The Agenda’s Tom Urquhart and our partners at Virtuzone discuss the big issues affecting startups and SME’s in the region. Hear everything you need to know about starting your own business from getting a license to growing your company. Highlights include interviews with entrepreneurs and experts, covering topics including e-commerce, leadership and how to get investors for your business.
Latest episodes
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37 min
"Nice car bro. What do you do for a living?"
Ayman Al Yaman's viral videos have been viewed one billion times. Together with his big brother Ghazy, they tell Tom and George how they turned their social media fame into a money…
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36 min
Hyperspace changes the entertainment and retail scene with digital-themed parks
Alexander Heller, CEO and Founder of Hyperspace, tells us how he built Hyperspace venues Aya Universe and House of Hype, and why Dubai was the perfect place to start his venture. P…
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37 min
Dragon's Den Tej Lalvani on his pet peeves when investing
Tej Lalvani grew Vitabiotics into a £400 million business. He shares some advice on what to look out for - and what to avoid - when investing in a business. Plus, FIFA sports agent…
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18 min
Does your business need robots?
Fadi Amoudi of IQ Robotics tells us how to use automation to grow your business. Plus, Kushal and Sagar of Publish tell us how to craft the perfect Founder's story.See omnystudio.c…
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33 min
Mum-preneur: The juggle is real
MUMpreneur: Does the term empower - or patronise - mothers who run their own businesses? We get the thoughts of investor, entrepreneur and mum of four Kelly Marie Hodgkin. Plus, wh…
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36 min
From cash flow woes to business success
Mermaids of Arabia founder Josephine Adams told Tom and Neil about how she hit rock bottom, and why she kept going. We also discussed a movement that allows small businesses to exc…
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36 min
From cabin crew to design and furniture business owner
The Design House CEO Sharon O' Keefe tells us how she started his design and furniture business while working as cabin crew in Dubai. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…
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35 min
Why a beauty business owner values education and personal development
Mariela Marcantetti started hair removal business Furless Permanent in 2016 and has since been educating aspiring beauty technicians. Meanwhile Renata Messarra of Reborn Consultanc…
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40 min
Gaming in the Middle East
As game developers from overseas flock to the Middle East to explore the market, we meet one who's coming from Spain- Manel Sort, CEO and Founder of Games For A Living. We also dis…
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37 min
What's your take on the buy-now-pay-later model?
Meet the man behind Tabby, co-founder Hosam Arab, who tells us why e-commerce has brought him so much success.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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35 min
Do you have a wealth planning strategy?
21 March 2024: We asked the team of experts at Cone Marshall about how to pass on your wealth to the next generation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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37 min
In conversation with Dr. Jamil Ahmed, Founder and MD of PRIME Healthcare Group
14 March 2024: Tom and Neil find out how Dr. Jamil Ahmed, Founder and MD of PRIME Healthcare Group, started his hospital empire. Plus, familiarize yourself with all the SME laws wi…
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38 min
How are we supporting female business owners?
07 March 2024: Lack of funding and worklife balance are only some of the challenges See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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37 min
How tokenisation can help startups in the UAE
29 February 2024: We demystify tokenisation and tell you how it can help startups and consumers with Ahsan Sharif, Head of Corporate Business for Zand Bank and John Patrick Mullin,…
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35 min
Life lessons with the founder of The Entertainer
22 February 2024: Donna Benton told Richard and Neil how she built, exited and later on rejoined her brainchild The Entertainer, and the lessons she learned along the way. Mahmoud…
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34 min
"Motherhood inspired me to start my own business."
08 February 2024: Fal Qadir started multi-sensory centre Mini Explorers. Listen to her story. Plus, husband and wife Carlos and Francesca tell us how they run CG Barbershop togethe…
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36 min
Short term rental, long term success
01 February 2024: Gregory Lewis tells us why his business AirDXB is thriving in Dubai.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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36 min
Thank You: A social enterprise that aims to end global poverty
25 January 2024: Daniel Flynn launched Thank You with the aim of supporting charities and eradicate global poverty. Tom and Neil find out all about this growing social enterprise t…
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38 min
Why networking in your community is good for business
18 January 2024 William Stenhouse, President and CEO of the UAE Africa Networking Group, tells us why it pays to get involved in your community.See omnystudio.com/listener for priv…
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34 min
Shawn Chidiac: How viral impressions can turn into a lucrative career
11 January 2024: Comedian Shawn Chidiac has made it big on social media, and is quickly turning his online fame into a fulltime career. Plus, Emirati teenager Abdullah Al Janahi te…