
As one of the world’s most influential business hubs, the Middle East requires expert attention. Business Extra provides those experts, as well as news and insights from The National’s esteemed team of business editors and reporters, who are on top of the markets, technology, the energy sector and more.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 422 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | InvestingBusinessEntrepreneurship | |||

In this live Q&A session, Business Extra host Salim Essaid explores what the UAE Salary Guide 2026 reveals about the job market.
He is joined by Viacheslav Shakhov, managing partner at Cooper Fitch, to discuss hiring trends across key sectors, how e... more
This episode was produced in partnership with Adnoc Group
In this special episode of Business Extra, host Khaled Abuljebain speaks to Ali Siddiqi, chief financial officer of Adnoc Distribution.
Mr Siddiqi shares how the company is growing its natio... more
From powering AI data centres to ensuring long-term energy security, Adnoc Gas is shaping what reliable, sustainable and scalable energy looks like in the modern era.
Adnoc Gas is expanding its network of more than 3,500 kilometres of pipelines, rea... more
Bitcoin lost over $18,000 in November, triggering one of the sharpest monthly declines since 2021.
With nearly $3 billion in forced liquidations, headlines declared a crash. But is that the whole story? In this episode of Business Extra, host Salim ... more
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The content focuses on key issues surrounding the Middle East's thriving business scene, examining topics such as economic strategies, investments, retirement planning, and industry trends. Episodes often feature experts who discuss the implications of changes in the global economy, local entrepreneurship, and the intricacies of operating in a rapidly evolving market landscape. Topics such as the growing role of technology, shifts in consumer behavior, and the impact of governmental policies on business participate prominently in discussions, making it a valuable resource for investors and entrepreneurs. Unique insights from industry leaders and hands-on analysis of regional market trends set it apart.
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