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- From Lab-Grown Diamonds in the UAE to Global Hub: Fujairah Free Zone’s Rise | S3E7 MIITE 2025Emirates Development Bank16 min
- From Empty Land to 350+ Factories: The Rise of DIC | Saud Abu AlShawareb - S3E6 | MIITE 2025Emirates Development Bank16 min
- From Abu Dhabi to Walmart Shelves: UAE Tissue Goes Global | Michael Shamma - S3E5 | MIITE 2025Emirates Development Bank13 min
- Plug. Play. Power: Decarbonization Made Simple | Ali Alshimmari- Economic Impact S3E4 | MIITE 2025Season 3, Episode 4 of Economic Impact: Conversations from Emirates Development Bank, filmed live at Make it in the Emirates 2025.Special guest: Ali Alshimmari, Board Member of Emerge — providing innovative solar solutions for commercial and industrial sites and powering the UAE’s renewable energy future. Emirates Development Bank15 min
- How EGF is Empowering Emirati Entrepreneurs | Najla Al Midfa - Economic Impact S3E3 | MIITE 2025Season 3, Episode 3 of Economic Impact: Conversations from Emirates Development Bank, filmed live at Make it in the Emirates 2025.Special guest: Her Excellency Najla Al Midfa, Managing Director of the Emirates Growth Fund — bridging the equity gap for growth-stage SMEs and fueling innovation across technology, healthcare, food security, and manufacturing in the UAE.Emirates Development Bank17 min
- How RAK Ceramics Became a Global Powerhouse | Abdallah Massaad - Economic Impact S3E2 | MIITE 2025Season 3, Episode 2 of Economic Impact: Conversations from Emirates Development Bank, filmed live at Make it in the Emirates 2025.Special guest: Abdallah Massaad, Group CEO of RAK Ceramics — the world’s largest ceramics brand and a global example of “Made in the UAE” success. Emirates Development Bank12 min
- What 6 Months in Space Taught Me | Dr. Sultan Al Neyadi – Economic Impact S3E1 | Make it in the Emirates 2025Season 3, Episode 1 of Economic Impact: Conversations from Emirates Development Bank, filmed live at Make it in the Emirates 2025.Special guest: H.E. Dr. Sultan Al Neyadi, UAE Minister of Youth and the first Arab to perform a spacewalk. Emirates Development Bank15 min
- S2 Ep 16: Navigating Innovation: A Conversation with Jimmy Grewal on Elcome International’s Journey
Join H.E. Ahmed Mohamed Al Naqbi, CEO of Emirates Development Bank, as he sits down with Jimmy Grewal, Managing Director of Elcome International, to discuss the company’s 55-year journey from a Dubai-based service provider to a global leader in maritime technology. The conversation covers:
- Elcome’s Global Expansion: From local beginnings in Dubai to a worldwide presence, serving sectors like defense, energy, and luxury yachts.
- Innovative Solutions: Delivering cutting-edge maritime systems, including navigation, communication, automation, and high-speed connectivity through Starlink.
- Industry Adaptation: Overcoming maritime industry cycles with AI, real-time analytics, and enhanced operational strategies.
- Ambitious Future: Launching community Wi-Fi initiatives in underserved regions and advancing as a global ISP to connect millions globally.
Emirates Development Bank
22 min - S2 Ep 15: The Journey of Automation and Robotics. A conversation with Navin Narayan
What We Covered:
- Acme Intralog's Evolution: From its founding in 1975 as a traditional engineering firm to becoming a leader in robotics and automation.
- Impact of COVID-19 on Automation: How the pandemic accelerated demand for warehouse automation and supply chain resilience.
- Global Reach and Key Projects: Exporting 60-65% of its solutions to markets like the GCC, India, and Europe, including unique applications like vertical farming.
- Future Vision and Industry 4.0: Embracing AI-driven technologies, supporting the UAE's industrial growth, and scaling innovative solutions for local and global markets.
Listen to the full episode to learn how Acme Intralog is shaping the future of automation in the UAE and beyond. Subscribe to Economic Impact for more insights into transformative technologies and industry trends!
Emirates Development Bank
20 min - 'S2 Ep 14: UAE-UK: Empowering Business Growth Through Innovation and Partnerships. A Conversation with Nick Cochrane-Dyet MBEIn this episode of Economic Impact: Conversations from Emirates Development Bank, H.E. Ahmed Mohamed Al Naqbi, CEO of Emirates Development Bank, is joined by Nick Cochrane-Dyet MBE, Chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce in Abu Dhabi. The discussion explores the UAE-UK strategic economic ties, energy transition, education, and innovation opportunities. Nick underscores the role of collaboration and forward-thinking strategies in advancing national development goals.Key Highlights:- Nick's early life in the UAE and witnessing its transformative growth.- The evolving UK-UAE partnership and economic opportunities.- Key sectors for collaboration: energy, AI, education, and industrialization.- The role of SMEs and innovation in fostering economic development.- Visionary insights into AI, emerging industries, and future technologies.Tune in to learn how the UK and UAE are driving growth and innovation in key sectors.Emirates Development Bank46 min
About Economic Impact
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Welcome to 'Economic Impact', Conversations from Emirates Development Bank (EDB), the key financial engine for economic development and industrial advancement of the UAE.
In each episode, Ahmed Al Naqbi, CEO of EDB speaks to thought leaders and change-makers delivering a real impact on the UAE economy.