Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast

10 Jun 2025. Day 2 of our broadcast from Fahid Island - Aldar’s newest megaproject in Abu Dhabi. The island has just become the world’s first Fitwel-certified island. We speak to Joanna Frank, the woman behind the global wellness standard, about what it really takes to create a healthy city. Plus, Aldar’s Cecilia Reinaldo shares details on the island’s first residential launch. And as Abu Dhabi invests in AI, we ask: where will the talent come from?

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09 Jun 2025. The Business Breakfast live from Fahid Island - Aldar’s newest megaproject in Abu Dhabi. From wellness living to world-class education, we find out how the developer plans to transform the island, including the exclusive reveal that King’s College Wimbledon will open a school on site. Plus, we speak to the CEO of Wizz Air Abu Dhabi about Eid travel demand and what summer looks like for the budget carrier.

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04 Jun 2025. Airfares are reportedly down 40% from a year ago with airlines making just $7 per flight. We get a reaction from aviation lawyer Nick Humphrey. Plus, RAK Bank surveys SMEs about their outlook, we get the results from Dhiraj Kunwar. And Kaspersky’s Maher Yamout breaks down the latest cyber threat targeting fintech and trading apps.

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03 Jun 2025. Two out of three UAE professionals say they’d change jobs for better pay, but how much of a raise would it take? We speak to Korn Ferry about what workers really want. Plus, we cross live to ADGM to look at Abu Dhabi’s strong financial start to 2025. And Chestertons reports a 50% jump in commercial leasing, we get the details with Andrew Elliott, Director of Commercial Agency.

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02 Jun 2025. OPEC has announced another oil production increase. What does that mean for prices, and for the UAE? We get the view from energy expert Amena Bakr. Plus, HSBC has been asking UAE companies how tariff uncertainty is hitting their bottom line. And we meet two Dubai wellness startups giving business a healthy glow-up: Allez Kit and Humantra.

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30 May 2025. Travel sites are seeing sharp drops in bookings to the US from countries hit by tariffs. Are travellers changing course? We ask Emily Jenkins of DW Travel. Plus, ahead of tomorrow’s OPEC meeting, economist Dan Richards tells us what to expect. And PwC’s Stephen Anderson shares their latest outlook on the global and regional economy. 

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29 May 2025. The UAE has introduced a new licence for financial content creators, the first of its kind in the region. We speak to Zaina Kamran of Neoslegal about what it means for influencers, platforms, and investor protection. Plus, with the US halting student visa interviews, we ask Madhav Juneja of Crimson Education how it could impact students and the business of education.

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28 May 2025. That's according to Energy Minister Suhail Al Mazrouei. We ask energy expert Robin Mills where that power will come from and how the grid will cope. Plus, M&A activity is heating up in the UAE. We speak to one of the companies involved in the latest deal.

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27 May 2025. Labubu dolls are outselling Barbie, and UAE can’t get enough. We speak to a local retailer about the craze and how they’re keeping up with demand. Plus, the NFL’s go-to agency has bought a Dubai firm, we ask RISE’s Seth Holmes what’s driving their move into Middle East sport. And, meet the man bringing a reservation app to Dubai that promises access to any restaurant in town.

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26 May 2025. Dubai Land Department (DLD) and VARA have launched Prypco Mint, the UAE’s first official tokenized real estate project. From just Dhs2,000, investors can buy a share of a Business Bay apartment. We speak to DLD’s Head of Innovation about what this means for the property market. Plus, with the Emiratisation deadline looming, we look at how AI is helping companies meet their hiring goals.

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