In this episode, Rohit Khubchandani sits down with Katerina Hayes — a world citizen who’s lived across Russia, Ukraine, Japan, Taiwan, the UK, and Saudi Arabia, and now calls Dubai home.

A specialist in FDI, Government Affairs, and Cultural Exchange, Katerina is helping global investors bridge opportunities across the GCC while fostering innovation, ecosystem growth, and cultural understanding.

From growing up between East and West to driving international partnerships between the UK and Saudi Arabia, this conversation explores identity, resilience, and the art of connecting people and capital across borders.

💥 In this episode:

• The story behind Katerina’s global journey
• Building trust in cross-border business
• Why relationships are the new currency
• The rise of Saudi Arabia & UAE as global innovation hubs
• AI, Web3 & the new era of tech-driven investment
• “Don’t travel like a tourist — travel like a citizen.”

📍 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Anghami & Deezer

🎧 Exclusively hosted on Podeo

Connect with Katerina Hayes

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/katerinahayes

Instagram: @katerinahayes

Host: Rohit Khubchandani

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Website: www.rohitkhubchandani.com