# Majid Al Futtaim

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The New Realities of Executive Leadership with Alain Bejjani

The higher you climb, the less anyone talks about what it actually takes. Not the strategy. Not the vision. The real part — leading through uncertainty, holding conviction under pressure, and knowing when everything around you is shifting faster than any plan can absorb. In this episode, we explor…

US-Iran peace talks advance, Lebanon remains sticking point and Qatar gas plant explosion

In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, US and Iranian negotiators agree on a roadmap towards a final peace agreement after their first round of talks in Switzerland. Mediators from Qatar and Pakistan announce new mechanisms to oversee negotiations, monitor the ceasefire in Lebanon and help pr…

Executive Presence, Strategic Thinking & Leading Through Change with Shrimati Damal

What separates good managers from exceptional leaders? In this episode of Middle Manager Mastery, I sits down with Shrimati Damal, a global finance leader who has led teams across five countries, served as CFO for two multinational organizations, and been recognized among Forbes' 100 Most Influenti…

The World Will Never Be This Slow Again — Alain Bejjani, ex-CEO of Majid Al Futtaim

“The world will never be as slow as it is today.”   Alain Bejjani learned leadership in a warzone — then ran a $15 billion, 50,000-person empire.   He watched his father keep a business and its people alive through 15 years of civil war in Beirut — crossing demarcation lines to pay salaries in cash…

The World Will Never Be This Slow Again | Alain Bejjani on Reimagining You

“The world will never be as slow as it is today.”   lain Bejjani learned leadership in a warzone — then ran a $15 billion, 50,000-person empire.   He watched his father keep a business and its people alive through 15 years of civil war in Beirut — crossing demarcation lines to pay salaries in cash,…

Is AI really killing entry level jobs?

09 Sep 2026. Despite fears that AI is replacing entry level roles, ManpowerGroup says demand for junior staff is surging. Country Manager Bryan Luro explains what UAE employers are looking for and why 51% plan to increase headcount. Plus, Majid Al Futtaim reports record first half earnings, Aramex …

US-Iran tanker conflict escalates and new arrangement for Israel-Lebanon talks

In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, the tanker conflict around the Strait of Hormuz intensifies as the US and Iran trade attacks on oil vessels. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it struck two US vessels, eight oil tankers and 10 other ships, while also warning tanker crews in B…

The CEO Series with Dr. Riad Al Chami

Last week Friday, we sat down with Dr. Riad Al Chami, an Assistant Professor of Marketing and MBA Program Director at the American University in the Emirates, and an incoming Adjunct Assistant Professor at RIT Dubai. Beyond the classroom, Dr. Al Chami has spent over a decade moving between academi…

UAE petrol prices rise around 16%

1 Oct 2026. Matt Stanley explains why UAE petrol prices have risen for a third consecutive month, while economist Daniel Richards looks at what it means for inflation. Plus, ADNOC Drilling CFO Youssef Salem on communicating with investors, Majid Al Futtaim reveals The Hangout at Mall of the Emirate…

First-Party Data in MENA: Who Has It, and What Comes Next. With Oliver Klander from Live Ramp

Most CPG brands in the Middle East have been talking about first-party data for a decade. Very few have actually built it. In this episode of Commerce Rewired, Mohamed and Joe sit down with Oliver Klander, RVP Brands MENA at LiveRamp, to unpack who actually holds the data in this region The retail…