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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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Syria is becoming part of the economic conversation again.

Over the past few weeks, there has been a lot of talk about investment and reconstruction, from the first Syrian-Emirati Investment Forum to upcoming business events in Damascus for the priv... more

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The UAE's decision to leave Opec is the biggest exit the organisation has faced since 1960.

As the group's third-largest producer and one of the few members with real spare capacity, the departure of the Emirates raises urgent questions about the fu... more

As global supply chains face sustained disruption, the UAE is pressing ahead with a plan to build sovereign AI infrastructure, technology and data that the country can control without relinquishing intellectual property to foreign providers.

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The UAE property market has been one of the strongest stories in the sector globally over the past few years, with record transactions, rising prices and huge numbers of international buyers.

What makes the Emirates unique is not just the growth but... more

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Amena Bakr
Head of Middle East and Opec Plus Insights at Kepler
Kepler
Episode: Is the UAE's exit the beginning of the end for Opec?
Marc Domenech
VP of Enterprise at Nvidia, Middle East, North Africa and South Europe
Nvidia
Episode: How the UAE's Aleria is partnering with Nvidia to own its AI future
Paul Bloch
Co-founder of data intelligence platform DDN
DDN
Episode: How the UAE's Aleria is partnering with Nvidia to own its AI future
Eric Leandri
CEO of Aleria
Aleria
Episode: How the UAE's Aleria is partnering with Nvidia to own its AI future
Robbie Orvis
Senior Director of Modeling and Analysis at Energy Innovation
Energy Innovation
Episode: What the energy crisis reveals about how we power world
Mary Rose de Valladares
Clean energy expert working across renewables, hydrogen and international energy products
Atome PLC (non-executive director)
Episode: What the energy crisis reveals about how we power world
Mohamed Soliman
Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute in Washington
Middle East Institute
Episode: Uncertainty is certain: Inside the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings
Nicolas Veron
Senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics
Peterson Institute
Episode: Uncertainty is certain: Inside the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings
Amro Zakaria
Global financial market strategist; founding partner of Kyoto Network and Madarik Ventures
Kyoto Network; Madarik Ventures
Episode: Beyond oil: How the Iran war is already hitting wallets

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Salim Essaid
Host and producer, providing expert insights on business topics and market trends in the Middle East.
Khaled Abuljebain
Host focusing on business insights and discussions relevant to the Middle Eastern markets.

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How the UAE's Aleria is partnering with Nvidia to own its AI future
Q: Do you agree that AI investments slow down in times of geopolitical tension, or do they accelerate?
The stance in the episode is that investment accelerates, with sovereignty and local control becoming even more critical as data and workloads are kept in country.
Uncertainty is certain: Inside the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings
Q: What do the IMF/WB recommend governments do in the short term?
Keep an orderly financial system, avoid inward-looking protections, support central banks with prudent rate decisions, and focus on diversified energy and renewables to build resilience.
Uncertainty is certain: Inside the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings
Q: Which regions or economies are most at risk according to the IMF/WB?
Oil-dependent and Gulf economies face downgrades in growth forecasts, while diversified economies may see cushioning effects, though all regions face higher inflation and policy tradeoffs.
Uncertainty is certain: Inside the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings
Q: What is the main takeaway IMF/WB briefings are offering about the near-term outlook?
They emphasize that growth is likely to be slower with a possible upside or downside depending on how conflicts evolve and energy prices behave, but the overarching message is that uncertainty is high and policy must remain flexible.
Inside Borouge: The UAE's petrochemical powerhouse
Q: What is a polyolefin and why is it important to Borouge's lineup?
Polyolefins refer to high-value plastics like polyethylene and polypropylene; they form the core of Borouge's differentiated, high-performance materials that offer longer lifetimes, better properties, and the ability to use less material for the same performance, which translates into substantial value for customers and brand owners.

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Focused on the dynamic business landscape of the Middle East, this show offers expert insights into various sectors, including technology, energy, finance, and consumer behavior. Listeners can expect discussions on market trends, such as the evolving consumer spending behaviors during Ramadan, the implications of sovereign AI, and the impact of global economic policies on the Gulf region. The show features interviews with professionals from significant industries, providing depth on strategic initiatives and innovations in business operations. Noteworthy for its blend of local and global perspectives, the content is particularly relevant for business professionals and enthusiasts looking to understand the rapidly changing economic environme... more

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2. Marc Domenech
3. Paul Bloch
4. Eric Leandri
5. Robbie Orvis
6. Mary Rose de Valladares
7. Mohamed Soliman
8. Nicolas Veron

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