Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast

29 Jan 2025. Patrick Tsang, Chairman of Tsangs Group, Chairman of Hong Kong Ambassadors Club shared shared his insight on how Trump’s tariffs are driving Chinese renewables to the Middle East and what’s next for global trade. Plus, we talk burger-nomics with the founder of the billion-dollar Shake Shack restaurant empire: Danny Mayer. And, as Arab Health continues, we speak to the CEO of Aster Pharmacy about their push into Saudi Arabia. 

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28 Jan 2025. We get reaction to DeepSeek and the US tech rout with Nancy Gleason of NYU Abu Dhabi. Plus, there's about to be a change in what banks can lend in the way of property fees - we look at the knock on effects for home buyers with the CEO of mortgage consultancy Holo. And, we speak to a man who's just sold a hotel and find out why there's an uptick in hotels changing hands. Andy Love from Knight Frank.

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27 Jan 2025. The IMF says it expects to see 4% growth in UAE GDP this year, despite lower oil production, we get reaction from our economist, Ed Bell of Emirates NBD. Plus, as diamond prices tumble on global markets, we speak to Fergus James, CEO & Founder, Fergus James Diamonds on what they are seeing on ground. And, one for the bookshelves - we speak to the Dubai veteran who has chronicled the history of the UAE, all 130 thousand years of it, Alexander McNabb, Publishing, Media & Digital Communications Consultant.

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24 Jan 2025. We find out more about the new Etihad high speed rail link between Dubai and Abu Dhabi and if it will impact property prices. And according to a new survey, job seekers are applying for more positions than ever before - but what does that mean for the HR departments that have to go through their CVs? We speak to one HR manager about how recruitment is changing.

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23 Jan 2025. We find out what Trump's reversal of a ban on new LNG exports means for LNG producers in the Gulf with energy expert Robin Mills. And, Veteran CNN journalist Richard Quest joins us from Davos, to reveal who is “cock-a-hoop” over Trump, and who’s been “hit over the head by a wet fish.” Plus, Britain is experiencing a significant outflow of high-net-worth individuals and talent to the United Arab Emirates - Philippe Amarante, Managing Partner and Head, Henley & Partners Middle East DMCC explains why. 

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22 Jan 2025. RAK Properties has plans for five billion dirhams worth of real estate - we speak to CEO Sameh Muhtadi. And, we speak to the founder of Virtuzone, Neil Petch, who’s just sold the company to investors in Singapore. Plus, as billionaires converge on Davos for the World Economic Forum, we ask: how rich are Middle East billionaires? (HINT: very!) Dana Abed of Oxfam joins us live.

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21 Jan 2025. We unpick new US President Donald Trump's Inaugural Address - and what it might mean for the world economy. We also speak to Valustrat about what's happened to office valuations this year - and how high the new SZR freehold ruling could push them. Plus, how confident are GCC CEOs about revenue growth this year? Stephen Anderson of PWC takes us through their annual CEO survey.

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20 Jan 2025. Riyadh Air has pushed its take-off date back on the back of aircraft delays - we speak to one aviation expert about the cost of that. And, as the World Economic Forum gets underway in Davos, we speak to economist Dan Richards. Plus, we speak to real estate expert Andy Love about the new freehold possibilities for Sheikh Zayed Road property owners. And, on inauguration day, we look at which of the new president's pledges are likely to come into force first. Moreover, as Global air freight volumes are expected to grow 4% annually over the next decade - we speak to Dubai-based Air Cargo carrier - SolitAir.

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17 Jan 2025. We’re live from Emirates Golf Club all for the 36th edition of Hero Dubai Desert Classic! We speak to the man behind the event Simon Corkill. Plus, we speak to the head of RAK Tourism about their new tourism numbers - and how they're going to more than double them in five years. And, Opec is projecting 1.4million barrels a day increase in oil demand for 2026 - we’ll find out why with energy expert Matt Stanley.

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16 Jan 2025. The Dubai Land Department wants to see more property owners joining their community owners associations. We'll speak to the Director of Rera's Jointly Owned Properties Management Department. We also look at what's happening with job creation in the UAE and Saudi  - with new research from recruitment experts Cooper Fitch. And we speak to former Lebanese economy minister Nasser Saidi – who says Lebanon is at “a moment of historic opportunity” with a new President and PM. Plus comedy legend John Cleese joins us live in studio - he's in Dubai for his new show "An Evening with the Late John Cleese".

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