‌

‌
‌
‌
‌
‌
‌
‌
‌
‌
‌
‌
‌
‌

Podcasts

Business Extra


  • Copy link
  • Share on X
  • Share on Facebook
  • Share on LinkedIn
  • Share on WhatsApp
  • Share on Email
  • Other

The stories, companies, trends, tech, innovation and leaders shaping your world

Apple PodcastsSpotifyYoutubePodbean

Latest episodes
People watch the presidential debate between Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, Tuesday, Sept.  10, 2024, at the Gipsy Las Vegas in Las Vegas.  (AP Photo / John Locher)

How Harris or Trump might affect Middle East technology aspirations

The region shows a tendency to portray an atmosphere that’s friendly to tech companies

A Chevrolet Bolt at a charging station in Hudson, New York. Sufficient charging infrastructure is vital for the uptake of electric vehicles. Bloomberg.

How can EVs accelerate toward market growth?

The EV Charging Index takes an in-depth look at electric vehicles and their charging infrastructure.

Fernando Plaza, group chief digital officer at Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank.

The future of digital banking in the UAE

The conversation tackles digital banking, financial inclusion and consumer habits

Faisal Toukan and Andrew Gold, co-founders of start-up Ziina and their team. Generation S. DIFC, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

How FinTech is evolving in the Middle East

Ziina aims to bring economic freedom and enhanced financial literacy across the region

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 06: Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on August 06, 2024 in New York City.  Stocks opened up slightly up in the three major indexes a day after the Dow Jones and the S & P 500 had their worst day of trading since 2022, amid a global market sell-off centered around fears of a U. S.  recession.    Michael M.  Santiago/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Michael M.  Santiago  /  GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA  /  Getty Images via AFP)

What to expect after the global stock market slump

Expert analyses the impact of the stock market crash this week on investors and the Middle East

Companies like Intel have implemented AI technologies to help scout potential Olympic athletes.  Photo: Intel

How AI is a game changer for the Olympics

This episode of the Business Extra podcast explores how Intel introduces AI innovations at the Games



Other podcasts


More episodes
United Airlines employees wait by a departures monitor displaying a blue error screen, also known as the 'Blue Screen of Death' at Newark International Airport, after United Airlines grounded flights due to the worldwide tech outage. Reuters

What did we learn from the global tech outage?

This episode looks at why and how an IT outage disrupted operations across industries

Palestine Cola was launched in March 2024. Photo: Safad Food / Facebook

How Palestine Cola is building a brand

Mohamed Kiswani shares strategies for potential overseas sales and a Middle East introduction

Adam White, chief executive of Front Office Sports. Photo: Alex Sroka

Front Office Sports founder on the business of sport

Adam White joins the podcast to talk about the intersection of sport and news

LinkedIn has come a long way since it started out as a job-seeking site on which users posted their CVs. AFP

Business Extra podcast: LinkedIn’s career growth

Like many career paths, the journey of LinkedIn is an interesting tale

Screenshot of Lyvely app

Business Extra podcast: Lyvely’s mission to empower its users

Lyvely founder Dave Catudal explains his company's mission to empower users

Snapchat in the GCC

Business Extra podcast: How did Snapchat win the GCC market?

A look at how app continues to influence social media trends and what lies ahead for this dynamic platform



In focus

Shraddha Bhandari, centre, with her daughters Kaya, 9, left and Viha, 13, at their home in Mina Al Arab, Ras Al Khaimah. Christopher Pike for The National

My Own Home: Family put down roots in Dh2 million Ras Al Khaimah villa

Randa Maddah’s solo exhibition Hanging Gardens is running at Tabari Artspace in DIFC until October 12. Photo: Tabari Artspace

Syrian artist explores duality of life in occupied Golan Heights

South Korean tightrope walker Seo Joo Hyang performs "Jultagi," or Tightrope Walking, to celebrate the Chuseok, the Korean version of Thanksgiving Day, at the Namsan Hanok village in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Sept.  17, 2024.  (AP Photo / Ahn Young-joon)

In picturesTightrope walking in South Korea to stunt riders in India

View of Atlantis The Royal. Photo: Dany Eid

Dubai's Atlantis The Royal ranks in top 10 of world's 50 best hotels

The National has earned a reputation as an unrivalled source of news and insight into the Middle East.

Register with The National – and enjoy all our journalism for free

Gaurav Chhaparwal, founder and chief executive of marketing technology company Datahash, has allocated a sizeable amount for angel investments in start-ups. Pawan Singh / The National

My Dubai Salary: ‘I earn Dh850,000 a year from numerous investments’

People receive chemotherapy for cancer, provided free of charge at hospital run by the Syrian American Medical Society Foundation, in Idlib, Syria. EPA

Cancer patients fleeing war zones deprived of crucial support

After a successful adoption in Sharjah, some companies in Dubai are also trialling the four-day week. Alex Kotliarskyi / Unsplash

'Less stress, more control': Expert on four-day week benefits

Shraddha Bhandari, centre, with her daughters Kaya, 9, left and Viha, 13, at their home in Mina Al Arab, Ras Al Khaimah. Christopher Pike for The National

My Own Home: Family put down roots in Dh2 million Ras Al Khaimah villa

Randa Maddah’s solo exhibition Hanging Gardens is running at Tabari Artspace in DIFC until October 12. Photo: Tabari Artspace

Syrian artist explores duality of life in occupied Golan Heights

South Korean tightrope walker Seo Joo Hyang performs "Jultagi," or Tightrope Walking, to celebrate the Chuseok, the Korean version of Thanksgiving Day, at the Namsan Hanok village in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Sept.  17, 2024.  (AP Photo / Ahn Young-joon)

In picturesTightrope walking in South Korea to stunt riders in India

View of Atlantis The Royal. Photo: Dany Eid

Dubai's Atlantis The Royal ranks in top 10 of world's 50 best hotels

The National has earned a reputation as an unrivalled source of news and insight into the Middle East.

Register with The National – and enjoy all our journalism for free

Gaurav Chhaparwal, founder and chief executive of marketing technology company Datahash, has allocated a sizeable amount for angel investments in start-ups. Pawan Singh / The National

My Dubai Salary: ‘I earn Dh850,000 a year from numerous investments’

People receive chemotherapy for cancer, provided free of charge at hospital run by the Syrian American Medical Society Foundation, in Idlib, Syria. EPA

Cancer patients fleeing war zones deprived of crucial support

After a successful adoption in Sharjah, some companies in Dubai are also trialling the four-day week. Alex Kotliarskyi / Unsplash

'Less stress, more control': Expert on four-day week benefits

Shraddha Bhandari, centre, with her daughters Kaya, 9, left and Viha, 13, at their home in Mina Al Arab, Ras Al Khaimah. Christopher Pike for The National

My Own Home: Family put down roots in Dh2 million Ras Al Khaimah villa

Randa Maddah’s solo exhibition Hanging Gardens is running at Tabari Artspace in DIFC until October 12. Photo: Tabari Artspace

Syrian artist explores duality of life in occupied Golan Heights

South Korean tightrope walker Seo Joo Hyang performs "Jultagi," or Tightrope Walking, to celebrate the Chuseok, the Korean version of Thanksgiving Day, at the Namsan Hanok village in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Sept.  17, 2024.  (AP Photo / Ahn Young-joon)

In picturesTightrope walking in South Korea to stunt riders in India

View of Atlantis The Royal. Photo: Dany Eid

Dubai's Atlantis The Royal ranks in top 10 of world's 50 best hotels


IPSO regulated

News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Cop28
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
Olympics
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Horse Racing
Weekend
Living in the UAE
Podcasts Newsletters Alerts Read E-Paper Print Subscriptions Video
About UsContact UsWork With UsAdvertise With UsTerms & ConditionsPrivacy PolicyCookie PolicySitemapArchiveThe National AwardsRegistration FAQs
IPSO regulated
Follow us