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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 analy…

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Building a Vitamin Empire: Tej Lalvani on Scaling Vitabiotics
Vitabiotics CEO and former Dragons’ Den investor Tej Lalvani joins C-Suite to discuss building the UK’s largest vitamin company, expanding into more than 80 countries, and what it takes to create brands that earn consumer trust across generations.
17:38
Mark Mortimer-Davies – Shaping Company Culture and Staying the Course
Mark Mortimer-Davies tells us how strong company culture helps businesses navigate pressure, from supply chain disruption to keeping teams aligned when plans change.
18:13
Betting Big in Uncertain Times: Raki Philips on Leading Accor Across the Region
Accor’s Raki Philips joins C-Suite to talk about the big calls he has had to make across the Middle East, Africa and Türkiye amid regional conflict and uncertainty — and why, despite the pressure, he believes the region remains one of the most exciting growth stories in global hospitality.
16:19
How Eduation Chose Me: Poonam Bhojani on growing Innoventures Education
Poonam Bhojani, founding CEO of Innoventures Education, shares her journey in building one of the UAE’s leading education groups — and what it takes to prepare students, teachers and schools for the future.
08:50
How VCs Can Back Founders Now: Noor Sweid on Supporting Startups in Uncertain Times
Brandy Scott speaks to Noor Sweid, Founder and Managing Partner of Global Ventures, about what it really means to back entrepreneurs when conditions are tough. Her view is clear: a wait-and-see approach does not help founders build. Active support does.
08:23
The Community Behind Culture: Alserkal's Vilma Jurkute on Why Local Support Matters
30 March 2026. What keeps the UAE’s arts and culture scene going? Local residents who show up and support it. Alserkal Avenue Executive Director Vilma Jurkute tells Brandy Scott why community support is vital to helping the creative sector thrive in challenging times.
08:39
Wajdan Gul & Anam Khalid – Squatwolf
From Local Brand to Global Force: Squatwolf Founders on Supporting UAE Businesses
17:14
Dame Heather McGregor
From Journalist to Academic Leader: Dame Heather McGregor on Career Reinvention
09:18
Firoz Merchant
From Mumbai Entrepreneur to Emirati Changemaker: Firoz Merchant on Business and Philanthropy
11:14
Glenn Gainor
From Hollywood Insider to Global Builder: Glenn Gainor on Producing Beyond the Studio System
17:04