In the opening episode of the podcast series “Rules of the New Arab Wealth”, the platform hosts Mariam Al Mansouri, member of the UAE’s Circular Economy Council and an entrepreneur with deep experience in investment and sustainable finance.
Al Mansouri discusses the major shift in the Arab world’s concept of wealth — moving from traditional reliance on real estate and gold to a new generation investing in technology, renewable energy, and global financial markets.
During the conversation, she addressed the “knowledge gap” that continues to limit Arab investors’ use of modern financial tools, noting that financial education and hands-on experience are essential to creating a new generation of investors capable of managing risks and achieving sustainable growth. She also highlighted the growing role of Emirati women in finance, especially after listed companies were required to appoint women to their boards of directors.
Al Mansouri, who founded a hedge fund and Rebound, a company specializing in industrial recycling, stressed that sustainability is no longer just an environmental concept but a cornerstone of smart investment decisions. She emphasized the importance of thinking “in circles” rather than “in straight lines” when it comes to wealth management.
She concluded with a forward-looking vision in which the UAE and the wider Arab world are well-positioned to become global hubs for sustainable industries and finance — thanks to their strategic location, innovation-driven policies, and ability to attract talent from around the world.
The program is produced in partnership with Tickmill, a global multi-asset broker active in more than 180 countries.
