Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast

12 Mar 2025. We speak to CEO Fayez Ibbini of newly listed Alpha Data about their plans following their first day on the market. Plus, we talk fintech start-ups with the head of Standard Chartered’s venture capital arm, Gautam Jain.

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11 Mar 2025. We find out more about who needs to get their calculators in a row, and what happens if you don't, with the experts from Aurifer, Nirav Rajput. Plus, car insurance premiums in the UAE have climbed between 30 and 70% since last Aprils flood. That's what the CEO of Policybazaar.ae has told Business Breakfast.

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10 Mar 2025. We speak to Deloitte Middle East about hybrid working, after the US tax practice linked attendance to annual bonuses. Plus, Dubai’s office rents are up 9.1% in H2 2024 according to Knight Frank, Adam Wynne, Partner and Head of Commercial Agency in Dubai discuss. And, we get reaction to Mark Carney’s victory in the Canadian leadership battle with our Canadian Economist, Ed Bell. 

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07 Mar 2025. We find out with Chief Everything Officer of Contractors.direct, David Cook on what they are seeing. Plus, we speak to Salmaan Jaffery, Chief Business Development Officer at DIFC Authority, about the space they're retrofitting to attract fledgling hedge funds. And, Majra is set to launch the Sustainable Impact Challenge for the companies in the UAE: Sarah Shaw, Director of the National CSR Fund break down all the details.

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06 Mar 2025. The non-oil sector led the gains, expanding 4.5%. Economist Ed Bell shared his key takeaways. Plus, we get reaction to the latest Trump tariff twists and turns, with Monica Malik, chief economist at ADCB. And, we speak to the boss of finance company Deem – he’s just raised $400 million, and he reveal how he plans to spend it.

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05 Mar 2025. What does it mean for prices, and what does it mean for us? We get the thoughts of energy expert Amina Bakr and economist Daniel Richards. Plus, Economist Khatija Haque makes a welcome return to the Business Breakfast studio, in her new role as chief economist with Mastercard.

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04 Mar 2025.  Wissam Breidy, CEO of HRE Development, joins us to talk real estate with a purpose. Plus, CEO Dino Varkey told Reuters that the UK is a key source market for the UAE, after Britain put 20% tax on private school fees. And energy demand in Dubai climbed 5% last year, according to DEWA. We get the thoughts of economist Daniel Richards on his estimate/assumption for UAE population growth last year and in 2025.

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03 Mar 2025. We look at the business of pricing an iftar with Eti Bhasin Owner and Director of Majestic Hotels. Plus first working day of the month, we look at petrol prices with Economist Daniel Richards of Emirates NBD. 

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28 Feb 2025. It came during a visit to Islamabad by Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince. Jeanne Walters of Emirates NBD gave some background and context on economic ties. Plus, we  speak to the company helping UAE businesses accept payments in crypto. And, we look at the economics of investing in racehorses – with a tokenisation twist

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We find out more of Aldar’s The Wilds - bringing luxury living into nature with COO Cecilia Reinaldo. Plus, we get reaction to Nvidia earnings overnight from Jessica Amir of stockbroker MooMoo. And, Ramadan-omics: we look at whether Ramadan is still the time to grab a car bargain with Karl Hamer of Adamas Motors.

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