Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast

26 Mar 2025. We look at what it could mean for oil prices with Matt Stanley, Head of Market Engagement - EMEA & APAC at Kpler. Plus, we speak to Emirates Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer Adnan Kazim about the fine art of refitting a plane. And, are more expats embracing Abayas for Iftar? And is it driving a spike in sales. We asked Suzan Al Sadi, Fashion Designer & Co Founder at Rozan Designs Modest.

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25 Mar 2025. We look at what the boss is getting paid, with the annual CEO report from recruiters Cooper Fitch. Plus, Warner Brothers Discovery has made a 'strategic minority investment' in OSN, what will it mean for subscribers? We asked OSN Group CEO Joe Kawkabani. And, AI scams, cloud attacks, and evolving cyber threats. Fabio Fratucello from CrowdStrike explains how you can stay cyber-resilient.

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24 Mar 2025. As Eid Al-Fitr approaches, the region is gearing up for one of the busiest gifting seasons of the year. We speak to FedEx about gifts and the delivering of them. Plus, as we come to the end of our first quarter with a new smart rental index, we look at what impact it has had with Bayut. And, we discuss the $14.5 billion Nord Anglia deal and what it means for UAE schools with David Westley, GM and Founder of Which Media.

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21 Mar 2025. We speak to the DWTC boss about their bump in visitors Diego Cortese. Plus, company helping other companies to do good, about the record demand they've seen this Ramadan. And, what’s driving high-net-worth individuals and businesses to Dubai? We get the legal perspective from Shahram Safai of Afridi & Angell.

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20 Mar 2025. We get reaction to that Fed decision from last night with economist Jeanne Walters of Emirates NBD. Plus,  is it too late to bag a bargain Eid flight? We asked Nicky Younger, Travel Counsellor. And it’s Property Pulse with Espace Real Estate, breaking down sales volumes, prices, and investor activity.

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19 Mar 2025. We discuss whats driving the demand with CEO & Founder Kareem Abughazaleh. Plus, HSBC economist Simon Williams about how he uses proxy data to track the UAE economy. And, fuel waste is costing businesses billions. What’s the solution? We’ll ask Rob Mortimer of fuelre4m.

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18 Mar 2025.  We speak to a lawyer, Jayshree Gupta - Founding Partner and Managing Director at The In-House Company (THINC) about the change in Dubai's freezone rules. Plus, we look at a government focus on more affordable homes for Dubai with property research expert Taimur Khan of JLL. And, Abu Dhabi’s property prices are rising. Cushman & Wakefield Core run us through their findings. 

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17 Mar 2025. That’s according to a new report from Arton Capital. We speak to Armand Arton what’s driving the trend. Plus, starting a new series of Ramadan interviews this morning - speaking to companies going the extra mile for their employees, and finding out the business benefits of doing so. 

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14 Mar 2025. Chairman Ahmed bin Sulayem said the ports and logistics company is press ahead with investment plans. But warned of and uncertain outlook amid the “changing global trade landscape.” Plus, we get the market reaction with Monte Safieddine as
US stock markets fell as much as 2% overnight, with analysts again blaming uncertainty over tariffs. And we look at what the UK Government's 20% tax on private school fees has meant for appetite from parents.

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13 Mar 2025. We look at why Saudi game developer Scopley has bought Pokemon Go in a deal worth 3 and a half billion dollars from creator Niantic with Kevin Sebastian. Plus we find out about Dubai's latest freezone - this one aimed at sports and media personalities. And, Dubai Eye stalwart Robbie Greenfield joins us, to reveal his latest business venture. 

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