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As one of the world‘s most influential business hubs, the Middle East requires expert attention. Business Extra provides those experts, as well as news and insights from The National‘s esteemed team of business editors and reporters, who are on top of the markets, technology, the energy sector and more.

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The National News

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Business

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16 okt. 2026

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Ep 20: The UAE's king of bricks and mortar retailing, Mohamed Alabbar, begins to build a new empire in clicks and techs. 30.11.2016 15:15

Mustafa Alrawi, business editor of The National, and Andy Scott look at the billionaire's battle for online dominance and the UAE's airline businesses facing tougher times.

Ep 19: High Noon? Are we about to see the new e-commerce giant in the region go head to head with Amazon? 17.11.2016 13:46

Mustafa Alrawi, The National's business editor and Andy Scott discuss online growth, expanding GDP and the strong dollar bringing us back down to earth.

Ep 18: President Trump - What exactly does that mean? 10.11.2016 13:37

Mustafa Alrawi, business editor for The National, and Andy Scott discuss the shock, the awe and what happens next.

Ep 17: 1+1 = 1. Mergers, Dubai airport expansion, and the F&B sector 03.11.2016 14:15

Mustafa Alrawi and Andy Scott discuss the $125 billion merger between Mubadala and IPIC as the main course with Dubai raising financing for the expansion of its airports, pesky drones and for dessert why the UAE's F&B sector would like us to eat more. #Mubadala #IPIC #Dubai #UAE

Ep 16: Samsung's burning phones and the UAE's cooling retail sector 12.10.2016 15:46

Mustafa Alrawi, Business Editor for The National, along with reporters Andy Scott and John Everington discuss Samsung's headaches with the Note 7 and the latest bearish assessment for the UAE's retail sector.

Ep 15: As the Summer heat abates the business life of the UAE heats up with bankruptcy, property, retail and food on the agenda 08.09.2016 15:24

Mustafa Alrawi, Business Editor for The National and Andy Scott discuss all the new developments.

Ep 14: As the country gets hotter so does Dubai's property market 24.07.2016 18:04

The National's Business Editor, Mustafa Alrawi and Andy Scott discuss all the weeks business news

Ep 13: The UAE's residential rents and prices are set to fall again as its tourist numbers and length-of-stay increases 14.07.2016 18:17

The National's Business Editor, Mustafa Alrawi, reporter Lucy Barnard and Andy Scott go toe-to-toe with the numbers and have a sneak peek at Pokemon Go.

Ep 10: Merger mania in Abu Dhabi as the world's biggest demerger depresses the UK economy 06.07.2016 15:03

The National's Business Editor, Mustafa Alrawi, and Andy Scott discuss the week's seismic events locally and globally.

Ep9: Abu Dhabi looks to create the country's biggest bank with NBAD and FGB discussing a merger as the UK looks to demerge from Europe. 23.06.2016 14:30

The National's Deputy Business Editor, Sean Cronin, and Andy Scott discuss the weeks biggest business events.

Ep8: Is Dubai looking at another 5per cent drop in domestic rents for 2016 with more pain to come next year? 15.06.2016 13:51

The National's Business Editor, Mustafa Alrawi, and Andy Scott discuss the week's hot topics

Ep 7: Does building the world's tallest tower and financial collapse have any foundation 08.06.2016 14:07

The Skyscraper Index suggests a link between delivery of the the world's highest buildings and economic chaos. With the world's two tallest towers due in 2019 should we take our money out the banks in 2018?

Ep 6: Souq.com to sell itself? 02.06.2016 14:13

Mustafa Alrawi and Andy Scott discuss a possible IPO of souq.com and renaissance in retail sales.

Ep 5: Oil up, cars down - It's a PRICES special 25.05.2016 14:43

This week's episode takes a look at the impact of the increase in oil price and why Ramadan might be a good time to buy a new car.

Ep 4: Down, down, deeper and down? 16.05.2016 13:26

Has the property market reached the bottom of its fall?

Ep 3: Swings and roundabouts 09.05.2016 14:20

With several new theme parks scheduled to open in the UAE over the next few months (and years), industry experts are hoping that these destinations will attract more tourists which will in turn boost the retail sector.

Ep 2: Retail therapy? 03.05.2016 15:00

Dubai's newest offering is a striking combination of deep discounts and luxury brands .

Ep 1: Saudi's look beyond oil 27.04.2016 14:04

How Saudi Arabia's new financial plan could alter the cultural make up of the kingdom and a look at the rising levels of personal debt in the UAE.