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1 Dave Ramsey: 5 Stages to Build and Scale a Business That Lasts | Entrepreneurship | E344 1:03:38
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Too many entrepreneurs get stuck on the business treadmill, hustling nonstop, unable to scale, and unknowingly stalling their growth. That’s where Dave Ramsey began. After crashing into $3 million in debt, he rebuilt from scratch, turning a small radio program into a national show with millions of listeners. With over three decades of experience in entrepreneurship, business growth, and content creation, he knows what it takes to build a lasting business. In this episode, Dave reveals the six drivers of long-term success, the five key stages of startup growth, and how he balances life as an entrepreneur and a content creator. In this episode, Hala and Dave will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (00:23) The Core Principles of Financial Freedom (05:42) Adapting to Change as a Content Creator (09:22) Balancing Content Creation and Entrepreneurship (12:34) How to Create a Clear Path in Business (15:19) The Truth About Starting a Business Today (18:22) The Six Drivers of Business Success (26:20) Shifting From Tactical to Strategic Thinking (29:44) The Five Stages of Business Growth (41:10) Leading with Care, Clarity, and Accountability (47:10) Identifying the Right Leadership Skills (48:35) Starting a Media Business as an Entrepreneur Dave Ramsey is a personal finance expert, radio personality, bestselling author, and the founder and CEO of Ramsey Solutions. Over the past three decades, he has built a legacy of helping millions achieve financial freedom. As the host of The Ramsey Show , Dave reaches more than 18 million listeners each week. He is the author of eight national bestselling books. His latest, Build a Business You Love , helps entrepreneurs navigate growth and overcome challenges at every stage. Sponsored By: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopify OpenPhone: Streamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at openphone.com/profiting Airbnb - Find yourself a co-host at airbnb.com/host Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit at indeed.com/profiting RobinHood - Receive your 3% boost on annual IRA contributions, sign up at robinhood.com/gold Factor - Get 50% off your first box plus free shipping at factormeals.com/factorpodcast Rakuten - Save while shopping at rakuten.com Microsoft Teams - Stop paying for tools. Get everything you need, for free at aka.ms/profiting LinkedIn Marketing Solutions - Get a $100 credit on your next campaign at linkedin.com/profiting Resources Mentioned: Dave’s Book, Build a Business You Love: bit.ly/BuildaBusinessYouLove Dave’s Website: ramseysolutions.com Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap Youtube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Side Hustle, Passive Income, Online Business, Solopreneur, Networking.…
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1 Iraq's path to recovery and high-tech medicine in the UAE 7:08
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Iraq is finally crossing the bridge from violence to influence, the country’s top UN official has said. EU officials are working to combat rising anti-Muslim sentiment, a senior anti-discrimination official told The National. The UAE has gathered the genetic data of more than 800,000 Emiratis in a major advance in diagnosing conditions at an early stage. On this episode of Trending Middle East: Iraq finally crossed bridge from violence to influence, country’s top UN official says EU anti-Muslim hatred official says states must combat online abuse Personalised medicine a step closer as 800,000 Emiratis contribute to genome programme This episode features Lizzie Porter and Chris Maxwell.…
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1 Framework for Iran nuclear talks and France-Algeria tensions 7:29
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Talks between the US and Iran this week will create a framework to discuss Tehran's nuclear programme. Tensions between Algeria and France have flared up this week amid tit-for-tat diplomat expulsions. Egypt’s finance minister has presented an ambitious national budget to parliament, proposing record spending, tax increases and subsidy cuts. On this episode of Trending Middle East: US and Iran to ‘chart path forward' in second round of talks, American official says Tension between Algeria and France flares up amid tit-for-tat expulsions This episode features Aveen Karim, Sunniva Rose and Kamal Tabikha.…
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Jordan said on Tuesday it thwarted plots that threatened its national security, detaining 16 people on charges that included manufacturing and importing rockets illegally and the possession of explosives. Israeli medics are refusing to serve in Gaza. Judicial officials in Turkey have rejected an appeal seeking the release of former Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu pending the outcome of his corruption trial. On this episode of Trending Middle East: Jordan arrests 16 over drone and missile 'plot' against kingdom Israeli medics refuse to serve in Gaza in anger over war aims Turkish court rejects appeal seeking release of former Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu This episode features Khaled Yacoub Oweis, Jordan Correspondent; and Thomas Helm, Jerusalem Correspondent.…
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1 Lebanon under US pressure and EU boosts aid to Palestine 6:40
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Lebanese sources have told The National the government is under pressure from the US and other foreign officials to replace Hezbollah-linked security staff. The European Union is upping its financial aid to Palestine. A second round of nuclear talks between the United States and Iran will be held in Rome. On this episode of Trending Middle East: Lebanon under pressure from US and other foreign officials to replace Hezbollah-linked security staff EU to boost financial support for Palestinian Authority for 'good governance' Rome to host second round of US-Iran nuclear talks This episode features Jamie Prentis, Beirut correspondent; and Sunniva Rose, correspondent.…
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1 Iran and US plan further talks, and Al Shara visits UAE 4:42
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Iran and the US are set to hold a second round of nuclear deal talks next week. Syria 's President Ahmad Al Shara visited the UAE on Sunday. Lebanon marks 50 years since the start of its civil war this week. On this episode of Trending Middle East: 'Constructive' Iran-US talks in Oman draw regional optimism Syrian leader Al Shara expected to visit UAE Lebanon haunted by civil war’s aftermath, 50 years on Lebanon’s civil war: The feud that never ended This episode features Nada AlTaher, Senior Foreign Correspondent.…
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1 UAE accuses Sudan of false claims and markets react to Trump tariff pause 5:12
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The UAE has accused Sudan’s army of lodging false allegations at the International Court of Justice. Stocks in Asia posted the biggest jump in two years after US President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on some of the drastic tariffs he put in place earlier this month. French President Emmanuel Macron has said his country plans to recognise a Palestinian state within months. UAE accuses Sudan army of exploiting World Court to 'distract from own atrocities' UAE says Sudan army's ICJ application is 'cynical publicity stunt' Asian and European stocks join US relief rally after Trump tariff pause Emmanuel Macron says France could recognise Palestinian state in June This episode features Vanessa Ghanem, Arab Affairs Editor; and Sarmad Khan, Company & Markets Editor.…
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1 Iraq sets election date and US-Russia embassy talks take place 7:49
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Iraq has set the date for national parliamentary elections this year. The US and Russia are meeting in Istanbul for embassy talks. The number of millionaires living in Dubai has doubled in the past decade, making it one of the world’s fastest-growing wealth hubs. On this episode of Trending Middle East: Iraq to hold parliamentary elections on November 11 US and Russian officials to meet for second round of embassy talks in Istanbul A UK tax rate of 67% makes Dubai move the obvious choice for the non-domiciled This episode features Sinan Mahmoud, Iraq Correspondent; Lizzie Porter, Turkey Correspondent, and Tariq Tahir, Senior Investigations Correspondent.…
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1 Iran and US to engage in nuclear talks, as Trump and Netanyahu discuss hostage hopes 7:21
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Iran says it is set to engage in indirect talks with the US over the possibility of a nuclear deal. US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said new negotiations were under way that are intended to secure the release of more hostages from Gaza. The US military campaign against Yemen’s Houthi rebels is likely to become more intense. On today's episode of Trending Middle East: Oman steps in again to mediate between US and Iran Timeline: Diplomacy and confrontation over Iran's nuclear programme Trump-Netanyahu meeting shows Israel at mercy of US whims US campaign against Houthis about to get worse, Hegseth says This episode features Mohamad Ali Harisi, foreign editor, Aveen Karim, assistant foreign editor, and Thomas Helm, Jerusalem correspondent.…
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1 Decline in global market continues, and France condemns Gaza displacement 5:07
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The global stock market rout deepened on Monday as it reacted to US President Donald Trump’s new blanket tariffs. France is “strongly opposed” to any displacement of Palestinians from Gaza. Iran-backed factions in Iraq could be ready to disarm ahead of potential nuclear talks between Iran and the US. On this episode of Trending Middle East: Middle East markets tumble after sharp fall in Asia amid tariff chaos Oil sinks as Saudi Arabia slashes prices ahead of Opec+ output boost Egypt and France elevate ties to strategic partnership during Macron visit to Cairo Iran-backed factions in Iraq discuss future roles amid pressure to disarm This episode features Shweta Jain, Assistant Business Editor; and Kamal Tabikha, Foreign Correspondent.…
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1 Middle East markets slump and conflict continues in Sudan 5:08
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The US and the Middle East are bracing for another week of uncertainty after US President Donald Trump's new tariffs took effect. Conflict in Sudan is threatening to move the civil war to Sudan’s previously unscathed north. British Foreign Secretary David Lammy has called Israel’s detention of two UK Members of Parliament “unacceptable”. On today's episode of Trending Middle East: Power cuts in Khartoum and northern Sudan after attack on hydroelectric dam Israel's detention of two British MPs 'unacceptable', London says Middle East stocks sink to lowest level since 2020 on back of Trump tariffs and oil drag This episode features Hamza Hendawi, Foreign Correspondent.…
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1 Israel's new Gaza corridor and Hungary's ICC exit 5:57
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Hundreds of thousands of Gazans are seeking shelter after one of the biggest mass displacements of the war. Hungary is leaving the International Criminal Court. Gulf Co-operation Council countries were largely spared from US President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday. On today's episode of Trending Middle East: Israel plans new corridor to break up southern Gaza Hungary to withdraw from International Criminal Court as Netanyahu visits What is the ICC? International Criminal Court at heart of Israel-Gaza showdown Gulf economies avoid harshest Trump tariffs but do not escape unscathed Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs explained This episode features Thomas Helm, reporting from Jerusalem.…
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1 Israel expands Gaza offensive, and Iran's nuclear capacity 7:02
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Israel is expanding its operations in Gaza. Iran has warned that any attack by the US or its allies could push Tehran to pursue nuclear weapons . The US is sending more forces to the Middle East. On today's episode of Trending Middle East: Israeli defence minister warns 'large areas' will be seized as Gaza offensive expands Iran talks nukes, but how close is it to building one? US to send second aircraft carrier strike group to Middle East Houthis claim US warship attacked in retaliation for strikes on Yemen that killed four This episode features Foreign Editor Mohamad Ali Harisi.…
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1 Israel bombs Beirut, and Trump to visit Gulf countries 7:46
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Israel said it bombed the southern suburbs of Beirut on Tuesday. US President Donald Trump expects the first overseas trip of his second term in office to include visits to Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar. The US says Syria’s new government is a step in the right direction, but it might not be enough for sanctions to be lifted. This episode features senior US correspondents Jihan Abdalla and Willy Lowry, and Jamie Prentis, reporting from Beirut.…
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Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned of “firm retaliation” for any agression from the US. After performing Eid prayer on Monday, thousands of Egyptians gathered outside major mosques and worship places to protest against the US plan to displace Gazans. The Israeli military issued eviction orders covering most of Rafah. This episode features Aveen Karim, Assistant Foreign Editor.…
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1 Syria forms new government and Israel-Lebanon tensions flare 6:32
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Syria has formed a new government. The US has launched a new offensive on the Houthi rebels in Yemen, but experts have told The National that it is not an effective strategy. And tensions have flared between Israel and Lebanon after Beirut was bombed at the weekend. This episode features Nada Atallah, reporting from Damascus, and Mina Aldroubi, reporting from Abu Dhabi.…
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1 Several dead in US strikes on Yemen and submarine sinks off Egypt 7:29
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US strikes on Yemeni capital Sanaa have killed two people and injured two others. A tourist submarine has sunk off the coast of Egypt Red Sea city of Hurghada. A notorious Kurdish gangster has fled Turkey to avoid extradition on drug-trafficking charges he’s facing in Sweden. This episode features The National's Mina Aldroubi and Tariq Taher.…
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1 Sudan's army retakes Khartoum airport and Istanbul mayor replaced 8:24
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Sudan 's armed forces have regained control of Khartoum International Airport from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Istanbul’s city council has appointed Nuri Aslan as the temporary replacement for Ekrem Imamoglu, after Mr Imamoglu was officially suspended from his duties following his arrest on corruption charges . The UAE secured a dramatic late win over North Korea at the World Cup qualifiers in Riyadh. This episode features Lizzie Porter in Istanbul, Kamal Tabikha in Cairo, and Paul Radley in Dubai.…
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1 A settler attack on Oscar-winning Palestinian film director and Iranian commander visits Iraq 8:11
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Witnesses have spoken to The National about what they saw after Monday’s attack on Hamdan Ballal, the Palestinian co-director of the Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land . Iran ’s top military commander Esmail Qaani visited Iraq last week to help maintain the unofficial truce between militant groups and the US after the collapse of the ceasefire in Gaza. Israeli shelling in southern Syria has killed at least four civilians, despite EU warnings. This episode features Thomas Helm, Jerusalem Correspondent; Mohamad Ali Harisi, Foreign Editor; and Jamie Prentis, Beirut Correspondent.…
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1 Israel pressures Lebanon and Iran wants new version of nuclear deal 5:58
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Israel is upping pressure on Lebanon through violations of its ceasefire agreement. Iran says the nuclear deal in its original state can’t be revived. The UAE has pledged $64.5 million to a long-standing hospital in East Jerusalem. This episode features Arab Affairs Editor Vanessa Ghanem and Assistant Foreign Editor Aveen Karim.…
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1 Israel creates agency to oversee displacement of Gazans and Syria cracks down on Captagon 6:09
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Israel has approved the establishment of an agency to enable the exit of Gazans who “voluntarily” want to leave the strip. Syria is cracking down on captagon smuggling. A Turkish court jailed the mayor of Istanbul pending trial as authorities arrested more than 300 protestors. This episode features Thomas Helm and Sinan Mahmoud.…
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1 Gaza split in half and Germany reopens embassy in Syria 5:33
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Palestinians in Gaza have been warned not to move between the north and south of the strip. US President Donald Trump has warned that Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels will be “completely annihilated”. Germany has reopened its embassy to Syria, 13 years after closing its doors. This episode features Nagham Mohanna and Jamie Prentis.…
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1 Hamas pursues ceasefire and Sheikh Tahnoon's White House visit 7:01
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Hamas says it’s not giving up on negotiations, following renewed Israeli air strikes on Gaza. The UAE is a crucial partner in securing peace in the Middle East, US President Donald Trump said during a visit by Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser. King Abdullah II of Jordan urges Europe to push for peace in the region during his visit to Paris. This episode features Hamza Hendawi, Cody Combs and Sunniva Rose.…
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1 Israel ends Gaza ceasefire and lawyers aim to prosecute war crimes against Palestinians 6:04
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UN officials have called for a ceasefire in Gaza to be reinstated after Israel launched new air strikes on the enclave, killing more than 400 people. A group of lawyers and legal organisations, meanwhile, have formed a global coalition to pursue Israeli soldiers in courts. And at the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi, an Iranian adviser said Tehran cannot be sidelined in the quest for stability and peace in the region. This episode features foreign correspondent Lemma Shehadi.…
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1 Syria clashes with Hezbollah and donor conference in Brussels 7:21
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Syrian troops have been deployed at Lebanese border areas after clashes between Hayat Tahrir Al Sham and fighters aligned with Hezbollah. Officials gathered at a donor conference in Brussels on Monday to address reconstruction efforts and the challenges of helping Syria restore basic services, education and jobs. More than 5,800 tonnes of aid from the UAE is heading to Gaza after arriving by ship in Al Arish port in Egypt. This episode features Nada Atallah, Sunniva Rose and Ali Al Shouk.…
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1 US strikes Yemen and Israel prepares to resume ceasefire talks 6:34
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Iran warns of a decisive response to any attacks after threats made by US President Donald Trump, in the aftermath of military strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed a negotiating team to prepare for the continuation of Gaza ceasefire talks. The Palestinian-Israeli documentary No Other Land has secured a Dubai-based distributor after its historic win at the Oscars this year. This episode features Senior Foreign Reporter Mina Aldroubi and Features Writer Saeed Saeed.…
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1 Iran talks in China and Syria's constitutional declaration 4:24
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Iran meets its allies Russia and China in Beijing on Friday for nuclear talks. Syria's interim President Ahmed Al Sharaa has signed a new constitutional declaration outlining plans for transitional government and justice in the country. A UN inquiry has determined that Israeli attacks on Gaza fertility centres are genocidal. This episode features Khaled Yacoub Oweis.…
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1 Rising tension over Tehran's nuclear programme and Lebanon-Israel border row 6:16
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Renewed tension over Tehran’s nuclear programme has raised fears that Israel may strike Iranian atomic facilities this year. Israel and Lebanon have agreed to hold negotiations to settle border disputes and release more Lebanese detainees. Hamas has said it is waiting for next steps from talks in Doha for implementing the second phase of a ceasefire with Israel. This episode features Bob Tollast, Mohamad Ali Harisi and Amr Mostafa.…
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1 US-Ukraine talks in Jeddah and Syria's breakthrough deal with SDF 6:54
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Ukrainian and US officials are holding three days of discussions in Jeddah in an effort to end the war with Russia. A deal signed by Syria’s interim government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces has been welcomed by Arab countries. Negotiations over a hostage deal between Israel and Hamas have resumed in Doha. This episode features Taylor Heyman, Assistant Foreign Editor and Jerusalem Correspondent Thomas Helm.…
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1 Israel-Gaza ceasefire in flux and Syrians flee to Lebanon 5:17
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Delayed talks for the second phase of the Israel-Gaza ceasefire remain in flux. Ten thousand members of the Alawite community have crossed into Lebanon over the past five days to escape the sectarian violence in Syria. Iran is sending mixed signals about the possibility of renegotiating a nuclear deal. This episode features Sara Ruthven, Deputy Washington Bureau Chief.…
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1 Clashes in Syria and US cancels Iraq sanctions waiver 6:42
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More than 1,000 people have been killed in a wave of clashes between security forces and groups linked to former President Bashar Al Assad. The US has refused to renew a 120-day sanctions waiver for Iraq’s energy imports from Iran. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to travel to Saudi Arabia today. This episode features Mina Aldroubi and Nada Maucourant Atallah.…
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1 US engaged in talks with Hamas and UK lifts sanctions on Syria 6:04
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The National has learnt US officials held several rounds of direct talks with Hamas leaders in Qatar in January. The UK government has lifted dozens of sanctions on Syria. The EU's 27 leaders met in Brussels on Thursday for emergency talks on boosting defence spending. This episode features Hamza Hendawi and Sunniva Rose.…
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1 Reactions to Gaza plan and Trump's vision for the Middle East 8:03
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Reactions to the Arab League’s new plan on Gaza have been pouring in since it was announced late on Tuesday. US President Donald Trump has promised a more “peaceful and prosperous” future for the Middle East. Syria and Lebanon are seeking to enhance their relations with Arab nations. This episode features Assistant Foreign Editor Hadya Al Alawi, US Correspondent Ellie Sennett and Arab Affairs Editor Vanessa Ghanem.…
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1 Arab states endorse Egypt's plan for post-war Gaza, and Israel strikes Syria 6:09
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Arab leaders presented a unified plan on Gaza following a summit in Cairo on Tuesday. Israel has launched strikes near Syria’s Tartous. Saudi Arabia is lowering salary raises amid an influx of talent. This episode features Kamal Tabikha, Khaled Yacoub Oweis and Deepthi Nair.
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1 Arab Summit in Cairo and Palestinian Oscars win 5:19
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An Arab summit on Gaza is taking place on Tuesday in Cairo. Reactions from the Middle East continue to pour in after Palestinian-Israeli film No Other Land won Best Documentary at the 2025 Academy Awards. Iran 's vice president for strategic affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif announced his resignation on Monday. This episode features Hamza Hendawi, foreign correspondent for The National.…
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1 Israel blocks Gaza aid and Druze-HTS clashes in Syria 5:05
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Israel has suspended the entry of all goods and supplies into Gaza . Israel has also vowed to defend Syria's Druze community. Meanwhile, European leaders gathered in London for a crucial summit on Ukraine. This episode features Khaled Yacoub Oweis.
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1 PKK leader Ocalan calls for group to disband and Nvidia beats revenue forecasts 5:22
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The leader of the Kurdistan Workers Party, or PKK, Abdullah Ocalan made a historic call for the group to lay down arms and disband. Meanwhile, escalating violence in Jenin and Tulkarm has displaced 40,000 Palestinians, recalling decades-old military operations and adding to Gaza's destruction, with more than 48,000 dead. This episode features Robert Tollast, military affairs reporter and Greg Tanner, head of multimedia.…
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1 UN's humanitarian chief on international need, and Syria's mines threat 6:44
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The leading UN humanitarian official, Tom Fletcher, says the body is overstretched and underfunded when it comes to supporting the roughly 300 million people in need around the world. Mines left over from more than a decade of armed conflict in Syria are threatening civilians trying to return to their homes. A Syrian shipping tycoon is controlling maritime and property businesses in Greece despite being sanctioned by the US for his alleged dealing with the Houthis and Hezbollah. Listen to this morning's episode on Trending Middle East. This episode features Lizzie Porter and Tariq Tahir.…
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1 Al Shara warns armed groups in Syria and Egypt sees a way forward after Gaza war 5:06
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Syria's leader Ahmad Al Shara said on Tuesday that the country must unite around a state that has a “monopoly” on weapons. The former capital of the ISIS caliphate in Syria is facing an uncertain future, much like the rest of the country. After over a year of political and economic challenges, Egypt has had some recent diplomatic wins that could set it on the right track. Listen to these stories on today's episode of Trending Middle East. This episode features Nada Maucourant Atallah and Kamal Tabikha.…
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The main session of the Syrian National Dialogue is set to take place today, while President Sheikh Mohamed says the UAE is "keen to push forward" relations with Italy. This week also marks the third anniversary of the start of the Russia-Ukraine war. This episode features Jordan correspondent Khaled Yacoub Oweis and Assistant News Editor Patrick Ryan.…
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1 EU to lift some Syria sanctions and Hassan Nasrallah's funeral 5:16
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The European Union is expected to lift some sanctions on Syria this week. Syria’s Kurdish-led north-east began providing oil from its local fields to Damascus. Tens of thousands poured into Beirut for the long-delayed funeral of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. This episode features Khaled Yacoub Oweis and Sunniva Rose.…
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1 Arab summit on Trump's Gaza plan and Armenian church in Jerusalem faces new tax threat 7:22
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Arab states meet in Riyadh today. Christians in Jerusalem are fighting a new push by the city’s municipality to pursue disputed taxes. Syria is eyeing a way forward for the country’s vastly fractured military factions. This episode features Hamza Hendawi, Lizzie Porter, and Thomas Helm.
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1 Lebanon on 'armed resistance' and Rubio in the UAE 5:49
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Lebanon's newly formed government has omitted any mention of “armed resistance” from its ministerial statement for the first time in two decades. The National heard from a Yemeni journalist formerly detained by Houthi forces. President Sheikh Mohamed told US Secretary of State Marco Rubio the UAE strongly opposes any attempt to displace the Palestinian people from Gaza. Get the full story on today’s episode of Trending Middle East. This episode features Arab Affairs Editor Vanessa Ghanem and Nada AlTaher, Senior Foreign Reporter, reporting from Amman.…
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1 Egypt's counter plan on Gaza, and official says SDF will not lay down arms 6:07
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The National has learnt details of Egypt’s plan countering US President Donald Trump’s proposed takeover of Gaza. The US-backed, mostly Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces in control of large parts of Syria will not give up its weapons as long as ISIS remains active on Syrian territory. Lebanon said it will consider any remaining Israeli presence on its land an occupation. This episode features Kamal Tabikha in Cairo and Sunniva Rose in Paris.…
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Israel is supposed to withdraw from Lebanon today. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Riyadh for discussions on the war in Ukraine and issues in the Middle East. More than 150,000 people arrived in Abu Dhabi yesterday for the first day of Idex, the Middle East’s largest defence expo . This episode features Jamie Prentis, reporting from Beirut.…
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US Vice President JD Vance took centre stage at the Munich Security Conference at the weekend. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Israel. Hamas released three Israeli hostages in exchange for more than 300 Palestinians being freed from prison in Israel. Listen to more on these stories on today’s episode of Trending Middle East.…
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