Charlie Barlow of Rockfirst Capital continues our series on venture capital in the region. He acts as a mentor for early stage start-ups at the Google-sponsored Astrolabs hub in Dubai and is on a mission to find the next big tech disruptor.

Charlie Barlow of Rockfirst Capital continues our series on venture capital in the region. He acts as&nbsp;a mentor for early stage&nbsp;start-ups at the Google-sponsored Astrolabs hub in Dubai and is on a mission to find the next big tech disruptor.

The Business Breakfast joins forces with the Agenda and the ARN News Centre to keep you updated throughout the week.Tom Urquhart now joins Richard Dean and Brandy Scott, as we bring you all the latest information around the COVID 19 outbreak, closures, and sanitation efforts. Plus all the usual conversations, business and breaking news.The Business Breakfast now live 7 am to 12 pm.

The Business Breakfast joins forces with the Agenda and the ARN News Centre to keep you updated throughout the week.Tom Urquhart now joins Richard Dean and Brandy Scott, as we bring you all the latest information around the COVID 19 outbreak, closures, and sanitation efforts. Plus all the usual conversations, business and breaking news.The Business Breakfast now live 7 am to 12 pm.

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A round up of the days most important business stories, providing local content and context on the international issues that matter. Highlights include commentary from business leaders, in-depth analysis and finance in focus, with business headlines every 15 minutes. Also enjoy daily interviews with key industry players and be entertained with daily banter from broadcasting heavyweights Brandy Scott, Richard Dean and Tom Urquhart.

A round up of the days most important business stories, providing local content and context on the international issues that matter. Highlights include commentary from business leaders, in-depth analysis and finance in focus, with business headlines every 15 minutes. Also enjoy daily interviews with key industry players and be entertained with daily banter from broadcasting heavyweights Brandy Scott, Richard Dean and Tom Urquhart.

Funding For Start-Ups With Rockfirst Capital 14.02.2017

Jola Vorfi, Chief of Staff (EMEAL Region), Families at LinkedIn

Top line: Major employers operating in the UAE have secured parent-friendly certification from Abu Dhabi's Early Childhood Authority, with companies like LinkedIn offering 140 days paid maternity leave and school fee allowances as businesses calculate that family-forward policies are essential for staff retention in an increasingly competitive talent market.

Jola Vorfi, Chief of Staff (EMEAL Region), Families at LinkedIn Top line: Major employers operating in the UAE have secured parent-friendly certification from Abu Dhabi's Early Childhood Authority, with companies like LinkedIn offering 140 days paid maternity leave and school fee allowances as businesses calculate that family-forward policies are essential for staff retention in an increasingly competitive talent market.

LinkedIn - Jola Vorfi - 22.01.2026

Priyash B. Paray, CEO, Chemist Warehouse


Top line: Chemist Warehouse, the Australian pharmacy retailer with over 650 stores globally, is accelerating its UAE expansion with three new locations planned for 2026 including Abu Dhabi Mall and B1 Mall in Al Barsha.

Priyash B. Paray, CEO, Chemist Warehouse Top line: Chemist Warehouse, the Australian pharmacy retailer with over 650 stores globally, is accelerating its UAE expansion with three new locations planned for 2026 including Abu Dhabi Mall and B1 Mall in Al Barsha.

 Chemist Warehouse - Priyash Paray - 23.01.2026

 Fibha Ahmed, VP of Property Sales at Bayut, joining to discuss the 2025 property sales market.

Top line: Dubai affordable housing posts 28% price gains as infrastructure drives UAE property demand across all segments, Bayut data shows

&nbsp;Fibha Ahmed, VP of Property Sales at Bayut, joining to discuss the 2025 property sales market. Top line: Dubai affordable housing posts 28% price gains as infrastructure drives UAE property demand across all segments, Bayut data shows

Funding For Start-Ups With Rockfirst Capital 14.02.2017

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