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. SUPPORT US! It takes time and effort to put the podcast together, but I hope it's worth something to you. If it is, please consider supporting us for as little as US$250 per month to keep the podcasts coming. Contact us for details.
Episodes
Mohammad Al Shehhi: The Emirati Who Quit His Day Job To Start A Wrestling Revolution
What happens when a young Emirati decides to ditch his conventional career path and dive headfirst into the high-flying world of professional wrestling? This week on EventNewsDXB, we're talking to Mohammed Al Shehhi, known to fans as "Shaheen" (Arabic for falcon), who traded 9-5 and office politics for suplexes and theatrical combat.
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Paul Berger: Built To Impress with Arena Events Group CEO
In this episode, Paul Berger, CEO of Arena Events Group, shares his journey from the advertising world of 1990s Dubai to leading one of the world’s premier event infrastructure companies. From launching the city’s first indoor karting facility to developing Dubai Autodrome and scaling Arena globally, Paul has played a pivotal role in shaping the event landscape.
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EventNewsDXB - Ep. 8 - Amy Morris: Building Creativity And Innovation In The Entertainment Industry.
In this episode of EventNewsDXB, host Ian Carless sits down with Amy Morris, CEO of PopUp Global, to discuss her journey from cruise ship performer to entertainment entrepreneur.
Amy shares how a Disney cease-and-desist notice led her to pivot her UK-based business, eventually winning a major cruise line contract. She reflects on nav...
EventNewsDXB Ep. 07 Mike Wain: Thriving & Surviving - Balancing Business & Well-Being
EventNewsDXB is supported by Warehouse Four - Dubai's best independent event venue.
Join host Ian Carless and seasoned event professional, Mike Wain, as he shares his insights on Dubai’s ever-evolving event industry and the challenges of entrepreneurship.
It's a candid discussion that shed's light on the rise and fal...
EventNewsDXB Ep. 6 - Maxine English: A Maverick's Journey From Dubai To The West End
EventNewsDXB is supported by Warehouse Four - Dubai's best independent event venue.
What if you could bring some of Dubai's 'anything's possible' attitude to the heart of London's iconic West End? That's exactly what this week's guest did! Join host Ian Carless as he sits down with Maxine English, the mave...
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 independent event venue.
In this episode, Ean Thorley, founder of Whatever Live, talks to EventNewsDXB host, Ian Carless, about his journey from MTV intern to Executive Producer of some of the world’s biggest music award shows. From launching MTV Asia, Hong Kong and Ch...
EventNewsDXB Ep.4 - Dan Bolton: Candid Reflections on Surviving Adversity
EventNewsDXB is supported by Warehouse Four - Dubai's best independent event venue.
Join host Ian Carless and guest Dan Bolton as they explore Dan's transformative journey in Dubai's dynamic event industry, showcasing his resilience through challenges and setbacks.
From his humble beginnings as a circus performer, Dan discusses the realities of sc...
EventNewsDXB Ep 1 - Stefan Wieland: Navigating the Middle East Event Industry
EventNewsDXB is supported by Warehouse Four - Dubai's best independent event venue.
Host Ian Carless talks to one of Dubai's most prominent event figures, Stefan Wieland, about a career spanning over two decades, including the creation of 'EINO' - the Events Industry Night Out - a thriving event industry community, which has gr...
EventNewsDXB Ep 2 - Mark Breakspear: From Snowboarding to Event Excellence
EventNewsDXB is supported by Warehouse Four - Dubai's best independent event venue.
Join host Ian Carless and DLC Event's Mark Breakspear as he recounts his progression from snowboard instructor to Sales and Operations Manager, where he's played a pivotal role in the rise of DLC Events as a leader in simultaneous interpretation and dis...
EventNewsDXB Ep.3 - Tyler Davis-Smith: From Stage to Spotlight & Turning Adversity Into Success.
EventNewsDXB is supported by Warehouse Four - Dubai's best independent event venue.
Join host Ian Carless as he talks to Tyler Davis-Smith, founder of Energie Entertainment, about his journey from aspiring performer in the UK to building a thriving entertainment agency in Dubai.
Hear how he turned adversity in...
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