The FWDstart Podcast is a weekly show at the intersection of venture capital, startups, and strategic industries shaping the MENA region. Each episode features candid conversations with founders, investors, and operators behind the region’s most ambitious companies, from frontier AI and fintech infrastructure to climate tech, construction, energy, and space.
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Looking for that guy in finance? I talk about tax and finance and the AI-finance juxtaposition in the MENA region
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Euromoney Conference's Online Channel Monthly MENA Podcast – hosted by Richard Banks. Each month Richard is joined by guests to discuss business, finance and policy in the MENA region. Designed to complement the live events run by Euromoney – this podcast gives further nuanced and in-depth analysis of strategic issues of importance to those involved with the economic direction of this vital and fascinating region.
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Daily stories from the world of information security. To delve into any daily story, head to CISOseries.com.
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Registered as a Not for Profit Company in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the Clean Energy Business Council is the pre-eminent organisation representing the private sector involved in the clean energy sector across the MENA region.Our goal is to establish a dialogue between the public and private sectors to drive the development of appropriate and much needed regulation and policy to support the development of this vital sector.If your goal is to be a leader in the clean energy sector anywhe ...
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Welcome to DXTALKS, the Digital Leaders Platform for Events & Media Partnerships. In 2020, our platform was founded by Rudy Shoushany (Speaker, Mentor, Top 50 Global Thought Leaders Governance and Top 100 Thought Leaders on Digital transformation), and it has been continuously growing and expanding to include: DX TALKS Live on YouTube | En & Ar | Monday’s, 6:30 PM (GMT +3) A Digital Transformation Talk show, around major emerging technologies that have the potential to impact numerous indust ...
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Decoding the New World Order of Finance - Unfiltered, global, weekly As tectonic shifts reshape the financial world, Couchonomics continues to explore the trends transforming commerce, capital, and culture. This season, we expand our lens - building on our deep focus in the MENA region while bringing in voices, stories, and innovations from around the globe. Why? Because the future of finance is no longer regional - it’s interconnected. Whether it’s AI in Asia, tokenization in Europe, or fin ...
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A weekly podcast focused on long-form interviews on history, pop culture and society affecting the MENA region and diaspora communities. It aims to inform and illuminate the region through a non-newsy lens, exploring the MENA region's past, present and future and its people. Each episode begins with a question and an introduction to an expert who will attempt to answer it.
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In this Sustainability Talks podcast series, you will hear from influential women leaders, entrepreneurs, and change-makers who are advancing sustainability in Lebanon and across the MENA region. They will share their stories of success, entrepreneurship, leadership and dive deep into their personal experiences of growth, setbacks, failures and life learnings.
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Over the past decade, the MENA region has been silently building an ecosystem while the world wasn't watching. The mission of this show is to share those stories from those that are contributing to this change, the investors, founders, and operators. We'll be interviewing guests to talk openly about their journeys, starting with their childhood and going all the way through to the Why? How? What? of their entrepreneurial journeys. Showcasing these stories is vital for people to connect, lear ...
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Welcome to MENA MedTech Insights, the definitive podcast for professionals in the Middle East and North Africa's rapidly growing medical technology sector. Each episode, we explore the latest innovations, market trends, and regulatory landscapes, featuring exclusive interviews with the founders, investors, and leaders who are shaping the future of healthcare in the region.
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A podcast dedicated to women's sports stories. Focusing on the MENA Region and its women's football.If you'd like to chat, don't hesitate to contact me:via email: [email protected] via the Podcast's Instagram Page: The Super Subs - Women's Sports
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Welcome to the CityscapeWIRE podcast. In this monthly podcast, we interview trailblazing women in all stages of their careers and life across the real estate industry from the Middle East and North African (MENA) region with the aim to inspire, fuel and unite professional women. Discover the secrets behind their success and learn about the stories that shaped and challenged them. Join Teneshia Naidoo every month as she talks to the MENA region's most inspiring women. This is CityscapeWIRE.
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The Curation, formerly Radical Contemporary, is a Digital Curator and Podcast based between Cairo, Dubai & Jeddah. We curate everything from art, fashion, and design, to culture, wellness and tech to present you with only the best brands, founders, products and pioneers.
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Iyad El-Baghdadi and Ahmed Gatnash study global authoritarianism, with a focus on the MENA region, and dive deep into universal strategies and tactics of authoritarians, as well as the best ways to resist. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/kawaakibi
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A podcast where a novice pole dancer tells you her own pole dancing journey and talks with pole dancers all over the MENA region. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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EventNewsDXB is your go-to weekly podcast for the latest news, trends and insights from the event industry in Dubai, the UAE and the broader MENA region. Each episode delivers a mixture of expert interviews, industry updates and success stories from the people shaping the region’s vibrant events landscape. I host it - I'm Ian Carless and I've worked in both the event and television production industry for over 25 years. SUPPORT US! It takes time and effort to put the podcast together, but I ...
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Middle East Law and Governance (MELG) is a peer-reviewed journal for scholarly analysis on issues pertaining to governance and social, economic, and ideological transformation in the MENA region. On the MELG podcast, we talk to the journal's contributors about their work and current events in the region. The podcast is hosted by MELG advisory board member, Ezra Karmel.
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Is Blockchain a solution for a sustainable economy? Why the most powerful economies are going toward a digital currency? Which are the countries and companies who already have adapted and incorporated blockchain? Exclusively, gripping projects, founders & teams, traders and crypto enthusiasts from all around the world joins me every week to speak up their innovative ideas and novel solutions to different problems of the Crypto World in an untangled way. If you are curious and want to hear mo ...
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China in MENA Information Series Promotes Informed Discussion on Chinese Influence in the Middle East and informs US and MENA audiences in the policy and business communities about the nature of China’s outreach to the region.
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In this podcast, we discuss topics and ideas inspired by the books we publish. Dar Manhal Al Hayat (DMAH) is a Christian publishing house based in Lebanon that publishes, distributes, and brings to life a wide range of Christian and educational resources for the Church, Christian organizations, and the wider community throughout the Arab world. DMAH has been a leader in Christian publishing in the MENA region for over 60 years.
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Welcome to the #1 Pro Wrestling podcast in Libya and the MENA region! If it happens in a ring it happens IN THE RING! News, views, reviews, and interviews! No BS, no holds barred! For balanced, unbiased, and informative Pro Wrestling coverage this is the place! #InTheRingWhereItMatters (Oh, and did I mention that we present a Pop Culture podcast as well? Pop Talk! Comics, movies, series, anime, games, and gadgets! Everything geeks love under one ceiling! Check it out in our list, you'll be g ...
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The aim of Reimagine Payments podcast is to connect industry leaders and create a foundation for meaningful conversations on the essential elements of successful digital payments in the MENA region. Through these engaging podcast interviews, we'll be exploring the topics of payment technologies, mobile wallets, the rise of borderless marketplaces, and the increasing need for financial inclusion. All these factors are key to supporting our vision to offer a seamless, secure, and frictionless ...
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The Kectil World Youth Network podcast is an inspiring platform that brings together passionate young leaders from different parts of the world who are determined to drive positive change in their communities. Hosted by Kectil program alumni, this podcast showcases the journeys of fellow colleagues who share their experiences, challenges, and triumphs in their quest to make a difference in their respective countries. Through conversations with experts, professionals, and mentors, listeners g ...
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A six parts podcast series that explores how refugees experience their „vulnerabilities“ when seeking asylum. In this podcast we want to focus on the individual experiences and feelings, that constitute the „vulnerability“ of refugees and that are often overlooked. - We bring together scientific field work AND the stories of refugees. We wanted to know: How does vulnerability show at the different stages of the migration process? To answer this question we talked to three people from three d ...
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New from Reboot, the Kitchen Radio podcast brings listeners to the table of communities from Iran, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia for intergenerational stories of community life and ritual practices from guests who are part of a rising renaissance of creative food projects in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Hosted by Regine Basha and Nathalie Basha, the series premieres in April 2023. Subscribe now to catch them all and be the first to know about our upcomin ...
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Quartertones is a music podcast which hosts current Arab musicians from different geographies who play contemporary and modern music, including pop, rock, hip-hop, electronic, classical, among other genres. The guests are invited to talk about their work and play their music – whether live or recorded – in three segments. The audience gets a chance to listen to work from across the region and genres that is defining the scene in the region, and understand the music that these musicians and m ...
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The intersection of film, entertainment, & marketing. Marianna Boguslavsky, founder & digital strategist at Boguslavsky & Co, interviews some of the most interesting people in the film industry, regionally and internationally, on the topics of their careers, the film industry, creativity, and the latest marketing trends in the film industry.
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Deep-dive conversations with philanthropists, CSR professionals, and nonprofit thought leaders from across the Arab region. Shaping Philanthropy is brought to you by Circle, a partnership between Philanthropy Age and Pearl Initiative, and is supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
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Welcome to the LSE Middle East Centre's podcast feed. The MEC builds on LSE's long engagement with the Middle East and North Africa and provides a central hub for the wide range of research on the region carried out at LSE. Follow us and keep up to date with our latest event podcasts and interviews!
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The Hire Arabia Podcast, hosted by Ines Mokrani, takes you inside the world of recruiting and business expansion in the Middle East. Each episode explores the realities of hiring, talent mobility, and cultural insights across the Gulf region and beyond. Join Ines and her guests – experts, entrepreneurs, and professionals – as they share success stories, challenges, and strategies that truly shape the future of work in the Arab world. Whether you’re a company looking to expand into the Middle ...
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Counter/Argument: A Middle East Podcast is produced by the Crown Center for Middle East Studies at Brandeis University. Through conversations with scholars and practitioners encompassing a variety of disciplines and perspectives, each episode debunks key misconceptions about the contemporary Middle East. Counter/Argument is committed to a balanced and dispassionate approach to the region and to making scholarship more widely accessible.
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Back to Source highlights the stories of successful leaders in corporate security, and shares their insights about the business of corporate intelligence - and how it is evolving.
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Formerly afikra's Book Club, this podcast series calls on anyone who is interested in literature from the Arab world to spend time reading along with the entire afikra community and discover some of the best books and writers that came out of the region. We interview Arab authors about books they’ve written in Arabic or English (and sometimes French), and non-Arab authors who have written extensively about the region, delving into their literary journey until present day. We also invite book ...
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Learn spoken Levantine (Syrian/Lebanese) Arabic with engaging and interesting episodes covering culture, history, politics, and the stories of people from the region. These clips are in slow, simplified spoken Arabic from the Levant, with English interjections to help you along. We also provide Arabic and English transcripts on our website:
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Almanac is a student-run initiative at the University of Oxford. Every two weeks, a number of students sit down for an in-depth discussion about the region which has made history for thousands of years and continues to make headlines today.
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Explore the B Model Podcast to dive deep into innovative business models and hear firsthand how successful entrepreneurs shape their strategies. Get inspired by real-world experiences and expert insights on building and adapting your business model. We dive deep into the competitive landscape and examine the future of different business models, offering valuable insights to help entrepreneurs navigate their journey.
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Pulse 95 Radio, an affiliate of Sharjah Broadcasting Authority, is Sharjah’s first English radio station, featuring a diverse team of local and international presenters and a unique acoustic music format. Themed ‘The Heart of Sharjah,’ Pulse 95 is a fun, positive, feel-good, and light-talk radio station which brings listeners local and international stories, and showcases Sharjah’s rich cultural heritage and latest business developments. Catch all our 'Pulse 95 Live' coverage from your favou ...
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Formerly afikra’s Movie Night podcast, this series dives into the performing arts, from stage to the small and big screens. We zoom in on the work of some of the most noteworthy Arab actors, directors, scriptwriters, cinematographers, stage designers, producers, and crew who have worked on some of the best productions from the region – old and new. We ask questions about the industry, the writing and production processes, the behind the scenes, and genres behind some of the Arab world’s best ...
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A podcast for ambitious women based in MENA. Each week on the Women Power Podcast you will hear honest, vulnerable, authentic conversations from inspiring women. These women will share their experiences and stories into what it takes to build a successful business and career. The podcast will share insight and inspiration to which will allow you to achieve your highest potential. A subsidiary platform to Women Power Summit developed by Obai & Hill.
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Scams target MENA region, pen testers accused of blackmail, DDoS protection faces fresh challenges
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7:34Coordinated scams target MENA region Pen Test Partners accused of 'blackmail' Hackers steal record $2.7B in crypto in 2025 Thanks to our episode sponsor, ThreatLocker Want real Zero Trust training? Zero Trust World 2026 delivers hands-on labs and workshops that show CISOs exactly how to implement and maintain Zero Trust in real environments. Join u…
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Silver Fox targets Indian users, Mustang Panda deploys ToneShell, will prompt injection ever be 'solved'?
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7:25Silver Fox targets Indian users Mustang Panda deploys ToneShell Will prompt injection ever be 'solved'? Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, ThreatLocker Want real Zero Trust training? Zero Trust World 2026 delivers hands-on labs and workshops that show CISOs exactly how to implement and maintain Zero Trust in real environments. Join us March 4–6 in…
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DJ Baloo | MDLBeast & the Future of Saudi Music
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53:14We sit down with Ahmed Alammary (otherwise known as DJ Baloo), the Chief Creative Officer of MDLBeast and a leading music figure and thinker in the region. We discuss the origins of MDLBeast and its goals for transforming the music industry in Saudi Arabia and the broader region. MDLBeast was born from a brief for a three-day music festival in 2019…
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Coupang recovers laptop in river, Trust Wallet reports 2k+ wallets drained, Sax discloses 2024 data breach
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6:46Coupang recovers laptop allegedly thrown into river Trust Wallet reports 2k+ wallets drained Sax discloses 2024 data breach Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, ThreatLocker Want real Zero Trust training? Zero Trust World 2026 delivers hands-on labs and workshops that show CISOs exactly how to implement and maintain Zero Trust in real environments. …
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Nour Al Hassan (Arabic AI, Tarjama) on Building Arabic AI from MENA, Why Most Pilots Fail, and Hiring Only A Players
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49:19Nour Al Hassan is the Founder and CEO of Tarjama& and Arabic AI, a UAE-based AI company building Arabic-first language models, enterprise agents, and document intelligence systems for governments and large organisations. Before Arabic AI, Nour spent more than 16 years building Tarjama& from a bootstrapped translation business into a profitable, tec…
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Episode 21 - Leadership Reality: What Your First Year in the Middle East Really Looks Like
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9:43#LeadershipLessons #InternationalCareers #ExpatLeadership #MiddleEast #GlobalBusiness #ExecutiveInsights #LeadershipPodcast Your first 12 months in the Middle East define everything. In this episode, a European executive shares honest insights from his first year in the region — including leadership mistakes, cultural missteps, and the turning poin…
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The Department of Know: year in review and predictions
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34:47Link to episode page To end off a tumultuous year, our final Department of Know episode of 2025 features a chat between host Rich Stroffolino and producer Steve Prentice. Join them as they chat about the biggest stories of 2025, the trends we are seeing, and what we can expect in the new year. Thanks to our show sponsor, ThreatLocker Want real Zero…
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Rainbow Six Siege breach, backup generators for AI, LastPass reverberations
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7:30Rainbow Six Siege suffers breach, gamers go shopping Diesel generators and aircraft engines in high demand to power AI LastPass 2022 breach reverberates through crypto world Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, ThreatLocker Want real Zero Trust training? Zero Trust World 2026 delivers hands-on labs and workshops that show CISOs exactly how to implem…
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Fortinet VPN exploit, Google gmail change, Aflac breach update
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7:48Active exploitation of Fortinet VPN bypass utility observed Google possibly allowing users to change default gmail address June Aflac attack resulted in data theft Thanks to our episode sponsor, ThreatLocker Want real Zero Trust training? Zero Trust World 2026 delivers hands-on labs and workshops that show CISOs exactly how to implement and maintai…
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ServiceNow to acquire cybersecurity startup Armis, MacSync Stealer adopts quieter installation, Nissan customer data stolen in Red Hat raid
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6:54ServiceNow to acquire cybersecurity startup Armis MacSync Stealer adopts quieter installation Nissan customer data stolen in Red Hat raid Thanks to our episode sponsor, ThreatLocker Want real Zero Trust training? Zero Trust World 2026 delivers hands-on labs and workshops that show CISOs exactly how to implement and maintain Zero Trust in real envir…
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Spotify music library scraped, DDoS disrupts French postal services, Fake delivery sites hit holiday shoppers
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6:49Spotify music library scraped DDoS disrupts France's postal and banking services Fake delivery websites hit holiday shoppers Thanks to our episode sponsor, ThreatLocker Want real Zero Trust training? Zero Trust World 2026 delivers hands-on labs and workshops that show CISOs exactly how to implement and maintain Zero Trust in real environments. Join…
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Episode 20 - What Global Leaders Get Wrong About the Middle East
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10:14Global leaders often misunderstand how power and decisions truly work in the Middle East. This episode explores why influence is relational, not positional—and what leaders must rethink to succeed in the region.By MatchMaker no.1
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Department of Know: President signs defense bill, time flies at NIST, Italian ferry malware
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36:47Link to episode page This week's Department of Know is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with guests Jason Taule, CISO, Luminis Health, and Chris Ray, Field CTO, GigaOm Thanks to our show sponsor, ThreatLocker Want real Zero Trust training? Zero Trust World 2026 delivers hands-on labs and workshops that show CISOs exactly how to implement and maintain Zer…
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Pure Global: KSA's EU MDR Bridge & The Hidden Regulatory Traps
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2:08The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) just opened a new fast-track for EU MDR-approved medical devices. This move is set to reshape market entry strategy for Saudi Arabia, creating a massive opportunity for global manufacturers with a CE Mark. But this "bridge" to market access is not as simple as it seems and is filled with local requirements t…
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President's cyber bill, Iranian APT resurfaces, Kimwold DDoS attack
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7:20President signs defense bill funding Cyber Command, Pentagon phone security Iranian APT Infy resurfaces with new malware Massive Android botnet Kimwolf launches DDoS attack Thanks to our episode sponsor, ThreatLocker Want real Zero Trust training? Zero Trust World 2026 delivers hands-on labs and workshops that show CISOs exactly how to implement an…
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Arya Bolurfrushan (AppliedAI) on Raising $42M for AI Before ChatGPT, The Future of Work & Why AI Needs Human Supervisors
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47:28Arya Bolurfrushan is the Founder and CEO of Applied AI, the company behind Opus, a platform enabling enterprises to design AI-native workflows. The company raised a $42 million seed round in November 2022, days before ChatGPT launched, and earlier this year closed a $55 million Series A led by G42, with Palantir and Bessemer also participating. Bef…
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Saudi Arabia's Cyber Rules: The Hidden MedTech Hurdle | Pure Global
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1:43Last week, Saudi Arabia's SFDA implemented a pivotal update to its safety framework, introducing stringent new cybersecurity regulations for connected medical devices. This move, while aimed at enhancing patient safety, creates a complex new layer of compliance for manufacturers, potentially stalling market entry for those unprepared for the specif…
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"Start Small, Start Messy, But Start Nevertheless" - Ukrainian Entrepreneur Speaks
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57:46Host: Ashwathy Venugopal About speaker Full name: Veronika Konyk Country: Ukraine Short bio: Veronika Konyk is a young innovator, leader, and founder of the HealthyHeart AI. She is a Paris Collaborative Global Fellow 2025. She has also been recognized as a winner of international and national competitions. Veronika is a researcher at the New York A…
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Riyadh's AI MedTech Rush: Cracking the SFDA's Hidden Compliance Rules with Pure Global
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1:49This week on MENA MedTech Insights, we dissect the groundbreaking new fast-track approval pathway for AI-based medical devices announced by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA). This move catapults Saudi Arabia to the forefront of digital health adoption, presenting a massive opportunity for global innovators.However, behind the promise of rapi…
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Riyadh's AI MedTech Rush: Pure Global on SFDA's Hidden Fast-Track Hurdles
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0:39Saudi Arabia is opening its doors to AI-powered medical devices with a new "fast-track" approval process. But behind the promise of speed lies a maze of complex new requirements that could trap unprepared companies. This episode of MENA MedTech Insights unpacks the SFDA's latest guidance, revealing the hidden challenges in algorithm validation and …
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Windows RemoteApp problems, ferry malware arrest, Senator's open-source warning
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8:34Recent Windows updates break RemoteApp connections France arrests threat actors for installing malware on Italian ferry Senate Intel chair urges safeguard against open-source software threats Huge thanks to our sponsor, Adaptive Security This episode is brought to you by Adaptive Security, the first cybersecurity company backed by OpenAI. Security …
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Pure Global: Saudi Arabia's New MedTech Play. The EU MDR Regulatory Bridge.
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1:55This week on MENA MedTech Insights, we dissect the groundbreaking new policy from the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA). In a move set to redefine market access, the SFDA has announced a major harmonization with the European Union's Medical Device Regulation (MDR) for Class IIa and IIb devices.This policy creates a powerful new "regulatory bridg…
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FTC orders crypto to pay, New exploit of React2Shell, Ukraine fraud ring take down
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8:27FTC orders crypto to pay New exploit of React2Shell Ukraine-based fraud ring taken down Huge thanks to our sponsor, Adaptive Security This episode is brought to you by Adaptive Security, the first cybersecurity company backed by OpenAI. In deepfake scams, the tells aren't glitchy video anymore – it's behavior: "Do this right now," or "keep it secre…
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Saudi MedTech's New Rules: Pure Global on The Localization Mandate.
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1:47This week, we dive deep into a seismic shift in Saudi Arabia's MedTech market. Recent regulatory updates are aggressively prioritizing local manufacturing, creating new, complex challenges for international medical device companies wanting to enter or stay in the Kingdom. We explore what these changes mean on the ground and how firms can turn this …
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Rogue NuGet package steals data, Venezuela's PDVSA suffers attack, patched Fortinet flaws exploited
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7:45Rogue NuGet package steals data Venezuela's PDVSA suffers attack Patched Fortinet flaws exploited Huge thanks to our sponsor, Adaptive Security This episode is brought to you by Adaptive Security, the first cybersecurity company backed by OpenAI. Picture a "new hire" who interviews well… except they're synthetic: AI video, AI voice, AI backstory. O…
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Riyadh's AI MedTech Rush: Unpacking the SFDA's Fast-Track Hurdles with Pure Global.
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2:04This week on MENA MedTech Insights, we dissect the groundbreaking news from Saudi Arabia. The SFDA has just launched a new accelerated approval pathway for AI-driven medical devices, promising to slash market entry timelines. But is this new "golden ticket" too good to be true?We explore the fine print behind this opportunity, revealing the stringe…
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US taps private firms in cyber offensive, Microsoft updates cause queuing failures, phishing campaign delivers Phantom Stealer
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7:46US turns to private firms in cyber offensive Microsoft updates cause queuing failures Phishing campaign delivers Phantom stealer Huge thanks to our sponsor, Adaptive Security This episode is brought to you by Adaptive Security, the first cybersecurity company backed by OpenAI. Attackers don't need malware anymore; they need trust. Tip: set a simple…
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Episode 19 - Work–Life Balance in the Middle East: The Truth Nobody Talks About
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9:47Work–life balance in the Middle East is misunderstood. It’s not about less work — It’s about ambition, family, stability, and purpose. In this episode, Ines Mokrani and HR leader Nadia Al-Haddad break down: • Why Western balance models fail here • Family as a cultural driver • Why ambition = emotional balance in the GCC • How expats misunderstand a…
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What It Really Takes for Banks to Innovate Without Breaking Trust
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57:37Innovation in banking is often talked about, but rarely understood. In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, Giovanni Everduin, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer and Head of Ventures at Commercial Bank International, joins the couch to unpack what innovation really looks like inside a regulated bank. From legacy systems and institutional min…
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Department of Know: MITRE's weaknesses list, DoD goes postquantum, Coupang fallout
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34:02Link to episode page This week's Department of Know is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with guests Andy Ellis, Principal, Duha, and Johna Till Johnson, CEO and Founder, Nemertes Research Thanks to our show sponsor, Adaptive Security This episode is brought to you by Adaptive Security, the first cybersecurity company backed by OpenAI. AI is rewriting the…
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Youth Protests and the Future of Reform in Morocco
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1:15:17In September, a wave of protests emerged in Morocco led by the country's youth, known as GenZ 212. Since September, 3 people have been killed and 400 arrested according to Amnesty International. Triggered by the deaths of women in an Agadir hospital, the protest movement’s demands come against the background of widespread unemployment and a lack of…
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Pure Global: Decoding Riyadh's New MedTech Rules & SFDA's Hidden Hurdles
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2:13This week, MENA MedTech Insights dives into the seismic regulatory shifts in Saudi Arabia. The SFDA's new product safety framework is reshaping the market access landscape for medical device manufacturers, demanding a higher standard of clinical evidence and post-market surveillance that catches many international companies off guard.We break down …
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MongoDB records exposed, Apple WebKit patches, Coupang culprit identified
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7:5416TB MongoDB database exposes nearly 4.3 billion professional records Apple posts updates after discovery of WebKit flaws Coupang data breach traced to ex-employee Huge thanks to our sponsor, Adaptive Security This episode is brought to you by Adaptive Security, the first cybersecurity company backed by OpenAI. Deepfakes aren't science fiction anym…
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Ibrahim Manna (BRKZ) on Lessons from Careem, Founder Grit & Disrupting Saudi Construction
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1:02:16Ibrahim Manna is the Founder and CEO of BRKZ, a Saudi construction tech startup built to address inefficiencies in construction procurement: fragmented supply chains, manual processes, and cash flow gaps faced by contractors and factories. Before founding BRKZ, Ibrahim spent eight years at Careem as one of the core architects of its expansion, laun…
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Riyadh's MedTech Revolution: Pure Global on Saudi's New Manufacturing Game
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1:57Saudi Arabia is rewriting its MedTech rulebook. Driven by Vision 2030, the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) is rolling out new regulations and incentives designed to shift the country from a top medical device importer to a powerful local manufacturing hub. This move creates immense opportunities for innovators but presents complex strategic ch…
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Pure Global: Saudi MedTech's New Rules - Decoding the 2025 MEA Regulatory Summit Agenda
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1:54The MENA MedTech market is booming, but a new wave of complex regulations is creating significant challenges for market entry and growth. This episode of MENA MedTech Insights dives deep into the upcoming 2025 MEA MedTech Regulatory Summit, a pivotal event that signals a major shift in the region's approach to medical device and digital health over…
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Pure Global: Saudi Arabia's New SFDA Hurdle for MedTech Imports
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1:37This week on MENA MedTech Insights, we dissect the latest regulatory earthquake from the Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA). As part of its Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia has issued new mandates that effectively require foreign medical device manufacturers to establish local production partnerships. This is a game-changer for anyone operating in or cons…
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'DroidLock' demands ransom, Google fixes secret Chrome 0-day, UK fines LastPass over 2022 breach
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7:22'DroidLock' malware demands ransom Google fixes secret Chrome 0-day UK fines LastPass over 2022 breach Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Adaptive Security This episode is brought to you by Adaptive Security, the first cybersecurity company backed by OpenAI. Security training fails when it's generic. Adaptive's platform personalizes training and r…
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Saudi Arabia's AI MedTech Gambit: Pure Global on SFDA's Unwritten Rules.
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2:18In this episode of MENA MedTech Insights, we dissect Saudi Arabia's groundbreaking new regulatory framework for AI-powered medical devices and Software as a Medical Device (SaMD). The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) is raising the bar, introducing complex requirements for cybersecurity, data management, and local clinical validation that will …
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How to Reduce Corporate Tax Liability in the UAE
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14:01A practical discussion on strategies businesses can use to legally minimize their corporate tax burden in the UAE. The episode walks through allowable deductions, optimal structuring, free zone considerations, transfer-pricing compliance, and common pitfalls that lead to unnecessary tax exposure. Listeners gain a clear, actionable framework for man…
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Coupang CEO resigns, hactivists target US infrastructure, Israeli cybersecurity hits record funding
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7:51CEO of retail giant Coupang resigns Pro-Russia hactivists target US infrastructure Israeli cybersecurity funding hits record Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Adaptive Security This episode is brought to you by Adaptive Security, the first cybersecurity company backed by OpenAI. In deepfake scams, the tells aren't glitchy video anymore – it's beh…
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Pure Global: Dubai's AI MedTech Sandbox, Unpacking the Regulatory Fast-Track Secrets
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1:51This week on MENA MedTech Insights, we're diving into the United Arab Emirates' groundbreaking new regulatory sandbox for AI-powered medical devices. This initiative, launched just last week, is set to revolutionize how innovative MedTech gets to market, creating a fast-track for startups and challenging the traditional, slower approval processes.W…
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Huda Asfour With a Performance by Mohamed Abozekry | Habibi Festival 2025
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2:23:41Oud player, singer and musician Huda Asfour takes the stage on Habibi Festival's fifth and last night of 2025, performing new tracks she wrote during the genocidal campaign on Gaza, and a track called "From the River to the Sea" which she Wrote as a response to the May 18, 2021 strike in Palestine. The Mohamed Abozekry Sextet also take the stage fo…
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Spain arrest over data records, goodbye dark Telegram, scammers poison AI search results
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7:24Spain arrest over data records Goodbye, dark Telegram Scammers poison AI search results Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Adaptive Security This episode is brought to you by Adaptive Security, the first cybersecurity company backed by OpenAI. Picture a "new hire" who interviews well… except they're synthetic: AI video, AI voice, AI backstory. Onc…
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Pure Global: Dubai's MedTech Gold Rush - Decoding the AI & M&A Boom
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1:33The MedTech sector in the Gulf is experiencing a transformative phase, with new reports forecasting a significant wave of mergers and acquisitions. This episode of MENA MedTech Insights delves into the driving forces behind this investment boom, exploring how government diversification strategies and a strong push towards digital transformation are…
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Ransomware costs billions, cybercrime leads to real violence, three arrested for hacking tools
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8:38Ransomware payments pass $4.5 billion Cybercrime networks orchestrate real-world violence Three arrested over possessing hacking tools Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Adaptive Security This episode is brought to you by Adaptive Security, the first cybersecurity company backed by OpenAI. Attackers don't need malware anymore; they need trust. Tip…
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Episode 18 - Power & Decision-Making in the Middle East — What Leaders Must Understand
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10:47How power and decisions really work in the Middle East — and what leaders must understand to lead effectively.By MatchMaker no.1
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Banking in the UAE is entering a phase where digital expectations, AI, and trust are forcing banks to rethink everything from processes to culture. Arjun sits down with Dr. Bernd van Linder, CEO of Commercial Bank of Dubai, to unpack how customer experience, technology and trust are reshaping the future of banking. 🎙️ In this episode: Why customer …
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Department of Know: CISO hiring warning, critical threat actor law, Microsoft Defender outage
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31:28Link to episode page This week's Department of Know is hosted by Sarah Lane with guests Jason Shockey, CISO, Cenlar FSB, and Mike Lockhart, CISO, Eagleview Thanks to our show sponsor, Adaptive Security This episode is brought to you by Adaptive Security, the first cybersecurity company backed by OpenAI. AI is rewriting the cybersecurity rulebook, b…
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