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Back to SearchEpisode 40-Kingdom Capital: Shaping Saudi’s Economic Future
Since Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman launched Vision 2030 in 2016, Saudi Arabia has undergone major changes. The kingdom is opening up its society …
1 year, 6 months ago
Episode 39-Fuelling the Future: The Middle East’s Energy Shift
Natural resources are central to Middle Eastern economies. While climate change and green financing are on the rise, oil and gas still dominate, shap…
1 year, 6 months ago
Episode 38-Venture Into Iraq: Start-Ups on the Rise
After years of instability, Iraq’s political and security situation is improving, opening up new opportunities for economic growth. With a young, tec…
1 year, 6 months ago
Episode 37-Banking on Faith: Australia’s First Islamic Bank
Islamic finance is gaining traction in Australia. With over 813,000 Muslims—about 3.2% of the population—there's an increasing demand for financial s…
1 year, 7 months ago
Episode 36-Crypto Currents: Fintech and Digital Assets in the Gulf
The digitalisation of finance is reshaping the industry, with new asset classes like cryptocurrency gaining traction.
Dubai and the UAE have become k…
1 year, 7 months ago
Episode 35-Egypt’s Fintech Focus: Growth and Challenges
Egypt is quickly becoming a major tech and fintech hub in MENA and Africa. With over 100 million people, many of them young and tech-savvy, and a str…
1 year, 7 months ago
Episode 34-Feeling the Heat: Gulf States and Climate Shifts
Across the MENA region, environmental challenges are rising, but the six Gulf Arab states—Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and Bahrain—are…
1 year, 7 months ago
Episode 33-Islamic Finance: Kazakhstan's Next Frontier
Since 2009, Kazakhstan has been integrating Islamic finance into its economy to attract foreign investment and diversify its financial sector. Leadin…
1 year, 7 months ago
Episode 32-Building Trends: UAE & Saudi Real Estate Insights
Dubai's real estate has surged in the past decade, driven by its strategic location and luxury demand. Abu Dhabi is advancing, and even smaller emira…
1 year, 8 months ago
Episode 31-Pyramids of Pressure: Egypt's Economic Balance
Egypt's economy is under intense pressure, with a currency crisis, soaring debt, rampant inflation, and a struggling private sector.
But a major UAE …
1 year, 8 months ago