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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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Thursday Nov 30, 2017
Is time running out for the Newcastle takeover?
Thursday Nov 30, 2017
Thursday Nov 30, 2017
Hosts Mustafa Alrawi and Chris Nelson discuss the latest twist in the saga surrounding English football club Newcastle United, which is the subject of interest from a new mystery bidder in the wake of an offer from Dubai financier Amanda Staveley. Also, we look ahead to a bumper month of sporting events in the UAE in December and how the business of sport is a key factor in the growth of the tourism industry in the Emirates.
Thursday Nov 23, 2017
The return of Opec's influence, but how long will it last?
Thursday Nov 23, 2017
Thursday Nov 23, 2017
Mustafa Alrawi and Chris Nelson discuss the surprise resurgence of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries with economics expert and regular columnist Omar Al-Ubaydli ahead of the much anticipated meeting of the group at the end of the month in Vienna, where it is expected to confirm that a crude output restraint deal with non-Opec producers -- including Russia -- to shore up oil prices will be extended to the end of next year.
Thursday Nov 16, 2017
Thursday Nov 16, 2017
Host Mustafa Alrawi speaks to Harvard University's Alan Aspuru-Guzik who explains that organic storage technology is the big breakthrough to come for the energy industry and Christian Soemmer, Managing Director of Cadillac Middle East, sets out a vision for cars and transport.
Wednesday Nov 08, 2017
Saudi's economic vision, the Wef rolls into town and top tips for networking
Wednesday Nov 08, 2017
Wednesday Nov 08, 2017
Host Mustafa Alrawi discusses recent developments in the Kingdom with business editor Massoud Derhally. Looking ahead to this weekend's World Economic Forum summit in Dubai, the Wef's Stephan Mergenthaler explains how such a gathering of experts can help meet today's complex challenges and opportunities head on. The Canadian Business Council Abu Dhabi's chairman Gregory Zoughbi talks about the importance of businesses working together.
Wednesday Nov 01, 2017
To the Dubai Airshow and beyond
Wednesday Nov 01, 2017
Wednesday Nov 01, 2017
Host Mustafa Alrawi and Chris Nelson, Assistant Business Editor, look ahead to this month's global aviation event in the UAE as the role of technology takes centre stage; from the impact of more efficient aircraft on the hub model used by Emirates and Etihad Airways, to passenger demand for in-flight connectivity, to the growth of commercial space travel.