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Nov 2023
33m 27s

UAE Special: Emirates and Appellation

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We’re in the United Arab Emirates to explore how the business landscape has evolved over the past 15 years and to hear about the opportunities that it has for entrepreneurs and start-ups. The president of Emirates tells us about the role that the airline plays in shaping the nation’s soft power. Plus: we meet the co-founder of Appellation, a brand that blends therapeutic scents and science in pursuit of wellness.

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