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 hi ... Show More
Apr 15
Uncertainty is certain: Inside the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings
This year's IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington are unlike any in recent memory. The Iran war has given the annual gathering a geopolitical charge that has drawn an unusually broad crowd, not just the traditional ministers of trade, investment and finance, but foreig ... Show More
22m 44s
Apr 1
Inside Borouge: The UAE's petrochemical powerhouse
In this special episode of Business Extra, host Khaled Abuljebain sits down with Yan Martin Nufer, chief financial officer of Abu Dhabi-based Borouge, to explore how one of the region’s industrial giants is driving long-term value through innovation, technology and strategic expa ... Show More
11m 56s
Feb 2022
UAE salaries: why the outlook is positive in 2022
Salaries, hiring and workplace trends have been some of the biggest concerns for employees since the Covid-19 pandemic began two years ago. From temporary furloughs to salary cuts and working from home, it has been a difficult experience for many people around the world. However, ... Show More
15m 47s
Nov 2021
UAE at 50: How the Emirates is tackling climate change
Since the Emirates’ formation 50 years ago, it has become a close friend and strategic partner of the UK. In this miniseries, The UAE at 50, we speak to those at the heart of this connection about what it means. In this episode, we talk to two environmental experts about the UAE’ ... Show More
10m 19s