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Oct 2025
28m 31s

Building Lovin Dubai & the Future of Dig...

Ibrahim Jabri
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In Part 1 of this episode, Ibrahim sits down with Richard Fitzgerald, CEO of Augustus Media and founder of Lovin Dubai, to unpack the evolution of digital publishing and how he built one of the Middle East’s most influential media brands. Richard shares his journey from traditional advertising into digital-first storytelling, offering a rare look inside the ... Show More
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