Скачать или смотреть Episode 1 | With Charles Broumana - SIOM Marble (UAE)

Welcome to the first ever episode of the Stone Legends Podcast, a new journey documenting the world’s greatest achievers in the marble and natural stone industry.

This episode features Mr. Charles Broumana, CEO of SIOM Marble (UAE).
A leader who transformed his family business from a small factory into one of the most advanced marble organizations in the Gulf.

00:00 Introduction
01:50 Charles’ journey: From AUD Dubai to the marble world
03:15 Transforming SIOM: From a one-man show to a structured organization
04:15 Technology in stone: Forecasting projects in UAE’s fast-moving market
06:29 Early failures, learning, and gaining his father’s trust
8:24 First major challenge: Sofitel Palm Jumeirah project
9:29 SIOM’s signature projects: Five Palm, Holy Quran Academy, Marsa Al Arab
10:58 The reality of sourcing: Quarry owners vs. traders
13:45 The birth of SIOM Trading: Filling a market gap in the UAE
16:33 Trading strategy: High-end slabs, finishes & fabrication support
18:05 SIOM’s future in KSA, Expo 2030 & Vision 2030
20:27 Natural stone talk: Charles’ favorite marbles & quartzites
21:25 Why quartzite is becoming the new superstar stone
23:15 Educating architects & designers: Technical data, uses, and finishes
24:15 AI’s role in production and the future of installation
25:48 Biggest challenge today: unrealistic expectations
27:10 The power of social media & documenting the full fabrication process
28:35 Quick-Fire Round
32:08 Charles’ personal motto
39:26 Closing words

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