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  Building the Future Bank for Saudi SMEs | Maher Loubieh 13.09.2026 47мин

  Maher Loubieh, CEO and Co-Founder of Hala, joins us to discuss the growth of Saudi Arabia’s fintech ecosystem and the huge opportunity emerging around small and medium-sized businesses. From Hala’s journey from startup to scale-up, to raising international capital from investors including TPG, Maher explains how Saudi Arabia’s rapidly evolving financial infrastructure, regulatory environment and Vision 2030 ambitions are creating new opportunities for founders and investors. The conversation also explores SME financing, the rise of cashless payments, Saudi Arabia’s advanced digital infrastructure, the future of AI in financial services, and Hala’s ambition to become the future bank for SMEs. A fascinating look at how fintech, entrepreneurship and global capital are coming together in one of the world’s fastest-changing markets.
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  Why Riyadh is Becoming a Global Business Hub | Annabelle Mander 06.09.2026 48мин

  Annabel Mander, Executive Vice President at Tahaluf, joins us to discuss how Saudi Arabia has become a global destination for technology, investment and business expansion. From the rapid growth of LEAP and Money20/20 to the Kingdom’s rising influence across AI, fintech, gaming and sports technology, Annabelle explains what is attracting international investors, founders and global companies to Riyadh. She also shares why access to decision-makers, strong local partnerships and being present on the ground are essential for succeeding in the Saudi market. The conversation explores the Kingdom’s speed, ambition, talent pool and ability to build category-defining platforms at a scale rarely seen elsewhere. This episode offers valuable insight into how Saudi Arabia is creating long-term economic ecosystems and why investors looking for their next major growth market should be paying close attention.
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  Why Saudi Arabia’s Digital Economy Is Just Getting Started | Abdullah Khorami 30.08.2026 38мин

  Abdullah Khorami, Chief Business Officer at Salam, joins us to discuss how Saudi Arabia’s technology landscape is evolving beyond traditional telecom and into AI, cloud, cybersecurity and digital infrastructure. From the role of telecom companies in enabling AI adoption to the importance of data, connectivity and local partnerships, Abdullah explains what it really takes to build and scale technology in the Kingdom. He also shares why Saudi Arabia is becoming increasingly attractive to international technology companies, how Vision 2030 is shaping investment decisions, and where he sees the biggest opportunities emerging across the digital economy.
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  How Saudi Arabia Is Building the Future of AI | Wassim Chourbaji 23.08.2026 44мин

  Wassim Chourbaji, President of Qualcomm Middle East & Africa and Senior Vice President of Government Affairs for Europe, the Middle East & Africa, joins us to discuss the future of artificial intelligence and Saudi Arabia's ambition to become a global AI powerhouse. From edge AI and next-generation computing to data centres, connectivity and 6G, Wassim explains why the next wave of AI will be built on infrastructure, not just models. He also shares why Qualcomm is partnering with Humain and Aramco, how Saudi Arabia is creating a world-class AI ecosystem, and why the Kingdom is emerging as a strategic destination for global technology investment and innovation.
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  Building Saudi Arabia’s Automotive Future | Michael Müller 16.08.2026 53мин

  Michael Müller, CEO of Tasaru, joins Somi Arian to discuss Saudi Arabia’s ambitious plan to build a world-class automotive and mobility ecosystem. From electric vehicles and autonomous transport to industrialisation, supply chains, and Vision 2030, Michael explains how the Kingdom is creating an entirely new industry from the ground up and why global companies are increasingly choosing Saudi Arabia as a long-term strategic hub.
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  Why Global Startups Are Choosing Saudi Arabia | Sultan Moraished 09.08.2026 52мин

  Sultan Moraished, Chief Technology Officer at Red Sea Global, joins us to discuss how one of Saudi Arabia's most ambitious giga projects is transforming vision into reality through technology, innovation, and long-term thinking. From building a world-class tourism destination powered by invisible technology to creating opportunities for startups, AI adoption, and local talent development, Sultan shares how Red Sea Global is shaping a new model for sustainable development and digital transformation. He also explains why global technology companies and founders are increasingly choosing Saudi Arabia, how AI should empower rather than replace people, and what it takes to build technology at national scale. This conversation offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the leadership, execution, and innovation driving Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, and why the Kingdom is emerging as one of the world's most compelling destinations for technology, investment, and entrepreneurship.
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  Private Credit Comes to Saudi Arabia | Armineh Baghoomian 02.08.2026 1ч 2мин

  Armineh (Armi) Baghoomian, Managing Director at Partners for Growth (PFG), joins Somi Arian to explain how private credit is transforming the way high-growth companies scale. From venture debt and structured finance to credit underwriting and founder discipline, Armi shares why private credit is becoming an essential part of Saudi Arabia’s financial ecosystem and what entrepreneurs, investors, and international institutions need to understand about the Kingdom’s rapidly evolving capital markets. 
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  Why Saudi Is Ready for Venture Debt | Ishpreet Singh Gandhi 26.07.2026 49мин

  Ishpreet Singh Gandhi, Founder & CEO of Stride Ventures, joins Somi Arian to discuss how venture debt is transforming startup finance and why Saudi Arabia is emerging as one of the world's most attractive markets for growth capital. From founder-friendly financing and capital discipline to private markets, cash flow, and scaling technology businesses, Ishpreet explains how the Kingdom's rapidly evolving startup ecosystem is creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs and global investors alike.
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  Why Silicon Valley Is Betting on Saudi | SC Moatti 19.07.2026 50мин

  SC Moatti, Founder and Managing Partner of Mighty Capital, joins Somi Arian to discuss why Saudi Arabia is emerging as one of the world’s most compelling technology investment destinations, the rise of AI, and what global founders and investors need to understand about building successful businesses in the Kingdom.
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  Building Saudi Arabia’s Gaming Industry | Brian Ward 12.07.2026 49мин

  Brian Ward, CEO of Savvy Games Group, joins Somi Arian to discuss Saudi Arabia’s ambition to become a global gaming powerhouse. From building a world-class gaming ecosystem and attracting international investment to esports, game development, and the future of entertainment under Vision 2030, Brian shares how the Kingdom is positioning itself at the center of one of the world’s fastest-growing industries.
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  Why Saudi Startups Are Winning | Hussein Attar 05.07.2026 50мин

  Hussein Attar, CEO of Tech Invest Com, joins Somi Arian to discuss the evolution of Saudi Arabia’s venture capital ecosystem, what makes the Kingdom one of the world’s most exciting markets for entrepreneurs, and how investors evaluate the next generation of high-growth technology companies.
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  Can Saudi Build Global Startups | Emon Shakoor 28.06.2026 42мин

  In this episode, we are joined by Emon Shakoor, an entrepreneur, investor, and one of the leading figures in Saudi Arabia’s startup ecosystem. Over the past decade, Emon has worked closely with founders, investors, and institutions, helping build the environment that has enabled hundreds of startups to launch and scale across the Kingdom. Shakoor talks about the evolution of the Saudi startup ecosystem, what still needs to happen for the next generation of founders to succeed, and where the biggest opportunities lie in the years ahead.
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  Banking for the Digital Generation | Eze Szafir 21.06.2026 57мин

  Eze Szafir, CEO of D360, Saudi Arabia’s first digital bank, joins Somi Arian to discuss the future of digital banking in Saudi Arabia, what it takes to build a bank from the ground up, and why the Kingdom is becoming one of the world’s most exciting markets for financial innovation.
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  Why SuperReturn Chose Saudi Arabia | Dorothy Kelso 14.06.2026 44мин

  Dr. Dorothy Kelso, Managing Director at SuperReturn, joins Somi Arian to discuss the evolution of private markets, the growing role of institutional investors, the future of LP-GP relationships, and why Saudi Arabia has become one of the most exciting destinations for global private capital.
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  Investing in Saudi Arabia’s Next Chapter | Ali Al Mansour 07.06.2026 41мин

  Ali Al Mansour is the CEO of SAB Invest and one of the Kingdom’s leading voices on capital markets and asset management. In this conversation, he shares his perspective on the maturation of Saudi Arabia’s financial ecosystem, the next generation of investment opportunities, and the role of institutional capital in supporting economic diversification.
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  Beyond the IPO in Saudi Arabia | Abdulaziz Alomran 31.05.2026 56мин

  Abdulaziz Alomran is the Founder and CEO of Impact46, one of the most influential investment firms in Saudi Arabia. As an early backer of companies such as Jahez and Rasan, he has been at the forefront of the Kingdom’s startup, venture capital, and private markets journey. In this conversation, we explore how Saudi Arabia’s investment ecosystem is maturing, what investors often misunderstand about public and private markets, and where the next generation of opportunities—from private credit to gaming and AI—may emerge.