As Dubai’s population races toward 4 million, Hala CEO Khaled Nuseibeh reveals how the taxi-hailing giant is using data to stay ahead of growing traffic congestion while welcoming new competitors as catalysts for innovation
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AB Majlis podcast: Do we really need AI in banking? Mashreq’s head of tech weighs in
Mashreq’s Group Head of Technology, Transformation & Information, Mohamed Abdel Razek, outlines plans for 70-80 AI use cases while acknowledging trust remains paramount in financial service
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AB Majlis podcast: Google MENA tackles ‘hardest challenge’ in AI – Mastering 16 Arabic dialects
Anthony Nakache, Managing Director of Google MENA, revealed the company’s progress in creating AI that can truly understand the region’s linguistic diversity
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AB Majlis podcast: Inside e& enterprise’s mission to transform UAE government services
Early results include the world’s first remote investigation system for Dubai Public Prosecution, dramatically reducing the need to transport individuals for questioning, say e& enterprise CEO and CCO on the sidelines of WGS
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AB Majlis podcast: What VCs really want, according to e& capital’s Kushal Shah
Dubai now ranks among the top 10 global cities for new business establishment alongside traditional powerhouses like London and New York
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AB Majlis podcast: How Estonia turned empty pockets into the world’s greatest digital health success story
Estonian health minister Riina Sikuut on luck, innovation, and the future of patient care
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AB Majlis podcast: HSBC flags new era of financial crime as UAE fraud victims lose $2,500 per scam
The region’s unique combination of HNWIs, transient populations, and proximity to sanctioned nations makes it particularly vulnerable to various forms of financial crime, says HSBC’s Collin Lobo
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Emirates brings Spotify podcasts and playlists to in-flight entertainment system
Emirates has launched a collaboration with Spotify to bring audio streaming to the skies
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AB Majlis podcast: The Gulf’s women leaders are rewriting the rules of business, says Emma Burdett
Her insights on the show painted a picture of a region on the cusp of change in female entrepreneurship and leadership
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Dubai real estate developer Binghatti Properties targets major $27bn portfolio expansion
Dubai developer Binghatti is looking to massively increase real estate portfolio and will hand over $1bn of property in next three months
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AB Majlis podcast: Dubai’s Muhammad Binghatti talks expansion plans, luxury real estate, branded residences
On the latest episode, Muhammad Binghatti revealed ambitious growth plans and shared insights on the company’s unique approach to branded residences
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Dubai podcast startup Podeo raises $5.4m in funding round
Dubai podcast startup Podeo raises $5.4m as it eyes slice of emerging $234bn market
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AB Majlis podcast: Shiba Inu founders reveal plans to step down and hand control to community by year-end
Shiba Inu founders reveal plans to step away and empower the crypto community on the latest episode of AB Majlis
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AB Majlis podcast: The everyday economics of fine dining – A chat with Gault&Millau UAE’s David Constable
From the rise of chef’s tables to the increasing use of local ingredients, Editor David Constable offers a comprehensive look at the economics and innovation driving Dubai’s culinary scene
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AB Majlis podcast: The future of money? Credit cards, crypto and cash with Visa’s Dr. Saeeda Jaffar
The latest episode of AB Majlis dives into the shifts in digital payments, from the dominance of contactless transactions to the rise of AI-powered security and the potential of crypto, painting a picture of a cashless future
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AB Majlis podcast: The power of partnerships – In conversation with Careem’s Bassel Al Nahlaoui
Partnerships, innovation, and social impact – how Careem transformed from ride-hailing to becoming a multi-service platform, and the region’s most renowned unicorn
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AB Majlis podcast: Can Saudi Arabia’s splurge on sports stars lift its economy beyond oil? A chat with Jürg Kronenberg of Bain & Co.
From splurging billions to attract global football megastars to bidding to host the 2034 World Cup, Saudi is embarking on an ambitious economic diversification drive through sports, but is it sustainable?