Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast

17 Sep 2025. Affluent Gulf consumers have doubled their spending in the past two years, according to Visa. We speak to Dr Saeeda Jaffar to find out where the money is going (spoiler: five-star hotels & jewelry). Plus, we talk “coffee-nomics” with DMCC as they build a giant coffee hub in Dubai. And as we give away a brand new Nio, we highlight how DEWA is making EV charging more accessible across the city.

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16 Sep 2025. More than half of the new companies setting up in Dubai this year are from Asia. We ask Professor Aditya Moses of the Indian Institute of Management why Dubai is becoming the destination of choice for Asian businesses. Plus, Moody’s warns of a “moderate price correction” in Dubai’s real estate market, we speak to the analyst behind the report. And Dubai builder ALEC is going public with a 20% share offering, we ask Sameer Lakhani what the listing could mean for investors and the wider construction sector.

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15 Sep 2025. Emaar Properties is planning acquisitions in “big countries” including the US, India, and China with Chairman Mohamed Alabbar saying the UAE may be “too small” for the developer’s ambitions. Plus, could Dubai homebuyers soon skip the traditional 20% down payment? REEF’s Samer Ambar joins us to explain their game-changing model. And we launched “Charge & Chat” - our new tech talk feature from the backseat of a NIO electric car -  kicking off with Amazon MENA’s Ronaldo Mouchawar.

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12 Sep 2025. From Larry Ellison’s fortune jump to Abu Dhabi’s launch of K2 Think, it’s been a huge week for AI. Professor Nancy Gleason joins us to reflect on what it all means for the future of work and education. Plus, global creative agency Croud has chosen Dubai as its MENA HQ, we explore why the city is becoming the launchpad for global advertising growth. And England rugby’s Martin Bayfield - the real-life Hagrid! - joins us ahead of hosting this year’s Emirates Dubai 7s Long Lunch.

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11 Sep 2025. UK fintech giant Revolut is one step closer to launching in the UAE after receiving initial Central Bank approval. We spoke to regional CEO Ambareen Musa about the rollout. Plus, Dubai Chamber’s Saeed Al Gergawi shares how the emirate plans to become the global capital of the digital economy.

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10 Sep 2025. US investment giants Permira and Blackstone have paid $525 million for a stake in Dubai-based Property Finder, valuing the company at $2 billion. We get the inside story from founder Michael Lahyani. Plus, Abu Dhabi launches K2 Think, a new AI model it says can rival ChatGPT in mathematical tasks. And as Rupert Murdoch settles his family succession battle, we ask Lombard Odier’s Aboudi Najia what succession planning looks like here in the Gulf.

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09 Sep 2025. UAE proptech PRYPCO has closed a Pre-Series a round led by General Catalyst. We speak to founder Amira Sajwani about what it means for investors and the future of tokenized real estate. Plus, veteran Gulf investor Hazem Ben-Gacem, former Investcorp CEO, reveals details of his new $2 billion fund, BlueFive. And Stirling Hospitality’s Tatiana Veller tells us what’s next for tourism growth in Ras Al Khaimah.

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08 Sep 2025. We’re live from NIO Hub Dubai with a flurry of announcements: Du is selling more shares in a secondary public offering, with just over 7.5% of its share capital offered to investors. ADNOC Gas joins the FTSE Emerging Index, boosting its global visibility after earlier inclusion in MSCI. And NIO’s UAE boss on their new hub in SZR, plus a car giveaway!

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04 Sep 2025. Discussing earnings - Etihad Airways posts record first-half profit, up 32% year-on-year, with passenger and cargo revenue both rising. Majid Al Futtaim also reports a 23% increase in adjusted net profit, as malls and hotels perform strongly but retail and real estate soften. Plus, what community amenities really help sell your house, we find out. And speaking to the snooker legend Dennis Taylor.

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03 Sep 2025. Gold has surged to an all-time high above $3,500 an ounce, with silver topping $40 for the first time in 14 years. We get the story from economist Ed Bell and precious metals guru Jeff Rhodes. Plus, the Dubai World Trade Centre is gearing up for a busy close to the year - VP Diego Cortese explained what the calendar looks like and what it means for the traffic. And we dig into the business of Formula 1, as Abu Dhabi and Bahrain move closer to a $3 billion takeover of McLaren. Sports lawyer Steve Bainbridge joins us live.

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