Tejarah Talks: Recent Episodes
Tejarah Talks
Tejarah Talks podcasts from Oman Business Forum share stories, insights, and ideas from inspirational and innovative thinkers and doers from Oman’s business and investment environment.
The next economic frontier - the Space Economy - is under discussion in this episode of Tejarah Talks. From space tourism and mining asteroids to manufacturing satellite spare parts and more, our guests tackle a whole new universe of opportunities.
Featured in this episode are Ammar Al Rawahi, CCO, Satmena and Said Al Balushi, CEO, Star Drones.
Hosted by Shabib Al Maamari
In this episode of Tejarah Talks, Hussain Al Lawati, CEO, Development Bank and HE Pankaj Khimji, Foreign Trade & International Cooperation Advisor, Ministry of Commerce, Industry & Investment Promotion dig into Economic Gardening and discuss how we can grow Stage II Omani firms by providing them with strategic and technical expertise.
Hosted by Shabib Al Maamari.
With a focus on innovation in the conservation, utilisation and responsible management of marine resources and ecosystems this Tejarah Talks podcast takes a deep dive into sustainable fisheries and aquaculture. It casts its net too around the opportunities making waves in Oman's blue economy.
Dr. Bashair Al Riyami, Manager, Economic Diversification Investment, Food & Fisheries Sector, Oman Investment Authority and Zakariya Al Hasni, CEO, International Seafood Company.
Hosted by Shabib Al Maamari, Explore. Dream. Discover. takes a look at Oman's travel and tourism sector with insights from His Excellency Azzan Al Busaidi and Eng. Said Al Shanfari. Topics span Oman's participation at ITB Berlin, MICE, sustainability, investment, maintaining the authenticity of Oman's offer and more.
In this Tejarah Talks podcast, Shabib Al Maamari, MD, Visit Oman and Hamood Al Hamdan, Director, Tech Ecosystem Development Department, Ministry of Transport, Communications & Information Technology explore m-commerce, global mobile penetration, changing consumer behaviour, e-commerce platforms and the potential of AR/VR technologies in enhancing online shopping.
Hosted by Jamal Al Asmi
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In this episode of Tejarah Talks we explore the critical relationship between cities and businesses. As urbanization continues to drive global growth, cities are becoming more important to business and vice versa. In fact, partnership and collaboration between the two is resulting in meaningful advancements in sustainable economic growth, resilience and quality of life.
This episode features Taavi Einaste, Nortal CEO for Middle East and Africa and Haitham Al Busafi, CEO, Beyond XYZ.
Hosted by Sheikh Faisal Al Nabhani.
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In this episode of Tejarah Talks we sit down with Harssha Shetty, CEO, Jindal Shadeed for an-depth conversation on green manufacturing, sustainability and emerging opportunities in Oman’s steel industry. Hosted by Sheikh Faisal Al Nabhani.
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With a firm focus on the future of the Internet, this episode of Tejarah Talks explores the challenges and opportunities presented by Web 3.0 technologies for established and emerging Omani businesses with Ghada Al Kharusi, Manager, Innovation Department, Central Bank of Oman, and Saud Al Zakwani, Head, Digital Transformation, Petroleum Development Oman.
Hosted by Jamal Al Asmi
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In this episode of Tejarah Talks we sit down with Dr. Hashil Al Mahrouqi, CEO, OMRAN and Chairman, Sustainable City, Yiti and explore how technology and environmentally conscious planning is shaping the future of urban living in Oman.
Hosted by Sheikh Faisal Al Nabhani
Contents of this video: 03:07 - Introduction 16:06 - Design, Impact & Marketing 22:57 - Technology & Circular Economy
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It’s well established that climate change isn’t a challenge for tomorrow, it’s an issue we absolutely have to tackle today. And with Oman’s 2050 Net Zero Emissions target firmly in place, in this Tejarah Talks podcast Ammar Al Kharusi, Head of Development, OMRAN Group and Walter Simpson, MD, CC Energy Development explore exactly what this means for businesses nationwide. They start by taking a look at net zero obligations and responsibilities, then delve into how to identify and manage the risks this may present to company strategy, goals and procedures as well as how to leverage emerging opportunities and innovate to create green growth.
Hosted by HH Seyyid Adham Al Said
Contents of this video: 02:18 - Oman's Journey to Net Zero 16:57 - Practical Steps 32:08 - Renewable & Alternative Energy
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Today, Omani manufacturing is changing at a rate of knots and at the heart of this change is sustainability. What began as a compliance and reporting exercise has become a strategic business imperative. In this episode of Tejarah Talks we discuss net zero emission targets, reducing waste, increasing efficiency, improving brand recognition, consumer power and more with guests Eng. Abdullah Al Saidi, CEO, Nafath Renewable Energy and Haider Al Zaabi, CEO, Mays EV.
Hosted by HH Seyyid Adham Al Said
Contents of this video:
03:27 - Intro
19:37 - Net Zero Emissions
37:00 - Final Thoughts
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Exploring further the rich possibilities of the creative industries to accelerate the achievement of the ambitions and goals of Oman Vision 2040, Scientific College of Design’s Dean Dr Mona Ismail and Reality CG’s Co-founder Anwar Al Asmi delve deeper into harnessing the economic potential of the arts sector, creative entrepreneurship and more in Tejarah Talks Creative Industries Part 2.
Hosted by HH Seyyid Adham Al Said
Contents of this video:02:02 - Intro13:52 - Impact & Relevance23:11 - Generational Differences32:01 - Technological Advancements
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In this episode of Tejarah Talks, we explore Oman's creative community and its potential to generate wealth, attract investment and talent, as well as influence and shape how the rest of the world sees us. Featuring guests Nehad Al Hadi from Creative Industries Mapping at Sultan Qaboos University and Dr. Mona Ismail, Dean of the Scientific College of Design.
Hosted by HH Seyyid Adham Al Said
Contents of this video:
01:39 - Intro
07:10 - Economic Impact
16:39 - Finding & Developing Talent
25:26 - Challenges
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Oman is a country that makes things, from car batteries, cables, footwear, ceramic tiles, sanitary ware to luxury fragrances. Representing 9.1% of GDP, employing over 230,000 people and exporting to more than 130 countries, manufacturing is at the heart of Oman Vision 2040 and the topic of discussion for episode 3 of Tejarah Talks with guests Harssha Shetty, CEO, Jindal Shadeed and Abdulrahman Al Khaifi, GM Corporate Services, SPMP.
Hosted by HH Seyyid Adham Al Said
Contents of this video:00:00 - Intro11:48 - The Omani Scene21:38 - Disruptions & Future Trends31:05 - Green Transition
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The world of work has experienced a huge shift in the past few years and it would be a lost opportunity to sleepwalk back to the old ways without proper thought about the future. In this episode of Tejarah Talks, we invite Shatha Al Maskiry and Sir Charles Shaw to take a close look at what corporate culture really is, what it is for, and what it looks like.
Hosted by HH Seyyid Adham Al Said
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In this episode of Tejarah Talks, we invite Mark Geilenkirchen and Dr. Firas Al Abduwani two leading Oman-based energy experts to discuss climate change, solar radiation, wind farms, carbon emissions, green hydrogen, Oman’s net-zero ambitions, and its transition to a green, sustainable and resilient economy.
Contents of this video: 00:00 - Intro 02:33 - Green Transition 19:02 - Green Hydrogen 35:52 - In-country Value
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Tejarah Talks podcasts from Oman Business Forum share stories, insights, and ideas from inspirational and innovative thinkers and doers from Oman’s business and investment environment.