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Alchemy Uncensored

Alchemy Search
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dubai
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi
Fractional Hiring In UAE
Economic Cycles
She Counts
Treasury
Fractional CFO
Neuk
Alaan
Alchemy Search
Corporate Tax
Tax Hiring Market
Alchemy
ERP Implementation
Recruitment Industry
Kodi
United Arab Emirates
Corporate Housing

Alchemy Uncensored, a podcast presented by Alchemy Search a team of professional financial and tax recruiters. Our podcast is dedicated to providing valuable insights into the financial and tax sector of the UAE by discussing the challenges and opportunities faced by employers and job seekers. Alchemy Uncensored is the perfect podcast for those looking to gain a competitive edge in the finance, ac... more

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Uncertainty is inevitable.

How leaders respond to it is what makes the difference.

In this episode of Alchemy Uncensored, Conor McHugh is joined by Alia Saleh, CFO of ISG Middle East, who is widely recognised for her work on leadership, the future ... more

What if every real estate decision was backed by AI?

In this episode of Alchemy Uncensored, Weam Kamel is joined by Christian Kunz, Founder of Prop-AI, a platform focused on transforming real estate investing through artificial intelligence.

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Many professionals want to grow in a corporate environment.

Few understand what it actually takes to succeed in one.

In this episode of Alchemy Uncensored, Conor McHugh is joined by Priyanka D'Souza, Vice President of Finance at Warner Bros. Discov... more

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Attracting talent is easy.

Retaining talent is the real challenge.

In today's market, businesses are competing for the same people, offering similar salaries, similar benefits, and similar opportunities. The difference is no longer who can hire tal... more

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Saad Maniar
CEO of Baker Tilly UAE
Baker Tilly UAE
Episode: Season 4 Episode 14: What CEOs See Coming Next
Amro Osman
Co-founder and CEO, Neuk
Neuk
Episode: Season 4 Episode 13: Neuk – Building a Better Relocation Experience
Leila Gaafar
Head of Marketing and Communications, Neuk
Neuk
Episode: Season 4 Episode 13: Neuk – Building a Better Relocation Experience
Carl Lewis
Fellow of SEMA with more than 25 years of finance leadership experience; transitioned to Fractional CFO services
Independent Fractional CFO / Former senior finance executive
Episode: Season 4 Episode 12: The Rise of the Fractional CFO
Laura Herbin Milhiet
Group CFO at OSN, leadership in streaming and pay-TV/entertainment
OSN
Episode: Season 4 Episode 11: Value Creation in Transforming Industries
Prasidha Pratap
Chief Financial Officer with multinational FMCG/pharma/cosmetics experience
Kodi (Cosmetics)
Episode: Season 4 Episode 10: Rethinking Finance Leadership
Igor Marti
Global CEO and board director with 20+ years in consumer goods across LATAM, APAC, and EMEA
Former CEO/CFO roles in consumer goods
Episode: Season 4 Episode 9: The Journey from CFO to CEO
Mohamed Kortam
Middle East & Africa Regional Treasurer with a decade+ of regional experience; founder of Mia Treasurers and host of its podcasts
Mia Treasurers
Episode: Season 4 Episode 8:Why Treasury Roles Are Rising Fast
Renyl Rauf
Finance and strategy professional with two decades of experience across capital-intensive industries, public markets, and transformation environments
Independent/Former executive roles in Abu Dhabi ecosystem
Episode: Season 4 Episode 5: The Economic Cycle You Can’t Ignore

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Conor McHugh
Founder of Alchemy Search and host-related descriptions across episodes; frequently guides conversations and introduces guests.
Weam Kamel
Director at Alchemy Search and host of the show; participates in discussions with guests and provides on-the-ground UAE market perspective.

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Season 4 Episode 1: Abu Dhabi Market Review 2025
Q: What advice would you give to someone in Dubai looking for a job in Abu Dhabi?
Slow down to adapt to the Abu Dhabi pace, be flexible with interview scheduling, and be prepared for last-minute changes; staying patient and adaptable dramatically improves chances of success.
Season 4 Episode 1: Abu Dhabi Market Review 2025
Q: What was the most significant change in Abu Dhabi for you?
The most significant change is the volume of job calls: there are about 50% more job opportunities than last year, which underscores the importance of being on the ground to access these openings.
Season 4 Episode 2: UAE Tax Market Review 2025
Q: How would you summarize the overall tax hiring landscape in 2025 across the UAE?
It was chaotic and unpredictable, with high attrition among tax professionals and a focus on mid-level hires due to corporate tax filings; roles slightly increased vs. 2024 but many junior and mid-level hires were done in-house, not via external recruitment.
Season 4 Episode 9: The Journey from CFO to CEO
Q: How important is the ability to communicate the vision as a CEO, and through which channels should it be delivered?
Communicating the vision is critical and must be done through multiple channels—newsletters, webcasts, town halls, one-on-ones, and informal breakfasts—so the message is understood across the organization and not cascaded in a single, limited way.
Season 4 Episode 9: The Journey from CFO to CEO
Q: What fundamentally changes when moving from CFO to CEO, beyond the obvious scope of responsibilities?
The CEO role requires handling issues far from traditional accounting and finance, managing quality, regulatory matters, workforce engagement, training, and governance, while maintaining a steady drive toward EBITDA and strategic objectives. Curiosity about where value is created, and the ability to communicate a clear, company-wide vision are essential.

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What is Alchemy Uncensored about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on the UAE finance, accounting, and tax ecosystem, with a strong emphasis on leadership, talent strategy, and practical finance operations. Across episodes, listeners hear candid discussions about career paths from audit and tax into industry leadership, the rise of fractional CFO roles for SMEs, and how governance, treasury, and corporate finance functions are evolving in the region. Behind-the-scenes insights from recruitment and recruitment-market experts complement deep dives into topics like AI adoption in finance, talent retention, and the shifting demand for specialized skills in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. A notable thread is hands-on guidance for job seekers and employers alike—covering market dynamics, recruitment nuanc... more

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