Perspectives: The Middle East's new economy

Areeb Pasha and Khaled Alfakesh, the respective CFOs of fast-growth, consumer-focused tech firms in the Middle East, Dubizzle and Talabat, join Samer Deghali, Co-Head of Capital Markets and Advisory, MENAT, HSBC in this video podcast.

They discuss their growth stories (including Talabat’s experience post-IPO and Dubizzle’s acquisition strategy), how they are adapting to changing consumer needs, the UAE real estate market, and their priorities ahead. They also share their advice for other businesses looking to expand in the UAE.

Watch or listen to find out more.

This episode was recorded on the sidelines of the HSBC Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Exchanges Conference in London on 18 June 2025. Read more about the GCC conference here https://www.business.hsbc.com/en-gb/campaigns/hsbc-gulf-cooperation-council-conference-gcc

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