Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast

24 Jun 2025. Oman is set to introduce a 5% income tax on high earners from 2028. Could this signal a shift across the Gulf? We speak to taxpert Thomas Vanhee of Aurifer Middle East. Plus, we get the latest on regional developments and market reaction with economist Jeanne Walters. And we reflect on the life and legacy of FedEx founder Fred Smith, with longtime colleague and Dubai business leader Hamdi Osman.

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23 Jun 2025. We get real-time reaction from economist Jeanne Walters of Emirates NBD and market insight from Century Financial’s Vijay Valecha. Plus, the UAE has new ministries covering trade and the economy: economist Dr Nasser Saidi gives us his reaction. And corporate fraud in the Middle East is reaching alarming new levels, according to KPMG. We find out why with their regional head of forensics, Nicholas Cameron.

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20 Jun 2025.  Is a new kitchen or upgraded flooring really worth it - or is it just cheaper to move? We dig into the economics of renovation with Clementine Munro of Haus & Haus and Mohamed Fiaz Khazi of Euro Systems. Plus, Taaleem shares jumped 6% after acquiring Kids First Group. We speak to CEO Alan Williamson about what the deal means for the UAE’s education sector.

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19 Jun 2025. The US Fed and UAE Central Bank have both held interest rates steady. We hear from Fed Chair Jay Powell - and get local reaction from Emirates NBD’s Ed Bell. Plus, Microsoft says AI won’t fix the “infinite workday” unless we change how we work. We speak to Zubin Chagpar about what needs to happen. And as the school year ends, we get the education sector’s report card from Which School Advisor. Finally, why are billboard prices soaring across Dubai? We ask ARN’s Josh Busteed.

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18 Jun 2025. Dubai’s office sales nearly doubled in Q1, hitting Dhs2.8 billion, but can the boom last? We ask Zacky Sajjad of Cavendish Maxwell. Plus, we hear from ADNOC CEO Sultan Al Jaber on AI, energy, and the region’s outlook. And a $100 million plot on Palm Jumeirah has just sold! We speak to Dubai Sotheby’s about what it signals for the city’s luxury market.

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17 Jun 2025. Despite global uncertainty, Gulf economies are on the rise. We unpack the latest Economic Insight report with Oxford Economics’ Scott Livermore. Plus, we get the latest on the G7 summit with Dr. Andreas Schotter from Ivey Business School. And we turn to warehousing - the unglamorous but booming sector driving UAE economic momentum. The team from Knight Frank tells us what they’re seeing on the ground.

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16 Jun 2025. We break down the numbers with economist Ed Bell, and look ahead to the UAE President’s visit to the G7 in Canada. Plus, we assess the latest oil market moves with Kpler’s Matt Stanley after a weekend of regional military activity. And Citi’s Ronit Ghose tells us why 2025 is shaping up to be Blockchain’s “ChatGPT moment” - and what that could mean for UAE finance.

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13 Jun 2025. With the US dollar swinging, overseas investment into the UAE is on the rise, but what does that mean for the dirham, inflation, and your next currency move? We ask Suraj Gokani of Currencies4You. Plus, PwC unpacks Trump’s latest tax bill and its ripple effects on sovereign wealth fund. And we dig into fresh property data from ValuStrat.

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12 Jun 2025. Talking hotel occupancy over the summer, we’ll ask Rotana COO Eddy Tannous how travel deals and promotions are really affecting occupancy.Plus, the property boom has sparked a surge in demand for architectural models, we meet one company making nearly 20% of the world’s mini homes. And SITA reveals how many bags actually make it to their destination, we speak to their baggage director.

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11 Jun 2025. A new report from Fitch Ratings says a potential correction in the UAE real estate market - but does that match what we’re seeing on the ground? We speak to the man behind the report. Plus, Deyaar unveils plans for a new ultra-tall tower in Downtown Dubai. And Arada is launching Akala, the world’s first precision wellness destination - we hear from COO Amit Arora.

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