Podcast appearances and mentions of mustafa alrawi

Concerns over a weakening global economic outlook are affecting the career prospects of graduates and young professionals. While employment levels have been at historic highs following the Covid-19 pandemic, job losses in once-buoyant sectors such as technology and finance indicate that the trend may reverse.   However, there is “a lot of data to show that increasingly, digital skills in particular continue to be in incredibly high demand among employers”, according to Dan Shapero, chief operating officer at LinkedIn.   He shares his tips for jobseekers and those looking to take the next step in their careers this year, with host Mustafa Alrawi.   Read more on our website: Closing the gender gap in Middle East and North Africa Zoom's Sam Tayan on the new era for work IFC on boosting women-led start-ups Subscribe to Business Extra for free to receive new episodes every week Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean

Thousands of business leaders, policy makers, experts, heads of government and state have gathered once again in a snowy Swiss mountain resort in January. There are crises affecting different parts of the world; the war in Ukraine, mitigating the impact of climate change and weakening global economic outlook. But other regions, like the Middle East, are looking at the opportunities from a world in transition. In this special episode of Beyond the Headlines at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, host Mustafa Alrawi is highlighting the main discussions of the forum with The National's editor in chief Mina Al-Oraibi and CNN's international correspondent and anchor Richard Quest.

As the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting draws to a close in Davos, Switzerland, Kelsey Warner is joined by co-host Mustafa Alrawi, who has been reporting all week from the Swiss mountain town. They discuss the biggest issues that will drive the global agenda in 2023 and beyond. Mustafa argues that recession, inflation, war in Europe and the energy crisis are largely already “baked in” to how businesses will navigate the year. But the rise of consumer-facing artificial intelligence is one to watch. Read more on our website: Mubadala's Badr Al Olama on the UAE's competitiveness Energy in crisis and transition Tech Mahindra CEO on the ‘good' recession Subscribe to Business Extra for free to receive new episodes every week Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean

The UAE's investment in digital capabilities and its growing network of partnerships around the world are set to benefit local industries this year, across sectors. From clean energy to metals, health care, life sciences and start-ups, the stable landscape of the Emirates positions these industries for growth, even with global headwinds swirling such as the weaker economic picture in the US and Europe. Badr Al Olama, executive director of UAE Clusters at Mubadala Investment Company, speaks to host Mustafa Alrawi about the year ahead for its biggest businesses. Read more on our website: Tech Mahindra CEO on the ‘good' recession Energy in crisis and transition Majid Jafar on global energy crisis Subscribe to Business Extra for free to receive new episodes every week Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean

At the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, energy will be an important topic on the agenda this week. Roberto Bocca, the forum's head of Shaping the Future of Energy and Materials, tells host Mustafa Alrawi that the focus of discussions will be the energy crisis, the energy transition and the nexus between energy and other ecosystems such as water and food, which are critical. Mr Bocca hopes that many will come to the table in Davos to solve these issues and also to harness the opportunities brought about by new technology. He also says that people are finally beginning to realise how complex the energy system is, ahead of the Cop28 climate summit that is being held in the UAE at the end of November. Cop28 President-designate Dr Sultan Al Jaber's leadership should be able to help bring together different sides involved in the effort to mitigate the effects of climate change, Mr Bocca says. Read more on our website: Tech Mahindra CEO on the ‘good' recession Outlook for aviation in 2023 Majid Jafar on global energy crisis Subscribe to Business Extra for free to receive new episodes every week Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean

At the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, CP Gurnani, chief executive of Indian information technology company Tech Mahindra, talks to host Mustafa Alrawi about the outlook for 2023.   Mr Gurnani says the impact of a global economic slowdown will not be generic. Depending on the region, there will be circumstances to mitigate some of the effect of a recession, with no uniform pattern, he says.   South-East Asia and the Middle East are expected to see growth, Mr Gurnani says, while he remains optimistic about the US and Europe.   Read more on our website: Tech Mahindra's Manish Vyas on 5G Outlook for aviation in 2023 Deepak Chopra's factors for success Subscribe to Business Extra for free to receive new episodes every week Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean

The global aviation industry will return to profit for the first time since 2019 as passenger demand continues to improve and Covid-19 related restrictions ease.   In the Middle East, airlines are also set to benefit from higher oil prices. The optimistic forecast will depend on the impact of headwinds such as high jet fuel prices and reduced consumer spending amid an economic downturn.   After the conclusion of the International Air Transport Association conference in Geneva, Deena Kamel, The National's aviation correspondent, talks to host Mustafa Alrawi about the 12 months ahead.   In this episode: How was the aviation industry in 2022? (1min 30sec) Outlook for 2023 (3m 16s) What are the obstacles currently facing the industry? (6m 47s) The friction between airline and airports (9m 40s) What will drive airline demands in the Gulf in 2023? (15m 4s)   Read more on our website: Deepak Chopra's factors for success US energy envoy Amos Hochstein at Adipec Zada Haj on future of Middle East food security Subscribe to Business Extra for free to receive new episodes every week Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean

Majid Jafar, the vice-chairman of Crescent Group and chief executive of Crescent Petroleum said a crisis is playing out “across the entire world and all forms of energy. And that's never happened before”. He tells host Mustafa Alrawi while short term issues like Ukraine, Covid-19 and stretched supply chains and China consuming more gas, have made the situation worse, a failure to invest in energy supply has chiefly created the crisis. In this episode: The energy transition and the impact on supply (0m 10s) Climate change and moving forward with investment (10m 23s) The evolution and significance of the oil and gas industry (15m 58s) Iraq's outlook and advice for new graduates looking to be part of the industry (19m 13s)   Read more on our website: US energy envoy Amos Hochstein at Adipec - Business Extra Deepak Chopra's factors for success - Business Extra IMF's 2023 outlook for Gulf and Middle East - Business Extra Subscribe to Business Extra for free to receive new episodes every week Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean

Technology is enabling a new cycle of fundamental change according to Sam Tayan, Head of Mena at Zoom Video Communications. From hybrid work, to work from anywhere, to the four-day work weeks being trialed by companies around the world, there are shifting paradigms for how best to be productive and efficient following the Covid-19 pandemic. Mr Tayan tells host Mustafa Alrawi the software and solutions supporting this change will also impact how healthcare and other services are delivered. In this episode: The future of tech and work (0m 10s) ZOOM's innovations in creating a better experience (5m 45s) Security in the virtual offices (8m 07s) The outlook for WFH in the region (9m 35s)   Read more on our website: IFC on boosting women-led start-ups — Business Extra Deepak Chopra's factors for success - Business Extra Human behaviour and economic policy with NYUAD - Business Extra Subscribe to Business Extra for free to receive new episodes every week Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean

A potential economic windfall awaits the Middle East and North Africa region if countries can close the gender gap and help more women into business. The International Finance Corporation's "She Wins Arabia" supports female-led start-ups across the Middle East and North Africa with finance and mentorship. The second round of the initiative was launched last month and it is expanding to support 100 additional women-led startups and over 30 additional fund managers across Mena. The number of countries included in the IFC initiative has also grown to over 20 and will now also cover Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Syria, and other countries in the region. Sammar Essmat, Gender Lead, Middle East, Central Asia and Turkey at the IFC, talks to Mustafa Alrawi about the importance of providing such opportunities. In this episode: The IFC's role in creating gender balance in the economy (0m 09s) Resolving the gender gap in the region (3m 41s) Helping women take the risk (9m 38s) The hopes for women led startups in 2023 (15m 51s)   Read more on our website: The Middle East needs a female Elon Musk Human behaviour and economic policy with NYUAD - Business Extra Deepak Chopra's factors for success - Business Extra Subscribe to Business Extra for free to receive new episodes every week Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean

From making the metaverse happen to improving the sustainability of networks, 5G mobile communications technology underpins the critical infrastructure needed to deliver the applications and solutions of the future. Manish Vyas, President of the Communications, Media & Entertainment Business and CEO of Networks Services at Indian IT services company Tech Mahindra, speaks to host Mustafa Alrawi about the role of 5G in our lives. In this episode: The future of telecommunications and the vision for 5G (0m 09s) The role of 5G in sustainability (8m 37s) Will 5G help handle future crises better? (12m 49s) Tech Mahindra's path towards sustainability (15m 09s)   Read more on our website: Takeo Kanade on rise of robots: 'Business Extra' Dubai's metaverse strategy: 'Business Extra' Zada Haj on future of Middle East food security: Business Extra Subscribe to Business Extra for free to receive new episodes every week Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean

Deepak Chopra, founder of health company Chopra Global and the Chopra Foundation, is a doctor, entrepreneur and philanthropist with more than 30 years on the front lines of well-being. He talks to host Mustafa Alrawi about how the metaverse can close the global health gap, what business leaders need to know to succeed today and how to handle the critics. In this episode: Deepak Chopra on success (0m 11s) What is the meaning of leadership? (6m 00s) The effects of technology and money (10m 37s) Ensuring future technologies are inclusive and accessible (16m 56s)   Read more on our website: Human behaviour and economic policy with NYUAD - Business Extra Binance CEO: I did not expect to hear of FTX insolvency in call with Sam Bankman-Fried Disruption is the new normal – Business Extra Subscribe to Business Extra for free to receive new episodes every week Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean

In the aftermath of the financial crisis, technological shifts, the Covid-19 pandemic and climate change, governments have been working to deliver more effective economic policies and looking to understand how to best implement them.   The study of human behaviour has, as a result, become more critical in areas such as education, health and jobs.   Nikos Nikiforakis, professor of economics and co-director of the Centre for Behavioral Institutional Design (C-BID) at NYU Abu Dhabi, talks to host Mustafa Alrawi ahead of the centre's Behavioral Policy Design Conference in the capital in November.   Experts and policymakers will gather at the event to discuss how what we know about human behaviour is increasingly influencing how policy is being set.   In this episode: What is behavioural social science? (48s) The link between human behaviour and economic policy (1m 42s) How is this implemented? (3m 24s) Helping policy-makers make better judgements (6m 29) How are theories tested? (10m 13s) The role of economists (14m 58s)   Read more on our website: What does it take to ensure a green-energy future? Liz Truss's downfall and the problem with markets dictating government policy Disruption is the new normal Subscribe to Business Extra for free to receive new episodes every week Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean

Amos Hochstein, the US special envoy and presidential co-ordinator for international energy affairs on Tuesday signed in Abu Dhabi — on behalf of the US — a strategic partnership with the UAE to invest $100 billion to produce 100 gigawatts of clean energy by 2035. At the oil and gas conference and exhibition Adipec, Mr Hochstein spoke to Business Extra host Mustafa Alrawi about the energy transition, how countries such as his can shape the future and also how he has been working for the past decade to make energy a tool of diplomatic co-operation and not conflict. In this episode: Amos Hochstein at ADIPEC on the Israel-Lebanon maritime deal (0m 09s) What energy can do for countries and the US-UAE partnership (2m 39s) Thinking medium and long term (8m 21s) Moving forward from Europe's energy crisis (12m 32s)   Read more on our website: 'Energy transition must put society first to help avoid inequality' Why the UK is facing an energy price crisis: Business Extra IMF's Azour: Gulf economies must defend against global headwinds Subscribe to Business Extra for free to receive new episodes every week Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean

The global picture is one of high energy prices, rising interest rates and an impending economic slowdown. Despite all of this, the Middle East North Africa region has proven resilient in 2022, according to the International Monetary Fund. However, the impact of taming inflation will be felt as we enter 2023. Jihad Azour, the IMF Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department, talks to host Mustafa Alrawi about the many risks to the outlook and what economies in the Gulf and wider Mena region can do to protect themselves. In this episode: The IMF's outlook for the Middle East and Central Asia (0m 09s) How the region faired in 2022 (3m 00s) The issues that might drag onto 2023 and the impact of inflation (6m 26s) The outlook for Lebanon and the Gulf (9m 08s)   Read more on our website: Global action needed to prevent food crisis in Middle East and North Africa, warns IMF Mena region faces a ‘turning point' and needs to press on with reforms as it recovers from pandemic, IMF says Subscribe to Business Extra for free to receive new episodes every week Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean

New British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak must tackle what he has called a “profound economic crisis”. He vowed the priority of the government would be to “reduce inflation", describing it as “indeed the enemy”.   Under Mr Sunak's predecessor Liz Truss, the UK government attempted to prioritise populist measures such as tax cuts without reducing spending. This triggered a violent reaction from the bond market. It resulted in Ms Truss stepping down and a third leader for the country this year.   Investors remain nervous about the shape of UK fiscal and economic policy. Will Mr Sunak settle these concerns down and put the country back on a more steady footing, facing down both the energy and cost-of-living crises? Or will circumstances prove beyond his control?   London deputy bureau chief Paul Carey discusses the uncertain outlook with host Mustafa Alrawi.   In this episode: Has the UK political scene stabilised now? (1m 10s) UK budget statement delayed (4m) Challenges facing Rishi Sunak and lowering expectations (6m 18s) UK's cost of living problem (7m 29s) Is the UK public tiring of politicians and politics? (9m 21s) What's the outlook for the UK's economic future? (11m 13s)   Read more on our website: Why the UK is facing an energy price crisis Liz Truss's downfall and the problem with markets dictating government policy Pound sterling rallies as markets react to Liz Truss's resignation Subscribe to Business Extra for free to receive new episodes every week Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean

Brent crude prices are above $90 a barrel as recession worries and the impact on oil demand weigh against other factors, including US policy moves.   Following friction between the Biden administration and Opec+ producers over their decision to reduce output, politics has taken over the discourse around energy markets.   With the Ukraine conflict still without a solution and climate action critical, how will shorter-term considerations play out over the weeks and months to come?   Regular The National contributor Robin Mills, chief executive of Qamar Energy, talks to host Mustafa Alrawi about the uncertainty.   In this episode: The main factors dominating the discussions around energy and crude oil (1m) Does Ukraine remain a major factor? (3m 17s) Political fallout effecting the energy markets (7m 5s) Climate change and obtaining the right energy mix is not front and centre (10m 9s) How much does the energy markets really serve us? (14m 35s)   Read more on our website: Opec+ decision to cut output 'technical' and 'right' measure, UAE energy minister says IEA cuts oil demand growth forecast as recession risks loom Disruption is the new normal Subscribe to Business Extra for free to receive new episodes every week Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean    

Alix Partners, the global consulting firm, has launched a Middle East Disruption Index to examine the impact of trends such as climate change, technological advances and geopolitics on businesses and trade in the region. The survey showed 78 per cent of chief executives in the UAE and Saudi Arabia are confident in their company's ability to withstand disruptive forces. However, there is also a lot of uncertainty with two thirds afraid that the disruption will ultimately displace them. Concerns over finding the right talent and also making effective investments in technology also cloud the outlook. Rob Hornby, Head of EMEA, AlixPartners and Gabriel Chahine, Middle East AlixPartners Lead speak to host Mustafa Alrawi about how disruption has become a new normal for organisations and companies. In this episode: The disruptive forces in the Mena region (0m 08s) The role of the executives in disruption (5m 03s) Climate change being a part of executive decisions and investing in the right talent (8m 30s) Are we in control of disruption? (14m 54s)   Read more on our website: Economic recovery ‘like no other': IMF, McKinsey, OECD experts tell PCR podcast series PCR podcast: two faces to the recovery in the Middle East and North Africa PCR podcast: how to manage the energy crisis Subscribe to Business Extra for free to receive new episodes every week Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean

A growing arts scene in the Middle East and North Africa over the past decade has both supported economic diversification and also been a sign of its success. Following the Covid-19 pandemic and amid concerns about the outlook for the region, can arts and culture maintain its momentum? Dr Ridha Moumni, Christie's Middle East deputy chairman, talks to host Mustafa Alrawi about the auction house's role in growing the sector in the region and beyond. In this episode: The influence of arts and culture in the Mena business and commercial landscape (0m 10s) How the pandemic changed the art industry (3m 13s) The outlook for Arab and Middle Eastern contemporary art (6m 41s) Why does Mena art matter? (10m 42s) The art of collecting art (13m 12s)   Read more on our website: NFTs and how Sotheby's is courting a new generation: Business Extra Christie's Dubai opens its Contemporary Middle Eastern Art show with masterpieces on view Biggest auction sales of 2021: from Beeple's NFT record to the Macklowe Collection Subscribe to Business Extra for free to receive new episodes every week Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean

With the world facing an energy 'trilemma' as it makes the push towards net zero carbon emission to help mitigate global warming, a bottom-up approach is needed to match the efforts of government and business. That's according to Dr Angela Wilkinson, the Secretary General of the World Energy Council, who joins host Mustafa Alrawi to discuss all aspects of the energy transition.

The National's London Bureau Chief Damien McElroy explains why the crisis has come about and discusses which direction the country might head next under such pressure, with host Mustafa Alrawi, including the possibility of a radical shake up of the social contract. In this episode: The cost of living and the energy crisis in the UK (0m 15s) The 'Brexit discount' and UK's readjustment (6m 58s) Is politics a solution? (9m 22s) UK government's help for individual and businesses (15m 01s) Knock on effect of the energy crisis (17m 48s)   Read more on our website: Britain's energy crisis explained as cost of living woes await new PM Liz Truss 'favours targeted support' to ease UK's cost of living crisis A quarter of UK parents with school-age children do not plan to use heating this winter Subscribe to Business Extra for free to receive new episodes every week Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean

More than 3,000 workers at 70 companies in the UK began a six-month trial of a four-day working week in June. Researchers will work with each organisation to measure the effects on productivity and the well-being of its workers, and on the environment and gender equality. The trend toward new patterns of work has accelerated following the Covid-19 pandemic. Charlotte Lockhart and Andrew Barnes, from non-profit 4 Day Week Global, talk to hosts Mustafa Alrawi and Kelsey Warner about how they are building a community to research four day work week practices and identify the future of work. In this episode: Will the 4 day work week be a reality? (0m 13s) Measuring performance and adapting to the change (3m 52s) Bringing all the sectors together (6m 53s) Handling bad management, the 'grind' culture and the great resignation (11m 53s) Will the trend last or will we revert back? (15m 58s)   Read more on our website: Companies could save $206bn by adopting remote working and ease inflation pressures Will the world follow the UAE's modernised working week? Belgian workers can ask for four-day week in first for Europe Subscribe to Business Extra for free to receive new episodes every week Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean

Automation and robotics are becoming mainstream and have emerged from beyond heavy industry in recent years. They can be found across sectors such as health care, tourism, retail, F&B and mobility. Investment and research into the field has also picked up including here in the UAE where Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, or MBZUAI, is supporting local ambitions. Robots were also on hand to help visitors at Expo 2020 Dubai. Prof Takeo Kanade of Carnegie Mellon University talks to hosts Mustafa Alrawi and Kelsey Warner about how advances in robotics are changing the way we live and work. In this episode: The difference between AI, machine learning and robotics (0m 16s) The hurdles of applying autonomous transport in the real world (3m 31s) The opportunities for business leaders in robotics and AI (12m 16s) The future of robotics and large scale adoption (14m 59s)   Read more on our website: Will staff shortages bring about the rise of the robots?: Business Extra Abu Dhabi to open AI research centre to drive high-tech innovation Can robots care? A conversation with the World Economic Forum's head of AI: Business Extra Subscribe to Business Extra for free to receive new episodes every week Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean

The Global Gender Gap Report 2022 — released by the World Economic Forum last month — said countries will take another 132 years, compared to 136 in 2021, to close the gap between men and women in the workforce. In Mena, this figure stands at 115 years. Overall, the gap has widened compared to before the pandemic and the lack of equity for women, particularly in management roles, has become a crisis. With the challenges facing business such as climate change, inflation and technological shifts, diversity of leadership as well as staff, will build resilience to cope with such an unprecedented era of change. And the Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated a long-term global trend of more women founding their own businesses, according to the professional social networking site LinkedIn. Sue Duke, vice president of global public policy and economic graph at LinkedIn, which provides insights and data to research including the Forum's report, talks to host Mustafa Alrawi about the risks and opportunities involved in closing the gender gap. In this episode: LinkedIn's perspective on the gender gap (0m 09s) The best practice for closing the gender gap (4m 49s) Reimagining work to achieve equity (11m 36s) The benefits from closing the gap (15m 13s)   Read more on our website: Bucking Covid-19 trend, Saudi women take job market by storm: Business Extra Gender equality should be a truly universal aspiration Gender equality is critical to UAE's global competitiveness, economy minister says Subscribe to Business Extra for free to receive new episodes every week Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean

A number of countries across the Gulf and Middle East and North Africa, including the UAE, are stepping up investments in companies and initiatives that develop local food supply chains. Dana, which supports desert-tech and agri-tech startups with at least one woman founder, has agreed a deal with Masdar City to set up an R&D beta facility in Abu Dhabi. Chief Executive of Dana, Zada Haj, talks to co-hosts Kelsey Warner and Mustafa Alrawi about the importance of building up the sector amid growing concerns about food security in the Mena region amid climate change, conflict in Ukraine and Covid-disrupted supply chains. In this episode: Dana's role in food security and women-led startups (0m 16s) The birth of Dana and its mission in the region (7m 37s) Adapting for the different markets of the Mena region (16m 19s) Making investors look at the bigger picture (22m 12s)   Read more on our website: Masdar City and investment platform Dana sign pact to advance food security in UAE Can the UAE's agritech plans help meet the global food challenge? UAE to invest $2 billion in Indian 'food parks' and explore clean energy projects Subscribe to Business Extra for free to receive new episodes every week Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean

The promise of the Metaverse and Web 3.0 technologies has been quantified in the UAE through the Dubai government's strategy to create 40,000 jobs and add $4 billion to the emirate's economy in the next five years from the digital transformation. Abdulaziz AlJaziri, Deputy CEO and Chief Operations Officer at Dubai Future Foundation, talks to host Mustafa Alrawi about the opportunities and the road ahead as the country embraces the new immersive era of the internet. In this episode: Dubai's ambitions in the metaverse (0m 11s) Getting the basics right and setting up regulations (3m 48s) Looking at the bigger picture (8m 52s) Dubai Future Foundation's role in shaping the future (11m 38s)   Read more on our website: Will the metaverse live up to the hype? Dubai to host its first metaverse industry event in September Metaverse market to reach $5tn by 2030, McKinsey finds Subscribe to Business Extra for free to receive new episodes every week Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean

Careem became the Middle East's first unicorn, a start-up with a valuation of at least $1 billion, in 2016 and three years later was bought by Uber for $3.1bn. The deal allowed the company to continue to operate independently, and today, its co-founder and chief executive Mudassir Sheikha says it was only the beginning: he plans to stay with Careem as it reaches for 'decacorn' status — a company valued at $10bn. As Careem celebrates its 10-year anniversary this week, Mr Sheikha is seeking new funding, hires and acquisitions as he leads the expansion of a super app, going into services beyond ride-hailing to include food and grocery delivery, financial services and new partner services including car rental and home cleaning. He joins co-hosts Mustafa Alrawi and Kelsey Warner this week to reflect on the past decade and talk about what is still to come. In this episode: Careem after a decade (0m 13s) Growth with Careem's super app(3m 44s) User growth v profitability (9m 15s) The lessons learnt (14m 42s) Emerging markets, entrepreneurial trends and what's next for Careem (19m 45s)   Read more on our website: Dubai's Careem acquires money transfer platform Denarii in FinTech push Careem acquires UAE food delivery platform Munch:On Careem rental bike fleet to double in size as Dubai embraces cycling Uber agrees to buy Careem for $3.1 billion in biggest ever tech deal for region Subscribe to Business Extra for free to receive new episodes every week Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean  

Delays, cancellations, lost luggage and labour shortages. These are but some of the issues facing airlines in Europe and the US as the summer travel season picks up pace.   Aviation correspondent Deena Kamel joins co-hosts Mustafa Alrawi and Kelsey Warner this week. They discuss how Gulf carriers like Etihad and Emirates managed to avert the travel chaos burdening the industry, what effect surging demand is having on airfares and balance sheets, and the outlook for aviation through to the end of the year.   Read more: Abu Dhabi airport well-staffed to meet summer travel rush despite global labour crunch BA to 'cancel 800 flights for more than 100,000 holidaymakers' Paris airport staff call off strikes but travellers face more cancelled flights chaos Emirates proceeding with summer schedule despite travel disruption in some markets   Subscribe to Business Extra for free to receive new episodes every week Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean

Sharia-compliant insurers Dar Al Takaful and Watania, on Tuesday, completed their merger to create the UAE's largest insurance provider after securing the approval of regulatory authorities and shareholders of the two companies.   Gautam Datta, chief executive of Dar Al Takaful talks to hosts Mustafa Alrawi and Kelsey Warner about the merger and how it happened. He also discusses the challenges and opportunities for the sector after the Covid-19 pandemic and amid inflationary pressures.   In this episode:  The difference between Islamic insurance and conventional insurance (54s) The merger (2m 56s) Focus on the future (6m 46s) How the pandemic affected insurance claims (8m 58s) Global instability and the new normal (12m 27s) Plans on expansion (15m 26s)   Read more: Oman Insurance acquires Generali's UAE life insurance portfolio UAE Central Bank imposes sanctions on insurer for not meeting regulatory requirements Subscribe to Business Extra for free to receive new episodes every week Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean

Oil prices inched higher this week as big producers hinted at capacity limits and an effort to cap Russian oil prices by western governments began. Meanwhile, the global economy is “teetering on the brink of recession”, according to the International Institute of Finance, as the war in Ukraine, the continuing Covid-19 lockdowns in China and a hawkish US Federal Reserve weigh on activity.   In an action-packed week in which the G7 summit is concluding while Opec+ prepares to meet and US President Joe Biden makes his way to Saudi Arabia, what impact will these events have on the outlook for 2022?   Joining hosts Mustafa Alrawi and Kelsey Warner, Ole Hansen, head of commodity strategy at Saxo Bank, explains how long he expects high oil prices to last and the forces most likely to affect energy markets this year. He also discusses the impact on the green transition and commodities prices amid a current food crisis.   In this episode:   The market right now (1m 2s) Durability against recession (3m 40s) Could there be a drop in demand? (7m 19s) Would G7 cap prices? (9m 56s) Biden's visit to Saudi Arabia (11m 44s) The gas market (14m 28s) Outlook for the rest of 2022 (17m 8s)   Read more on our website: Oil prices surge on tight supply but recession fears loom Uber and Lyft drivers opt for Teslas amid rising petrol prices Energy minister: UAE producing close to maximum oil capacity based on Opec+ baseline Energy demand and carbon emissions bounce back to pre-pandemic levels, BP report finds Subscribe to Business Extra for free to receive new episodes every week Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean

Electric car sales have surged this year after breaking a record last year, according to a report by the International Energy Agency. The transport sector's electrification is a fast-growing trend amid the global push to net zero carbon emissions. However, for EVs, rising prices of critical minerals required for battery manufacturing and supply chain disruptions, present obstacles to meeting these ambitions. Orral Nadjari, chief executive and founder of Glencore-backed battery maker Britishvolt, discussed the risks and opportunities the industry is currently facing, with hosts Mustafa Alrawi and Kelsey Warner. In this episode: The reality of supply and demand of EVs (0m 13s) Challenges of producing an EV (4m 49s) Environmental concerns around battery production (7m 57s) Local production and the impact of accelerated demand (13m 45s)   Read more on our website: Half of all UAE residents consider switching to electric vehicles, survey finds Electric car maker Lucid raises prices of most models by up to 13% US to spend more than $3bn on electric vehicle battery manufacturing, White House says Subscribe to Business Extra for free to receive new episodes every week Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean

Recent data shows strong business activity growth in both the UAE and Saudi Arabia. This is expected amid pandemic recovery and higher oil prices, according to Khatija Haque, chief economist and head of research at Emirates NBD. But global market forces are also at play. She joins co-hosts Mustafa Alrawi and Kelsey Warner this week, sharing her outlook on how GCC economies will fair against rising inflation and global recession fears — and why growth is still possible even in this environment. In this episode: The economic outlook (0m 14s) Is it a seperate story in the Gulf? (2m 37s) Inflation in the GCC (4m 39s) The outlook in growth of the non-oil sector (10m 45s)   Read more on our website: Solid growth on the cards for the UAE despite accelerating inflation Opec maintains 2022 demand outlook but says Ukraine conflict and pandemic pose a risk Mohamed El Erian: US inflation could reach 9% and lead to a recession Subscribe to Business Extra for free to receive new episodes every week Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean

It has been more than two years since NMC Health almost collapsed, after a more than $4 billion debt pile was uncovered and the company's founder and former joint chairman, BR Shetty, fled the UAE in one of the biggest corporate scandals in the country's history. That history is receding as the new NMC Healthcare charts a different path, while maintaining its position as the biggest private healthcare provider in the UAE. In March, a restructuring process was completed, a move that allowed 34 NMC companies to exit administration, a signal that jobs and cash flow have been saved. Before that, NMC's business rebounded in the first half of 2021 as revenue beat expectations despite pandemic headwinds. Joining co-hosts Mustafa Alrawi and Kelsey Warner this week is Michael Davis, chief executive of NMC Healthcare, who has been at the helm since the saga began. They discuss priorities of the brand new board of directors, retaining 12,000 employees amid corporate scandal, growth opportunities coming out of the pandemic and if NMC would IPO again. Read more on our website: EY faces $2.5bn lawsuit for 'audit negligence' over NMC collapse NMC companies exit administration and become part of new group BR Shetty: Barclays wins right to claw back $131m from NMC founder Davos 2022 'most timely and consequential' forum in history, says SchwabNMC third-quarter revenue beats target as healthcare provider prepares for new ownership Subscribe to Business Extra for free to receive new episodes every week Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean

The Berlin Wall fell more than three decades ago, precipitating a generational collapse of political and economic boundaries in Europe. Now, in 2022, conflict and confusion is on the continent's doorstep once again. Experts and leaders, including around 50 heads of state and government, have gathered in the Swiss resort of Davos this week for the World Economic Forum annual meeting, where they are considering whether history has reached another turning point? Mustafa Alrawi, The National's Assistant Editor-in-Chief, and Mina Al-Oraibi, The National's Editor-in-Chief, are joined by CNN anchor Julia Chatterley in Davos to discuss the key takeaways from the WEF annual meeting.

The World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos is back as an in-person event but in May instead of its usual January slot. Key discussions have been around energy security amid conflict in Ukraine and rising prices, with European nations looking for alternatives to Russian gas. High oil prices are helping Gulf economies and also adding to inflation concerns. Technology and the future of work following the Covid-19 pandemic are intertwined in Davos, with Meta and other companies showing how we might all interact digitally. In Davos, host Mustafa Alrawi and The National's Editor in Chief, Mina Al-Oraibi discuss all the big themes at the Forum's meeting. In this episode: The sessions that caught our attention (0m 44s) The risks and strategies businesses should be mindful of (2m 03s) Technology and the regulations for it (7m 47s) The Mena economic outlook (10m 41s)   Read more on our website: Gulf shines amid uneven outlook for Middle East and North Africa How Bahrain plans to double the size of its tourism sector in five years Davos 2022 'most timely and consequential' forum in history, says Schwab Subscribe to Business Extra for free to receive new episodes every week Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean

The World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos is back as an in-person event following a move online during the Covid-19 pandemic. While Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian President will address the forum virtually on Monday, leaders scheduled to physically attend next week include Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, Ivory Coast Prime Minister Patrick Achi, Poland's Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, Colombia's President Ivan Duque and Rwanda's President Paul Kagame. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is scheduled to speak in Davos next Thursday. The business and finance world will be represented by, among others, ECB President Christine Lagarde and Director General of the WTO Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. From the Middle East region, attendees include Egyptian Minister of International Co-operation, Rania Al Mashat and Alain Bejjani, Majid Al Futtaim's chief executive. Co-founder of the Global Survivors Fund and 2018 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Nadia Murad is also expected to take part. Apart from the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine, other main topics to be discussed include the energy transition, commodity price rises and inflation and how to harness technology to boost job creation and economic opportunity. Alexandre Raffoul, the Forum's Head of Business Engagement for the Middle East and Africa, joins co-hosts Mustafa Alrawi and Kelsey Warner to look ahead to next week's event and highlights what we can expect from its ability to convene some of the world's most influential minds in one place. In this episode: Davos 2022 is finally happening (0m 16s) What are the agendas for this year? (9m 18s) The importance of getting people together (10m 35s) Outcomes expected from the meeting (14m 06s)   Read more on our website: Urgent action needed to ensure energy transition, World Economic Forum says The Middle East leaders included in WEF's 2022 Class of Young Global Leaders Cold comfort awaits a springtime Davos Subscribe to Business Extra for free to receive new episodes every week Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean

Economic sentiment in the UK is weighed down by the impact of the war in Ukraine on energy prices as well as overall rising inflation, together with post-Brexit struggles. Recent local election results have also shaken the political landscape. Last month, the IMF downgraded its UK growth forecast for the year to 3.7 per cent, from the 4.7 per cent it projected in January. Britain's economy had rebounded by 7.5 per cent in 2021, its strongest year of growth since the Second World War, as it recoverd from the Covid-19 pandemic.Can the country shake-off the current downbeat mood? Chris Blackhurst, The National columnist speaks to host Mustafa Alrawi about the prospects for a rebound in sentiment. In this episode: What is happening in the UK? (0m 44s) Will the government step in to help? (5m 49s) Is London still attracting wealth? (11m 45s) Investing in the UK (15m 49s)   Read more on our website: Conservatives' London wipeout does not bode well for future elections China sharpens the cleaver as a game is played to split HSBC Reform of the UK's non-dom status is a taxing subject for opposition parties Subscribe to Business Extra for free to receive new episodes every week Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean

Carbon can be emitted, offset, removed, stored and increasingly, traded. But how does carbon trading work and what role does it play in the energy transition?   To answer these questions, co-hosts Mustafa Alrawi and Kelsey Warner are joined by William Pazos, co-founder and managing director at AirCarbon, which has teamed up with Abu Dhabi Global Market, the UAE capital's financial free zone, to create a carbon trading exchange and clearing house.   They discuss the long (and sometimes sordid) history of carbon trading and why skeptics are asking the right questions, as well as the fate of a carbon market in a carbon neutral world.   In this episode: Where is carbon trading taking place? (1m 54s) What is carbon trading? (2m 50s) How does it lower emissions? (9m) The integrity of carbon trading (12m 10s) How are carbon credits generated? (17m) AirCarbon (20m 37s) Can individuals buy credits? (23m 3s) Net zero (26m) Is carbon trading a bridge to the future? (30m) How much is the industry worth? (31m 44s)   Read more Abu Dhabi to launch 'world's first' carbon credit trading exchange Stripe, Alphabet, Meta, Shopify and McKinsey to invest $925m in carbon removal technology Crypto platform's efforts to stop 'useless' carbon offsets backfires Global low-carbon hydrogen market 'needs $600bn of investment by 2050'   Subscribe to Business Extra for free to receive new episodes every week Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean

On Monday the UAE Cabinet announced one of the biggest overhauls to the UAE's visa system in years. To explain the details, co-hosts Mustafa Alrawi and Kelsey Warner are joined by Haider Hussain, a partner at immigration consultancy Fragomen in the UAE. They dig into the expansion of the popular golden visa programme; what the new green visa scheme is for high-skilled workers; and why it is now easier for job-seekers and investors to come in and out of the country. In this episode: UAE's major overhaul of the visa system (0m 15s) Who can apply for Golden Visas now? (8m 06s) Is UAE creating a competitive environment with the new system? (12m 49s) A pathway away from employer sponsorship (16m 21s)   Read more on our website: UAE Cabinet approves major overhaul of visa system by September UAE jobs and visas: 60-day entry now standard for many visitors UAE non-oil sector's contribution to GDP exceeds 72% in 2021 Subscribe to Business Extra for free to receive new episodes every week Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean

The sudden shift to remote working amid the Covid-19 pandemic made video conferencing tools hugely important for companies looking to keep their operations running smoothly. It was Zoom however that became synonymous with the times, spurring a new lexicon, including 'Zoom Fatigue' and 'Zoom bombing' as people adjusted to a new paradigm.   As the pandemic evolves to endemic in much of the world, the legacy of the crisis includes the adoption of hybrid working practices as employers look to lock in the benefits of flexibility and working from anywhere such as higher productivity and worker well-being.   Beyond the workplace, the impact of the past two years is also being felt, as more and more of our daily activities take on a digital aspect. The tools we used in the crisis will remain critical as we evolve and adapt. How can we continue to use them safely and in the most sustainable ways?   To discuss this rapidly emerging future, Sam Tayan, managing director of Middle East, Africa, Turkey and Pakistan at Zoom Video Communications, joins hosts Mustafa Alrawi and Kelsey Warner. In this episode: Zoom is a verb (4m) Zoom's growth (6m 53s) Can Zoom provide better meetings? (10m 35s) Simplicity V progress (12m 25s) Middle East priorities (14m 13s) Virtual infrastructure (16m 7s) Hybrid work V hybrid life (18m 12s)   Subscribe to Business Extra for free to receive new episodes every week Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean

This year's Edelman Trust Barometer report, titled The Cycle of Distrust, showed that governments and the media around the world are creating an atmosphere where distrust is the default setting. Only 50 per cent of people on average trusted the media, with governments faring only slightly better at 52 per cent. In the UAE, the government, business, NGOs and the media are all considered trustworthy, although media scored the lowest at 64 per cent. Perception of business rose by 11 points to 78 per cent, and the government came top, with 87 per cent of respondents saying they felt they could trust authorities. Omar Qirem, chief executive of Edelman Middle East, talks to hosts Mustafa Alrawi and Kelsey Warner about how to ensure you communicate effectively in an environment of high trust and higher than ever expectations of chief executives, employers and governments in both the UAE and Saudi Arabia. In this episode: Why is trust important? (01m 13s) The losses during a collapse of trust and the gains from building trust (04m 55s) The trusted sources of information (08m 14s) How companies are taking accountability and retain trust (11m 33s) Diversity brings forth diverse ideas (17m 44s)   Subscribe to Business Extra for free to receive new episodes every week Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean

"More question marks than answers." This is how Mohammed Al Gergawi, the UAE Minister of Cabinet Affairs, described the state of the world in remarks at the World Government Summit on Tuesday, as he implored decision-makers to move faster in order to keep up with rising inflation, rapidly changing technology and disruption to status quo geopolitics. The two-day annual event, staged in the closing days of Expo 2020 Dubai, brought together 4,000 participants and 30 international organisations from 190 countries, to discuss the challenges and ideas that are shaping the future. Co-hosts Mustafa Alrawi and Kelsey Warner discuss the newsmakers and what mattered for business leaders at this edition of the World Government Summit. In this episode: The World Government Summit at Expo 2020 (0m 47s) Addressing the energy transition (3m 26s) The conversations at the World Government Summit (7m 04s) The future of cash and the acceleration of decentralised finance (12m 27s)   Read more on our website: Dr Sultan Al Jaber: Cannot defund the current energy system Rising inflation and global crises top of agenda for governments, says Mohammed Al Gergawi Teenager who hacked Elon Musk's Tesla says companies should be very afraid Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid: World Government Summit can build a better tomorrow Subscribe to Business Extra for free to receive new episodes every week Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean  

Sanctions on Russian crude over the Ukraine conflict have increased concerns about supply, sending already high energy prices rocketing. Saudi Arabia warned it will not bear any responsibility for global supply shortages following attacks on its energy infrastructure. Along with Russia, the kingdom leads the 23-member Opec+ oil producer alliance which has been working to keep markets stable. Inflationary pressures are impacting expectations of worldwide economic growth this year, potentially impacting future levels of energy demand. The energy transition toward lower carbon emissions depends on investment meeting targets. While renewables capacity is on the rise and hydrogen as a fuel gathers momentum, will there be enough capital for both the push to net zero and meeting short-term fossil fuel requirements? Industry expert Dr Carole Nakhle, chief executive of Crystol Energy, joins hosts Mustafa Alrawi and Kelsey Warner to discuss all of these themes. In this episode: The uncertainty behind the energy market (0m 48s) Is there enough investment in oil and gas? (7m 08s) Europe's efforts in renewable energy and the energy transition (9m 45s) Where is the supply going to come from? (14m 23s)   Read more on our website: Saudi Arabia says it won't ‘bear responsibility' for oil supplies after Houthi attacks Oil prices retreat as divided EU considers banning Russian crude Adnoc to deepen collaboration with German companies on clean hydrogen Subscribe to Business Extra for free to receive new episodes every week Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean

The relationship between the UAE and the US is perhaps one of the most important for stability in the wider region. The two nations have been allies for decades, working across defence, energy, technology and investment. However, these ties are currently going through what the UAE's ambassador to Washington, Yousef Al Otaiba, called a “stress test". When the countries eventually move into a new phase, it has the potential to be something quite exciting and promising that encompasses technology, culture, energy and defence. That's according to Sean Murphy, Charge d'Affaires at the US Embassy in Abu Dhabi. He tells host Mustafa Alrawi that the UAE-US relationship is “built on solid foundations". Read more on our website: UAE 'to encourage Opec' on oil output boost, says envoy to US Al Otaiba UAE and US aim to raise additional $4bn in drive to bolster food security US looks to boost trade and investment ties with UAE Subscribe to Business Extra for free to receive new episodes every week Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean

Oil prices touched their highest level since 2008 — surging past $130 a barrel — after US President Joe Biden banned crude, gas and coal imports from Russia on Tuesday, in retaliation for Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Wheat and other soft commodities are also rising on supply concerns, as both Russia and Ukraine are big producers. There is already a knock-on effect on food costs. Metals, including aluminium and nickel, are experiencing similar record price jumps and industries such as car making will feel the pinch. There has been a feeling of chaos these past few days on global markets. Joining hosts Mustafa Alrawi and Kelsey Warner, Ole Hansen, head of commodity strategy at Saxo Bank, explains how we have arrived at this point and how long the price rally might last. He also discusses the impact on the green transition and the success of climate action, with energy markets in turmoil. In this episode: The market's reaction since the Russia-Ukraine situation (0m 39s) Alternative agriculture suppliers (6m 54s) The gap between the financial and physical markets (9m 55s) What will happen to the energy transition? (16m 01s)   Read more on our website: Russia-Ukraine conflict to have 'severe impact' on global economy, IMF says Oil prices jump as US bans Russian crude imports IEA to release 60 million barrels of oil from emergency stocks Subscribe to Business Extra for free to receive new episodes every week Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean

As the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic recede, the most critical issue faced by those leading the energy industry becomes the transition to a less carbon-intensive world after the commitments made at Cop 26 climate summit in Glasgow. How will this be managed amid an evolving global landscape which also includes heightened geopolitical risk and the concern around security of energy supplies. Randy Bell, senior director and Richard Morningstar Chair for Global Energy Security at the Atlantic Council joined hosts Mustafa Alrawi and Kelsey Warner in the studio in Abu Dhabi to look ahead at what could be the main factors shaping the sector in the coming twelve months. Read more on our website: John Kerry: Ukraine conflict cannot be a distraction from climate change action Cop26 showed a key shift in thinking to resolve climate crisis, report says Dr Sultan Al Jaber says diversified approach crucial to ensure transition to green energy Subscribe to Business Extra for free to receive new episodes every week Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean

Rising geopolitical tensions, an energy crunch and the thrum of pandemic economic recovery are setting an uncertain path to net zero. But how did we get here? And what are the forces in play during a decisive decade for climate action? Alexis Crow, a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council with a background in geopolitics and economics, joins co-hosts Mustafa Alrawi and Kelsey Warner to lay out what to expect in the year ahead for fossil fuels, renewables and the push and pull of the “old” versus “new” economies. Read more on our website: Crude prices at $100 could prompt major rise in US tight oil output Opec+ agrees to continue output rise in March amid higher demand Energy crisis: North Sea booms with six new oil and gas fields in the pipeline Subscribe to Business Extra for free to receive new episodes every week Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean

Amid inflation, an energy crisis, volatile stock markets and increasing scrutiny of big technology firms, there is concern over how tensions between global powers such as the US and Russia might spill over into conflict. The major crisis is around Ukraine, but there are other pain points, including North Korea's ballistic missile programme, the war in Yemen, ISIS's enduring threat and the continuing talks over Iran's nuclear programme. Higher oil and gas prices are a symbol of these worries. What should decision makers and senior executives do to mitigate the rising risk profile? Co-hosts Mustafa Alrawi and Kelsey Warner talk to The National's UK-based business commentator Chris Blackhurst about how industry and commerce could be affected by the higher levels of uncertainty. In this episode: Are we living in a very uncertain time? (1m 23s) Has geopolitics taken precedence over the energy transition? (10m 59s) The consequences of Brexit (14m 06s) Actions business leaders should take (17m 08s)   Read more on our website: Oil continues to trade higher as geopolitical tensions grow Global trade exceeds pre-Covid levels in January despite Omicron and supply chain woes Debt spirals and fine cuisine do not mix in the crunch over The Wolseley Subscribe to Business Extra for free to receive new episodes every week Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean

On Monday the UAE announced it will introduce a new federal corporate tax on business profits in a landmark move that will reshape the economic landscape. Co-hosts Mustafa Alrawi and Kelsey Warner answer the basics of how it will work, why now and what to expect when the tax goes into effect on June 1, 2023. Later, they are joined by Anurag Chaturvedi, chartered accountant and chief executive of the Chartered House Tax Consultancy in Dubai. He explains why the new tax regime is competitive for attracting multinationals and foreign direct investment, what consumers can expect and how businesses should be preparing. In this episode: UAE's new federal corporate tax regime (0m 38s) Why is it happening now? (7m 04s) How will this impact the UAE? (14m 32s) The preparations a business needs to undertake (22m 21s)   Read more on our website: UAE to introduce federal corporate tax from June 2023 Why employees will continue to pay no income tax in the UAE UAE labour law: Relaxed visa rules for jobseekers a radical shift for employment market Subscribe to Business Extra for free to receive new episodes every week Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean

With Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week and the World Future Energy Summit under way in the UAE, the path to net zero is becoming clearer with an energy mix of hydrogen, nuclear and renewables alongside innovations such as carbon capture and battery storage. Co-hosts Mustafa Alrawi and Kelsey Warner discuss the latest developments and then, Kelsey interviews The National's energy contributor Robin Mills in this bonus episode of Business Extra. They discuss Adnoc's business continuity response to the Houthi militia's Monday attack, the challenges that remain for sustainable fuels and how record-high oil prices influences net zero ambitions. In this episode: Business Extra at the World Future Energy Summit (0m 34s) Robin Mills on the attacks in Abu Dhabi (2m 24s) The recovery and the return to progress post-pandemic (5m 31s) The technical and geopolitical hurdles facing the energy transition (11m 01s)   Read more on our website: Rolls-Royce brings mini nuclear power plant technology to World Future Energy Summit Pace of energy transition must be ‘organised', Mubadala chief says Abu Dhabi's Taqa to press ahead with Dh40bn investment plan as part of renewables push Subscribe to Business Extra for free to receive new episodes every week Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean