Millions of people move to the UAE for higher incomes, but after working hard for years and even decades, they face the big question: "How much do I need to retire comfortably?"
Living costs are rising and foreign residents of the UAE do not have the same pension schemes available elsewhere in the world. This leaves them having to rely on personal planning a ... Show More
Sep 2
Schneider Electric on powering the Global South’s next phase of growth
This episode was produced by The National in partnership with Schneider Electric. In the first episode of a special three-part Business Extra series, host Khaled Abuljebain is joined by Manish Pant, executive vice president for international operations at Schneider Electric, befo ... Show More
35m 54s
Jun 10
World Cup economics: Ticket prices, tourism and visa restrictions
The 2026 Fifa World Cup was supposed to be a record-breaking economic windfall for the United States. But as the tournament gets under way, the numbers reveal a more complicated story. Top-tier tickets for the final are going for more than $10,000, nearly seven times what the co- ... Show More
16m 20s
May 2024
Startup acquisitions & fund raising, Egypt's ride-hailing issue, and crypto regulations
Hala Insurance founder Walid Dib has sold his new startup CallMi, Walid Shihabi's rent now, pay later startup Keyper has secured $4M in equity & $30M in sukuk, the Egyptian government may launch its own ride-hailing service, and we give you the highlights from the Qatar Economic ... Show More
36m 51s
May 2025
104. Navigating the UAE: How do you succeed in the UAE financial sector?
We’re delighted to announce the first of three podcast specials which focuses on one of the most dynamic regions in global finance - the UAE.In the first of these episodes, we’re joined by Clare Curtis, Head of ACA Effecta, and a true expert on the UAE’s regulatory and compliance ... Show More
34m 7s
Aug 2023
A Quantum Leap Into the Next Generation of Computing
Rajeeb Hazra, President & Chief Executive Officer at Quantinuum, discusses commercializing quantum technology. Frank Holmes, Executive Chairman at Hive Digital Technologies, talks macro issues facing the crypto industry. Managing Director of China Beige Book International Shehzad ... Show More
36m 34s