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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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The Market Makers in MEA with Abrar Hussain

#40: Insights from Bashar Kilani on AI, Innovation, and Value Creation in the Middle East

March 23, 2025 • Abrar Hussain • Season 1 • Episode 40

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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 Revolution – How AI360 Innovations is driving AI-powered digital transformation in the UAE and MEA.
🏛️ AI & Government Transformation – How AI is reshaping public services in Dubai with real-world impact.
📊 Challenges in AI Adoption – Key obstacles businesses and governments face in implementing AI—and how to solve them.
🌍 Future of AI in Dubai – Where AI will have the biggest influence over the next decade.
🤝 Global AI Collaboration – How international partnerships are fueling AI success in the region.
🎓 AI Talent Development – Nurturing the next generation of AI leaders and innovators.
📖 AI’s Role in the Digital Economy – How AI is redefining business models and value creation in the Middle East.

With his expertise in AI, innovation, and leadership—including his role as a Managing Partner at Boyden—Bashar shares game-changing strategies shaping AI’s future in the MEA region. 🚀

🎧 Watch & listen to the full episode of @The Market Makers in Middle East & Africa Video Podcast on:

YouTube: https://youtu.be/CkmFNDdWsT8?si=cvty-LWGXKi9YMaW
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5csIXsTJfShvhs1H08Imnh
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ae/podcast/39-financial-leadership-and-sustainability-strategies/id1674391999?i=1000688452217

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** This podcast is a Personal Initiative **

Abrar Hussain

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