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The World Government Summit in Dubai is examining a rebalance of power, of demographics and of society's relationship to technology and energy.

On this week's episode, host Kelsey Warner digs into that rebalance by looking East — to the centre of major emerging economies like India and Indonesia, and to a reopened China. What paths in tech, energy, and innovation are opening up between Asia and the Middle East?

Partners at advisory firm Oliver Wyman, Adel Alfalasi and Ben Simpfendorfer, join to discuss how 'the new Silk Road' is ready to be understood in a 21st century context.

Host Kelsey Warner is joined by Oliver Wyman's Adel Alfalasi and Ben Simpfendorfer, author of 'The New Silk Road'.

Host Kelsey Warner talks to KPMG's Wassim Chahine about the new regime set to take effect this year.

In this episode:

• Lower than Ireland: why UAE corporate tax may prove a boon for foreign investment

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• Closing the gender gap in Middle East and North Africa

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As the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting draws to a close in Davos, Switzerland, Kelsey Warner is joined by co-host Mustafa Alrawi, who has been reporting all week from the Swiss mountain town. They discuss the biggest issues that will drive the global agenda in 2023 and beyond.

Mustafa argues that recession, inflation, war in Europe and the energy crisis are largely already “baked in” to how businesses will navigate the year. But the rise of consumer-facing artificial intelligence is one to watch.

• Mubadala's Badr Al Olama on the UAE's competitiveness

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The UAE's investment in digital capabilities and its growing network of partnerships around the world are set to benefit local industries this year, across sectors.

From clean energy to metals, health care, life sciences and start-ups, the stable landscape of the Emirates positions these industries for growth, even with global headwinds swirling such as the weaker economic picture in the US and Europe.

Badr Al Olama, executive director of UAE Clusters at Mubadala Investment Company, speaks to host Mustafa Alrawi about the year ahead for its biggest businesses.

• Tech Mahindra CEO on the ‘good’ recession

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At the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, energy will be an important topic on the agenda this week.

Roberto Bocca, the forum's head of Shaping the Future of Energy and Materials, tells host Mustafa Alrawi that the focus of discussions will be the energy crisis, the energy transition and the nexus between energy and other ecosystems such as water and food, which are critical. Mr Bocca hopes that many will come to the table in Davos to solve these issues and also to harness the opportunities brought about by new technology.

He also says that people are finally beginning to realise how complex the energy system is, ahead of the Cop28 climate summit that is being held in the UAE at the end of November.

Cop28 President-designate Dr Sultan Al Jaber's leadership should be able to help bring together different sides involved in the effort to mitigate the effects of climate change, Mr Bocca says.

• Tech Mahindra CEO on the ‘good’ recession

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• Tech Mahindra's Manish Vyas on 5G

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The Business Extra podcast team will be at the World Economic Forum in Davos next week.

Host Mustafa Alrawi will be on the ground to deliver insights and discussions from the global event.

In this episode:

• Deepak Chopra's factors for success

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