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The Dollar Diaries

🎙️ The Dollar Diaries 🎙️Welcome to The Dollar Diaries – the #1 podcast for young adults in the UAE!🌟 Dive into the dynamic world where personal life, entrepreneurship, career, jobs, and lifestyle all circle back to the almighty dollar.💸 Whether you"re navigating the hustle of a 9-5, launching your own startup, or just trying to make smart money moves, this podcast has got you covered.

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62:48

Why 90% of Family Businesses Fail? Dr. Anuraag...

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2025/09/13

In this episode of The Dollar Diaries podcast, Dr. Anuraag Guglaani, Chairperson at Wazir Holdings and a seasoned board member of multiple family businesses across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the USA, shares his extensive insights on business leadership, family business dynamics, and organizational transformation. Drawing on his rich experience spanning over 30 years and 24 industries, Dr. Guglaani highlights the unique challenges faced by family businesses, especially the difficult

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46:47

Ramkumar’s Mind-Blowing Take on AI and Digital...

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2025/09/05

In this insightful episode featuring Ramkumar Balasubramaniam, CFO of Barclays MEA, the discussion delves deep into the evolving role of a CFO beyond traditional financial stewardship. Ramkumar emphasizes the importance of CFOs adopting a holistic mindset, understanding the broader business drivers, and not merely being gatekeepers who say no. Drawing from his extensive experience transitioning from engineering and marketing roles to finance leadership, he highlights how a comprehensive view enables

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61:28

From Zero to 1,000+ Podcasts a Month: How Vuk...

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2025/08/30

In this episode, Vuk Zlatarov, Co-founder and CEO of Poddster and Podyx, shares his entrepreneurial journey that began in Dubai with a software development company called Creaitive Ventures. He discusses the challenges of the traditional agency model, leading him to pivot towards venture building and eventually founding Poddster, a podcast studio concept designed to create meaningful professional networks through podcasting. Vuk emphasizes the importance of committed and capable founders in startup

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44:44

Yulia Malova Says Numerology Is Psychology with...

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2025/08/16

In this episode, Yulia Malova, a numerologist, delves into how numerology serves as a psychological tool to understand oneself rather than a method for predicting the future. She explains that numerology combines ancient mathematics and spirituality, tracing its roots to Pythagoras, and interprets the matrix of life through numbers found in everything around us, such as birth dates, car plates, and phone numbers. Yulia emphasizes that numerology helps identify core life programs and archetypes

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54:18

Rayana Masri’s Game-Changing Advice for Young...

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2025/08/09

In this episode, Rayana Masri, a senior communication and content executive at BPG Group, shares her inspiring journey of balancing work, lifestyle and education while making significant strides in the media and PR industry. Starting her career during her second year at university, Rayana navigated the pressures of academics alongside long hours at a production house, which helped shape her strong work ethic and professional skills. She emphasizes the importance of real-world experience over

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39:14

Nourhan Fahmy from Moniify Reveals How To Keep...

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2025/08/02

In this episode of The Dollar Diaries, Nourhan Fahmy, Associate Producer at Moniify , shares insights into her role and the competitive media landscape in Dubai. Nourhan explains that as an associate producer, she supports the newsroom by helping reporters and producers with research, data gathering, and producing her own articles. She emphasizes the importance of networking in Dubai’s media industry, highlighting face-to-face interactions and relationship building as key to career opportunities

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74:34

Pranav Jyoti on Why Traditional Education is Failing...

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2025/07/25

In this episode, Pranav Jyoti, General Partner at Mirai Capital and Chief Investment Officer for the Private Office of His Highness Shaikh Ahmed bin Faisal Al Qassimi, shares his insightful perspectives on education, entrepreneurship, and investment in the modern global landscape. He reflects on the rigid and outdated nature of traditional education systems, particularly in India and other colonized countries, highlighting how they were historically designed to produce employees rather than

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34:50

Inside Shure’s R&D: Antony Lovell shares Jaw-Dropping...

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2025/07/18

In this episode, Antony Lovell, Sales Director for the Middle East, Africa, Central Asia, and South Asia (MEASA) at Shure, shares insights into the company's rich 100-year history and its impact on audio technology worldwide. He highlights Shure's evolution from a parts catalog company to a global leader in microphones and audio solutions, noting iconic products like the SM58 and the SM7 that have become cultural staples, used by legendary artists and podcasters alike. Antony emphasizes the

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46:45

Richard Fitzgeraald on Building a Media Empire Across...

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2025/07/05

In this episode, Richard Fitzgerald, CEO and Founder of Augustus Media, shared insightful perspectives on the company's approach to media in the Middle East through its prominent brands like Lovin', Smashi, and Odeum. He emphasized the importance of localized content and presence, explaining Augustus Media’s strategy of operating city-specific brands under a unified 'house of brands' model. Richard underscored the value of telling inspiring, local stories that create heroes within the Islamic world,

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72:03

Lama Osman, CEO of PodHeros, Explains Why Curiosity...

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2025/06/21

In this episode, Lama Osman, host of the Unicorn Bil Arabi Podcast, CEO/Co-Founder of PodHeros and a passionate tech educator, shares her inspiring journey from studying political science and economics to becoming a full-stack web developer and educator. Lama founded the Young Coders Academy in Lebanon, aiming to teach coding from kindergarten through grade 12 with a simplified and accessible curriculum, even partnering with the Ministry of Education. She discusses the challenges of outdated

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71:56

Shaheen Iqbal Reveals How The Insurance Industry Works

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2025/05/31

In this episode of The Dollar Diaries, Shaheen, CFO and regional controller for Marsh McLennan in the Middle East, delves into the multifaceted nature of her role, balancing financial reporting, strategic growth, and board governance across diverse entities in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. She emphasizes the evolution of the CFO role from a traditional focus on financial closing and reporting to a strategic partner actively involved in business expansion and new product development. Shaheen shares her

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53:19

Salma El Sadaany Unpacks Influencer Drama, 50/50 in...

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2025/05/24

In this insightful episode of The Dollar Diaries, Salma El Sadaany, Account Manager at Brazen MENA, shares her diverse career journey and experiences in the PR and beauty industries. Starting from real estate in Egypt and moving through beauty and media roles in Dubai, Salma reveals how her path led her into PR by chance. She discusses her passion for communication and her role in uplifting underprivileged women through beauty workshops, highlighting the powerful intersection of empowerment and

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52:29

Akshay Iyer from Sarwa Breaks Down the Real Reason...

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2025/05/17

In this episode of The Dollar Diaries, the hosts welcome Akshay Iyer, a Private Wealth Advisor at Sarwa, a Mubadala-backed wealth management firm. The conversation delves into the importance of starting one's investment journey, particularly for young investors, and highlights Sarwa's commitment to providing Sharia-compliant investment options. Akshay emphasizes the significance of having a solid personal finance foundation before diving into investments, discussing the challenges many face when

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53:48

From Investment Banker to ADNOC Drilling's CFO at 30:...

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2025/05/10

In this episode, we sit down with Youssef Salem — CFO of ADNOC Drilling, co-founder of Qora71, and a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree — to unpack how one of MENA’s youngest corporate finance leaders is shaping the future of venture capital, energy tech, and Islamic finance. From advising on multibillion-dollar IPOs at Moelis to leading a SPAC listing on NASDAQ with Swvl, Youssef shares his journey through high-stakes capital markets, private equity exits, and sovereign-backed innovation in Abu Dhabi. He

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54:28

Meet the two entrepreneurs REVOLUTIONIZING...

The Dollar Diaries ·

2025/04/26

In this episode, Allan and Ali, Co-Founders of EmFlex, discussed the inception and business model of their embedded lending solution focused on the auto financing sector in Saudi Arabia and the GCC. They emphasized the growing trend of embedded finance, where financial services are integrated into non-financial platforms, catering to a shift in consumer behavior that favors convenience. The duo highlighted the significant market potential in Saudi Arabia, where car sales reach approximately $10

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71:43

COMEDY, WEDDINGS, PODCASTING & everything in between...

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2025/04/19

In this episode of The Dollar Diaries, the host welcomes Joshua and Janine, the hosts of the Half A Nice Day Podcast. The conversation kicks off with light-hearted banter about parking karma and queuing woes, setting a relaxed tone for the discussion. They delve into their experiences with podcasting, highlighting the effort and dedication required to produce engaging content. The guests share insights into their podcasting journey, including the challenges of maintaining listener engagement and the

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00:42:39

The secrets to navigating a CAREER in FINANCE | Amel...

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2025/04/05

In this episode, Amel Chouikh, the Head of Finance for France, the Middle East, and Africa at Uber, shared her unique journey into the finance sector, which began with aspirations in media and entrepreneurship. Despite her initial interest in film, she pivoted to finance after realizing her strengths lay elsewhere. Amel's career path took her from Deloitte, where she worked on financial system consulting, to General Electric, and eventually to Microsoft before landing at Uber. Throughout her

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00:38:13

Can THIS student CEO disrupt the legal industry? |...

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2025/03/29

In this episode, Maryam Al Ansari, the Founder & CEO of Itifaq, shares her journey in blending finance with entrepreneurship, particularly in the AI finance sector in the UAE. She discusses her early education in entrepreneurship and finance, highlighting how an intensive diploma program provided her with foundational skills that proved more applicable than her bachelor's degree. Maryam emphasizes the importance of having the freedom to fail as a student entrepreneur, allowing for growth and

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00:47:55

There is ALWAYS a future in CREATIVE INDUSTRY | Jan...

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2025/03/22

In this episode, Jan, the CEO of SAE UAE, shared insights about his extensive career in education, which spans over 30 years. He began as a teacher and progressed to school principal and education consultant roles before transitioning to higher education management in South Africa. Jan emphasized his passion for supporting creative careers, highlighting the importance of informing students about the opportunities available in the creative industries, which are often undervalued compared to

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01:02:37

From LAW SCHOOL to MARKETING in Dubai | Shivangi...

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2025/03/15

In this episode, Shivangi shares her journey from being a passionate lawyer specializing in matrimonial and media law to transitioning into the dynamic field of marketing and PR. She recounts how her early career in litigation, particularly in high-stakes divorce cases, taught her valuable life lessons and honed her communication skills. However, the COVID-19 pandemic became a turning point, leading her to explore digital marketing and social media, areas she had always been passionate about

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