In Episode 1, Erika Doyle — Founder & CEO of DrinkDry.com — joins Thomas Baxendale, Head of Digital – Business Banking at RAKBANK, to share how she built the UAE’s first premium non-alcoholic drinks marketplace, navigated challenges, and turned a bold idea into a thriving business.

From the first spark of inspiration to scaling in a competitive market, Erika’s journey is packed with insights every SME can learn from.

Watch. Listen. Grow.
Your journey to SME success starts here — and it starts now.

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Season Finale Alert! We’re closing Season 2 with a bang! Richard Dean and Thomas Baxendale are joined by none other than Gina Peterson, SVP and Country Manager at Mastercard. Wondering how to make your brand unforgettable? Want insider tips on marketing that actually works? 

This episode has all the answers — straight from industry leaders who know what it takes. 

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/4Iv73pWzeHM

Don’t miss this epic finale — hit play now! 

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In this episode, Amir Kolahzadeh, Founder & CEO of ITSEC, breaks down the current cybercrime landscape and shares actionable steps to protect your business and ensure continuity.

Joined by Richard Dean and Thomas Baxendale — this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

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In Episode 6 of our SMEsouk Podcast series, Eduardo Matos, Director of Customer Care at Etihad, joins Richard Dean to discuss how to elevate customer care from good to great. 

Tune in for valuable insights on enhancing customer experience! 

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Nadia Batiukova, Director of International and Corporate Tax at KPMG, joins Richard Dean on the SMEsouk Podcast to discuss the tips and implications of corporate tax in the UAE for SMEs. 

Don’t miss this insightful conversation! 

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Tune in for insights on the SME landscape, access to funds, compliance, and other key issues impacting the community. 

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In this episode, Richard Dean is joined by Thomas Baxendale, Head of Digital Platform & Value Proposition at RAKBANK Business, and they’ll be discussing with his excellency the vital role of the bureau and it’s impact on small businesses—from improving access to credit to driving growth. 

Don’t miss this deep dive into how digital platforms are transforming the business landscape today!

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Get ready to explore the incredible journey of Hunter Foods, one of the UAE’s most beloved brands!

From its humble beginnings in the 80s with Safari snacks to the bold, exciting flavors of Hunter’s Gourmet today, CEO Ananya Narayan shares the inspiring evolution of this iconic company.

See how a local favorite from Dubai has grown to delight taste buds in 55 countries across Asia.

Join us in celebrating a legacy of flavor, passion, and innovation!

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Unlock the potential of Artificial Intelligence in your business! Join Microsoft’s Executive Director Tariq Halawani and Richard Dean in the Season 2 premiere of the SMEsouk Podcast as they discuss the AI advantage in today’s evolving marketplace. 

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Join us for a conversation with - Raheel Ahmed - Group CEO of RAKBANK

SMEsouk Podcast brings business leaders and market experts to discuss relevant and pressing issues related to the UAE's business community.