Zawya Podcast

How do you make sense of the most important financial stories in the Middle East and Africa? The Zawya Podcast brings you exclusive insights and analyses of the headlines that move markets and the world. Every two weeks, listen to our editorial team talking to experts on topics across sectors such as investment, energy, banking, real estate, technology, logistics, and more.

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E17. What lies ahead for Egypt's key macroeconomic indicators after Ras El-Hikma lifeline? | Ahmed Shams, Managing Director and Head of Research at EFG Hermes | Zawya Podcast

In this episode, Zawya speaks to Ahmed Shams, Managing Director and Head of Research at EFG Hermes on: - Economic challenges and geopolitical risks - Doing business in Egypt - Egypt’s financial challenges - Forecast for oil prices Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zawya Twitter: https://twitter.com/Zawya LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/zawya Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zawya.news/...

May 30, 2024•16 min

E16. UAE’s exit from grey list will ‘remove brakes’ on its virtual asset investments- VARA CEO | Matt White, CEO of the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) | Zawya Podcast

In this episode, Zawya speaks to Matt White, CEO of the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) on: - Virtual asset businesses - The key milestones of VARA - What to expect this year Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zawya Twitter: https://twitter.com/Zawya LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/zawya Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zawya.news/

Mar 07, 2024•28 min

E15. Weakened pound stimulates GCC appetite for Egypt's real estate | Zeinab Adel, Head of Knight Frank Cairo office | Zawya Podcast

In this episode, Zawya speaks to Zeinab Adel, Head of Knight Frank Cairo office -Interest of GCC investors in Egypt real estate market -Big opportunities for branded residences in Egypt -The most attractive areas to foreign investors Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zawya Twitter: https://twitter.com/Zawya LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/zawya Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zawya.news/...

Jan 19, 2024•12 min

E14. Egypt's geopolitical weight to offset the likelihood of foreign sovereign default | James Swanston from Capital Economics | Zawya Podcast

In this episode, Zawya speaks to James Swanston from Capital Economics on the following: -Bringing presidential poll forward gives reassurances that currency devaluation is happening -Inflation rates set to fall back to a single digit percentage end of 2024 - Delaying pound devaluation until after elections warns of sharper adjustment Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zawya Twitter: https://twitter.com/Zawya LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/zawya Instagram: https://www....

Oct 18, 2023•19 min

E13. World Bank's MIGA to incentivise funding for climate-resilient projects in MENA | Ethiopis Tafara, Vice President at World Bank Group's Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency | Zawya Podcast

In this episode, Zawya speaks to Ethiopis Tafara, Vice President, Chief Risk, Legal & Sustainability Officer and Partnerships for the World Bank Group's Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) on the following: - Projects in MENA region - Projects with Islamic financing - Challenges facing MIGA - Raising finance in poorer countries - Pricing climate risks Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zawya Twitter: https://twitter.com/Zawya LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showc...

Oct 04, 2023•20 min

E12. How Egypt can attract more FDI amidst fiscal crisis | Hossam Heiba, President of Egypt's General Authority for Investments and Freezones | Zawya Podcast

In this episode, Zawya speaks to Hossam Heiba, President of Egypt's General Authority for Investments and Freezones on the following: - Investments in Egypt - How can Egypt attract more FDIs - The value of the Egyptian pound Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zawya Twitter: https://twitter.com/Zawya LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/zawya Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zawya.news/

Jun 16, 2023•15 min

E11. Riyadh and Dubai will be complementary regional hubs | Faisal Durrani, head of Middle East Research, Knight Frank Middle East | Zawya Podcast

In this episode, Zawya speaks to Faisal Durrani, head of Middle East Research, Knight Frank Middle East on the following: - UAE commercial real estate - Recession - UAE residential property Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zawya Twitter: https://twitter.com/Zawya LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/zawya Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zawya.news/

Jun 06, 2023•19 min

E10. How Egypt can unlock the growth it needs to reach its full potential | Marina Wes, the World Bank Country Director for Egypt | Zawya Podcast

In this episode, Zawya speaks to Marina Wes, the World Bank Country Director for Egypt on the following: - Egypt’s reform program - The devaluation of the Egyptian pound - Inflation - Infrastructure projects Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zawya Twitter: https://twitter.com/Zawya LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/zawya Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zawya.news/

May 23, 2023•13 min

E9. The sky is the limit for trade to grow between Israel and the UAE | Liron Zaslansky, Israel's first ever Consul General in Dubai | Zawya Podcast

In this episode, Zawya speaks to Liron Zaslansky, Israel's first ever Consul General in Dubai on the following: - The Abraham Accords - Bilateral trade - Agricultural technologies - Scope for R&D - Tourism and travel Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zawya Twitter: https://twitter.com/Zawya LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/zawya Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zawya.news/...

May 18, 2023•10 min

E8. Egypt’s Flat6Labs is expanding in Africa despite VC market turmoil | Dina El-Shenoufy, Flat6Labs Chief Investment Officer | Zawya Podcast

In this episode, Zawya speaks to Dina El-Shenoufy, Flat6Labs Chief Investment Officer on the following: - Recent bank failures - The tech ecosystem in Africa - The venture capital industry Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zawya Twitter: https://twitter.com/Zawya LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/zawya Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zawya.news/

Apr 26, 2023•11 min

E7. IFC ready to support Egypt’s privatisation plans with capital | Cheick-Oumar Sylla, IFC director of North Africa and the Horn of Africa | Zawya Podcast

In this episode, Zawya speaks to Cheick-Oumar Sylla, IFC director of North Africa and the Horn of Africa on the following: - Overview of the IFC engagements in Egypt - The role IFC can play in Egypt’s new privatization program - The sectors that IFC is focusing on Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zawya Twitter: https://twitter.com/Zawya LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/zawya Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zawya.news/...

Mar 24, 2023•12 min

E6. Why 2023 is a very busy year for EGX’s chairman | Rami El-Dokany, EGX Executive Chairman | Zawya Podcast

In this episode, Zawya speaks to Rami El-Dokany, EGX Executive Chairman o the following: - Inflation - Forex volatility - Potential IPOs - EGX plans for 2023 Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zawya Twitter: https://twitter.com/Zawya LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/zawya Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zawya.news/

Feb 17, 2023•8 min

E5. What does 2023 hold for Egypt's venture capital market? | Tarek Assaad, Managing Partner at Algebra Ventures | Zawya Podcast

In this episode, Zawya speaks to Tarek Assaad, Managing Partner at Algebra Ventures on the following: - The kind of start-ups that are likely to attract investors in 2023 - Egyptian start-ups - Recession - Why 2023 is the best time to start a business? - Industries that are expected to rise as winners in sub-Saharan Africa in 2023 Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zawya Twitter: https://twitter.com/Zawya LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/zawya Instagram: https://www.inst...

Dec 19, 2022•11 min

E4. World Bank's IFC says blended finance is key to funding in poorer Middle East countries | Khawaja Aftab Ahmed Regional Director for the Middle East, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, at IFC

In this episode, Zawya speaks to Khawaja Aftab Ahmed, Regional Director for the Middle East, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, at International Finance Corporation on the following: . IFC deploys blended financing to help reduce viability gaps and to mitigate risks · In the GCC, the institution helps in opening up markets, bringing women into business, and in public-private participation · IFC venture capital fund focuses on technological innovations, climate, healthcare and e-commerce Follow us on: Fa...

Dec 14, 2022•13 min

E3. Financial planning during times of uncertainty | Rupert Connor, Financial Planning Advisor, Abacus | Zawya Podcast

In this episode, Zawya speaks to Rupert Connor, Financial Planning Advisor, Abacus on the following: - Investment - Currency markets - Financial planning - Personal finance - Market uncertainty - Economic uncertainty Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zawya Twitter: https://twitter.com/Zawya LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/zawya Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zawya.news/

Oct 24, 2022•11 min

E2. Outlook for GCC equities in the face of global uncertainties | Maurice Gravier, Chief Investment Officer, Emirates NBD Wealth Management | Zawya Podcast

In this episode, Zawya speaks to Maurice Gravier, Chief Investment Officer, Emirates NBD Wealth Management on the following: - The investment outlook for 2022 - GCC markets: What catalysts should investors watch out for in the months ahead? - The UAE IPOs - Allocations to Saudi equities - How investors can navigate the new world order of deglobalisation Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zawya Twitter: https://twitter.com/Zawya LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/zawya Inst...

Sep 22, 2022•10 min

E1. War in Ukraine: The impact on regional shipping | Ranjith Raja: Head of Oil and Shipping in MENA - Refinitiv | Zawya Podcast

In this episode, Zawya speaks to Ranjith Raja, Head of Oil and Shipping in MENA, Refinitiv, on the following: - How the Russia-Ukraine war impacted shipping in the MENA region - How have the high oil prices over the last six months impacted ships? - In Fujairah, how has the recent weather, which caused flooding, had an impact on the operations there? - Climate change Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zawya Twitter: https://twitter.com/Zawya LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showc...

Aug 30, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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