EP 126 Leith Matthews, Founder of Rokpool

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Bye bye DXB, Telegram, SME loans, Shark Tank and RedBird IMI

Dubai will have one airport as Al Maktoum International eyes $35bn expansion, Telegram's Pavel Durov says he will never leave the UAE, SMEs affected by the floods will get interest-free loans, Shark Tank's Mr Wonderful is in Egypt, and RedBird IMI will exit the Telegraph auction

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Climate Catalyst: Rana Hajirasouli Ignites Change Through Innovation and Collaboration

. Through her expertise in innovation and collaboration, Rana inspires listeners to join the movement towards a more sustainable future.

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