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.

Business Breakfast Highlights

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

Michele Ferrario, Co-founder and CEO of StashAway 

Top line: Michele Ferrario, Co-founder and CEO of StashAway, outlines 2026 investment strategies spanning portfolio diversification and private market access as the digital wealth platform launches infrastructure and private equity offerings for UAE high-net-worth individuals

Michele Ferrario, Co-founder and CEO of StashAway Top line: Michele Ferrario, Co-founder and CEO of StashAway, outlines 2026 investment strategies spanning portfolio diversification and private market access as the digital wealth platform launches infrastructure and private equity offerings for UAE high-net-worth individuals

StashAway - Michele Ferrario 06.01.2026

Brie Olson, CEO of Pacsun

TOP LINE: Pacsun, the leading American youth lifestyle brand, announces its first-ever international expansion outside the US - opening its debut store at Mall of the Emirates in early 2026 as anchor tenant in Majid Al Futtaim's AED 5 billion transformation project, with plans for up to 20 locations across the GCC over five years targeting a region where 60% of the population is under 30.

Brie Olson, CEO of Pacsun TOP LINE: Pacsun, the leading American youth lifestyle brand, announces its first-ever international expansion outside the US - opening its debut store at Mall of the Emirates in early 2026 as anchor tenant in Majid Al Futtaim's AED 5 billion transformation project, with plans for up to 20 locations across the GCC over five years targeting a region where 60% of the population is under 30.

Pacsun - Brieane Olson - 08.12.2025

Her Excellency Dr. Mariam Matar, founder and chairperson, UAE Genetics Disease Association 

Top line: Her Excellency Dr. Mariam Matar, pioneer in longevity medicine and UAE's first female Undersecretary at the Ministry of Health and Prevention, discusses her groundbreaking career advancing public health policy and preventative healthcare, including her pivotal role implementing the UAE's landmark 2009 smoking ban in public places.

Her Excellency Dr. Mariam Matar, founder and chairperson, UAE Genetics Disease Association Top line: Her Excellency Dr. Mariam Matar, pioneer in longevity medicine and UAE's first female Undersecretary at the Ministry of Health and Prevention, discusses her groundbreaking career advancing public health policy and preventative healthcare, including her pivotal role implementing the UAE's landmark 2009 smoking ban in public places.

Funding For Start-Ups With Rockfirst Capital 14.02.2017

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