Bitesize Business Breakfast

Hyundai luxury spin-off Genesis joined us to talk about future automotive technologies, and the move to greener motoring. Altar Yilmaz is the General Manager of Genesis Africa and Middle East.

We look at what Ramadan means for our grocery shopping habits with Rajiv Warrier, CEO of Choithrams. He also told us about the changing face of e-commerce.

As rumours of a three-year-rent freeze swirl, we ask Craig Plumb, Head of Research - MENA at JLL, what it says about the wider Dubai economy. We also discuss figures from Emaar Properties as it has reported a 7 percent increase in Q1 net income.

We look at the American University in Dubai’s new MBA program with Maryke Luijendijk, Director of EMBA Program, American University in Dubai.

Jeff Rhodes Principal Consultant – RAK Gold and Founder, Rhodes Precious Metals Consultancy DMCC joined us to discuss the wavering gold market.

Brandy met Gaurav Sinha, Dubai based entrepreneur and hospitality leader to talk about his book, Compassion Inc – a call for businesses to use their power for good on the sidelines of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair last week.

We look at 5G technology in the region plus the IMF has assessed the UAE economy. Tim Fox, chief economist of Emirates NBD, gives us his thoughts. AND we're asking should companies give employees the middle of the week

off?

We find out what's happening with 5G in the region and just what changes will it empower with Gregory Garnier, Partner at Bain Middle East.

Every few month the Dubai Diamond Exchange, part of DMCC, holds diamond tenders for global traders to bid for stones against other traders, all vying for the best cuts at the best price. Malcolm's been let out of the studios to go down to the Exchange to eavesdrop on the process.

The IMF has assessed the UAE economy. Tim Fox, chief economist at Emirates NBD, gives us his thoughts. Plus we discuss the latest PMI data and what that means for companies in Dubai.