The Market Makers in MEA with Abrar Hussain

🚀 Episode 43: Building Responsible, Sovereign AI with Andrew Jackson, Ex CEO of Inception (a G42 company), and Group Chief AI Officer at G42. Honored to host Andrew Jackson, a trailblazer in AI and technology leadership, on the latest episode of The Market Makers in MEA Podcast! 🎙️ Join us as we dive into:  🧠 Andrew’s journey—using AI for high-frequency trading and leading AI innovation across f...

Episode 42: Reimagining Retail, Real Estate & E-commerce with Binoo Joseph, Group Chief Digital Officer at Cenomi Honored to host Binoo Joseph, a visionary tech leader with 20+ years of experience, on the latest episode of The Market Makers in MEA podcast. 🎙️🇸🇦 We dive deep into Cenomi’s bold digital transformation journey—at the intersection of retail, real estate, and e-commerce—covering: 🧠...

Episode 41: Transforming Financial Services with Haisam Odeimeh, Group CEO of Financial Services at Al Ramz Honored to host Haisam Odeimeh, Group CEO of Financial Services at Al Ramz, on the latest episode of The Market Makers in MEA Podcast! 🎙️ Join us as we explore: 📈 Haisam’s journey and key milestones in leading Al Ramz’s financial services division. 🌍 Vision for the future of Al Ramz in the...

Episode 40: Honored to have an insightful conversation with Bashar Kilani, Founder & Managing Director of AI360 Innovations, on the latest episode of The Market Makers in MEA Podcast. 🚀 Join us as we explore: 🤖 The AI Revolution – How AI360 Innovations is driving AI-powered digital transformation in the UAE and MEA. 🏛️ AI & Government Transformation – How AI is reshaping public services...

Episode 39: Honored to have an insightful conversation with Rajesh Garg, Group Chief Financial Officer & Chief Sustainability Officer at Landmark Group, on the latest episode of “The Market Makers in MEA” Podcast. 🌍 We explored: 💼 Rajesh’s journey in driving financial strategies and sustainability initiatives at Landmark Group, one of the largest retail businesses in MEA. 🌱 How Landmark Gro...

Episode 38: Thrilled to share an insightful conversation with Ziad Chalhoub, Chief Financial Officer at Majid Al Futtaim Holding, one of the largest and prominent company in retail, malls, fashion and real estate in Middle East.🎥🌍 Join us as we explore Ziad’s inspiring journey and dive into how Majid Al Futtaim is transforming the future of retail, real estate, and corporate finance. In this epi...

Episode 37: Thrilled to share an engaging conversation with Shant Oknayan, VP at ByteDance and TikTok Global Business Solutions! 🎥🌍 Join us as we dive into TikTok’s groundbreaking expansion across the Middle East, Africa, and Eastern Europe. In this episode, we discuss:  🔑 Shant’s journey leading TikTok’s rapid growth and navigating diverse, dynamic markets.  💡 How TikTok tailors its content t...

Episode 36: Engaged in an insightful discussion with Sevgi Gur, Chief Marketing Officer at Property Finder, exploring the dynamic realm of real estate marketing. 🚀 Here’s what we covered: 📈 Key marketing strategies that have propelled Property Finder to its current market position, navigating through digital transformation’s impact on the real estate industry. 💡 Impactful campaigns at Property...

Episode 35: Excited to have an insightful conversation with Danny Sebright, President of the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council and a seasoned diplomat, on the latest episode of The Market Makers in MEA Podcast 🌍 With His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s recent visit to the U.S., Danny shared key insights on: 💼 Key sectors for U.S. companies in the U.A.E. market. 🚀 How innovation and tec...

Episode 34: Thrilled to dive into a dialogue with Firas Al Msaddi, CEO of DXB Interact, fäm Properties Dubai, and other fäm group entities, shaping the real estate landscape in Dubai and beyond!  Firas is also a self-made successful entrepreneur running fäm group companies with over 700 agents with a commitment to make a positive change! 🌆 Here’s what’s on our agenda: 🏢 Firas shares his remarkab...

Episode 33: Join us as we explore the transformative journey of Noqodi in revolutionizing digital payments across the UAE and MEA region. In this episode, we cover: 🔑 Zahi’s Path to Leadership: Hear about his inspiring journey leading Noqodi’s fintech innovations.  💡 Fintech Transformation: Insights into how Noqodi is empowering SMEs and driving financial inclusion through cutting-edge digital p...

Episode 32: Thrilled to have an engaging conversation with Dr. Shanila Laiju, Group Chief Executive Officer at Medcare Hospitals & Medical Centres. 🌟 Join us as we delve into the incredible journey and insights of this dynamic leader, overseeing Medcare’s profound impact in the healthcare sector. Here’s what you’ll gain from the conversation: 👩‍⚕️ Dr. Laiju’s inspiring journey to becoming th...

Episode 31: Thrilled to have an engaging conversation with Mazen Mroué, Chief Technology and Information Officer at MTN, one of the largest telecom companies in the Middle East region with 290 million customers across 20 countries. Mazen is also a board member of various companies in the MTN Group. 🌟 Join us as we delve into the incredible journey and insights of this dynamic leader, overseeing M...

Episode 30: Embark on a captivating journey through the skies of aviation loyalty with our esteemed guest, Dr. Nejib Ben Khedher, Divisional Senior Vice President Emirates Skywards, who is revolutionizing loyalty programs in the aviation industry! 🚀 In this episode, we delve deep into the transformative strategies shaping loyalty programs in the aviation industry: 🌟 With over 30 years of experie...

Episode 29:  Excited to have had a discussion with Philip Bahoshy, CEO at MAGNiTT, a leading venture capital data platform reshaping the startup landscape in MEA.  🚀 Here’s what we’ll cover in this episode: 📈 Differentiation of MAGNiTT from other venture capital data platforms in the region and the initial challenges faced during its inception. 🌱 Impact of MAGNiTT on the growth and visibility o...

Episode 28: Excited to share our latest episode of "The Market Makers in Middle East & Africa" Podcast featuring our esteemed guest, Vibha Thusu, Global Marketing and Communications Leader for a group of electrical brands spanning over 65 countries! 🎙️ In this episode,  🌍 Vibha shares invaluable insights into navigating the complexities of global marketing, maintaining brand consist...

🎙️ 🚀Episode 27: ✨Honored to have hosted Amnah Ajmal, Group Executive President – Merchants & Commerce, Digital Partnerships, FinTech’s & Enablers, Strategy, M&A at Mastercard, on the latest episode to discuss the Future of Fintech and Finance🌍 We delved into insightful discussions covering the forefront of fintech, commerce, and the transformative future of transactions. Here’s a gl...

Excited to share the latest episode of “The Market Makers in Middle East & Africa” Podcast featuring a special guest, Joe Abi Akl, Senior Partner and IMEA Head of Retail and Consumer Goods!  🎙️ Joe brings a wealth of experience and insights to the table, discussing a myriad of topics shaping the retail, hospitality, and entertainment sectors in the region. 🌟 Joe shares valuable perspectives o...

Had an enlightening conversation with Omar M. Almahmoud, CEO of ICT Fund – TDRA. Omar has been a key player in catalysing the ICT sector in the UAE, and we explored a myriad of topics shaping the landscape: 🌟 Discover some of the most significant success stories and impactful projects supported by ICT Fund – TDRA. 🚀 Unravel the significance of the UAE’s Astronauts Program, the Mars 2117 Initiati...

🎙️ 🚀 Episode 24: I had the privilege of talking with Borko Handjiski, an esteemed former economist at The World Bank and seasoned management consultant with decades of experience advising governments, including entities within the Abu Dhabi Government, on economic and fiscal policies ✨ In this episode, we explored key topics that are shaping the economic landscape of the UAE and beyond: 🌍 Globa...

🚀 Do you want to hear from best legal firm in the MEA region? Do you know M&A market in the MEA is estimated to be worth $43.8 billion🎙️ Join me in an insightful conversation with Jimmy Haoula, Managing Partner at BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP, as we unravel the complexities of Legal Landscapes in the Middle East, focusing on M&As and Regulatory Trends. 🌐📈 Key Highlights: 📊...

Exciting Episode Alert! Join me in a riveting conversation with @George Yacoub, Group Chief Information Officer at @Burjeel Holdings. We delve into his remarkable journey to the C-suite, exploring the dynamic landscape of healthcare IT. 🌐💡 Here’s a sneak peek into our discussion: 👉🏼 Navigating the responsibilities and challenges of a CIO in the healthcare sector.  👉🏼 The transformative impac...

I had an enlightening conversation with Alex, the Founder and CEO of Dubai-based prop-tech Realiste AI.  Alex shared his views on: 👉🏼 The transformative impact of Realiste’s AI engine on global property investment. 👉🏼 Insights into the challenges and triumphs of scaling Realiste across 100 cities 👉🏼 The attractiveness of Dubai as a vibrant market for real estate investment. 👉🏼 Exploring th...

I had the privilege of talking with Nader AlBastaki, the Pioneering Investor and Managing Director at Dubai Future District Fund. We delved into Nader’s remarkable journey, the mission of the Dubai Future District Fund, and strategies for impactful investments. Our conversation explored the fund’s role in Dubai’s innovation ecosystem, its unique advantages for startups, and the pivotal role of tec...

Episode 19:  In this episode, I had the privilege of speaking with a true global expert, Martin Roll. As a distinguished fellow at INSEAD, senior advisor to Fortune 500 companies, family-owned businesses, and family offices, Martin brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the world of family businesses and family offices.  We discussed a wide range of topics, including: 🌟 The interplay of b...