en op YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@vproFrontlinie) en Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vprofrontlinie/).

Scaler une équipe tech de 50 à 300 personnes, c'est un défi que peu de leaders maîtrisent vraiment.Ismail Chaib l'a fait chez Yassir, en région MENA et en Afrique, avec une approche structurée qui transforme le chaos de l'hyper-croissance en machine performante. Sa méthode ? Six leviers interdépendants qu'il a conçus pour aligner technique, humain et business.Dans cet extrait, Ismail détaille son framework complet : structure des équipes, culture d'excellence scalable, architecture évolutive, gestion des talents, processus agiles, et pilotage par les OKR.Une masterclass dense et actionnable pour tous les tech leaders qui veulent faire grandir leur organisation sans sacrifier la vélocité ni la qualité.————— ISMAIL CHAIB —————Retrouvez Ismail sur LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/ismail-chaib/————— RESSOURCES —————Team Topologies (livre sur l'organisation des équipes tech)————— 5 ÉTOILES —————Si cet épisode vous a plu, pensez à laisser une note et un commentaire - c'est la meilleure façon de faire découvrir le podcast à d'autres personnes !Envoyez-moi une capture de cet avis (LinkedIn ou par mail à dx@donatienleon.com) et je vous enverrai une petite surprise en remerciement.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Hubo un tiempo en que los ayuntamientos españoles quisieron ser modernos. Corrían los 80, la democracia navegaba a toda vela, las radios decidían que música había que escuchar, ETA sembrara el terror con sus asesinatos y la heroína hacía estragos en la calle. En la Huesca de mediados de los ochenta, cinco chavales de diecisiete años crearon un grupo de rock. Se llamaban Jose Antonio Machuca, Ernesto Rodellar, Jose Ramón Oto, Fernando Lozano y Juanjo Javierre. Ese primer grupo, Ejercicio Espirituales se convirtió con el tiempo en Los Mestizos. Ahora, Miguel Mena cuenta su historiaPorque Los Mestizos fueron un grupo de chicos de provincias que desde Huesca consiguieron llegar a Madrid, grabar tres discos y codearse con los grandes de la movida. Pero aquello no fue suficiente. Miguel Mena recrea esa su historia en “Los chicos de provincias somos así”, el primer título de la nueva colección de libros sobre música de Pregunta Ediciones, Frecuencia.

In this Podcast, Kavit, Justin and Chris are live from the showfloor at MWC25 Doha, discussing all the talking points from the GSMA's inaugural edition of the show. Later on, we get the analyst take on the big event from Opensignal's Sylwia Kechiche and PwC Middle East's Yazen Al Safi.   1:00 Intro 4:00 MENA digital divide 7:00 AI's 3G Era 10:00 Starlink Qatar 14:00 Key MWC25 takeaways 18:00 Interview with Opensignal's Sylwia Kechiche 30:00 Interview with PwC Middle East 40:00 Outro

¿Tienes una vocecita interna que te dice "no puedes", "no es suficiente" o "mejor quédate donde estás"? En este Episodio 2 de Sandra Sin Filtro, nos sentamos con Mena Cárdenas, coach de manifestación y abundancia, para desmantelar esa duda interna que te paraliza.Hablamos sin pelos en la lengua sobre por qué el miedo NO es tu enemigo (de hecho, lo necesitas), pero la duda sí. Mena nos cuenta cómo dejó una carrera exitosa de 20 años en la banca y una vida cómoda en Canadá para convertirse en nómada digital con solo una maleta.

HEADLINES:• MWC25 Doha Closes with Strong Calls for AI Sovereignty, Telecom Reinvention, and MENA's Rising Global Role • UAE Salary Growth to Slow in 2026 as Talent Inflows Outpace Job Creation: Cooper Fitch • Dubai Luxury Property Prices Set for Further Rise in 2026 as $10m+ Market Surges • Ahmed Patel, CCO of Synergi, Breaks Down How AI-Driven Shared Services Are Transforming the Future of BPO  Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModrWhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLUInstagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQTiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY

Send us a textSeason 11 continues with a story shaped by culture, curiosity, and a woman who sees food as memory, craft, and connection.Leen Al Zaben grew up between Jordanian Bedouin hospitality and the fresh, seasonal cooking of her grandmother's kitchen. Big salads, olive oil, Friday breakfasts, and long family tables. Those early moments became the foundation of her palate and the way she understands flavor.Her path was never straight. She studied business, tried multiple careers, moved cities, felt lost, and often doubted herself. But writing, photography, and a quiet pull toward food kept finding their way back to her. From Amman to Montreal to Paris to San Francisco, each chapter pushed her closer to the work she was meant to do.A blog she started one summer opened doors. Teaching herself photography opened more. A chance introduction in San Francisco led her into a food tech startup where she built content, tested recipes, and literally taught an oven how to cook.Then came Japan. Quiet streets during COVID. Markets, donabe cooking, miso, rice, tea houses. A new universe of discipline and craft.Today Leen is the Academy Chair for The World's 50 Best Restaurants and MENA's 50 Best. She champions homegrown talent, documents culture, and brings a thoughtful, grounded voice to the region's culinary story.This episode is honest, generous, reflective, and full of the moments that shape a career.What You Will Hear in This Episode• Growing up between Bedouin hospitality, family cooking, and early food memories• The salads, textures, and seasons that shaped her palate• Feeling lost in her early twenties and the long search for direction• Why writing and creative expression changed everything• The blog that quietly kickstarted her food career• How photography and content work became her entry point into the industry• Moving to San Francisco and working at a food tech startup• Discovering Japan, cooking traditions, and learning through stillness• How she became Academy Chair for 50 Best and what the role really involves• The future of Middle Eastern cuisine and her message to young chefs and writersChapters00:00 Introduction04:00 Bedouin hospitality, grandma's salads, and childhood food stories12:00 How seasons shaped her palate and love for fresh ingredients18:00 Career confusion, studying business, and feeling completely lost26:00 The mentor who changed everything and the move toward writing30:00 Oxford, the blog, and teaching herself photography38:00 San Francisco and joining a food tech startup55:00 Life in Japan during COVID and learning Japanese cooking67:00 Becoming Academy Chair and the truth about how voting works87:00 The rise of homegrown restaurants across the region104:00 The future of Middle Eastern cuisine and advice for young talentProudly Brought to You by Potatoes USAPotatoes USA represents America's potato growers and inspires chefs, home cooks, and food lovers everywhere.From nutrition to creativity, they show why the humble potato remains one of the most powerful ingredients in every kitchen.Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/potatogoodnessgcc/Websitehttps://www.potatogoodnessgcc.comFollow Leen Al ZabenInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/leenalzaben/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/leenalzabenWebsitehttps://www.leenalzaben.com/Follow Chef JKPInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/chefjkpSupport the showFollow The Chef JKP Podcast on Instagram HERE

00:46 Martian ‘micro-lightning'The sounds of ‘micro-lightning' have been recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover, ending a long search for the phenomenon on Mars. A lack of suitable equipment has made it difficult to gather evidence of lightning on the red planet, but a team of researchers realized that a microphone on Perseverance should be able to pick up the characteristic sounds of electrical discharges. In total they found 55 such examples, along with signs of electrostatic interference indicative of the phenomenon. They dubbed the electric bursts ‘micro-lightning', as they are far smaller than the lighting seen on Earth, due to the thin Martian atmosphere. The team believe this finding could help better understand Martian chemistry and how best to design equipment to explore the planet's surface.Research Article: Chide et al.News and Views: Is there lightning on Mars?11:03 Research HighlightsHow the biology of male seahorses' brood pouches appears similar to mammalian pregnancy— plus, why Neanderthals' jaws were so beefy.Research Highlight: The origin of male seahorses' brood pouchResearch Highlight: Neanderthal DNA reveals how human faces form13:36 The key takeaways from COP30The UN's climate conference, COP30, came to a close last week in Brazil. Nature reporter Jeff Tollefson tells us what was and wasn't agreed during the final negotiations.Nature: What happened at COP30? 4 science take-homes from the climate summit22:27 Why women may retract less than menA new analysis suggests that female authors retract fewer medical science papers than their male counterparts. Women are known to be underrepresented in the medical sciences, but even accounting for this an AI-tool revealed that female authors featured on far fewer retracted research articles. Reporter Jenna Ahart has been investigating and told us why this might be, and what it means for research more broadly.Nature: Women seem to retract fewer papers than men — but why?Subscribe to Nature Briefing, an unmissable daily round-up of science news, opinion and analysis free in your inbox every weekday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Buckle up, patriots—@intheMatrixxx and @shadygrooove charge into Season 7, Episode 225, "Turkey Pardon Day Gobble or Waddle?; Kash Patel Transparency Straight to the Point," unleashing razor-sharp analysis on President Trump's high-stakes Thanksgiving mercy mission, pardoning Gobble while Waddle vanishes in a nod to "slam dunk" justice ahead, all amid real-time reactions to administration wins like border security triumphs and D.C. crime drops, while dismantling deep-state deceptions. Relentless truth-seekers Jeff and Shannon expose FBI Director Kash Patel's unprecedented transparency on the Butler assassination attempt—confirming lone wolf Thomas Crooks with no foreign ties, backed by exhaustive device sweeps and interviews—rejecting conspiracy noise and psyop smears from controlled ops like Alex Jones and InfoWars, tied to CIA drug pipelines from Mena to Afghanistan and Saudi arms dealer Adnan Khashoggi's networks. They spotlight Trump's bold executive order labeling the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist outfit, cracking down on foreign influence, and call out 501c4 loopholes funneling dark money through Arabella Advisors, urging closure before 2026 midterms. With live intel breakdowns, proofs torching MSM distortions, and community fire against Flynn-Byrne-Powell psyops, they rally the remnant to unite under #TeamChrist, holding the line as InfoWars crumbles—"dead" to true patriots. The truth is learned, never told—the constitution is your weapon. Tune in at noon-0-five Eastern LIVE to stand with Trump! Trump, Turkey Pardon Day, Kash Patel, FBI transparency, Butler assassination, InfoWars psyops, CIA drug trafficking, Muslim Brotherhood, America First, MG Show, @intheMatrixxx, @shadygrooove, deep state, Gobble Waddle, Adnan Khashoggi, 501c4 loopholes  

What makes a journalistic outfit “completely independent”? According to Drop Site News, the outlet is exactly that, and “reader-supported” to boot. But recent Open Society Foundations spending reports suggest that the outlet is not completely reader-supported: George Soros's philanthropy spent $250,000 to support the creation of a “MENA desk” for the group through a fiscal sponsorship cut-out. Joining us to discuss the Open Society-Drop Site relationship is Chuck Ross, senior investigative reporter at the Washington Free Beacon. EXCLUSIVE: Soros Bankrolling Anti-Israel Drop Site NewsSame Game, Different Name: 'Radioactive' Arabella Advisors Announces Rebrand to 'Sunflower Services' as Prominent Donors Flee

With hardening authoritarianism and state capture by militias exacerbating the challenges faced by providers of development and political aid across the Middle East and North Africa, how can aid be made more effective? Can donors overcome the limitations of their outdated assistance playbooks? Analysing the fraught relationships between Western aid providers and MENA recipients, the authors of Making Aid Work suggest innovative, practical approaches for overcoming the chronic limitations—and disappointing results—of assistance aimed at encouraging economic development and political reform in the region. Meet our speakers and chair Guilain Denoeux is professor of government at Colby College. His areas of expertise include: Middle Eastern and North African politics, terrorism, insurgency and counter-extremism programming and democracy-building strategies and activities. Robert Springborg is nonresident research fellow of the Italian Institute of International Affairs and adjunct professor in the School of International Studies at Simon Fraser University. Greg Shapland is a Research Fellow at the LSE Middle East Centre and Principal Investigator and UKRI FCDO Senior Research Fellow on the project, ‘The Political Economy of Water in the MENA Region: A Cross-Regional Assessment'.

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Es una semana de aniversarios solemnes y el 21 de noviembre se cumplieron 25 años del asesinato de Ernest  Lluch por parte de ETA. Lo mataron porque, como dijo Gemma Nierga en la manifestación de repulsa, hasta con sus asesinos hubiese intentado dialogar. Lluch fue quien promovió la Ley General de Sanidad en 1986. El marco legal que garantizó la atención sanitaria universal y gratuita. Hemos invitado a un médico y gestor sanitario que lo conoció y trabajó en la aplicación de esa Ley. Alberto Infante nos advierte del peligro de la privatización de la sanidad y cómo corrompe el sistema. Al final el jurista y exfiscal superior de justicia de Cataluña, José María Mena, reflexiona con tristeza y preocupación la condena del Fiscal General del Estado. 

Chalked Cast and chill with EmileCole, Greybeard, Mateuss, Gex and the Chalked Squad - Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chalked-cast/support0:00 - Intro / Guest introduction5:18 - New RLCS changes, Kick off LAN and OCE losing their second slot26:08 - 2/3s rule saving MENA and APAC RLCS?38:07 - APAC Roster rundown and APAC preview51:25 - STL to Secret, SAM Roster rundown and SAM preview1:01:20 - SSA Roster rundown, South African FIFAe Roster drama1:13:58 - EU Roster rundown and preview1:23:53 - NA Roster rundown and preview1:35:45 - Is this the most competitive season of RLCS ever?1:39:55 - OCE Roster rundown and Preview1:43:04 - MENA Roster rundown and preview1:49:34 - Patreon Question - Do Cash Cups provide value to emerging regions?1:54:45 - Outro / Early Regional Predictions

S odborníkom na železnice Jiřím Kubáčkem, bývalým generálnym riaditeľom sekcie železničnej dopravy MDVRR SR, sme sa v relácii Zo zákulisia politiky rozprávali o stave slovenských železníc a výzvach, ktorým čelia naše trate.Kubáček je uznávaný železničný analytik, ktorý sa dlhodobo venuje infraštruktúre aj politike dopravy. Pôsobil na ministerstve dopravy, kde sa zaoberal koordináciou železničných investícií a dotácií. Je tiež autorom odborných prác o dejinách železníc Slovenska.V rozhovore sme sa dotkli témy inovácie tratí aj modernizácie železníc. Riešili sme otázku nedostatočných bezpečnostných systémov na časti siete, ale aj situáciu v susednej Českej republike. Hovorili sme o tom, ako môžu nové technológie pomôcť zvýšiť spoľahlivosť vlakovej prevádzky. Zároveň sme sa venovali aj tomu, akým smerom by sa mali slovenské železnice v budúcnosti vyvíjať. 

We stumble on the best little English pub while Mac is at the GaETC, Sam & Mena are moved downstairs, Pluribus is worth looking into, and we let you guys see our struggles with our different levels of concern about the state of the Church today. Our locals page is now accepting subscriptions! Move over from Patreon so more of your tips go to us and not Apple. Books: Greg's Book: https://sophiainstitute.com/?product=god-doesnt-hate-me-after-all Other great stuff we like: Baritus Catholic Illustrations Pacem in Terris Retreat Center Restoration of Christian Culture from Our Lady of Clear Creek Abbey Restoration of Christian Culture PDF Spiritual Direction.com Fatima Farm liturgical calendar from Sofia Institute Press Gregory the Great's St. Nicholas Guild Total Consecration to Jesus Through Mary Other stuff our family does: Our libsyn page where you can find all our old episodes Sam and Mena's podcast: Engaged at 18 Spoiled! with Mac and Katherine Mac's book! Clueless in Galilee Ben's Photography Business: Red Barron Media Find us on our website Theme song by Mary Bragg.  

*Are we finally reaching Peak eVTOL? Jason and Alex on Joby's big Abu Dhabi moves and Archer's purchase of LA's Hawthorne Airport.On a PACKED Monday TWiST, Jason is BACK from MENA and Tokyo. Hear tales from his whirlwind trips launching new Founder University satellite programs… and find out why construction and fintech are BOOMING across the Middle East.PLUS Ramp raised $300M… here's why Alex calls the round “pretty baller.” We question why AI companies are growing SO MUCH FOUNDER than their SaaS counterparts. We're digging into the Problem with Dropbox.AND we're saying goodbye to KitKat, the beloved SF bodega cat who was reportedly run over by a Waymo. Here's why Jason's not too broken up about it (but he's JUST JOKING!)

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Wultra provides post-quantum authentication for banks, fintechs, and governments—protecting digital identities from emerging quantum computing threats. In this episode, Peter Dvorak shares how he broke into the notoriously closed banking ecosystem by leveraging his early experience in mobile banking development. From navigating multi-stakeholder enterprise sales to positioning quantum-safe cryptography when the threat timeline remains uncertain (consensus: 2035, but could accelerate), Peter reveals the specific strategies required to sell mission-critical security infrastructure to regulated financial institutions. Topics Discussed How post-quantum cryptography runs on classical computers while protecting against quantum threats Why European banking regulation drives global authentication standards The multi-stakeholder sales process: quantum threat teams, CISOs, CTOs, and digital product owners Conference strategy and analyst relationships (Gartner, KuppingerCole) for category positioning Banking budget cycles and why June/July approaches fail Breaking the "who else is using this?" barrier with banking-specific proof points Positioning as the only post-quantum cryptography provider for digital identity in banking GTM Lessons For B2B Founders Layer future-proofing onto immediate ROI: Post-quantum cryptography doesn't require quantum computers to function—it runs on classical infrastructure while providing superior security. Peter sells banks on moving from SMS OTP to mobile app authentication (tangible, immediate benefit) while positioning quantum resistance as migration insurance: "You won't have to rip-and-replace in three years." For emerging tech, anchor value in today's operational wins, not future scenarios. Give struggling departments concrete wins: Large banks have quantum threat teams tasked with replacing every piece of software by 2030-2035. Peter gives them measurable progress: "We move you from 5% to 10% completion on authentication and digital identity." These teams need defensible projects to justify their existence. Identify which internal groups are fighting for relevance and deliver projects they can report upward. Banking references are binary gatekeepers: Every bank asks "who else is using this?" Non-banking customers (telcos, gaming, lottery) don't count—banking regulation and systems are fundamentally different. The first banking customer is the hardest barrier. Once cleared, subsequent conversations become tractable. Budget aggressively to land that first bank, even at unfavorable terms. Respect the annual budget cycle: Banks allocate resources 12 months ahead. Approaching in Q2/Q3 means budgets are locked—even free POCs fail because internal resources are committed. Peter's pipeline strategy: build relationships and maintain visibility throughout the year, then activate when budget windows open. Don't confuse market education with active pipeline. Map and sequence multi-stakeholder buys: Authentication purchases require alignment across quantum threat teams (if they exist), cybersecurity/compliance, CTO/CIO (infrastructure acceptance), and digital product owners (UX concerns affecting their KPIs). Start at director level—board executives are too removed from technical details. Research each bank's org structure before engaging, then tailor sequencing. EU regulatory leadership creates expansion vectors: European regulations like PSD2 and strong authentication requirements get replicated in Southeast Asia, MENA, and other regions. Peter benefits from solving EU compliance first, then riding regulatory diffusion. The US remains fragmented with smaller regional banks still using username/password. Founders should analyze which geographies lead regulatory adoption in their category. Maintain composure through 18+ month cycles: Peter's regret: losing his temper during negotiations cost him time. Banking doesn't buy impulsively—sales require patience through lengthy security reviews, compliance checks, and committee approvals. Incremental progress and rational positioning matter more than aggressive closing. Emotional control is operational discipline. // Sponsors:  Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe. www.GlobalTalent.co // Don't Miss: New Podcast Series — How I Hire Senior GTM leaders share the tactical hiring frameworks they use to build winning revenue teams. Hosted by Andy Mowat, who scaled 4 unicorns from $10M to $100M+ ARR and launched Whispered to help executives find their next role.  Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/53yCHlPfLSMFimtv0riPyM

Dr. Vitto Mena talks about how he got started in sports vision and his work with Special Olympics. He shares why networking, financial literacy, and investing in yourself matter so much for young ODs. Dr. Mena also offers practical tips on managing money and explains how his interest in photography has helped him connect with others in the optometry world.

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Sonia Gokhale, Co-Founder and General Partner at VentureSouq, breaks down how founders can build and scale fintech across the Gulf. We unpack why Saudi Arabia and the UAE are the first markets to crack, how government sandboxes and clear licensing paths reduce friction, and why B2B fintech often delivers the strongest unit economics. Sonia also walks through lessons from recent exits like Tabby, fundraising dynamics for seed through Series B, and the infrastructure opportunities in payments, credit, and compliance. If you are a founder aiming to land your first enterprise customers in the region or an investor mapping the next wave of MENA fintech, this conversation delivers a practical playbook.What you'll learnHow to navigate sandboxes and licensing in KSA and the UAEThe go-to-market order that shortens sales cycles with enterprisesPricing and unit economics that work for B2B fintech in the GulfSignals from Tabby-style outcomes and what they mean for foundersFundraising expectations and how global capital views MENA todayWho it's forFintech founders, product leaders, and investors evaluating MENA as a primary or expansion market.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonia-seth-gokhale-b0906014/

You won't believe which part of our freezer died, we had a great weekend camping down at GLS. Rogue Heroes delivers rogue heroics, and serves up our Catholic Stuff topic. Our locals page is now accepting subscriptions! Move over from Patreon so more of your tips go to us and not Apple. Greg's Book: https://sophiainstitute.com/?product=god-doesnt-hate-me-after-all Pelican + : https://www.pelicanplus.com/ Other great stuff we like: Baritus Catholic Illustrations Pacem in Terris Retreat Center Restoration of Christian Culture from Our Lady of Clear Creek Abbey Restoration of Christian Culture PDF Spiritual Direction.com Fatima Farm liturgical calendar from Sofia Institute Press Gregory the Great's St. Nicholas Guild Total Consecration to Jesus Through Mary Other stuff our family does: Our libsyn page where you can find all our old episodes Sam and Mena's podcast: Engaged at 18 Spoiled! with Mac and Katherine Mac's book! Clueless in Galilee Ben's Photography Business: Red Barron Media Find us on our website Theme song by Mary Bragg.  

In a world where AI is evolving faster than our job titles, staying relevant is no longer optional, it's survival. In this powerful conversation, Maha Abouelenein, a global communications strategist who's worked with Gary Vee, Google, Netflix, and even the Prime Minister of Egypt, reveals what it truly takes to stay valuable, confident, and irreplaceable in the modern world.

On a quiet spring day in 1999, in the small town of Mena, Arkansas, 12-year-old Andi Brewer vanished. What began as a stay at her grandfather's house cruelly turned into a nightmare that shook a community, devastated a family, and changed the way many people saw children's safety and security forever. Join us today for […] The post The Day Andi Disappeared appeared first on Tiegrabber.

In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance: Fed cuts 25 basis points - what it means for markets and Bitcoin Is the end of QT the beginning of QE? Why isn't Bitcoin higher? Bitcoin is having its "IPO moment"  Jamie Dimon suddenly likes crypto Is Japan mining Bitcoin? Strategy gets a "B-" credit rating in industry milestone ---- The News Block is powered exclusively by Ledn – the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. My followers get .25% off their first loan. Learn more at www.ledn.io/natalie  ---- Pre-order Natalie's new book "Bitcoin is For Everyone," available November 18, 2025. https://harriman-house.com/authors/natalie-brunell/bitcoin-is-for-everyone/9781804091135  ---- Read every story in the News Block with visuals and charts! Join our mailing list and subscribe to our free Bitcoin newsletter: https://thenewsblock.substack.com  ---- References mentioned in the episode:   Five Takeaways from the Fed Meeting Fed Winding Down Balance Sheet Contraction Fed Cuts Rates Again, Plans to End QT Program Lyn Alden's Tweet on Money Printing and QE Jordi Visser's Newsletter on Bitcoin's IPO Moment Scott Bessent's Tweet on Bitcoin's Resilency Scott Bessent Praises the Bitcoin Network  Japan Now Mining BTC with Government Resources Matthew Sigel's Tweet on Japan Mining BTC Jamie Dimon Says Crypto Will Be Used by Banks Michael Saylor Rumors on Bank Bitcoin Adoption Larry Fink's Comments on Currency Debasement Jamie Dimon Capitulates on Cryptocurrency S&P Global Assigns 'B-' Rating to Strategy Strategy's Q3 2025 Earnings Presentation S&P Global Assigns Strategy Junk Bond Rating ---- Upcoming Events: Bitcoin Amsterdam, MENA and Bitcoin 2026 are all around the corner Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=  ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories #money #Bitcoin #investing