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    Let’s get down to business

    As the Middle East region becomes attracts more and more global attention, I receive dozens of enquiries every week from business and technology leaders all over the world. I love to receive them and to meet new people, but they also now take more time than I have to respond, manage and meet. So, I hope that we can schedule your request in one of the following ways:
    Introduction call
    I would love to have an intro call with you, where we can explore synergies and mutual interests. However, I have to manage my time better, so this is going to be 20 minutes, max. No charge.
    Pick my brains
    I love to help people and to help them understand the opportunities in the Middle East region. Since my knowledge and contacts have been hard-earned, I now charge for this as a service. I charge $200 /hr.
    One:one briefings
    I also provide one:one briefings that are a little more structured and focused on some key areas that I often receive questions on. This is more of me talking, although with 15 minutes Q&A at the end. I charge a package fee of $350 /briefing.
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    Why book a call with me?

    Saudi Arabia and the UAE’s futuristic city plans, multi-billion dollar investments and national AI initiatives have made headlines worldwide. I have my finger on the pulse and have been tracking these developments since the beginning. I am often also able to share insights into key initiatives, programmes and the organisations involved.

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    Understand the region
    Learn how the six GCC states differ from one another, cooperate, collaborate and cross-invest.
    Drivers for innovation
    Find out what’s forcing the dramatic changes to the GCC’s economies, governments, business sectors and societies.
    National digital strategies
    Hear about the different digital strategies put in place by Saudi Arabia, the UAE and other GCC states, and how these strategies are opening up new markets.
    Market challenges
    Learn, while some choose to beleive that the streets are paved with gold, businesses operating in the GCC have to cope with a wide range of challenges.
    Saudi & UAE opportunities
    Get expert insight on potential opportunities for your business in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, and where you might find these in the public and private sectors.
    Get inspiration for next steps
    Understand more about what the GCC market could mean for your business and what you’ll need to take into account when developing your go-to-market plans.

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    MY BACKGROUND

    Carrington Malin

    A marketer, consultant and entrepreneur, I have worked in the Middle East’s technology, media and telecommunications sectors for three decades. My current focus is on helping emerging technology companies position themselves for success and develop strategies for the Middle East and North Africa.

    As the founder of an international communications agency focused on technology, I have worked with a long list of global brands such as Accenture, Cisco, IBM, HP, Hughes, Inmarsat, Intel, Microsoft, Nortel, Ooredoo, Oracle, Orange and Virgin. I have also advised governments in a number of countries across the region on a broad range of digital initiatives.

    I have a long track record in developing world-class strategy for brands who find themselves at the centre of technology disruption. I also write about AI and other emerging technologies in my website and weekly newsletter Middle East AI News.

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    INSIGHT

    My Focus Areas

     AI
     Cloud & data centres
     Digital transformation
     Education & training
     Industry 4.0
     IoT
     National policies
     Partnerships
     R&D
     Smart Cities
     Startups
     Unmanned systems
     Urban mobility

    What’s on my mind?

    See my LinkedIn
    See the news and opinion I’ve been sharing via LinkedIn
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    INTRO CALL

      A quick intro call

      20 minutes

      We learn about each other

      We swap notes

      Discuss synergies

      Agree any next steps

    No charge

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    PICK MY BRAINS

      You get to ‘pick my brains’

      1 hour video call

      I can provide some insights

      Discuss your priorities / interests

      I can provide broad recommendations

      Intros to other subject matter experts

    $200

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    ONE-ON-ONE BRIEFING

      45 minute presentation

      15 minute Q&A

      Aligned with your business

      Summary PDF report

      Summary audio file

      Add up to 3 team members

    $350

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    Recent articles

    Read some of my recent articles on the region’s technology sectors.
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    MIDDLE EAST AI NEWS

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    Saudi Arabia’s investments in the electric vehicle (EV) sector now look sure to top $10 billion, as the Kingdom continues to build a new sector that will manufacture and export hundreds of thousands of EVs.
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    MIDDLE EAST AI NEWS

    Making the impossible possible

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    Saudi commits to an eVTOL future

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    Dubai’s new robotics play

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    Industry 4.0 gathers pace in Saudi Arabia

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    FAQ

    • How do I schedule a meeting?
    • Will this be a video call?
    • Will I receive anything in advance of our call?
    • Will you provide me with any additional information after our call?
    • How much are you able to customise your Market Briefing for us?
    • What’s your cancellation policy?
    • Do you give discounts for repeat bookings?
    How do I schedule a meeting?

    To book a one-on-one with me, simply click a ‘Schedule’ button on this page and choose a convenient time for our meeting in my calendar app. If this is a paid, you’ll be provided with a payment link, or re-directed to a form to provide more details.

    Will this be a video call?

    Yes. All my intro meetings, Q&A sessions and one hour briefings are delivered via a video call. I normally use Zoom, but if you prefer another video conference platform, I’ll do my best to accommodate your needs.

    Will I receive anything in advance of our call?

    You will receive a confirmation email on booking. I will also typically forward some background to you via email. If it is a market briefing call, then you’ll receive some questions and a draft agenda. In additon to those communications, you’ll receive a calendar reminder before our scheduled call.

    Will you provide me with any additional information after our call?

    This will depend on actions agreed during our call. If you’ve booked a Market Briefing, then you will receive a summary of my presentation in PDF after our video call. After paid calls, I will also send you an email with brief recommendations, suggestions or useful links that I have for you, following our discussion.

    How much are you able to customise your Market Briefing for us?

    All my Market Briefings are customised to suit client needs, no two briefings are ever the same. I do send a questionnaire to Market Briefing clients, to help me ensure that my briefing is as relevant to you as I can make it. Structurally, my presentation will remain much the same, but, for instance, I may be able to choose technology projects, government policy changes and recent news examples that are more relevant to your business as a result.

    What’s your cancellation policy?

    Unfortunately, I don’t provide refunds. However, I do try to be as flexible as I can with re-scheduling, if you’re able to give me 24+ hours notice on any requested time/day schedule changes, or if we can fine-tune scheduling on the day booked.

    Do you give discounts for repeat bookings?

    I have no fixed policy on discounting repeat bookings for one-on-one briefings, but I’d happy to discuss your future needs and see how I can best accomodate them.