Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast

11 Apr 2025. We speak to commodity investment expert Jake Hanley to find out why they matter more than we think. Plus, the UAE has done well in Kearney's latest FDI confidence index - but what could the tariff mess mean for it all? We ask to Elena Siegel. And we find out who will blink first in the trade stand-off between the US and China with Dr. Pippa Malmgren an economist, author and technologist, and she worked in the White House as an advisor to George W. Bush.

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10 Apr 2025. Professor Adam Ramey of New York University Abu Dhabi shared his take on Trump, tariffs and tantrums in the MAGA camp, while CNN’s Juliana Liu joins us live from Hong Kong with a China-focused take. And as Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan completes his first official visit to India, we look at the messaging behind what he got up to with Swarup Gupta, Head of the Sovereign ESG Ratings service at the Economist Intelligence Unit.

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09 Apr 2025. Big focus on the economics of sport! PwC’s Nicholas Mayer joins us to explain the 9% annual growth in the sports economy, led by Saudi Arabia’s strategic play. Plus, we dive into the NFL’s surprising UAE move as the 49ers scout new fans abroad. And can AI really sort out your savings? We speak to the team behind Yabi, a new app taking on the region’s financial literacy gap.

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08 Apr 2025. With markets and crypto swinging wildly, is this just turbulence - or a golden buying moment? We break it down with Gary Dugan of The Global CIO Office and crypto expert Saqr Ereiqat. Plus, Mohammed Ali Yasin on how far UAE markets could slide. And as Standard Chartered warns of ‘stagflation,’ the bank’s MENA economist Carla Slim joins us to explain what they’re seeing across the global economy.

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07 Apr 2025. We've got a range of experts to answer questions on the Trump tariffs, including a member of Dubai’s Indian Business and Professional Council. Plus, we find out if this will slow the UAE’s luxury car exports with Craig Stevens, CEO of DubiCars. And, we talk real estate with our favourite Saudi broker in the Dubai market: Abudullah Alajaji of Driven Properties.

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04 Apr 2025. Markets tumble as Trump rolls out sweeping tariffs. Monte Safieddine, Head of Market Research at capital.com breaks down the impact on markets and investor confidence. Plus, Dragon’s Den star James Caan expands his private equity firm to the Middle East—he joins us with his new MENA CEO to reveal what’s next.

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03 Apr 2025. We reaction and analysis on the impact of tariffs on GCC trade and the price of goods. Plus, whether Trump's tariffs / these levies could push up shipping costs for UAE businesses and expats with Stefania Sierra, General Manager of DASA. 

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02 Apr 2025. Trump’s new tariffs could hit all countries, shaking up global trade and markets. What’s the real impact? We crossed live to Hong Kong with economist Nick Marro. Plus, Middle East air travel is up again - but will Trump’s immigration crackdown hit tourism? We asked Kashif Khalid, Director - operations, safety & security Affairs of IATA.

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28 Mar 2025. We speak to the Colombian coffee farmer behind The Reformatory Lab. Plus, M&A deals in the UAE topped $19 billion last year, and demand for insurance to protect them is soaring. We unpack Marsh’s new report with Luke Sutton - Head of Transactional Risk. And, we talked to the company with the 87 day employee carnival. The CEO of Emrill explained it all. 

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27 Mar 2025. It’s been five years since Business Breakfast went on dubaione TV during COVID. We look back at how the pandemic reshaped businesses and what’s changed since. Plus, on the back of BYD's big global ambitions, we look at how they're selling here with Al Futtaim. And, variable parking is coming in after the Eid holidays. We'll speak to Parkin COO Osama Al Safi. 

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