30 Dec 2024. We look at what the market needs in terms of a smart rental index with real estate expert Rami Tabbara, Co founder and co-CEO at stake. Plus, Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohamed pledged to make Hatta a “global model”, while reviewing 61 projects worth Dhs3.6 billion -  we look at what this will mean for tourism industry with Deborah Thomson, Cluster General Manager - Terra Cabins & JA Hatta Fort Resort, JA Resorts & Hotels. And we talk fireworknomics with the man who makes things go bang - Tony Samuel of Flash Art.

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27 Dec 2024. Emiratisation deadlines looming, where are we with hitting the target? We speak to Emirati HR expert Talib Hashim of TBH Advisory. Plus, ready to make waves this New Year’s Eve? We check if you can still land a yacht with the team from Seven Yachts. And we find out how Dubai’s creative sector contributes 6.1% to the global economy with Neel Shukla, Art Director and Founder of Four Seasons Ramesh Gallery.

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26 Dec 2024. The Kuwait Cabinet has signed off on a draft law that will tax multinationals 15% and will take effect from the first of January. We get the details with Addison Younan, Head of Tax, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADBC). Plus, as we get closer to New Years Eve - what kind of prices are tourists paying for an Air BnB, we asked the short term let expert Vinayek Mahtani. Meanwhile, how are gifting trends shaping Boxing Day and beyond - Chirantan Bhattacharya from fnp.ae shared his insight. And talking hospitality—restaurant visits are up, and small plates are trending with Chef Alexander Stumpf of BB Social Dining.

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24 Dec 2024. Holiday travel chaos hits the UK as strong winds disrupt flights. Aviation expert Nick Humphrey of Norton White unpacks the challenges, shares travel tips, and reflects on the year in aviation. Plus, festive gifting drives a 44% boost in MENA e-commerce. Ekaterina Gorbacheva, Head of Global Expansion at Flowwow, joins us to discuss Christmas trends and what’s ahead for 2025.

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23 Dec 2024. Tax expert Thomas Vanhee, Founding Partner of Aurifer shared his 2025 outlook. Plus, Christmas retail trends with Ellen Kerry of noon.com—searches tripled, perfumes up 30%, and festive deals abound!

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20 Dec 2024. Dubai’s RTA has awarded a Dhs20 billion contract to build the metro Blue Line. It will open on September 9th 2029 – 20 years to the day since the first metro opened. We get reaction to that new metro contract with Roger Cruikshank of AtkinsRealis. Plus, we celebrate Dubai Duty Free 41 years of success - Managing Director Ramesh Cidambi joins us to discuss milestones, sales highlights, and what’s next. And, ahead of a busy weekend of festive frollicking, we talk Christmas-nomics with the team from The8 hotel on Palm Jumeirah. 

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18 Dec 2024. We talk the economics of health insurance as the UAE launches a policy for just Dhs320 with insurance broker Stephen McLaren of Seven Insurance Brokers. Plus, winter travel trends and record growth with the boss of Wizz Air Abu Dhabi. And, cocoa prices are skyrocketing, we check if your favorite chocolate be affected with Co Chocolat CEO Iman Suguitan.

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19 Dec. 2024. The Fed has cut interest rates overnight by 0.25%, and the UAE Central Bank followed suit, bringing the UAE base lending rate to 4.4%. What does this mean for the UAE economy and consumers? We asked Daniel Richards, MENA Economist at Emirates NBD.  Plus, Honda & Nissan are in talks about a potential merger to strengthen their position against electric vehicle (EV) makers. What could this possible merger mean for the auto industry? We drive into the details with Imthishan Giado, Editor-in-Chief at Motoring Middle East.

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17 Dec 2024. We get reaction to that spectacular Dubai stock market rally with Amer Halawi of Al Ramz Capital. Plus, Dubai adds 740 new EV chargers, what’s next for sustainable transport? We ask Chintan Sareen, CEO of PlusX Electric. And, we speak to Stephan Livera, host of Stephan Livera Podcast about  Bitcoin new record above $107,000. 

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16 Dec 2024. A new report from Dubai-based Cavendish Maxwell says hotel ratings are no longer fit for purpose and need a complete overhaul. Zacky Sajjad, Director of Business Development at Cavendish Maxwell, told us why. Plus, Emirates is gearing up for its busiest winter break yet, Nick Moore, Senior Vice President Passenger Services & Hub Operations at @Emirates, crunch the numbers for us. And, tuition fees reaching half a million dirhams, we asked Francisco Veloso, Dean of French Business School INSEAD - Is the cost justified by the returns? 

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