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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:

Twitter: @talamichelissa
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Tala Michel Issa

foreign ownership

Saudi property market booms with $29bn transactions as premium visas drive record foreign investment

by Tala Michel Issa Wed 9 Apr 2025Wed 9 Apr 2025

Saudi Arabia recorded 93,000 real estate transactions in Q1 2025

Abu Dhabi

EXCLUSIVE: First flying cars to hit UAE skies in 2027 at $799,000 per vehicle

by Tala Michel Issa Tue 8 Apr 2025Tue 8 Apr 2025

For residents of Dubai, the flying car could dramatically reduce travel times during peak hours

Mohammed Maktari speaking at the NIO flagship location in Abu Dhabi
automotive industry

NIO MENA CEO eyes battery swaps to win over Gulf’s luxury EV market

by Tala Michel Issa Mon 7 Apr 2025Mon 7 Apr 2025

How Mohammed Maktari is rewiring the Middle East’s EV future

Trump's tariff storm
Donald Trump

Gulf nations largely sheltered from Trump’s tariff storm, experts say

by Tala Michel Issa Fri 4 Apr 2025Fri 4 Apr 2025

This favourable trade balance for the US means Gulf nations avoided being classified among what the White House described as the “worst offenders” that received higher reciprocal tariffs

US President Donald Trump tariffs
Donald Trump

WTO, IMF warn of global economic damage from Trump’s tariffs

by Tala Michel Issa Fri 4 Apr 2025Fri 4 Apr 2025

The IMF plans to share a detailed assessment of the tariffs’ impact later this month

Donald Trump tariffs
Donald Trump

World leaders condemn Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs as diplomatic row deepens

by Tala Michel Issa Thu 3 Apr 2025Thu 3 Apr 2025

Governments worldwide pledged retaliatory measures against President Trump’s new tariffs, setting the stage for what could become the largest global trade conflict since the aftermath of WWII

Donald Trump Rose Garden address
Donald Trump

EXPLAINER: How Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs work and what they mean for global trade

by Tala Michel Issa Thu 3 Apr 2025Thu 3 Apr 2025

Trump argues that decades of “unfair” trade practices have hollowed out American manufacturing, undermined critical supply chains, and rendered U.S. defence industries dependent on foreign adversaries

US President Donald Trump
Donald Trump

Trump imposes sweeping tariffs in major escalation of global trade war

by Tala Michel Issa Thu 3 Apr 2025Thu 3 Apr 2025

‘It’s our declaration of economic independence,’ says Trump

Artificial intelligence

‘We welcome competition’: Yango eyes Middle East expansion with super-app strategy to challenge Uber, Careem

by Tala Michel Issa Fri 28 Mar 2025Tue 8 Apr 2025

The company’s expansion comes amid intensifying competition in the region’s ride-hailing sector

Dubai car auction market
Auction

Dubai expats turn to car auctions for second income with substantial returns up to 50% as UAE market booms

by Tala Michel Issa Thu 20 Mar 2025Tue 15 Jul 2025

Expats turn side hustles into serious money as daily car auctions boom across the UAE

Automobili Lamborghini

EXCLUSIVE: Lamborghini sees Middle East growth moderate to 1% amid luxury market ‘normalisation’

by Tala Michel Issa Thu 20 Mar 2025Thu 20 Mar 2025

Lamborghini’s CEO disclosed that 2024 witnessed the first decline in the global high-end luxury market in years, with an estimated 8% slowdown

Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump ceasefire
ceasefire

Explainer: What Putin and Trump agreed on Ukraine’s partial ceasefire – All you need to know

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

Energy infrastructure protected while fighting continues; Putin demands end to Western aid as Zelenskyy seeks seat at negotiating table

UAE-US Partnership
bilateral cooperation

Inside the $1 trillion UAE-US economic relationship

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

Investments in AI, energy infrastructure and data centres reshape bilateral ties as Sheikh Tahnoun meets Trump during high-level Washington visit

Sheikh Tahnoon and Donald Trump
bilateral cooperation

Trump, Sheikh Tahnoon advance UAE-US $1 trillion economic ties in talks on AI, energy investments

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

US President and UAE National Security Adviser discuss strengthening bilateral ties with focus on technological advancement and economic cooperation

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

Maldives
High Net Worth Individuals

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

by Tala Michel Issa Tue 11 Mar 2025Tue 15 Jul 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 landscape
Arton Capital

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

by Tala Michel Issa Thu 6 Mar 2025Thu 17 Jul 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

Wynn Al Marjan Island - Casino in RAK

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

by Tala Michel Issa Thu 27 Feb 2025Thu 17 Jul 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

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