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MIDDLE EAST PODCAST
Beyond the deck
Discover our Middle East podcast series, where we go behind the scenes to explore the people and stories shaping our identity.
In each episode, Dorival Bettencourt, our regional host, invites guests to share their perspectives, experiences and impact on what's driving industries across the region.
Episode 4 - Gulf Transactions, Capital and Value Creation
Episode 4 - Gulf Transactions, Capital and Value Creation
In Episode 4, In this episode of Beyond the Deck, Dorival Bettencourt sits down with Eyad Faraj, Partner in Roland Berger’s Transaction and Investor Services practice, to discuss how the Gulf’s investment landscape is evolving. The conversation explores the region’s shift from being primarily a source of capital to becoming an increasingly attractive destination for investment.
From value creation, governance and working capital optimization to IPO readiness, foreign investment and exit routes, the episode offers a grounded view of what it takes to invest, grow and create value in the GCC today. Eyad also shares practical perspectives on the nuances investors need to consider in the region, including management bandwidth, sovereign dependency, family business governance and the importance of having a clear investment thesis from day one.
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Episode 3 - Culture, Strategy and the Super App Shift
Episode 3 - Culture, Strategy and the Super App Shift
In Episode 3, Dorival sits down with Nourhan Farhat, VP of People, Strategy and Ventures at Careem and a Roland Berger alumna, to explore what really determines whether strategy succeeds or fails.
From Careem’s evolution into a super app, to the role of culture in driving execution, to how AI is reshaping productivity and product thinking, this conversation dives into leadership at scale in the region. Nourhan also shares her perspective on entrepreneurship, resilience, and building a clear personal operating model while juggling multiple leadership roles.
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Episode 2 - The GCC Energy Outlook
Episode 2 - The GCC Energy Outlook with Carmen Hamze
In Episode 2, Carmen Hamze brings the GCC energy story to life, from the shift toward a portfolio approach and the return of the energy trilemma, to how AI and data centers are reshaping demand, grid planning and investment priorities. The episode unpacks why LNG and carbon capture are emerging as pragmatic near-term pathways, how hydrogen is evolving more selectively, and how digital tools are transforming utilities through smarter operations and insight-driven decisions. All throughout, the conversation connects these forces to what matters most in the region: partnerships, bankable projects, and sustainable energy that works in practice.
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Episode 1 - Healthcare Trends
Episode 1 - Healthcare Trends with elsy Dumit
In Episode 1, Elsy Dumit brings the big picture to life, from how our lifestyles are reshaping disease patterns, to how digital tools, climate pressures and new models of care are forcing systems to evolve, and how the push for health resilience is pushing countries to prioritize health prevention, emergency preparedness, and localizing drug manufacturing and pharma supply chains. All throughout, the episode examines how these global trends translate into the region’s context and priorities.
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