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Welcome to the CityscapeWIRE podcast. In this monthly podcast, we interview trailblazing women in all stages of their careers and life across the real estate industry from the Middle East and North African (MENA) region with the aim to inspire, fuel and unite professional women. Discover the secrets behind their success and learn about the stories that shaped and challenged them. Join Teneshia Naidoo every month as she talks to the MENA region's most inspiring women. This is CityscapeWIRE.

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August 5, 202431 min

One on one with Dubai’s queen of data: Lynnette Sacchetto

Lynnette Sacchetto, Founder of RealTrust UAE, sits down with CityscapeWIRE to discuss her journey to launching RealTrustUAE and its mission to digitize the real estate transaction process and enhance transparency and efficiency in the industry. Recognised as one of the leading figures in the UAE real estate sector, Lynnette led the initiative of Mo’asher, Dubai’s first official House Price Index, and was the driving force behind the launch of Property Monitor and Data Finder, platforms which set the benchmark for comprehensive real estate and analytics. Lynnette tells CityscapeWIRE why analysing data is so important in real estate and reveals some insight into the UAE real estate market this year. 

July 4, 202442 min

One On one with Silvia Eldawi: The power of edutainment in real estate

Silvia Eldawi joins us today to discuss how her passion for future proofing property professionals and real estate agencies led her to start her company Propologi and the Golden Nuggets Podcast. Silvia shares some of her most memorable interviews and delves into her own learnings and challenges of the real estate profession.

March 20, 202435 min

Climate crisis: Why we need to listen to tomorrow's leaders today

In this episode, we chat to Elsy Milan, a PHD candidate passionate about climate justice. Chosen by the United Nations Development Programme for Climate as one out of five most promising climate advocates in the MENA region, Elsy tells us about her groundbreaking research, her climate journey so far and why youth-led initiatives are key to changing the world. 

February 14, 202437 min

Shireen Santosham - Why we still need to talk about future cities

Shireen Santosham, former chief innovation officer for the city of San Jose sits down with Cityscape WIRE to discuss her passion of creating inclusive and thriving urban environments that enrich the lives of millions. She discusses the impact of technology on society on a global scale and looks at the importance of digital equity when it comes to creating cities of the future. 

November 8, 202337 min

Sandra Woodall - Designing the hospital of the future

Sandra Woodall, Design Pricipal at tangramGulf discusses how the metaverse is disrupting the way architects are thinking and reveals how the hospital of the future is embracing a novel way of sustainable and essential design. 

September 25, 202333 min

Louisa Dickins - Future of Property Technology

In this episode, Teneshia is joined by Louisa Dickins, Co-founder of LMRE a global platform and search consultancy specialising in proptech and the built environment. Louisa discusses expanding into the UAE, identifies proptech trends, and reveals how the UAE's capital is leading the way in proptech innovation globally.

August 8, 202338 min

Farah Naz - Building Net Zero Cities

With two decades of experience across four continents Farah Naz, chartered engineer, author and award-winning climate strategist, and Head of Innovation and ESG at AECOM, sits down with CityscapeWIRE to discuss the MENA region's first book on net zero cities, her fierce passion for implementing smart sustainable strategies, and her work on iconic projects such as the Museum of the Future and the Expo 2020 Sustainability Pavillion. 

July 12, 202349 min

Magda Mostafa - Designing for Autism

We talk to Magda Mostafa, a professor of design in the architecture department at The American University in Cairo who talks about her work on the world’s first research-based design framework for autism, which was also presented at the United Nations. Magda discusses her passion for social architecture and the lessons she’s learnt along the way.

May 22, 20231 min

Women In Real Estate Trailer

Coming soon: A new podcast from Cityscape.Teneshia Naidoo takes you behind the scenes of the dynamic world of women in real estate.Embark on a journey through the Middle-East and North African region, unearthing the stories of trailblazing women who are reducing the real estate sector.Every episode dives into the lives of these women - from all walks of life and at various stages of their careers - and explore their challenges and uncover the secrets to their success.