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Tala Michel Issa is the Chief Reporter at Arabian Business and Producer/Presenter of the AB Majlis podcast. Her interviews feature global figures including former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn, Mindvalley's Vishen Lakhiani, former US government advisors, and the UAE's most prominent business personalities.

With a focus on business and geopolitics, she tracks how regional developments shape global markets, with particular expertise in wealth migration trends, trade, and economics. Before joining Arabian Business, she worked for Al Arabiya English in Dubai where she delivered authoritative coverage across political affairs, public health challenges, business developments, and breaking news. Her work spans multiple publications, where she has written extensively on topics from British politics to the evolving technology and energy sectors.

Tala holds Master's and Bachelor's degrees in media and journalism from Newcastle University, UK.

For story tips, media inquiries, or more information on the AB Majlis podcast, you can reach out to her on:

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Tala Michel Issa

Russia-Ukraine 30-day ceasefire
ceasefire

Russia-Ukraine war: Putin agrees to energy infrastructure ceasefire after Trump call

by Tala Michel Issa Wed 19 Mar 2025Wed 19 Mar 2025

Russian President accepts partial truce halting attacks on energy facilities for 30 days, but refuses to back wider ceasefire proposal

Musk's Moves Hurt Tesla
BYD

Elon Musk’s political antics are pushing the Gulf’s EV boom into China’s hands

by Tala Michel Issa Tue 18 Mar 2025Tue 18 Mar 2025

Trump’s White House photo-op hands final advantage to Chinese brands already dominating the UAE market

Dubai

EXCLUSIVE: Dubai-based Yango Group launches $20mn fund to back regional tech startups

by Tala Michel Issa Tue 18 Mar 2025Tue 18 Mar 2025

Tech firm targets 20x returns on early-stage investments in region’s fintech and SaaS startups

saudi
Desert Rock

Inside the ‘camouflaged’ Desert Rock Resort: Saudi Red Sea destination draws global tourists at $3,200 per night

by Tala Michel Issa Sun 16 Mar 2025Mon 17 Mar 2025

Saudi Arabia’s newest ultra-luxury mountain hideaway attracts international visitors off the beaten path with premium rates and invisible architecture

Capital Markets

‘Golden era’ for GCC capital markets as global investors cash in on $2.3 trillion powerhouse

by Tala Michel Issa Thu 13 Mar 2025Mon 17 Mar 2025

HSBC C-suite and regional exchange leaders reveal market transformation strategy in exclusive Arabian Business interviews

Tourism Ministry office in Maldives overseeing island lease applications
High Net Worth Individuals

Paradise for sale? How to buy a private island in the Maldives for $5 million

by Tala Michel Issa Thu 13 Mar 2025Thu 13 Mar 2025

Maldives leasehold market attracts Gulf investors in record numbers despite hefty development costs

zelenskyy
Donald Trump

Analysis: Trump’s Saudi-brokered Russia-Ukraine ceasefire could leave Zelenskyy with no good options

by Tala Michel Issa Wed 12 Mar 2025Wed 12 Mar 2025

The Saudi-brokered talks have produced a ceasefire agreement, but analysts warn this reflects Ukraine’s diminishing battlefield leverage rather than progress toward lasting peace

climate change

IMF approves $2.5bn in funding for Egypt, backs climate finance initiative

by Tala Michel Issa Wed 12 Mar 2025Wed 12 Mar 2025

Fund cites “mixed progress” on reforms as Egypt faces Red Sea disruptions costing $6bn in Suez Canal revenue while struggling with high debt and fiscal challenges

Ivan Espinosa, Nissan's new CEO, replacing Makoto Uchida
automotive brands

Nissan names Ivan Espinosa as new CEO after failed Honda merger talks

by Tala Michel Issa Wed 12 Mar 2025Wed 12 Mar 2025

This comes months after Carlos Ghosn told Arabian Business that Japanese executives prefer “weaker companies under their control” – a view seemingly validated by the Honda-Nissan merger collapse

Ukraine agrees to a 30-day ceasefire proposal with the US amid rising tensions with Russia
ceasefire

Russia-Ukraine ceasefire: Zelenskyy agrees to halt fighting for 30 days in US-brokered deal

by Tala Michel Issa Wed 12 Mar 2025Wed 12 Mar 2025

Russia-Ukraine ceasefire proposal emerges from Saudi talks as Zelenskyy accepts Trump plan and awaits Putin decision

Zayed Bin Rashid Bin Aweidha, CEO of Abu Dhabi Investment Group (ADIG)
Abu Dhabi Investment Group

‘Europe no longer attractive for investment,’ says ADIG CEO as capital flows to UAE

by Tala Michel Issa Wed 12 Mar 2025Wed 12 Mar 2025

‘Europe has become a less attractive destination for investment,’ says the ADIG chief amid capital flight and geopolitical shifts

Trump's trade policy uncertainty
Donald Trump

US stocks plunge as Trump’s tariff policies stoke recession fears

by Tala Michel Issa Tue 11 Mar 2025Tue 11 Mar 2025

Investors are now focused on Wednesday’s inflation report for further clues about the health of the economy

UAE-Maldives real estate partnership – High-end beachfront villas in the Maldives, now available for private ownership
High Net Worth Individuals

EXCLUSIVE: UAE developers pour billions into Maldives as luxury island market heats up

by Tala Michel Issa Tue 11 Mar 2025Wed 12 Mar 2025

Honeymooners may soon find the Maldives transformed into a lucrative second-home market, thanks to over $3 billion in UAE investments by 2030

economic opportunities

Gulf-Asia corridor: The $578bn economic powerhouse reshaping global investment flows

by Tala Michel Issa Fri 7 Mar 2025Mon 17 Mar 2025

HSBC top brass and regional leaders share exclusive insights with Arabian Business on the sidelines of the HSBC MENAT Future Forum

uae
Arton Capital

German millionaires flock to UAE as Europe’s political chaos, economic woes bite

by Tala Michel Issa Thu 6 Mar 2025Thu 6 Mar 2025

Political polarisation in Europe is driving an exodus of German, British and French millionaires to the UAE, says Arton Capital chief

Pfizer's Zithromax 250mg
antibiotic medicine

EXCLUSIVE: Pfizer recalls bacteria-fighting antibiotic Zithromax from UAE market

by Tala Michel Issa Wed 5 Mar 2025Wed 5 Mar 2025

Popular antibiotic that is used to fight STIs, skin and respiratory infections vanishes from pharmacy shelves as Pfizer works to resolve ‘manufacturing’ issue

Bon Charge Red Light Therapy Mask
beauty and skincare

REVIEW: Red light therapy succeeded where 15 years of acne treatments failed

by Tala Michel Issa Tue 4 Mar 2025Tue 4 Mar 2025

After a 15-year battle with persistent acne, countless medications, and expensive procedures, I’ve finally discovered a solution that has dramatically transformed my skin – the Bon Charge Red Light Therapy Mask

Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy meeting in the Oval Office
Donald Trump

Internet erupts over Trump-Zelenskyy White House meeting breakdown

by Tala Michel Issa Mon 3 Mar 2025Mon 3 Mar 2025

When Zelenskyy asked JD Vance if he had ever visited Ukraine, the US VP responded that he had seen videos and accused the Ukrainian president of taking visitors on “propaganda tours”

Ethereum
Blockchain

Analysis: Inside the $1.5bn Bybit hack – ‘The largest digital heist in crypto history’

by Tala Michel Issa Fri 28 Feb 2025Fri 28 Feb 2025

Data shows that North Korean hackers stole $1.34 billion across 47 incidents last year – a figure now eclipsed by this one breach

Ras Al Khaimah hotel UAE tourism

Ras Al Khaimah’s casino island could yield property investment returns over 100%, brokers claim

by Tala Michel Issa Thu 27 Feb 2025Thu 27 Feb 2025

Industry insiders reveal how early investors could double their money at Wynn Al Marjan Island, while analysts assess whether the Middle East’s first casino resort truly offers a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ opportunity

Citizenship by Investment

US citizens lead global rush for second passports as Malta tops citizenship rankings

by Tala Michel Issa Wed 19 Feb 2025Wed 19 Feb 2025

Monaco and the UAE achieved perfect scores for tax benefits in the residence program rankings, while EU member states dominated in visa-free travel access

Ukraine-Russia peace talk saudi arabia
geopolitics

Saudi Arabia hosts Russia-US talks on Ukraine peace plan

by Tala Michel Issa Wed 19 Feb 2025Wed 19 Feb 2025

Zelenskyy cancels planned Saudi visit as Ukraine demands security pledges, European leaders seek guarantees

UAE personal status law
divorce

UAE law changes: New rules on marriage, divorce, child custody – All you need to know

by Tala Michel Issa Wed 19 Feb 2025Wed 19 Feb 2025

Sweeping changes extend child custody to 18 years, reduce divorce waiting periods, and give women more autonomy in marriage decisions – Here’s everything you need to know

Burj Khalifa

EXCLUSIVE: Dubai’s highest office space draws global fund interest at $12.2 million

by Tala Michel Issa Tue 18 Feb 2025Tue 18 Feb 2025

The same building recently listed the world’s highest residential property, dubbed “Sky Palace,” for $51 million

Red Sea

Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Residences draw early buyers at $1.5mn starting price

by Tala Michel Issa Mon 17 Feb 2025Mon 17 Feb 2025

The pre-sales success of the multi-billion riyal development on Shura Island signals strong appetite from wealthy Gulf investors for Saudi Arabia’s emerging luxury tourism destinations

Tabby IPO
BNPL

Tabby hits $3.3 billion valuation as it eyes IPO within 18 months after $160M raise

by Tala Michel Issa Wed 12 Feb 2025Wed 12 Feb 2025

Buy now, pay later provider prepares for listing as transaction volumes hit $10 billion annually

Dubai Smart Rental Index 2025
Dubai

New Dubai smart index puts pressure on landlords ‘to improve maintenance and overall quality’: Experts

by Tala Michel Issa Wed 12 Feb 2025Tue 11 Feb 2025

Real estate experts warn that smaller landlords might face significant challenges under the new system

Boutique Group

Saudi’s Boutique Group plans to triple luxury palace hotel portfolio, eyes global expansion

by Tala Michel Issa Tue 11 Feb 2025Tue 11 Feb 2025

The company could also be looking to explore opportunities to export its palace-to-hotel conversion expertise to other markets

Boutique Group

EXCLUSIVE: Saudi’s Red Palace hotel hits 60% construction milestone, says Boutique Group CEO

by Tala Michel Issa Mon 10 Feb 2025Mon 10 Feb 2025

Since 2022, Boutique Group has been tasked with transforming historic Saudi palaces into ultra-luxury hotels

GCC sovereign wealth funds
M&A activity

Gulf sovereign wealth funds drive $36bn+ mega-deal boom as UAE, Saudi buck global M&A slowdown

by Tala Michel Issa Tue 4 Feb 2025Tue 4 Feb 2025

Saudi Arabia’s PIF and UAE sovereign funds, including Mubadala and ADIA, have been central to this growth

UK millionaires head to UAE
High Net Worth Individuals

Middle-class Britons join wealth exodus to UAE amid UK economic uncertainty

by Tala Michel Issa Mon 3 Feb 2025Mon 3 Feb 2025

The migration wave comes as Britain grapples with multiple challenges, including the planned abolition of non-dom tax status and broader economic uncertainty

Donald trump
Abraham Accords

Analysis: Early days of Trump 2.0 signal major Middle East policy shift to transactional diplomacy

by Tala Michel Issa Fri 31 Jan 2025Fri 31 Jan 2025

Experts weigh prospects for Trump’s deal-making approach as allies grapple with controversial Gaza plans and Iran stance

AI adoption

Analysis: DeepSeek’s $6 million AI breakthrough is a ‘Sputnik moment’ for American tech

by Tala Michel Issa Thu 30 Jan 2025Thu 30 Jan 2025

The breakthrough suggests U.S. sanctions may have accelerated China’s push for technological self-reliance, rather than containing its advancement, experts say

Blockchain

UAE’s crypto regulation offers model for others as new report reveals rising extremist funding in Europe: Experts

by Tala Michel Issa Thu 30 Jan 2025Thu 30 Jan 2025

A new report suggests that Europe’s crypto extremism problem is growing faster than anyone expected

Burj Khalifa

EXCLUSIVE: World’s highest home hits Dubai real estate market at $51mn

by Tala Michel Issa Thu 30 Jan 2025Thu 30 Jan 2025

The listing comes as Dubai’s property market experiences strong growth, particularly in the ultra-luxury segment

Careem's zero-fee on remittance
Careem

EXCLUSIVE: Careem Pay launches fee-free remittance service, undercuts traditional exchanges

by Tala Michel Issa Tue 28 Jan 2025Wed 29 Jan 2025

The move comes as conventional exchange houses increased their fees by 15% last year

branded real estate

IN PICTURES: First look at Elie Saab’s uber-luxury $600mn Maldives resort project

by Tala Michel Issa Fri 24 Jan 2025Fri 24 Jan 2025

Fashion house partners with Dubai’s Samana for ultra-luxury water villas and apartments with nightly rates up to $8,000

diplomacy

Analysis: How Trump Secretary of State pick Marco Rubio will shake up Middle East relations

by Tala Michel Issa Fri 24 Jan 2025Fri 24 Jan 2025

Rubio faces a complex set of immediate challenges, including implementing the Gaza ceasefire deal, managing escalating tensions with Iran, and attempting to revive the Abraham Accords, experts say

UAE's IPO market
Dubizzle

UAE IPOs 2025: What market conditions would need to exist for Dubizzle and Etihad Airways to go public?

by Tala Michel Issa Fri 24 Jan 2025Fri 24 Jan 2025

Strong investor appetite meets cautious market conditions as UAE prepares for potential landmark listings

branded real estate

EXCLUSIVE: Dubai’s Samana Developers targets ultra-wealthy with $600mn Elie Saab Maldives hideaway

by Tala Michel Issa Thu 23 Jan 2025Thu 23 Jan 2025

Nightly rates to hit $8,000 at Elie Saab’s first Maldives resort, as Dubai developer launches $2.3 million pool apartments with invite-only beach villas launching for sale soon

UAE passport world's most powerful travel documents
Dubai

Analysis: UAE’s passport power surge reflects decades of diplomatic finesse and strategic vision

by Tala Michel Issa Wed 22 Jan 2025Wed 22 Jan 2025

The UAE has broken into the world’s top 10 most powerful passports while establishing itself as a premier destination for global wealth

Trump 2025
Donald Trump

Trump’s in a hurry but can the Arab world keep up?

by Tala Michel Issa Tue 21 Jan 2025Tue 21 Jan 2025

Trump’s first day makes Biden’s four years look timid

UAE wealth migration trends
Dubai

UK suffers historic brain drain, wealth exodus as UAE passport power rises

by Tala Michel Issa Tue 21 Jan 2025Tue 21 Jan 2025

The trend coincides with a sharp decline in British global mobility power, with the UK passport dropping from first place in 2015 to fifth position in 2025

Trump inauguration
Donald Trump

‘The golden age begins now’: 6 key takeaways from Donald Trump’s inauguration speech

by Tala Michel Issa Tue 21 Jan 2025Tue 21 Jan 2025

Trump promises “revolution of common sense” in his second inaugural speech, pledging border crackdowns, major energy policy shifts and sweeping territorial changes for the U.S. – here’s everything you need to know

Israel Hamas ceasefire deal Palestinian
Gaza ceasefire

‘Bittersweet’ relief for Palestinian diaspora in UAE as expats voice cautious optimism over Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal

by Tala Michel Issa Thu 16 Jan 2025Thu 16 Jan 2025

Under the first phase of the agreement, 33 Israeli hostages – including all women, children, and men over 50 – will be released in exchange for Palestinian prisoners

Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal
Gaza ceasefire

World leaders welcome Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, call for lasting peace

by Tala Michel Issa Thu 16 Jan 2025Thu 16 Jan 2025

From Washington to Riyadh, leaders welcome watershed Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement, as mediators race to halt hostilities before implementing the Gaza deal on Sunday

Qatar Airways
Aviation

EXCLUSIVE: Qatar Airways ‘ahead of schedule’ on in-flight Starlink rollout, eyes complete fleet coverage

by Tala Michel Issa Thu 16 Jan 2025Thu 16 Jan 2025

The Doha-based airline is pushing to complete Starlink installations across its Boeing 777 fleet by Q2 2025, followed by its Airbus A350 aircraft in summer 2025

Artificial intelligence

‘Less staff, less downtime, less empathy’: AI creates ‘always-on’ culture leading to employee burnout, anxiety, imposter syndrome

by Tala Michel Issa Wed 15 Jan 2025Wed 15 Jan 2025

UAE experts warn of mounting burnout as workers face pressure to match AI’s machine-like productivity

automotive industry

Analysis: Tesla tests limits of brand politics as Musk readies for government role under Trump

by Tala Michel Issa Mon 13 Jan 2025Mon 13 Jan 2025

Inside Elon Musk’s risky experiment mixing luxury EVs, presidential politics, and US-China relations with just days until Trump’s inauguration

Burj Khalifa
Burj Khalifa

Dubai’s Burj Khalifa sees drop in home sales transaction volume as supply tightens

by Tala Michel Issa Fri 10 Jan 2025Fri 10 Jan 2025

Historical data seen by Arabian Business shows prime Burj Khalifa units are becoming scarce as wealthy owners retain their investments, amid Dubai’s record-breaking year for luxury real estate transactions

Netflix's Dubai Bling Season 3
dubai bling

‘I love both worlds’: Netflix star Safa Siddiqui on motherhood and her growing business empire as Dubai Bling returns for season 3

by Tala Michel Issa Fri 10 Jan 2025Fri 10 Jan 2025

Season 3 hit Netflix this week, serving up dramatic twists and million-dollar spectacles that have fans buzzing about the show’s most outrageous season yet

UAE and Saudi stock markets
Capital Markets

UAE, Saudi markets eye fresh wave of blockbuster IPOs after record 2024

by Tala Michel Issa Thu 9 Jan 2025Thu 9 Jan 2025

A key trend emerging in both markets is the increasing appetite for technology and digital-first businesses

automobile industry

Analysis: Why Tesla’s ties with China made Elon Musk indispensable to Trump

by Tala Michel Issa Wed 8 Jan 2025Thu 9 Jan 2025

A closer look shows that Musk’s upcoming role in government was no coincidence – it was years in the making

Lebanon

Investors eye Lebanon real estate bargains amid price drop as fragile Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire holds

by Tala Michel Issa Mon 6 Jan 2025Mon 6 Jan 2025

The current ceasefire has emboldened some investors to begin exploring opportunities in areas where prices have dropped significantly

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