Economic Impact

How does a single clinic grow into a healthcare network serving millions? In Episode 5 of the Economic Impact Podcast, Alicia Moopin, Managing Director & Group CEO of Aster Healthcare, shares the story behind one of the region’s fastest-growing healthcare groups. In conversation with Ahmed Mohamed Al Naqbi, CEO of Emirates Development Bank, Alicia reflects on leadership, growth, and the future of...

Emirates Development Bank

Emirates Development Bank

Emirates Development Bank

Emirates Development Bank

Emirates Development Bank

Emirates Development Bank

Emirates Development Bank

Emirates Development Bank

Emirates Development Bank

Emirates Development Bank

Emirates Development Bank

Emirates Development Bank

Season 3, Episode 4 of Economic Impact: Conversations from Emirates Development Bank, filmed live at Make it in the Emirates 2025. Special guest: Ali Alshimmari, Board Member of Emerge — providing innovative solar solutions for commercial and industrial sites and powering the UAE’s renewable energy future. Emirates Development Bank

Season 3, Episode 3 of Economic Impact: Conversations from Emirates Development Bank, filmed live at Make it in the Emirates 2025. Special guest: Her Excellency Najla Al Midfa, Managing Director of the Emirates Growth Fund — bridging the equity gap for growth-stage SMEs and fueling innovation across technology, healthcare, food security, and manufacturing in the UAE. Emirates Development Bank

Season 3, Episode 2 of Economic Impact: Conversations from Emirates Development Bank, filmed live at Make it in the Emirates 2025. Special guest: Abdallah Massaad, Group CEO of RAK Ceramics — the world’s largest ceramics brand and a global example of “Made in the UAE” success. Emirates Development Bank

Season 3, Episode 1 of Economic Impact: Conversations from Emirates Development Bank, filmed live at Make it in the Emirates 2025. Special guest: H.E. Dr. Sultan Al Neyadi, UAE Minister of Youth and the first Arab to perform a spacewalk. Emirates Development Bank

Join H.E. Ahmed Mohamed Al Naqbi, CEO of Emirates Development Bank, as he sits down with Jimmy Grewal, Managing Director of Elcome International, to discuss the company’s 55-year journey from a Dubai-based service provider to a global leader in maritime technology. The conversation covers: Elcome’s Global Expansion: From local beginnings in Dubai to a worldwide presence, serving sectors like defen...

What We Covered: Acme Intralog's Evolution: From its founding in 1975 as a traditional engineering firm to becoming a leader in robotics and automation. Impact of COVID-19 on Automation: How the pandemic accelerated demand for warehouse automation and supply chain resilience. Global Reach and Key Projects: Exporting 60-65% of its solutions to markets like the GCC, India, and Europe, including uniq...

In this episode of Economic Impact: Conversations from Emirates Development Bank, H.E. Ahmed Mohamed Al Naqbi, CEO of Emirates Development Bank, is joined by Nick Cochrane-Dyet MBE, Chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce in Abu Dhabi. The discussion explores the UAE-UK strategic economic ties, energy transition, education, and innovation opportunities. Nick underscores the role of collaborati...

In this episode of Economic Impact: Conversations from Emirates Development Bank, H.E. Ahmed Mohamed Al Naqbi, CEO of Emirates Development Bank, sits down with Omar Al Shamsi, Founder and CEO of Watermelon Ecosystem. Omar Al Shamsi shares his remarkable journey from a distinguished career in banking and investments to leading Watermelon Ecosystem, an innovative platform revolutionizing the food an...

In this episode of Economic Impact: Conversations from Emirates Development Bank, His Excellency Ahmed Mohamed Al Naqbi, CEO of Emirates Development Bank sits down with Hassan Halawy, General Manager of Elite Agro Projects, to explore the intersection of innovation and agriculture. Hassan shares insights into Elite Agro’s groundbreaking initiatives, including cultivating Arabica coffee in Dubai's...

In this episode of "Economic Impact: Conversations from Emirates Development Bank", His Excellency Ahmed Mohamed Al Naqbi, CEO of Emirates Development Bank, engages in an insightful dialogue with Her Excellency Dr. Alanoud Alhaj, Assistant Undersecretary for the Green Development and Climate Change Sector at the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment. Dr. Alhaj shares her journey to becoming a...

Mustafa’s early career journey and lessons learned Ajman Bank’s transformation story The importance of SMEs in shaping the UAE economy How collaboration and innovation drive organizational success Emirates Development Bank

In this episode of Economic Impact Conversations, we sit down with Liz Beneski, the CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce in Abu Dhabi (AmCham - Abu Dhabi). With 25 years of experience in the UAE, Liz offers a unique perspective on the opportunities and challenges for American businesses looking to expand into Abu Dhabi and the UAE. We discuss AmCham's role in supporting US companies, the key in...