Youssef Salem
Iām delighted to be joined by Youssef Salem, CFO for ADNOC Drilling. ADNOC is the UAEās primary oil company and 12th largest in the world in terms of
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āHani AlMalki on Dubaiās F&B reset, credibility over clout, and a restaurant career built without a restaurantā.
āI observe. I document. And more recently, I speak my mind.ā
Karim Awad on leading EFG Hermes mid-revolution, a decade of building, and why legacy is measured by what remains after you leaveā
āIf you tell me we're not going to build, then probably replace me. There is no need for having me.ā
Clarity Creates Impact
Solving a problem is only half the work. Communicating the solution, clearly, confidently, and compellingly, is what turns ideas into real-world impact. Words of Wisdom: Michael Liebreich 0:00
The Power of Collective Insight
No single country, institution, or leader can solve the climate crisis alone. Real progress happens when people work together, sharing knowledge, aligning priorities, and amplifying each otherās strengths. Words
When Opportunity Isnāt Given, Create It
What do you do when the rooms, networks, or opportunities you need arenāt built for you? You build your own and bring others with you. Words of Wisdom: Jessica
Malak El Baba
Iām joined this week by Malak El Baba, Egypt Country Manager for Visa, and a leader and role model for so many in her industry. We had a wonderful
Ramy Adeeb
Iām joined this week by Ramy Adeeb, founder and Managing Partner of 1984 Ventures, a firm that specialises in providing seed funding to start-ups.Ā What I Did Next:
Andrea Prazakova on the intersection of fintech and climate action
Weāre joined on the episode by Andrea Prazakova, Senior Vice President at Mastercard Foundry and ESG for EEMEA. Sheās also the co-founder of Space Uncensored, a podcast
Hossam Allam on the necessity of investing in nature-positive ventures
Weāre joined on this episode by Hossam Allam, Managing Partner at the Climate Resilience Fund, which is focused on climate projects in Africa. We talk about the funding instruments
The exit process, with Sherif El-Helw
This week, weāre talking with Sherif El-Helw about the timing and considerations ahead of an exit, and the role of an external advisor to support the sale process.
Debt refinancing, with Mohamed Khalifa on The GC Call
Weāre joined today by Mohamed Khalifa, Group CFO of Middle East Glass, to talk about debt refinancing. Khalifa led MEGās debt refinancing with the IFC and CIB as