Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast

26 Feb 2025. We get more details with Surina Kelly of the ARN News Centre. Plus, as BP prepares to scale back its green energy goals, we look at the wider impact of Donald Trump’s “drill baby drill” mantra, with Ryan McPherson of the Energy Industries Council. And, Ramadamnomics continues - Jumeirah's Mr F&B Andy Cuthbert about the iftar. And, we look beyond Ramadan to Eid Al Fitr with dnata about the breaks we're booking.

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25 Feb 2025. The UAE has committed to investing 40 billion dollars in Italy, as the two countries move towards a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. Plus the chief Asia economist for HSBC, Frederic Neumann: with China and India facing sluggish growth, what does it mean for the UAE? And, our Ramadanomics interviews have started - we'll speak to the date people, Bateel.

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24 Feb 2025. That's according to the latest report from Property Monitor, Zhann Jochinke talk us through the report. Plus, we look at UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed state visit to Italy today, with the economy, green energy and AI top of his agenda. And Dubai crypto exchange Bybit hit by $1.5 billion hack what went wrong, and how can investors protect their assets? We get insights from Arushi Goel at Chainalysis.

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21 Feb 2025. That's for basic food including rice, chicken and vegetables. Economy Minister Abdullah bin Touq al Marri said the new tracker would: “ensure fair pricing and protect against inflationary shocks.” We get more details with the boss of Spinneys, Tom Harvey and what impact could it have on inflation with Economist Dan Richards of Emirates NBD. Plus, the CEOs from two of Dubai’s biggest private real estate developers: Farhad Azizi and Katralnada Binghatti. 

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20 Feb 2025. We look at more earnings with Etihad, The Abu Dhabi airline said passenger numbers climbed more than 30%, to 19 million. Plus, Ali Dibadj who overseas more than quarter of a trillion dollars as CEO of Janus Henderson joins BB and answer all investing questions. And,  Aldar unveils "The Wilds", a new Dubai community designed for sustainable living. CEO Jonathan Emery gave us the details of what to expect.

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19 Feb 2025. We had two sets of record numbers from Dubai: DIFC and private jet movements. Economist Daniel Richards shared the economic significance. Plus, as millionaires and billionaires converge on the Dubai International Boat Show, we speak to the boss of UAE boat builder Gulf Craft. And, the boss of GMG on how they’re transforming food retail and supporting UAE’s food security. 

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18 Feb 2025. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky was in Abu Dhabi for the signing, which he witnessed alongside UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed. We asked Economist Dan Richard of Emirates NBD the economic importance of this deal. Plus, as the giant Gulfood event continues in Dubai, we get a taste of what’s ahead with Foodie Holdings CEO Kareem Abughazaleh. And, STARZPLAY locks in exclusive streaming rights for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. What does this mean for cricket fans in MENA? We find out with CEO Maaz Sheikh. 

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17 Feb 2025. Lunate first to launch UAE end-of-service fund in 'tectonic shift' for Middle East retirement savings. The boss of investment firm,  Seif Fikry discuss all the details. Plus, we talk the future of hotels with the regional CEO of Intercontinental, Haitham Mattar. Including his new book “Pots, pans and five-year plans”. And DMCC unveils plans for a 17-story ‘Crypto Tower.’ What does this mean for Dubai’s crypto sector? CEO Ahmed Bin Sulayem joins us live.

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14 Feb 2025. We speak to Taleem CEO Alan Williamson about what comes next. Plus,  Adnoc Drilling reports its 2024 financial results, CFO Youssef Salem crunch the numbers for us. And, Parkin introduces a new event tariff policy. What does this mean for parking at major events? We find out with COO Osama Al Safi.

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13 Feb 2025. Dr. Trefor Murphy of Cooper Fitch has been looking at bonuses and payouts in the UAE and Saudi. Plus, we speak to the boss of Spinneys, after the supermarket’s 26% jump in pre-tax profit. And big IPO announcement from the CEO of Alpha Data, Fayez Ibbini.

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