Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast

Dean Wicks, Chief Flights Officer at Wego explains what factors people are considering before their holidays. Plus, after Europe’s rate hike, economist Stefan Gerlach – former Deputy Governor of Ireland’s central bank – tells us he’s worried about a global recession. And, Marc Dummer, Managing Director & Portfolio Manager, Principal Global Asset Allocation (PGAA) explains where we should be investing during these times. 

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We discuss the bitcoin slump with the boss of crypto exchange Kraken Benjamin Ampen. The UAE economy grew just over 8 per cent in Q1, according to the central bank. We go through their figures - including inflation - with ENBD economist Ed Bell. We talk vertical indoor farming, with the man behind the biggest in the world, which Emirates Flight Catering opened in Dubai this week.

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The UAE has signed a space cooperation deal with France. H.E Ibrahim Al Qassim of the UAE Space Agency joined us to explain what the deal means for the country's space missions and if it could be commercialized. Plus, Sales and prices for offices are rising in Dubai but what happened to us all working from home? We speak to Andrew Elliot of CRC. And, we speak to a world-leading agri-scientist, who says he can fix the global food crisis.

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We hear from Rob Johnston, Assistant General Secretary, International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) who says the managerial decisions are to blame for the long queues at airports. Plus, Energy expert Matt Stanley joined us to discuss what the UAE energy deals with France means for the two countries. And, we look at the perils of investing in fintech: with nearly half-a-trillion-dollars wiped off the value of US fintechs, V-C expert Philip Bahoshy joined us in studio. 

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Trefor Murphy, Founder & CEO of Cooper Fitch says it is the harsh reality that they're seeing on the ground, as they prepare to release their latest employment index today. Plus we look at the impact of President Joe Biden's visit to Saudi Arabia with the legendary oil expert Daniel Yergin – the man who won a Pulitzer Prize for his book about the industry & Ed Bell of Emirates NBD.

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The airline has said it's just going to keep operating its Heathrow flights regardless. We ask aviation lawyer Nick Humphrey - can they do that? Plus, US President Joe Biden will arrive in Saudi Arabia today. Rawan Radwan of Arab News explains what this visit means for the Kingdom. And, where should you invest your money in these volatile markets? The Chief Investment Officer of Emirates NBD Maurice Gravier has the details. 

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We get the insight from Taimur Khan of CBRE. Plus, multiple economic stories overnight from US inflation to Dubai's PMI numbers. Daniel Richards of ENBD gives us his perspective. And, Property portal Houza has raised five and a half million dollars from some of the UAE's largest real estate agencies - we speak to their new CEO.

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Heathrow is asking airlines to stop selling summer flights as it imposes its first ever cap on departing passengers. What could it mean for your holiday plans - we speak to aviation expert Nick Humphrey? As US President Joe Biden arrives in Israel for the first leg of his Middle East tour, we speak to former Lebanese economy minister Nasser Saidi. And as the euro is on the brink of parity with the dollar - what does that mean for European tourists coming to the UAE?

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The US President will start his tour in Israel before heading to Saudi Arabia to meet with some of the world leaders. We get insight into his visit with Danny Sebright of US UAE Business Council & Amena Bakr of Energy Intelligence Group. Plus, Sri Lanka's President has promised to resign tomorrow - we get the news on the ground from Rohan Samarajiva, Chairman, LIRNEasia - a regional think tank based in Sri Lanka. And are we facing a hummus price hike because of chickpea shortage? 

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UAE Minister of Trade, His Excellency Dr Thani Al Zayoudi joined us to explain how the country is planning to attract 300 digital companies to the UAE before the end of the year. Plus, we speak to Lyve Global who have acquired the last mile delivery service Jeebly. And, Everyone's talking about travel chaos in respects to airlines - but how well prepared are restaurants and hotels to handle the thundering hoards this summer? We speak to Chef Thomas Gugler, President of the World Chef's Association.

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