Billionaire's Blueprint: Wealth, AI & Investing in the UAE with Fahd Iqbal | Couchonomics with Arjun

Is the Middle East set to be the ultimate billionaire’s playground by 2025?

In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, we're joined by Fahd Iqbal, CIO of UBS Middle East. We explore the influx of billionaires reshaping the UAE, the rise of family offices, and how AI is transforming investment strategies. Fahd shares his expert predictions for 2025 and the financial shifts happening across the region.

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chapters:
00:00 Episode Highlights
01:03 Meet Fahad Iqbal, CIO of UBS Middle East
03:32 Evolution of Investment in the Middle East
06:10 The Great Wealth Transfer
08:35 Rise of Family Offices
13:01 Influx of Billionaires to the Middle East
17:26 Digitalization in Wealth Management
26:05 Wealth Growth Trends Among Billionaires
28:45 Addressing Income Disparity
28:57 UAE's Real Estate Resilience
33:50 Saudi Arabia's Real Estate Potential
38:34 The Impact of De-globalization
41:51 Rise of Alternative Investments
46:40 Central Banks and Inflation
50:27 Market Outlook for 2025
54:26 Conclusion