The Market Makers in MEA with Abrar Hussain
The Middle East & Africa (MEA) region greatly interests the global business community. The region provides a growth market for global companies and opportunities for new ventures. These companies can, in turn, help the region create employment, develop talent, help develop a start-up ecosystem and contribute to economic growth.As a personal initiative following a motto of 'Business as a force for good", I will soon release 20+ Video Podcast where I will talk to CEOs, business leaders & policymakers about the opportunities, potential, challenges, and ways to scale up businesses in MEA region allowing the whole ecosystem to flourish. We will also touch base on ESG and how businesses can drive sustainability.It’s an important region that represents a cluster of 65+ countries, 20% of the world’s population, with attractive demographics and nominal GDP of $7+ trillion that is growing at 4% per year. The venture investment is growing, with $6+ billion raised in 2021 across 1200+ deals.
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43 episodes
#43: AI for a Smarter Future: Responsible Innovation & Industry Transformation with Andrew Jackson
🚀 Episode 43: Building Responsible, Sovereign AI with Andrew Jackson, Ex CEO of Inception (a G42 company), and Group Chief AI Officer at G42.Honored to ...
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#42: Reimagining Retail, Real Estate & E-commerce with Binoo Joseph, Group Chief Digital Officer at Cenomi
Episode 42: Reimagining Retail, Real Estate & E-commerce with Binoo Joseph, Group Chief Digital Officer at CenomiHonored to host Binoo Joseph, a visionary tech leader with 20+ years of experience, on the latest episode of <...
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Episode 42
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#41: Insights from Haisam Odeimeh on Innovation, Sustainability, and Security at Al Ramz
Episode 41: Transforming Financial Services with Haisam Odeimeh, Group CEO of Financial Services at Al RamzHonored to host Haisam Odeimeh, Group CEO of Financial Services at Al Ramz, on the latest episode of The Market Makers i...
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Episode 41
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#40: Insights from Bashar Kilani on AI, Innovation, and Value Creation in the Middle East
Episode 40: Honored to have an insightful conversation with Bashar Kilani, Founder & Managing Director of AI360 Innovations, on the latest episode of The Market Makers in MEA Podcast. 🚀Join us as we explore:🤖 The AI Rev...
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#39: Financial Leadership and Sustainability Strategies: A Conversation with Rajesh Garg, CFO of Landmark Group
Episode 39: Honored to have an insightful conversation with Rajesh Garg, Group Chief Financial Officer & Chief Sustainability Officer at Landmark Group, on the latest episode of “The Market Makers in MEA” Podcast. 🌍We explored...
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Episode 39
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#38: Future-Ready Leadership: Insights from Ziad Chalhoub on Transforming Majid Al Futtaim
Episode 38: Thrilled to share an insightful conversation with Ziad Chalhoub, Chief Financial Officer at Majid Al Futtaim Holding, one of the largest and prominent company in retail, malls, fashion and real estate in Middle East.🎥🌍...
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Episode 38
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#37: Thrilled to share an engaging conversation with Shant Oknayan, VP at ByteDance and TikTok Global Business Solutions!
Episode 37: Thrilled to share an engaging conversation with Shant Oknayan, VP at ByteDance and TikTok Global Business Solutions! 🎥🌍Join us as we dive into TikTok’s groundbreaking expansion across the Middle East, Africa, and Ea...
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Episode 37
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#36: Revolutionizing Real Estate: A Deep Dive into Marketing Strategies with Sevgi Gur, CMO at Property Finder
Episode 36: Engaged in an insightful discussion with Sevgi Gur, Chief Marketing Officer at Property Finder, exploring the dynamic realm of real estate marketing. 🚀 Here’s what we covered:📈 Key marketing strategies that have pro...
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Episode 36
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#35: The Power of Partnership: Danny Sebright on U.S. and U.A.E. Business Perspectives
Episode 35: Excited to have an insightful conversation with Danny Sebright, President of the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council and a seasoned diplomat, on the latest episode of The Market Makers in MEA Podcast 🌍With His Highness She...
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Episode 35
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#34: Firas Al Msaddi on Shaping Dubai's Property Landscape
Episode 34: Thrilled to dive into a dialogue with Firas Al Msaddi, CEO of DXB Interact, fäm Properties Dubai, and other fäm group entities, shaping the real estate landscape in Dubai and beyond! Firas is also a self-made s...
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Episode 34
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#33: Transforming Transactions: Exploring Noqodi's Impact on Digital Payments in the UAE & Middle East
Episode 33: Join us as we explore the transformative journey of Noqodi in revolutionizing digital payments across the UAE and MEA region. In this episode, we cover:🔑 Zahi’s Path to Leadership: Hear about his inspiring journey l...
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Episode 33
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#32: Revolutionizing Healthcare in Middle East With Dr. Shanila Laiju
Episode 32: Thrilled to have an engaging conversation with Dr. Shanila Laiju, Group Chief Executive Officer at Medcare Hospitals & Medical Centres. 🌟Join us as we delve into the incredible journey and insights of this dynamic leader,...
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Episode 32
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#31: Mazen Mroué on MTN's Vision & Tech Transformation in Africa
Episode 31: Thrilled to have an engaging conversation with Mazen Mroué, Chief Technology and Information Officer at MTN, one of the largest telecom companies in the Middle East region with 290 million customers across 20 countries. Mazen is ...
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Episode 31
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#30: Navigating the Skies: Transformative Strategies in Aviation Loyalty with Nejib, Head of Emirates Skywards
Episode 30: Embark on a captivating journey through the skies of aviation loyalty with our esteemed guest, Dr. Nejib Ben Khedher, Divisional Senior Vice President Emirates Skywards, who is revolutionizing loyalty programs in the aviation indust...
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Episode 30
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#29: Unveiling Startup Dynamics in MEA: A Conversation with Philip Bahoshy, Pioneer at MAGNiTT
Episode 29: Excited to have had a discussion with Philip Bahoshy, CEO at MAGNiTT, a leading venture capital data platform reshaping the startup landscape in MEA. 🚀Here’s what we’ll cover in this episode:<...
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Episode 29
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#28: Global Brand Narratives by Vibha Thusu on Marketing Across Borders
Episode 28: Excited to share our latest episode of "The Market Makers in Middle East & Africa" Podcast featuring our esteemed guest, Vibha Thusu, Global Marketing and Communications Leader for a group of electrical brands spanning over 6...
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Episode 28
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#27: Mastercard's Vision and the Evolution of Fintech in MEA: A conversation with Amnah Ajmal
🎙️ 🚀Episode 27: ✨Honored to have hosted Amnah Ajmal, Group Executive President – Merchants & Commerce, Digital Partnerships, FinTech’s & Enablers, Strategy, M&A at Mastercard, on the latest episode to discuss the Future of Fintech a...
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Episode 27
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#26: Navigating Retail's Future: A Conversation with Joe Abi Akl, Senior Partner at Oliver Wyman
Excited to share the latest episode of “The Market Makers in Middle East & Africa” Podcast featuring a special guest, Joe Abi Akl, Senior Partner and IMEA Head of Retail and Consumer Goods! 🎙️ Joe brings a wealth of ex...
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Episode 26
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#25: Digital Horizons: A Deep Dive with Omar M. Almahmoud on ICT Fund's Vision and Elevating Tech Innovations in MEA
Had an enlightening conversation with Omar M. Almahmoud, CEO of ICT Fund – TDRA. Omar has been a key player in catalysing the ICT sector in the UAE, and we explored a myriad of topics shaping the landscape:🌟 Discover some of th...
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Episode 25
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#24: Financial Strategy and Economic Transformation in MEA
🎙️ 🚀 Episode 24: I had the privilege of talking with Borko Handjiski, an esteemed former economist at The World Bank and seasoned management consultant with decades of experience advising governments, including entities within the Abu Dhabi ...
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#23: Legal Landscapes Unveiled: Navigating M&As and Regulatory Trends in the Middle East with Jimmy Haoula, Managing Partner at BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP
🚀 Do you want to hear from best legal firm in the MEA region? Do you know M&A market in the MEA is estimated to be worth $43.8 billion🎙️Join me in an insightful conversation with Jimmy Haoula, Managing Partner at BSA Ahmad ...
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Episode 23
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33:44
#22: Digital Health Frontiers: George Yacoub on IT Innovation in Healthcare at Burjeel Holdings
Exciting Episode Alert! Join me in a riveting conversation with @George Yacoub, Group Chief Information Officer at @Burjeel Holdings. We delve into his remarkable journey to the C-suite, exploring the dynamic landscape of healthcare IT. 🌐💡
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Episode 22
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#21: Shaping Tomorrow- The Synergy of Real Estate in Dubai and Across The World Empowered by AI
I had an enlightening conversation with Alex, the Founder and CEO of Dubai-based prop-tech Realiste AI. Alex shared his views on:👉🏼 The transformative impact of Realiste’s AI engine on global property investm...
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Episode 21
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#20: Empowering Innovation & Fostering Growth With Nader AlBastaki
I had the privilege of talking with Nader AlBastaki, the Pioneering Investor and Managing Director at Dubai Future District Fund.We delved into Nader’s remarkable journey, the mission of the Dubai Future District Fund, and stra...
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Episode 20
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#19: Mastering Family Business & Global Impact: Insights from Martin Roll, Global Family Business Expert
Episode 19: In this episode, I had the privilege of speaking with a true global expert, Martin Roll. As a distinguished fellow at INSEAD, senior advisor to Fortune 500 companies, family-owned businesses, and family offices, Martin brin...
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