For the sixth year in a row, CNBC partnered with Young Presidents’ Organization to broadcast live from the 2016 YPO EDGE conference, held this year in Dubai. And for the first time, the CNBC Arabia bureau was onsite, along with the CNBC U.S. and Europe bureaus, to conduct interviews with speakers and YPO members.
Asteroid mining will be ‘trillion dollar business’
YPO member Eric Anderson, Planetary Resources co-founder and co-chairman, speaks to CNBC about how “limitless resources” from space will help drive the world’s economy and prosperity in the future.
How is Blue Bird coping with ride-hailing apps?
We are focused on developing new innovation and technology amid increased competition, says YPO member Noni Purnomo, CEO of Blue Bird Group Holding.
Solar Impulse 2 ready to fly
YPO member Andre Borschberg, founder, CEO and pilot of Solar Impulse, discusses the technology behind his solar-powered aircraft with CNBC at the 2016 YPO EDGE.
Feeling the brand love around the world
YPO member Kat Cole, group president of Focus Brands, speaks to CNBC at the 2016 YPO EDGE about the world’s expanding taste in food and buying American brands.
Fukushima clean-up takes 40 years
Professor of Theoretical Physics Dr. Michio Kaku talked to CNBC about the clean-up efforts at Fukushima.
Climate change still a priority for US?
Jose Maria Figueres, ex-president of Costa Rica, explains why presidential hopefuls have avoided talking about climate change.
Woolsey on Apple: FBI butt out
The FBI seems to be seeking a way to change the way Apple builds the iPhone’s operating system, James Woolsey says.
‘Countering extremism is global issue’: Inspire
Inspire co-founder and director, Sara Khan says the “Islam hates the West” rhetoric spoken publicly feeds into the ISIS narrative, when we should be promoting peace and justice.
How long will oil prices stay low?
Gal Luft, senior adviser to the United States Energy Security Council, says Saudi Arabia will keep prices low to knock out its fracking opponents.