Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast

What does it mean for those doing business with and buying property in the UK? We get the thoughts of Joe Hepworth, Director, OCO Middle East and Founder of the British Centres for Business. Plus, rumours of more big name UAE companies getting ready to play the IPO game - we'll find out what kind of reception they can expect with Sameer Lakhani of Global Capital Partners. And, we talk about the cancelled Batgirl film and what it means for Warner Bros. 

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Amena Bakr of Energy Intelligence Group explained the thinking behind this move. Plus, tabby has raised 150 million dollars in debt financing - we speak to the CEO about why. And there's been a decline in cargo volumes for Middle East airlines. Kashif Khalid of IATA explains why this isn't a cause for concern. 

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Ian Ohan of KRUSH Brands joined us to explain how they're planning to do this within the next 2 years. Plus, OPEC+ meets today, under a new secretary general. We get analysis from Ed Bell of Emirates NBD and oil commentator, Eithne Treanor. And, demand for private jets continue to rise as we get closer to the football World Cup in Qatar. Holger Ostheimer, Managing Director, DC Aviation Al-Futtaim joined us to give some context to these numbers.

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Ed Bell of Emirates NBD explains when and who calls a global recession after Hong Kong became the latest country to show economic decline. Plus, we look at the growth in gold demand in the UAE with Chandu Siroya. And, Al Futtaim Automotive has seen sales volumes rise by just under 6 per cent for the first half of the year. We speak to senior managing director Vincent Wijnen.

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We get analysis from economist Ed Bell of Emirates NBD and energy expert Matt Stanley. Saudi Arabia’s economy grew 11.8% in the second quarter amid higher oil prices - Dr. Christopher Payne of Peninsula Real Estate explained what's the story behind the numbers. And, New Zealand has opened its borders to international visitors - but what does it mean for the country's economy? We ask Dr. Oliver Hartwich, Executive Director, The New Zealand Initiative.

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America has tipped into a technical recession, as official data confirm the US economy shrank last quarter but do economists agree? Plus, we look at the companies that have posted high earnings in the UAE. Etihad Airways has posted record half-year profit as air travel roars back - we hear from their boss Tony Douglas and Aldar CFO Greg Fewer joined us after they reported a 54% rise in second-quarter profit. And, we look at the economics of the TV show neighbours, which has ended after 37 years. Media lawyer Fiona Robertson, who worked on the show for 5 years, told us about how it is the end of an era. 

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We ask a host of experts what they're seeing in the market. Anthony Taylor is the Head of Real Estate at Emirates NBD Asset Management, who are the fund managers for ENBD REIT and he gives us the landlord perspective. Plus, we hear get the real estate brokers perspective from Sarah Hewerdine of Houza.com and Mario Volpi of Engel & Volkers. Plus, the US Federal Reserve increased interest rates by 75 basis points and the UAE Central Bank immediately followed suit, with the benchmark lending rate at 3.5%.Khatija Haque, Chief Economist of Emirates NBD joined us to explain what's that going to feel like in the UAE?

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Richard Waind, Managing Director of BetterHomes joined us to explain their numbers for the first half of the year and what this tells us about where the property market is going. RAKBank has reported a 60% jump in quarterly profit. CEO Raheel Ahmed joined us to explain the story behind the numbers. Plus, Europe has agreed a deal to cut gas consumption, after Russia cut delivery through the Nord Strem pipeline. We find out what it all means for inflation with energy expert Robin Mills.

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Bayzat Data are the people behind the report and we look at what it means for operating expenses with their CEO Talal Bayaa.Plus we look if allowances are on the negotiation table with Jonathan Berry of Robert Walters. And, we look at the fine art of baggage handling with the COO of Dubai Airports, Majed Al Joker.

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Robert Willock, Director MENA & Regional General Manager, The Economist Intelligence Unit (The EIU) joined us to give us the answers. Plus, we'll get the latest with gas supplies into Europe after the Nord Stream Pipeline started flowing last week. That's with German energy expert Christoph Ruhl. House prices have fallen for the first time this year, according to the latest report from Property Monitor. We'll speak to COO Zhann Johincke.

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