The Investment Compass a Podcast By MoneyPetrol

What does it take to design homes that combine luxury, wellness, sustainability, and personal identity?

In this episode of Investment Compass, we sit down with Mayank Sabharwal, Founder & Business Head at Avaasa Living, and Ar. Bhavya Arora, Founder & Principal Architect at Avaasa Living, to explore how modern architecture and interior design are evolving.

They share their journey of building Avaasa Living, insights into designing personalized homes, the role of vastu and energy flow in architecture, and why Dubai is emerging as a global hub for luxury real estate and innovative design.

From luxury home design and sustainable architecture to real estate development and modern living trends, this conversation offers valuable insights for architects, designers, entrepreneurs, and real estate enthusiasts interested in the future of global housing and lifestyle design.

In this episode of Impact Makers by Money Petrol, we speak with Dr. Anita Patanker, Executive Director of Symbiosis International University, Dubai, who brings over 40 years of experience in global education leadership, MBA programs, and academic innovation.

She shares insights on the growing impact of AI and generative AI in higher education, why critical thinking and transferable skills are becoming essential, and how MBA degrees are evolving in an AI-driven economy. The conversation also highlights women’s leadership in education and business, along with Dubai’s rise as a global education hub.

Dr. Patanker also discusses how universities can prepare students for future jobs that don’t yet exist by focusing on adaptability, interdisciplinary learning, and lifelong skill development.

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MoneyPetrol is excited to announce Chris O’Brien as our first guest. He joins us for the first GrowthGurus segment and unpacks his stories starting his businesses in Scotland and expanding to Dubai.

Emre Ozgen sits down with MoneyPetrol’s first Investment Compass segment to share the parallels he sees between the growing logistics economies of Romania and Dubai. 

As a subject matter expert at Cultivate Capital Partners, Ozgen explains how the supply chain in Romania is transforming trade in the EU. With 25 years in corporate finance and merger acquisition, he is skilled at identifying and overseeing high-value deals across agriculture, real estate, and industrial production. 

Ozgen describes the restructuring of the supply chain taking place in Romania. Large scale manufacturers and logistics operators are seeking to move and develop cost-efficient structures that are closer to their customers. The nation’s geographical location makes Bucharest and Constanța a gateway to Western Europe, mirroring the role the UAE plays in re-exporting to the Middle East and Africa. 

As nations continue to diversify from non-renewable energy revenues, the logistics and freight industry booms. Romania’s freight and logistics market was valued at USD 21.1 billion in 2025 and is expected to grow on an upward trajectory, reaching USD 25 billion in the next 5 years. 

To learn more about this dynamic and rapidly growing region, watch our episode with Emre Ozgen. For more stories from founders and business leaders in Dubai, follow Money Petrol. 

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