Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast

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Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast episodes

March 10, 2022 Airlines are facing the most expensive jet fuel costs in more than 14 years
We find out what jet fuel at 14 year highs means for the recovery of the aviation sector and ticket prices with Vinamra Longani. We cross live to Dubai’s gold souk, amid reports that people are selling bangles and bracelets, as the yellow metal trades close to a record high with veteran jeweller Chandu Siroya. And it's property talk! Sarah Hewerdine, Head Of B2B Marketing at houza joins us live to answer all your property-related questions.
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36 min
March 09, 2022 Flydubai back in the black!
Flydubai's profit in 2021 soared to AED 841 million, surpassing pre-pandemic figures. To find out how they did it and to get some more insight, our producer Mohamed Suleman has been speaking with Ghaith Al Ghaith, who is the CEO of flydubai. Plus, analysts are starting to predict the world is in for a period of stagflation. Stag-what-now? We ask one of our favourite economists, Dr Christopher Payne. And we bring you the latest on the oil market after US President Joe Biden announced a ban on Russian oil and other energy imports. We get the thoughts of Henk Potts, Market Strategist at Barclays Private Bank.

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30 min
March 08, 2022 Marking International Women’s Day on the Business Breakfast.
International Women's Day is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8 to commemorate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women. We are are joined by one of Dubai’s most high profile women business leaders: Muna Al Gurg, Director of Retail at Easa Saleh al Gurg. Plus, stock markets plunged on Monday as soaring oil and gas prices sparked fears of a global economic shock from Russia's invasion of Ukraine.We speak to energy correspondent Amena Bakr about the outlook for oil and bread. And, thirsty business, Agthia - the mother company of Al Ain water, have posted some impressive numbers. Is it just a fact of us drinking more H20 or is there more to it? We speak to their boss, Alan Smith.
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31 min
March 07, 2022 What does the situation in Ukraine mean for the cost of your groceries?
The IMF warned on Saturday that the already "serious" global economic impacts of the situation in Ukraine would be "all the more devastating" should the conflict escalate. We discuss agflation and look at impact on soft commodities around the world with Marshall Gittler of BDSwiss. And we get the latest on the oil prices, which surged almost 20% in early Asian trade with Ed Bell of Emirates NBD. Plus, Dubai's government is launching a new savings scheme for government workers, but financial campaigner Steve Cronin warns that the high fees of schemes like this can wipe out some returns.
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38 min
March 04, 2022 No school fee increase for Dubai private schools in the next academic year
Dubai has frozen school fees next academic year. Many parents are celebrating - but others fear schools will struggle to balance the books in an era of global inflation. We're joined by independent education expert James Mullan of Which School Advisor and CEO of school group Taalem, Alan Williamson. And it's Quiz day Friday! Surina Kelly from the ARN News Centre has the weekly news round-up with Richard, Brandy and Tom.
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29 min
March 03, 2022 Is Bitcoin still a safe haven?
We asked our bitcoin expert, Matt Blom of Eqonex. Plus, we get the key take aways from last nights OPEC+ meeting with Dr. Sara Vakhshouri, Founder and President of SVB Energy International. And as motorists get used to this week’s 10% hike in petrol prices, we’re getting loads of questions about the economics of electric vehicles. The founder of Green Energy – which has installed more than 200 charging stations in the UAE – joins us live.
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25 min
March 02, 2022 Will employment benefits change with the rising fuel prices and rents?
Looking at the knock on effects of rising fuel price - what does it mean for transport allowances in employment contracts? We speak to HR expert, Raymond Everett of AON. Plus, what does it mean for the price of food? Tom Harvey of Spinneys breaks it down. And are people looking for alternative options as fuel prices continue to rise. We look at what it means to car-buying habits with auto expert Matthew Davidson of Algodriven.
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31 min
March 01, 2022 What can we expect from OPEC Plus meeting tomorrow?
In the run up to the Middle East Energy next week, we get the insight from Saudi energy expert Dr. Yousuf Al Shammari. He puts together the pieces of the puzzle, from Russian sanctions to the price YOU pay at the pump and what can we expect from OPEC Plus meeting tomorrow. Plus, what does the the lifting of pre-departure PCR tests to come to the UAE mean for the events industry? We speak to the boss of the Coca cola Arena, Mark Jan Kar. And as high level visitors continue to make their way to expo in the final month of the event. It's St David's Day - so we speak to the Welsh Government Economy Minister Vaughan Gething.
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37 min
February 28, 2022 UAE drops PCR testing requirement for travelers
We look at what the removal of PCR testing requirements into the UAE means for air travel recovery with IATA's Regional Director, Kashif Khalid. Plus, we love a good set of numbers here on the Business Breakfast, so we're very excited by the Dubai Land Department's new Residential Rental Performance Index, or RRPI. We look at what we can take from it with Daniel Richards, Senior Economist at Emirates NBD. And, we talk all things Ukraine with veteran journalist John Defterios – with a big focus on energy.
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30 min
February 25, 2022 We continue to look at the impact of the Ukraine crisis on the global economy
We get market and economic reaction to the ongoing situation in Ukraine, as US stock markets staged a surprise rally late on Thursday. Looking at what it means for global economies and inflation with Khatijah Haque of Emirates NBD. And what it says about cryptocurrencies suitability as a safe haven asset with crypto expert Bitcoin Matt. Plus, we talk e-commerce with one of the top bosses from Amazon HQ in Seattle. Paul Misener is Vice-President for Global Innovation – he’s in Dubai for the Step Conference, and he joins us live.
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31 min

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