EventNewsDXB
EventNewsDXB is your go-to weekly podcast for the latest news, trends and insights from the event industry in Dubai, the UAE and the broader MENA region. Each episode delivers a mixture of expert interviews, industry updates and success stories from the people shaping the region’s vibrant events landscape.
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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Episodes
23 episodes
Adam Parry: A Playbook For Event Tech & Turning Applause Into ROI.
How many times have we sat in a bar and magically come up the next 'big idea', only for it to avaporate along with the last drop of vino in your glass! In this week's EventNewsDXB, we sit down with
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33:56
Tammy Urwin: Creating Moments That Outlast Your Event.
When Tammy Urwin swapped dreams of the auctioneer’s gavel for a Lapland winter as Santa’s assistant, little did she realise it would be great training for her future career in the event industry!In this weeks episode of EventNewsD...
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41:41
Adam Griffiths: Relationships, Trust & Building A People-First Agency
When Adam Griffiths packed a bag and followed his brother to Dubai he didn’t plan on founding an event agency. However, fatherhood and a hard look at what “trust” means in this market, pushed him to launch Enigma, built on a simpl...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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37:41
Ben McDonald: Purpose Driven Tech & The Art of Meaningful Engagement
When Ben McDonald returned to Dubai to join Purple Glow, he wasn’t chasing shiny objects or the flashiest tech. He was chasing meaning.In this episode of ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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36:48
Jasper Donat: Connections Beyond The Stage & Why Live Still Matters
What happens when you set out to “just see who comes through the door” and end up building one of Asia’s most influential event companies?In this episode of EventNewsDXB, I talk with
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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34:40
James Mistry: Pulling Back The Curtain On Event Safety
James Mistry: Pulling Back The Curtain On Event Safety. This week on EventNewsDXB, we sit down with James Mistry, founder of
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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38:37
Vicki Galloway-Place: From Classroom to Center Stage
When Vicki Galloway-Place swapped her UK classroom for the high-stakes world of events, she stepped into a career that would push her creativity, leadership and resilience to the limit. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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38:55
Jon Noonan: Transforming Event Spaces - One Decibel At A Time!
Jon Noonan: Transforming Event Spaces - One Decibel At A Time!From student nightclub promotions to supplying global iconic events like Wimbledon, Royal Ascot, and Formula One, John Noonan has seen many sides of the event in...
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35:29
David Balfour: Redefining Brand Experiences
David Balfour: Redefining Brand Experiences In this episode of EventNewsDXB, we sit down with David Balfour, co-founder of
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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43:21
Iain Morrison - Beyond Burnout: The True Cost of Event Excellence
Iain Morrison - Beyond Burnout: The True Cost of Event ExcellenceWith over 35 years in the event industry, Iain Morrison has seen the effect the industry can have on ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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41:17
Benoit Honnart - Inside Electra: Building a Turnkey Event Production Powerhouse
Benoit Honnart - Inside Electra: Building a Turnkey Event Production Powerhouse.We kick off Season 2 of EventNewsDXB with Benoit Honnart, CEO o...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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44:00
Rudi Buchner: Three Monkeys & Dubai's Virtual Event Revolution
🎙️ This week on the EventNewsDXB podcast, we’re joined by Rudi Buchner, co-found...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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32:15
Rob Statham & Jake Smith: Behind the Pit Wall - F1 And The Power Of Experiential Marketing
Rob Statham & Jake Smith: Behind the Pit Wall - F1 And The Power Of Experiential Marketing🚦 This week, we’re going full throttle into the world of Formula One with
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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31:39
Mohammad Al Shehhi: The Emirati Who Quit His Day Job To Start A Wrestling Revolution
Mohammad Al Shehhi: The Emirati Who Quit His Day Job To Start A Wrestling RevolutionWhat happens when a young Emirati decides to ditch his conventional career path and dive headfirst into the high-flying world of professional wres...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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33:17
Paul Berger: Built To Impress with Arena Events Group CEO
Paul Berger: Built To Impress with Arena Events Group CEOIn this episode, Paul Berger, CEO of Arena Events Group
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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34:46
Amy Morris: Building Creativity And Innovation In The Entertainment Industry.
EventNewsDXB - Ep. 8 - Amy Morris: Building Creativity And Innovation In The Entertainment Industry.In this episode of EventNewsDXB, host Ian Carless sits down with
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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37:03
Mike Wain: Thriving & Surviving - Balancing Business & Well-Being
EventNewsDXB Ep. 07 Mike Wain: Thriving & Surviving - Balancing Business & Well-BeingEventNewsDXB is supported by Warehouse Four - Dubai's best independent...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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32:10
Maxine English: A Maverick's Journey From Dubai To The West End
EventNewsDXB Ep. 6 - Maxine English: A Maverick's Journey From Dubai To The West EndEventNewsDXB is supported by Warehouse Four - Dubai's best independent event ve...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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36:01
Ean Thorley: From MTV to Mega Events! A 30-Year Journey in Entertainment
EventNewsDXB Ep.5 - Ean Thorley: From MTV to Mega Events! A 30-Year Journey in Entertainment.EventNewsDXB is supported by Warehouse Four - Dubai's best independen...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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30:25
Dan Bolton: Candid Reflections on Surviving Adversity
EventNewsDXB Ep.4 - Dan Bolton: Candid Reflections on Surviving AdversityEventNewsDXB is supported by Warehouse Four - Dubai's best independent event venue.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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31:40
Tyler Davis-Smith: From Stage to Spotlight & Turning Adversity Into Success
EventNewsDXB Ep.3 - Tyler Davis-Smith: From Stage to Spotlight & Turning Adversity Into Success.EventNewsDXB is supported by Warehouse Four - Dubai's best inde...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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