Enterprise Ireland IMEA Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to the Enterprise Ireland IMEA Podcast. You’re guide to winning business across India, the Middle East and Africa
Each month you’ll find insights from leading industry figures, in depth analysis on emerging market trends as well as helpful advice on how best to succeed across the IMEA region.
Enterprise Ireland is the Irish Government's trade and innovation agency. For more information please visit enterprise-ireland.com and irishadvantage.com
Thessa Bagu, Market Entry Specialist and Trade Representative for Enterprise Ireland in Nigeria, discusses how the life sciences sector has transformed in West Africa over the last 20 years with Paul Hogan, Managing Director of Assene-Laborex Limited.
During this episode Mr Hogan outlines the enthusiasm that exists within the African market for IT and Health Tech related products, he reveals how the investments in medical care have increased in the last number of years and also highlights where he believes opportunities exists for Irish companies entering the African market.
Dr Ureshnie Govender, Senior Marker Advisor for Life Sciences and Agritech speaks with Mr Mahenderen Pillay, National Product Executive, SSEM, Mthembu Medical on South Africa’s MedTech sector.
Thessa Bagu, Market Entry Specialist and Trade Representative for Enterprise Ireland in Nigeria, discusses the digitisation of the Nigerian market with Tunde Coker, Managing Director, Rack Centre.
During today’s episode Mr Coker goes into detail on the widespread use of Technology in Nigeria and how this drive towards digitisation is creating huge opportunities within the Nigerian market. Mr Coker also outlines how companies entering the Nigerian market for the first time can do so successfully.
Priyasha Churiwal, Market Advisor for Life Sciences for Enterprise Ireland in India, discusses the Indian Pharmaceutical Market with Ravi Menon, Senior Business Advisor, for APAC Healthcare, Nexdigm.
During today’s episode Mr Menon outlines the investment opportunities in the Indian Market, shares his views on the future outlook of the Indian Pharma sector and also explains what the typical challenges are that companies face when entering the Indian market.
Nicola Kelly, Senior Market Advisor for Digital Technologies, Fintech and High-Tech Construction for Enterprise Ireland across the IMEA region discusses the digital revolution that is taking place across South Africa with renowned Journalist, Author and CEO of World Wide Worx, Arthur Goldstuck
During today’s episode Mr Goldstuck provides an outlook on the South African market for the year ahead, goes into detail on the digital revolution that is defining industries and business models in South Africa and he outlines what he believes will be the lasting impact of Covid-19 on companies operating within the South African market
Jack Larkin, Trade and Development Executive, speaks with Fred Klinkenberg, Regional Director, Sub-Saharan Africa, Enterprise Ireland, IMEA.
During this conversation Mr Klinkenberg gives an overview of Enterprise Ireland in Africa and what business sectors Enterprise Ireland is predominately focused on growing in the region. He also gives his perspective on how Covid-19 will affect Sub Saharan Africa over the short and Medium term and highlights the areas he believes Enterprise Ireland client companies should be shifting their focus towards.
Roísín White Barrett, Market Advisor for Cleantech and Consumer for the IMEA region speaks with H.E Ali Al Jassim, CEO of Etihad Esco. During this conversation Mr Al Jassim Speaks on the green recovery, what Governments can do to help revitalize the energy sector after the impact of Covid-19 and he also provides some very helpful advice to any Irish companies that are currently active in the region.
Jack Larkin, Trade and Development Executive, speaks with Stephen Twomey Senior Market Advisor for FinTech, Travel Tech & Enterprise Solutions for Enterprise Ireland, MENA.
During this conversation Mr Twomey outlines how the inception of Financial Technology have made a significant impact on day to day business operations across the MENA region, provides an update on the Travel Tech industry and outlines how doing business in the Gulf presents different challenges and often requires different approaches than what most Irish companies would be used to.
Abdull Ali, Senior Market Advisor, speaks with Jawad Abbasi, Head of GSMA for Middle East and North Africa region.
During this conversation Mr. Abbassi outlines the ICT and Telecommunications technology trends for the Gulf and MENA region, where he believes the opportunities will lie post Covid-19 and outlines what he believes the long-term impacts of the pandemic will be on the telecommunications industry. He also provides useful and practical advice for Irish companies trying to access opportunities in the MENA region.
Jack Larkin, Trade and Development Executive, speaks with Alan 'O Mahony Market Advisor Aviation & Transport IMEA region, Enterprise Ireland.
During this conversation Mr O'Mahony outlines how Covid-19 has impacted the aviation and transport sectors across the region and highlights where he believes the opportunities will lie in the future.
Abdull Ali, Senior Market Advisor, speaks with Yousef Khalili, General Manager Smart City and Digital Transformation, NXN.
During this conversation Mr. Khalili outlines how Covid-19 is impacting technology and business trends across the region and also provides very useful and practical advice for Irish companies seeking to gain traction across the MENA region.
Eamon Sikafi Senior Market Advisor, Enterprise Ireland MENA, speaks with Dr. Ibtesam AlBastaki Director of investment and Private Partnership Dubai Health Authority.
Episode Two:
- Intro 0:01 – 1:12
- Dr Ibtesam AlBastaki introduction 1:12 - 3:00
- Dr Ibtesam AlBastaki provides an overview of the UAE Government response to the Covid-19 pandemic 3:00 - 6:39
- Approach to screening across UAE and categories of Covid-19 infections 6:40 - 8:49
- What the UAE has done from an overall healthcare stakeholder perspective in response to Covid-19 8:50 - 11:44
- Overview of field hospitals in Dubai 11:45 - 14:44
- How the UAE has used new innovative technologies to overcome healthcare challenges presented by Covid-19 14:45 - 19:13
- Telemedicine approach 19:14 - 26:51
- How Covid-19 will impact the supply chain of Pharma and Medtech companies across the UAE 26:52 - 30:10
- Upcoming PPP projects of Dubai Government 30:11 - 36:24
- What is after Covid-19 from a healthcare perspective in the UAE and in general 36:25 - 44:32
- Outro – 44:33 – 45:20
Mike Hogan Regional Manager for Enterprise Ireland provides an overview of the MENA region.
Episode one:
- Intro 0:01 – 1:53
- An overview of the Enterprise Ireland support mechanisms that have been put in place to help Irish companies combat Covid-19 – 1:54
- Current situation across the Middle East and recent measures implemented by local governments – 5:22
- Areas of opportunity over the coming 12 months – 9:48
- Renewed focus on shortening supply chains, the increase of local manufacturing and the impact of Covid-19 on the Education sector – 15:12
- Measures companies should be implementing to best adapt to the new reality – 22:14
- Closing thoughts and final messages – 26:34
- Outro – 32:04 – 32:25
Welcome to the Enterprise Ireland MENA Podcast. You’re guide to winning business across the Middle East and North Africa. Each month you’ll find insights from leading industry figures, in depth analysis on emerging market trends as well as helpful advice on how best to succeed across the MENA region.
Enterprise Ireland is the Irish Government's trade and innovation agency. For more information please visit enterprise-ireland.com and irishadvantage.com