最佳Dxb播客 (2024)

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Bye bye DXB, Telegram, SME loans, Shark Tank and RedBird IMI 27:46

6d ago27:46

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Dubai will have one airport as Al Maktoum International eyes $35bn expansion, Telegram's Pavel Durov says he will never leave the UAE, SMEs affected by the floods will get interest-free loans, Shark Tank's Mr Wonderful is in Egypt, and RedBird IMI will exit the Telegraph auction由Augustus Media

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Sole DXB: Bringing Street Culture to Dubai | Rajat Malhotra 1:01:30

27d ago1:01:30

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Rajat Malhotra — partner at Sole DXB: Dubai's annual footwear, music, art and lifestyle festival — comes on the afikra podcast to talk about bringing street culture to his home city. He shares what it was like starting the festival alongside his co-founders, reflects on his favorite acts from over the years, and what it's really like to curate an e…

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Anghami losses, Hermes under fire, regional stocks, and best countries to work in 36:02

2d ago36:02

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Anghami's seeing recovery with less losses and higher subs, regional stock exchanges should support non-profitable companies, Hermes is facing backlash, Dubai is among top 5 places to work, and UAE companies have highest level of female board members in GCCWe're doing vertical cut from yesterday timestamps already sent, Ali K didn't feel well yeste…

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Mayweather's debts, Spinneys IPO, Nakheel, SWVL and flood insurance 34:54

3d ago34:54

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Floyd Mayweather is allegedly banned from leaving Dubai until he repays outstanding debts, a new $13.6K fine for real estate brokers announced, Spinneys has become the most oversubscribed private listing in DFM history, we reveal the Nakheel chiefs who left after the CEO’s departure, “If you don’t show up, we don’t get paid,” says a salon owner on …

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The Dubai football agent, Yas Island's latest move, Aldar and RAK 35:58

4d ago35:58

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Ryan Reynolds is Yas Island's new chief island officer, Dubai-based football agent found not guilty in high profile intimidation case, RAK will welcome a $250M beachfront project with Aston Martin, Aldar's Q1 profits soared 88% and is also planning a $6.8NB beachfront project, and the co-founder of on-demand talent platform Outsized talks the gig e…

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Nakheel, Qatar Airways, Hussain Sajwani, Dubai apartments, and marijuana 24:32

5d ago24:32

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Nakheel, Roshn CEOs resign in major leadership change to UAE and Saudi developers, Qatar Airways will reveal world’s first AI cabin crew at ATM, apartments are still the preferred choice for buyers, Hussain Sajwani says the Dubai floods were “overly exaggerated,” and Dubai customs seize 4.2KGs of marijuana…

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Eyeliner: A Cultural History | Zahra Hankir 55:19

5d ago55:19

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This episode was recorded on March 27th, 2024. Zahra Hankir is a Lebanese-British journalist, editor and author. She was awarded a Jack R. Howard Fellowship to attend the Columbia Journalism School and holds degrees in politics and Middle Eastern studies. Her first book "Our Women on the Ground" was a bestseller and won the Susan Koppelman award fo…

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History of Slavery in North Africa | M'hamed Oualdi 1:00:25

6d ago1:00:25

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M’hamed Oualdi is full professor of history at Sciences Po-Paris. He is a historian of Early Modern and Modern North Africa trained in Arabic at Inalco-Paris and in history at the Sorbonne University (Paris 1-Panthéon Sorbonne) from which he obtained his PhD in 2008. Prior to joining the faculty at Sciences Po, he was associate professor at Princet…

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Climate Catalyst: Rana Hajirasouli Ignites Change Through Innovation and Collaboration 18:00

9d ago18:00

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. Through her expertise in innovation and collaboration, Rana inspires listeners to join the movement towards a more sustainable future.由Augustus Media

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Saudi influencer in trouble, ADQ in Australia, Jeddah's airports, Dubai's RTA, Spinney's IPO 27:40

10d ago27:40

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Saudi, UAE take legal action against influencer who slammed Dubai during floods, ADQ acquires 49% stake in Plenary Group, Jeddah's King Abdulaziz Airport ranks first in March with over 15 million passenger annually, how Dubai's RTA has helped millions, Spinneys kicks off Dubai IPO and the future-obsessed Dubai entrepreneur who wants to freeze her b…

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UAE loan relief, Telegram, Du Pay, Sharjah floods, Saudi Cinema, and Tesla 39:03

11d ago39:03

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Telegram will tokenise its stickers, UAE’s telecom giant Du has launched fintech arm Du Pay, Sharjah is providing flood relief via WhatsApp, Saudi Arabia cinema now rakes in $1BN, UAE is offering loan relief for flood victims and Tesla’s profits dropped 55% but Elon Musk is optimistic由Augustus Media

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137 SAI - The Great Tour of Cambodia and Vietnam, with a cup of water from Cambodia Angkor Air 2:21:08

12d ago2:21:08

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Paul is joined by Paolo, one his best friends, to compare notes on a big tour of Cambodia and Vietnam (Paul flew to Cambodia, Paolo flew to Vietnam and Cambodia) with many airports, and airlines along the way (not sure about the water on-board a Cambodia Angkor Air). Paul had his worst fly ever (it was no fault of Etihad, just his own!!) and circle…

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Ex-MBC director's strange email, Abu Dhabi's Zambia copper mines, Unilever's setback 30:08

12d ago30:08

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An ex-MBC director has sent a strange email mourning the loss of his Porsches due to the rainAbu Dhabi's most valuable, Abu Dhabi's most valuable company is eyeing a $1BN bid for Zambia copper mines, Saudi is looking to invest $1.5BN in a tourism project in Egypt's Ras Gamila, how doing good was bad for Unilever and Meta has launched a new Meta AI …

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Hijacked City: Urban Planning for a Better Beirut | Mona Fawaz 1:01:15

13d ago1:01:15

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Mona Fawaz is a Professor in Urban Studies and Planning at the American University of Beirut (AUB). She is also the co-founder of the Beirut Urban Lab at AUB, and serves as the director of the Social Justice and the City research program at the Issam Fares Institute of Public Policy (also at AUB). Mona was a fellow at the Radcliffe Institute of Adv…

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Telegram, Emaar, Habtoor, Nvidia, Neom and Crypto 46:11

13d ago46:11

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Telegram's mysterious founder at Dubai event, Emaar Properties will repair homes damaged by rain, Habtoor to donate $4.6M to fix Emirati houses, Young graduates in UAE are landing "director" roles, Nvidia loses $400BN in market frenzy, Saudi's Neom seeks Chinese investment, Jordan mental health startup raises $1M and our guest today is the co-CEO o…

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Businesses damaged by rain, Binance’s Dubai crypto license, Saudi’s Neom and new airline 38:23

16d ago38:23

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We reveal the UAE businesses damaged by rain, Binance’s Dubai crypto license, Neom mulling a $1.3BN bond, and the kingdom’s newest airline linked to Africa. Plus, boycotts shut down a KFC branch 24 hours after opening in Algeria.由Augustus Media

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Rain car insurance, Google fires pro-Gaza staff, Starbucks & Alshaya face backlash, Dubai’s $10M home sales surpass NYC & London 33:26

17d ago33:26

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What to do with insurance if your car has been damaged by the rain, Google fires pro-Palestine employees, Gulf markets tumbled but Egypt’s 70+ index is up, firms moving HQ to Saudi have to pay zakat tax, Starbucks and Alshaya aim to repair imageand Dubai’s $10M home sales surpass New York & London由Augustus Media

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UAE weather damage, holidays bad for business, Spinneys IPO, Abu Dhabi’s Microsoft deal, and Four Seasons $155k jet 33:26

18d ago33:26

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How the weather is affecting business in the UAE, prominent businessmen say long Eid holidays bad for business, Spinneys will go public with 25% stakE, Abu Dhabi AI group gets $1.5bn from Microsoft and The Four Seasons has launched its own private jet for $115K a day由Augustus Media

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Economist Dr. Sohaib Shahid on financial education 22:26

19d ago22:26

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Economist Dr. Sohaib Shahid on financial education由Augustus Media

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Architectural Future of the Gulf: Out With the New In With the Old | Civil Architecture 1:10:16

20d ago1:10:16

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This afikra podcast episode with Hamed Bukhamseen and Ali Ismail Karimi of Civil Architecture delves into the architectural, geographic, cultural, and historic fabric of "the Gulf". We ask what and where is the Gulf? Is it a concrete geography or an abstract entity? Ali and Hamed reflect on what it means to be of and from this region and how this h…

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Emaar ban, Andrew Tate's $16M Dubai place, Nas Daily x WeWork's Adam Neumann, and Google's IDF scandal 33:06

20d ago33:06

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Emaar has placed a ban on any AI-altering imagery of its assets, Andrew Tate says now isn't a good time to sell your Dubai property, Nas Daily may be teaming up with WeWork's disgraced ex-CEO on his new startup, and Google is facing backlash for a $1M consulting deal with Israeli military由Augustus Media

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Dubai startup fraud, Amazon, Quran, Azizi Developments, Abu Dhabi Tourism, and Supercar Blondie 40:29

1M ago40:29

40:29

The Dubai startup founder nobody wants to touch, Amazon invests $4BN in OpenAI rival, a Dutch company sparks outrage with dissolvable Quran paper, this developer will donate $163M to build a school complex in Dubai, Abu Dhabi will spend $10BN in tourism push to nearly double hotel rooms, and Supercar Blondie is looking to raise over $100M after ref…

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EP105 - RID presents Bunker 1:03:55

1M ago1:03:55

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Join us, on our way to the Ravers In Dubai techno bunker!!Over the last 2 years, RID has brought quality house & classics back to Dubai, 90s and 00s style. It's been a wild ride and we have loved all the glitz, glamour and gorgeousness along the way. TOGETHER will be back on May 4th. Check our socials soon for more details on how to get tickets.Thi…

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Dubai chef Jose Andres, AI deaths, Meta/Netflix trouble and Aramco’s $7.2BN contract 39:21

1M ago39:21

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Jose Andres is mourning the death of 7 aid workers from his charity World Central Kitchen in an IDF attack in Gaza, where Israel is using AI technology Lavender to carpet bomb civilians. Plus, Netflix and Meta are entangled in another privacy scandal, and finally Aramco awarded a $7.2BN contact for a gas plant in Saudi…

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Alfii, Shein and Riyadh HQ 31:30

1M ago31:30

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Top Stories Today Dubai HR Tech Startup Alfii Shuts down shortly after raising $2.5M Double Profits For Shein At $2BN Ahead Of Expected IPO Riyad Attracts 350 European Companies Moving Their HQS to The Capital由Augustus Media

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China special: Mubadala, real estate crisis, deflation, aging population and what it means for Dubai 25:40

1M ago25:40

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Mubadala has come to the rescue of China’s mall operating giant, China is having a real estate crisis but it's bringing the Chinese back to Dubai. It's also dealing with deflation - what does that mean for the region? Plus, understanding the effects of China’s aging population on the GCC由Augustus Media

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Sharia Law, the State & Modernity’s Moral Predicament | Wael Hallaq 1:13:11

1M ago1:13:11

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Renowned professor of ethics, law and political thought and leading scholar of Islamic Legal Studies, Dr Wael Hallaq, joins us on this episode of the afikra podcast to discuss Sharia law, the modern state, Legal Orientalism, and the idea of a "stateless" yet still orderly world. Dr Hallaq deals with reductionist understandings of Sharia law, critiq…

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Swvl’s story, Cafu’s crisis, Abu Dhabi’s asset managers, and Ambani and Adani unite 36:32

1M ago36:32

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"Nobody believed we would make it" admits Swivvl founder as the company turns profitable, but critics still say the startup raised and spent too much. Plus, profits of Lazurde have dropped but it still recommends paying dividends, Abu Dhabi is drawing increased interest from asset managers, Cafu is going through a PR crisis, and two fierce rivals h…

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EP104 - RID X The Long Ride C2C 1:04:50

1M ago1:04:50

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Simon returns this week with some disco & indie disco while again, trying to play the rest of his record collection.Tracks from Luther Vandross, Robyn, MGMT, Soulwax, John Tejada and the man, Erol Alkan!!RID is in collaboration with Paula Ralph and The Long Rid Cape To Cape project. Paula will be cycling through 19 countries in 100 days or less to …

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Made in Arabia: Transforming Abu Dhabi with Iconic Developments 3:46

1M ago3:46

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Aldar Properties' journey reflects a commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainable development, positioning it as a key player in not only the UAE. but also the global real estate industry. As it moves forward, Aldar remains dedicated to contributing to the socio-economic development of Abu Dhabi and beyond, shaping the skylines of the futu…

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UAE salaries, Saudi's IPOs, Hollywood, and the Baltimore bridge incident 35:38

1M ago35:38

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UAE salaries are expected to outpace the growth of living costs in 2024, how the Baltimore bridge incident is going to affect the global supply chain, what Saudi's IPOs mean for the region, and why 2 Hollywood producers are setting up shop in Dubai由Augustus Media

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Donald Trump, TikTokers, Telegram, Lucid and Bolt 37:11

1M ago37:11

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Top Stories Today Donald Trump sells 'God Bless the USA' bibles, TikTokers more effective than celebrities, Telegram’s new feature may cost more than your entire phone bill, America’s electric car maker Lucid looks to Saudi for funding and Estonia’s Bolt takes on Uber in Egypt由Augustus Media

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Boeing, Saudi's private sector, AI in Abu Dhabi, and the owner of Arab News 33:13

1M ago33:13

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Top Stories Today: Boeing’s CEO will step down in the wake of ongoing safety problems, Saudi's private sector has added 1.1M jobs, the EU has enforced the toughest AI regulations in the world - what does that mean for Abu Dhabi? And shares of the owner of Arab News have hit a record high由Augustus Media

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Unapologetically Palestinian: Arab Comedians in America | Maysoon Zayid 50:31

1M ago50:31

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Maysoon Zayid, Palestinian comedian, actress, graphic novel author and co-creator of the NY Arab-American Comedy Festival, joins us on the afikra podcast to talk all things comedy, Palestine, Arab-America, and advocating for the disabled community. Maysoon talks about how she grew up to be the confident, unapologetic, publicly Palestinian comedian …

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Vice meeting scandal, Bahrain takes Mclaren, BBC worries, and MBC's Anghami deal 35:05

1M ago35:05

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A Vice chief had to cut a meeting short after a flood of thumbs down emojis, boycotts of this Dubai cafe continue, Bahrain's Mumtalakat full ownership of Mclaren group revealed, ex-Disney CEO says no need for ESPN partnerships, BBC fears force of online algorithms and MBC grabs nearly 14% of Anghami in surprise move…

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EP103 - Live from the manroom 1:05:01

1M ago1:05:01

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Simon uses his last day of annual leave to queue up in a bank then blast out house, bass and techno aplenty for an hour in the manroom!!For more, visit lintr.ee/raversindubai由Ravers In Dubai

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Apple and Hermes face lawsuits, Parkin's shares soar 30%, and Elon Musk is racist, claims ex-CNN host 30:56

1M ago30:56

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A Bahrain F&B group has taken legal action against pro-Israel chef Susy Massetti, while both Apple and Hermes are being sued in two separate incidents - find out why - and Elon Musk is being accused of being racist. But it's good news for Parkin's Dubai trading debut as shares surged 30%由Augustus Media

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Dubai F&B boss facing boycotts, UAE's $2.5TN overseas investment, backlash for DeepMind’s co-founder as he joins Microsoft 35:03

2M ago35:03

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A Dubai F&B boss is facing boycott threats after sharing a zionist post on Instagram, the UAE is eyeing Egypt as its overall oversea investments top $2.5TN, and DeepMind’s co-founder is facing backlash as he joins Microsoft as CEO of its new AI division由Augustus Media

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Saudi’s $48BN ‘Downtown Riyadh’, Telegram’s $330M in new capital, and Elon Musk’s ketamin habit good for investors 53:08

2M ago53:08

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Top Stories Today: Saudi Arabia's $48.00 billion Mega-Project: New Murabba Seeks Global Investors Telegram secures $330 million in new capital through the issuance of bonds - but will it list in Abu Dhabi? Unliver Will Spin Off Ice Cream Branch, cut 7,500 jobs as stock rises over 5% Elon Musk claims his use of ketamine benefits investorsSara Avera …

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Platforming Regional Design Excellence Design Doha | Fahad Al Obaidly 23:54

2M ago23:54

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The first of three live Design Doha podcast recordings features an interview with the Biennial's deputy director Fahad Al Obaidly. He takes us behind the scenes of Design Doha, breaks down what "Celebrating Regional Design Excellence" means in practice, and how the Biennial roots itself in locality. Fahad tells us about the strength of the design i…

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PIF initiates talks to acquire the kingdom's national carrier Saudia 45:46

2M ago45:46

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Top Stories Today: PIF initiates talks to acquire the kingdom's national carrier Saudia Apple is discussing using Google's divisive gemini to boost Iphone AI Nobu residences in Abu Dhabi set a new record for the emirate's priciest apartment Popular YouTuber MrBeast strikes Amazon deal for competition reality show Live with Lorenzo Jooris CEO Of Cre…

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Where Media in the Arab World Stands Today | Marwan Kraidy 54:05

2M ago54:05

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Marwan Kraidy, CEO and Dean of Northwestern Qatar and leading scholar of global communication and media, joins us on the afikra podcast to discuss media, truth, and journalism in the Arab world. This episode dives into the impact of mobile phones, reflects on whether social media is a force for good or not, and explores the notion of “socio-politic…

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EP102 - RID Radio Returns 1:02:15

2M ago1:02:15

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Simon returns with his microphone, big booming voice and even bigger record collection with an hour of choice cuts from the archives.Check RID out at lintr.ee/raversindubai for more info.由Ravers In Dubai

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Russian elections in Dubai, Bahrainis boycott local chef, and Iraqi cross-border e-commerce 36:39

2M ago36:39

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Thousands of Russians lined up outside the embassy in Dubai to vote over the weekend, while Bahrainis were busy calling out a local chef for her zionist comments, and the World Bank found out there's no workforce equality for women in any country around the world. Plus, our guest talks revolutionising cross-border e-commerce…

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Made in Arabia: The Historic Rise of the World's Most Valuable Company 2:49

2M ago2:49

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Aramco's story represents both national prosperity and global energy transformation.由Augustus Media

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Elon Musk, Sharjah rents, Airbnb scandal and the US Golden Visa 41:48

2M ago41:48

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He's on the offence again - this time towards Sam Altman's OpenAI. Elon Musk called it "a lie" as he released his chatbot as open-source to compete with ChatGPT. On the upside for renters, Sharjah's property prices are on the rise, while Airbnb is entangled in yet another scandal involving hosts and hidden cameras. Plus, our guest talks securing a …

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Telegram's profits, Saudi football, Dubai's chess club, and paying rents online 29:57

2M ago29:57

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Telegram's Pavel Durov said the app has been valued at $30BN, while Saudi's football club Al Nassr is itself gaining traction, and Dubai's chess club founded by two women is attracting top level CEOs. Plus, you'll soon be able to pay your rent online. The Smashi Business Show is where Smashi interviews the business leaders who make a difference in …

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The History & Impact of Paper in the Islamic World | Jonathon Bloom 52:55

2M ago52:55

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Art historian, educator and author Jonathon Bloom joins us on the afikra podcast to talk about paper, print and the Islamic world. He talks us through changing understandings of "Islamic" art and architecture through the decades, explains the premise of his book "Paper Before Print: The History and Impact of Paper in the Islamic World" and whether …

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Piers Morgan, Saudi Aramco, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Strip Clubs 41:10

2M ago41:10

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From divisive presenter Piers Morgan dropping his show on TalkTV to do YouTube only, to Saudi's Aramco paying dividends despite a drop in profits, and Cristiano Ronaldo rumoured to be buying a football club in the kingdom, this episode is not short of scoops - especially that our guest Matt Haycox went from opening strips clubs to lending money.…

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Dubai's $429 Million Parkin IPO 46:18

2M ago46:18

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Ministry Steps Up to Protect UAE Consumers, Dubai's $429 Million Parkin IPO Sells Out In Minutes, Sky Kurtz, Founder and CEO of Pure Harvest Smart Farms.由Augustus Media

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