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The Don’t Do That, Do This! podcast is your ultimate guide to living and working in the UAE.

Join host Katy Keenan, CEO of the BCCD, as she dives into interviewing successful founders and leaders, bringing you smart insights and ideas that will elevate your UAE experience, whether you are already here or aspiring to enter the region. 

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Clicks, Culture & Content: Behind the Scenes of Lovin Dubai and Augustus Media with Richard Fitzgerald
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Clicks, Culture & Content: Behind the Scenes of Lovin Dubai and Augustus Media with Richard Fitzgerald
On this episode, we are joined by Richard Fitzgerald, CEO and Founder of Augustus Media, an award-winning modern media company operating in the UAE and KSA. Augustus Media is the force behind popular ..... Read More
Fast Growth of RAKEZ with CEO Ramy Jallad
Thu, 20th Feb 2025
Fast Growth of RAKEZ with CEO Ramy Jallad
In this episode we’re speaking with Ramy Jallad who is the Group CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ). Ramy has over 30+ years of experience in business development, FDI attraction and digita..... Read More
Feeding Communities in Need: The E2G FOOD Story
Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
Feeding Communities in Need: The E2G FOOD Story
In this episode, Katy sits down with Pete Henderson, the founder and CEO of E2G FOOD, a UK-headquartered social enterprise on a mission to feed communities in need across the globe. Tune in to hear..... Read More
Data is the New Gold: The HEMOdata Growth Story
Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
Data is the New Gold: The HEMOdata Growth Story
For this episode, we spoke to Dustyn and Luke who founded HEMOdata in 2022 to help organisations leverage and transform their data into a strategic asset for growth. Over the past few years Hemodata h..... Read More
Olympic Mindset to Business Gold: Sarah Lindsay's ROAR'ing Success in Dubai
Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
Olympic Mindset to Business Gold: Sarah Lindsay's ROAR'ing Success in Dubai
In this episode, we spoke to 3x Olympian, founder of ROAR Fitness and BCCD Member Sarah Lindsay. ROAR Fitness is the only London and Dubai based personal training gym that offers clients an Olympic-..... Read More
Expanding into Dubai with Reputation Expert Michael Farrant
Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
Expanding into Dubai with Reputation Expert Michael Farrant
In this episode, we're joined by reputation expert Michael Farrant. He is the Founder and CEO of Farrant Group, a global strategic communications firm specialising in managing the reputation of leadin..... Read More
Essential Insights for British Expats and Travelers in Dubai
Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
Essential Insights for British Expats and Travelers in Dubai
In this episode, we are joined by Jill Davidson, Vice Consul of the Consular Team at the British Embassy in Dubai. Jill shares vital information and guidance for UAE residents in Dubai and their visit..... Read More
Fractional Futures: Redefining Recruitment
Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
Fractional Futures: Redefining Recruitment
Join us as we explore the innovative world of fractional recruitment, where flexibility meets opportunity with Amy Brill from The Brill Collective and Sarah Jones from Rayne Consulting. In this episod..... Read More
Skills to Future-Proof Your Business With Guest Nick Smallman
Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
Skills to Future-Proof Your Business With Guest Nick Smallman
On this episode we spoke with Nick Smallman, the Founder and CEO of Working Voices, which is a global professional skills consultancy specialising in communication and leadership. He advises global bl..... Read More
The Story Behind the UAE's First Direct Debit System with Ummair Butt
Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
The Story Behind the UAE's First Direct Debit System with Ummair Butt
In this episode, we are joined by Ummair Butt, founder of Direct Debit System and responsible for bringing direct debit to the UAE – a big idea and big conversation coming up!

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