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EventNewsDXB is your weekly podcast focussing on the business of events in Dubai, the UAE and across MENA. Powered by -45dB, it features candid conversations, practical insights and and on-the-ground perspectives from the people behind the region’s most exciting live experiences.
I host it - I'm Ian Carless and I've worked in both the event and television production industry for over 25 years.
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Jon Noonan: The Forecast Is Zero And Real Resilience
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Jun 29, 2026 |
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The Iran Conflict: What’s Really Happening In the Events Industry
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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Vicki Burn: Balencing Creative Versus Commercial & Running Events Under Pressure
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Apr 03, 2026 |
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Jo Webber & Sally Kay: The Experiential Shift & Why Strategy Is Overtaking Creativity
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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Anam Ahmad: From Garage Startup To Award-Winning Experiential Agency
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Mar 13, 2026 |
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Nadim Jamal: Balancing Talent, Clients & Budgets - The Reality of Building A Sustainable Event Company
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Mar 06, 2026 |
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Zoe Jackson MBE: Living The Dream - From Flash Mobs To Royal Stages
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Oct 11, 2025 |
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Adam Parry: A Playbook For Event Tech & Turning Applause Into ROI.
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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Tammy Urwin: Creating Moments That Outlast Your Event.
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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Adam Griffiths: Relationships, Trust & Building A People-First Agency
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Sep 15, 2025 |
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Ben McDonald: Purpose Driven Tech & The Art of Meaningful Engagement
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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Jasper Donat: Connections Beyond The Stage & Why Live Still Matters
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Aug 29, 2025 |
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James Mistry: Pulling Back The Curtain On Event Safety
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Aug 22, 2025 |
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Vicki Galloway-Place: From Classroom to Center Stage
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Aug 14, 2025 |
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Jon Noonan: Transforming Event Spaces - One Decibel At A Time!
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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David Balfour: Redefining Brand Experiences
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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Iain Morrison - Beyond Burnout: The True Cost of Event Excellence
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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Benoit Honnart - Inside Electra: Building a Turnkey Event Production Powerhouse
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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Rudi Buchner: Three Monkeys & Dubai's Virtual Event Revolution
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May 30, 2025 |
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Rob Statham & Jake Smith: Behind the Pit Wall - F1 And The Power Of Experiential Marketing
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May 21, 2025 |
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Mohammad Al Shehhi: The Emirati Who Quit His Day Job To Start A Wrestling Revolution
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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Paul Berger: Built To Impress with Arena Events Group CEO
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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Amy Morris: Building Creativity And Innovation In The Entertainment Industry.
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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Mike Wain: Thriving & Surviving - Balancing Business & Well-Being
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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Maxine English: A Maverick's Journey From Dubai To The West End
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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Ean Thorley: From MTV to Mega Events! A 30-Year Journey in Entertainment
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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Dan Bolton: Candid Reflections on Surviving Adversity
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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Stefan Wieland: Navigating the Middle East Event Industry
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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Mark Breakspear: From Snowboarding to Event Excellence
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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Tyler Davis-Smith: From Stage to Spotlight & Turning Adversity Into Success
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Jan 28, 2025 |