Dec 2024

Evolving Digital Transformation and CX Strategies: Insights from Industry Leaders

Local Insights: Evolving Digital Transformation & CX Strategies: Forbes Middle East’s Local Insights podcast in partnership with GBM explores groundbreaking ideas and the transformative impact of technology on businesses in the Middle East. To discuss the evolving landscape of di ... Show More

45m 35s

Jun 2024

Local Insights with Mashreq: Transforming AI-Driven Banking

In this episode of Local Insights, we delve into AI-driven banking with Mashreq as we explore the evolving landscape of AI and its impact on the Middle East. To discuss this and more, host Sally Mousa is joined by Ossama El Samadoni, General Manager of GBM Dubai; Shukri Eid, Gene ... Show More

41m 32s

Oct 2020

Debating bricks or clicks with Majid Al Futtaim Properties CEO Ahmed Galal Ismail (Ep 18)

With brick and mortar retail seeing declining growth in developed markets fueled by competition from e-commerce, Majid Al Futtaim tells a story that might look a little different in emerging markets. Malls here still see growing popularity and Majid Al Futtaim’s retail brands are ... Show More

42m 45s

Dec 2024

Ep. 49 WHAT DOES A TRUMP WIN MEAN FOR DUBAI REAL ESTATE ? GG BENITEZ & AHMED ASHFAQ ON THE DUBAI REAL ESTATE PODCAST WITH TAHIR MAJITHIA

In this special episode of The Dubai Real Estate Podcast, Tahir Majithia sits down with GG Benitez and Ahmed Ashfaq to unpack the potential impact of Donald Trump's 2024 presidential win on Dubai's real estate market. From shifting global investor sentiment to policy implications ... Show More

49m 34s

Jun 2020

Triple Digit Growth: How SAP created a digital safety net for businesses (Ep 13)

Hoda Mansour, Managing Director of SAP Egypt and Frontier Markets Hoda Mansour was twice recognized by Forbes as one of the most influential businesswomen in the Middle East for her work in SAP in the UAE, Oman, and Egypt. SAP’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software is amon ... Show More

37m 11s

Nov 2024

Bitcoin MENA 2024, Stripe CEO's Tel Aviv Visit Sparks Boycott, PUMA Ends Israel Sponsorship

Headlines: - Bitcoin MENA 2024 in Abu Dhabi: Experience the Golden Age of Bitcoin - Stripe Faces Boycott Calls After CEO's Tel Aviv Visit - PUMA Ends Israel Football Association Sponsorship After Boycott Campaign - Argo Anchor Shipping: Insights with CEO and Co-Founder Anirudh Mo ... Show More

32m 49s

Mar 2024

Noor Sweid on Tabby, AWS’ $5BN in KSA, and Alabbar with Ambani

At Leap in Saudi this week, Noor Sweid of Global Ventures said the VC made 7.4 times their initial investment from startup Tabby, while AWS announced it will invest $5BN into its infrastructure in the kingdom, and Mohamed Alabbar is among Emirati elite invited to Mukesh Ambani’s ... Show More

45m 29s

Dec 2021

Talha Nasir | Moving to Dubai and Building a Successful Empire + More | Recipe To Success DXB | #43

In this episode, we dive into how Talha Nasir started in business, moving from the UK to Dubai, building multiple successful businesses in Dubai, managing over 36 investments, how to move to Dubai and set up a business, hardships along the way, working with Larry Wheels, Mo Vlog ... Show More

1h 6m

Feb 2025

BlackRock plans Kuwait office; UAE gets first methanol plant; Meta AI in MENA

HEADLINES:- $11 trillion AUM giant BlackRock is exploring plans to establish an office in Kuwait- Abu Dhabi’s TA’ZIZ Awards $1.7 Billion Contract for UAE’s First Methanol Plant- Meta has officially launched its AI assistant, Meta AI, in the MENA region

21m 15s

Dec 2024

Bitcoin MENA Launches, Dubai's Walkability Improves, Assad's Regime Falls

Headlines: - Bitcoin MENA Kicks Off Today- Apple CEO Visits Abu Dhabi: UAE Gets Its 5th Apple Store- Sheikh Mohammed Approves 6.5km 'Dubai Walk' Network- For the First Time, Al Jazeera Broadcasts Live from Damascus as Assad's Regime Falls

37m 5s

Feb 2025

UAE Approves Key Initiatives, BlackRock Eyes Kuwait, Riyadh Air Joins LIV

HEADLINES:- UAE Cabinet Approves Major Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and Economic Initiatives- BlackRock Eyes Kuwait Expansion to Strengthen Gulf Presence- Riyadh Air and LIV Golf Sign Multi-Year Partnership Ahead of 2025 Season Launch

23m 47s

Jul 2024

Qatar Airways CEO Talks Boeing, Airbus Orders

Qatar Airways CEO Badr Mohammed Al Meer speaks on the airline still evaluating offers between Airbus and Boeing before a potential big order. The Doha airport was not too affected by Friday’s global tech outage but lessons need to be learned. Qatar Airways is also preparing to in ... Show More

9m 26s

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