Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast

09 Jul 2025. With a 4% rise in new roles compared to 2%, according to Cooper Fitch. But are companies playing wait and see on the hiring front? We ask Dr Trefor Murphy. Plus, Kearney breaks down how the UAE, Saudi and Qatar are transforming the business of sport and what it means for the region’s global influence.

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08 Jul 2025. Self-driving car trials will begin in Dubai before the end of the year, starting in Silicon Oasis. We speak to RTA’s Khaled Al Awadhi about their partnership with Chinese tech firm Pony.ai. Plus, tech analyst Dan Ives says Elon Musk should refocus on Tesla, not politics. And property transactions dipped last month, we ask ValuStrat’s head of research what’s behind the slowdown.

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07 Jul 2025. We speak to oil expert Matt Stanley to put that in context for us. Plus, it’s a big week in Trumpian economics: tariff threats, deal deadlines, and a “big beautiful” bill passed. We unpack it all with Daniel Richards from Emirates NBD. And PwC’s latest outlook brings a mix of AI-driven opportunity and climate-driven risk, we speak to the team behind the report.

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04 Jul 2024. Standard Chartered is forecasting a weaker US dollar over the next 6 to 12 months — despite strong US economic data. We speak to the bank’s CIO to find out why. Plus, Dubai sets its sights on becoming the global PropTech capital - DIFC Innovation Hub CEO Mohammad Alblooshi joins us to talk about the launch of the new Dubai PropTech Hub. And Amazon rolls out ‘Bazaar’ in the UAE to compete with Chinese e-commerce giants. Will it catch on?

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03 Jul 2025. CEO Ramesh Cidambi tells us how confectionery, especially 2.5 million bars of Dubai Chocolate helped fuel the surge. Plus, Emirates launches direct flights to Shenzhen, strengthening UAE–China ties. Dubai Eye’s Natasha Thomas reports from the inaugural flight. And Tabreed CEO Khalid Al Marzooqi joins us live to discuss the company’s latest acquisition: a full buyout of PAL Cooling.

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02 Jul 2025. Hazel Jackson, founder of Dubai-based Biz Group, has sold her business to Abu Dhabi’s Knowledge Group, becoming the latest expat entrepreneur to cash out. She joins us live to share the story behind her 32-year journey. Plus, with gold prices climbing and inflation back in focus, economist Ed Bell breaks down what it means for markets and your money.

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01 Jul 2025. Dubai International Airport (DXB)  is gearing up for 3.4 million passengers between June 27 and July 9. We speak to CEO Paul Griffiths about what’s behind the summer surge and how to beat the crowds. Plus, you can now check your credit score on the DubaiNow app, we ask Etihad Credit Bureau’s H.E. Marwan Lutfi what it means for your finances. And  It’s July 1st, so we’re looking BACK on a turbulent six months for markets – and FORWARD to the second half of 2025. Veteran investor Gary Dugan (and his crystal ball) join us live.

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30 Jun 2025. Air Asia aims to open a Gulf hub this year  with four airports on the shortlist, including Ras al Khaimah. CEO Tony Fernandes shares the details. Plus, we get the inside story on G42’s rise to the global Top 100 - the company’s chief marketing officer joins us live. And with the UAE corporate tax deadline fast approaching, tax expert Vishal Sharma joins us to explain what businesses need to know and what exemptions may still apply.

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26 Jun 2025. We checked in with the team from Anantara The Palm. Plus, Gartner says nearly half of “Agentic AI” projects are overhyped and doomed to fail. Senior Director Analyst Anushree Verma explained their findings.

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25 Jun 2025. What does that say about macro sentiment? Economist Jeanne Walters gives us her take. Plus, Al Mal Capital outlines its plan to raise Dhs200 million for its REIT. And we head to Palm Jumeirah, where 25 Degrees just bought a $100 million plot - Development Director Joe Chamberlin tells us who’s buying and what they’re building. Also, it's just over a year since Parkin became a publicly listed company - we take stock with the CEO.

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