Synopsis
DUBAI WORKS, a business podcast about the innovators, the products, the services and trending topics, Lovin Dubai's take on the business stories that matter.The shows host is Richard Fitzgerald, founder of Augustus Media, publishers of Lovin Dubai, Lovin Saudi and SMASHI TV.
Episodes
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Sam Altman’s plan for UAE, Dubai’s Shark Tank is tanking, and a special football segment
16/02/2024 Duration: 43minTop Stories Today:OpenAI’s Sam Altman wants to turn UAE into AI testing groundExperience the Future of Tech at Step Conference 2024Dubai brokers have 3 days to take down fake listingsTwo Bahrain startups have secured funding in a Shark Tank-inspired show, while Dubai’s own Shark Tank seems to have tanked
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Crypto exists are low but investors don’t care, Saudi’s new law won’t protect journalists, and all about scams with tech guru Yuri Dvoinos
16/02/2024 Duration: 49minTop Stories Today:Saudi passes law protecting whistleblowers Experience the Future of Tech at Step Conference 2024: A Must-Attend Event for Tech Enthusiasts! Kuwait resumes issuing family visit visa after over a year of halting itYuri Dvoinos Tech and AI entrepreneur
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Zuckerberg slams Apple, Tucker Carlson's Dubai episode, and the Business of Love
14/02/2024 Duration: 49minTop Stories Today:Zuckerberg says Meta’s Quest is not only the better product, but is ‘like 7 times less expensive’Brand ME Summit 2024 - Elevate Your Future Tucker Carlson films show from Dubai, garners over 17M views in under 24 hoursRent prices will be capped for artists in Dubai’s Al Quoz: Sheikha LatifaTarun Joshi, Founder of IGP's
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‘Mob of thugs’ - Dubai crypto boss slams FinCEN after financial crime allegations
13/02/2024 Duration: 37minTopics Covered Today:‘Mob of thugs’ - Dubai crypto boss slams FinCEN after financial crime allegationsJordan’s Sowt Media acquires Dubai-based podcast platform Rising GiantsRoshn Saudi League welcomes PepsiCo as Gold PartnerToday's Guest Segment: Rising Giants co-founder and CEO Basel Anabtawi Sowt co-founder and CEO Ramsey Tesdell
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Exclusive: Alex Mubert CSO and Co-Founder of DELIVERED
09/02/2024 Duration: 34minTop Stories Today:Hala Taxi accident that Dubai passenger claims to have left her paralysed raises questions about ride-hailing company liabilityEmirates CMO hints airline chose NBA over football deal thanks to “reasonable number” in new partnershipBig Macs are expensive and people are buying less of themAlex Mubert CSO and Co-Founder of DELIVERED
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Egypt’s richest man Nassef Sawiris employs convicted ex-Abraaj exec Mustafa Abdel Wadood in Dubai office
08/02/2024 Duration: 21minTop Stories:Egypt’s richest man Nassef Sawiris employs convicted ex-Abraaj exec Mustafa Abdel Wadood in Dubai officeJessica Kahawaty cancels Starbucks-MamaRita contract over Gaza genocideMeta to flag AI generated pictures on Instagram, Facebook
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Reddit users aren’t optimistic about it’s up and coming IPO expected to be valued at $5BN
07/02/2024 Duration: 34minTop Stories Today:Reddit users aren’t optimistic about it’s up and coming IPO expected to be valued at $5BNSnapchat’s Dubai office has been affected by a 10% cut in staffUAE employees are losing over $3,500 a year in lost expenses - we find out why
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Meta will pay investors its first dividend in March as shares soared 14% overnight
02/02/2024 Duration: 42minTop Stories Today:Meta will pay investors its first dividend in March as shares soared 14% overnightSaudi to create 39,000 tech jobs with new PIF-backed company AlatAs British media group Sky cuts 1,000 jobs, will the UAE save Western media?Starbucks sales down as Middle East boycotts hit coffee giant
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Dubai launches programme to help retired citizens in another move to support Emiratis
01/02/2024 Duration: 26minTop Stories:Dubai launches programme to help retired citizens in another move to support EmiratisAbu Dhabi’s Pure Health acquires 25% stake in Saudi Medical City for $150MTikTok owner ByteDance fell behind on AI, CEO says
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The apps that tell users which Israeli products, companies to boycott
31/01/2024 Duration: 40minTop Stories TodayThe apps that tell users which Israeli products, companies to boycottEgyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris slams government for delay of pound devaluationIs it illegal in Dubai to punch your boss?We take a look at the latest tech layoffs at Microsoft, eBay, TikTok and moreToday's Guest - Anwar Nusseibeh, COO of Frank Porter
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Exclusive: Saudi mulls 100% foreign property ownership in Mecca, Medina: sources
30/01/2024 Duration: 40minExclusive: Saudi mulls 100% foreign property ownership in Mecca, Medina: sourcesArrested for corruption: CEO of AlUla’s Royal CommissionToday's Guest: Julie Mallon, Founder of Nurture to Sleep
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Abraaj’s Abdel-Wadood back in Dubai as he dines in DIFC
29/01/2024 Duration: 16minTop Stories Covered:Abraaj’s Abdel-Wadood back in Dubai as he dines in DIFC - did the former managing partner of the now defunct-private equity company get away scot free?Google’s $4M fund to help Palestinian startups, create jobs Is being an influencer now more profitable than being an actress? Dubai-based Hollywood actress Lindsay Lohan earns up to $64,500 per sponsored post on IG
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A Conversation with Toufic Kreidieh, the Visionary Behind Brands For Less Group
28/01/2024 Duration: 23minIn today’s episode:Alcohol News ‘inaccurate,’ Saudis say on X as the kingdom opens first liquor storeThe UAE’s controversial diversity quota has been put on holdArada records a 100% rise in sales in 2023 as demand soars for upscale communitiesA Conversation with Toufic Kreidieh, the Visionary Behind Brands For Less Group
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Alcohol in Saudi Arabia: conservative kingdom to open first shop in Riyadh
25/01/2024 Duration: 35minTopics CoveredAlcohol in Saudi Arabia: conservative kingdom to open first shop in RiyadhSalt Bae under fire for $100,000 Dubai dinner billKingdom sees more IPOs with Nice One listing expected
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Dubai and Abu Dhabi are competing for tourists as Yas spends more on advertising
24/01/2024 Duration: 42minTopics Covered:Dubai and Abu Dhabi are competing for tourists as Yas spends more on advertisingHuda Kattan signs with a talent agency but why would she need one?Rising costs are a top concern for 58% of SMEs
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Habib Al Mulla faces backlash for suggesting higher Salik tolls in Dubai
23/01/2024 Duration: 27minTopics Covered: Habib Al Mulla faces backlash for suggesting higher Salik tolls in DubaiDubai developer to select tenants through an invite-only auctionAudi breaks sales records in MidEast
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With the UAE leading IPOs in GCC, is it time for regional exchanges to merge?
22/01/2024 Duration: 42minTopics Covered:Salik should double fees in Dubai's central business district: Habib Al Mulla With the UAE leading IPOs in GCC, is it time for regional exchanges to merge? Starbucks MENA denies political affiliation, agenda, but what is the future of the coffee giant in the region?
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Abdulla Al Kamda, Founder Of Homie
12/01/2024 Duration: 41minAbdulla al KamdaWelcome back to another episode of Dubai Works. Our guest for today is Abdulla al kamda, founder of homie. Homie is a cashback platform that links consumers and service providers, covering dine-in, retail, grocery, and hotels.
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Talal Thabet, CEO Haltia.AI
05/01/2024 Duration: 49minWelcome back to another episode of Dubai Works. Our guest for today is Talal Thabet, CEO of Haltia.AI. With its default avatars, Halford and Tiana, Haltia is the ultimate personal AI experience. It ensures the utmost privacy, securely managing all data on your device, all while optimizing your schedule to allocate valuable time to your top priorities.
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Armin Moradi, Co-Founder & CEO of Qashio,
29/12/2023 Duration: 49minWelcome back to another episode of Dubai Works. Our guest for today is Armin Moradi, a Co - founder and CEO of Qashio. Armin brings insights into overcoming traditional expense management challenges, digital innovations, navigating the post-Covid financial landscape, and financial empowerment, emphasizing the importance of educating businesses about financial technologies and their potential.