Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast

28 Nov 2024. We're looking at US PCE inflation with Ed Bell of Emirates NBD and we talk Turkey-nomics with Carnistore - are they seeing an appetite for big birds this year? Plus, we look at the Talabat IPO increase with marketwatcher Saad Al Chalabi. We also have an extended interview with Abdulla Al Abdouli, Chief Executive Officer, Marjan about the latest developments and investment going into RAK. And, we speak to John Lyons of Espace Real Estate about mortgage rates here in Dubai.  

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27 Nov 2024. Cooper Fitch have put together a rather sobering salary outlook for 2025 - we'll speak to CEO Trefor Murphy. Plus, we look at the tough times facing the car industry with the CEO of INEOS Automotive, the new(ish) car brand from billionaire Jim Ratcliffe. Etihad has launched nearly a dozen new routes - we'll find out more from airline VP Javier Alija. And as Saudi Arabia sets a new record for construction contracts, we ask the editor of MEED if the Kingdom can keep it up in 2025.

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26 Nov 2024. We get the latest on Trump's new tariff plans - he's just pledged an extra 10% on all Chinese goods, and 25% on Canada and Mexico. Plus, the DFSA has issued more than 2 and a half million dollars in fines this year - we speak to enforcement boss Patrick Meaney. We also speak to Saudi set up expert Alex Nicholls about where we are with the set up of Saudi RHQs. And, Jamie Dimon says the next generation will work 3.5 days a week and live to 100: we get reaction from a Dubai-based recruiter. 

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25 Nov 2024. We've got the latest coming out of COP29 and that last minute deal on climate finance as well as the new Salik gates. Plus, we look at whether we're all staying or going for the new Eid Al Etihad holiday with travel expert Emily Jenkins. And, we speak to Platinumlist - they've just debuted their resale feature to combat ticket scams for high-demand events. We also talk social media upstart Bluesky, which is gaining a million users a day from so-called ‘Twitter Quitters’. Gregg Fray of Seven media joins us. 

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22 Nov 2024. The first buildings in RAK's new financial zone have been launched - we get all the detail from Better Homes CEO, Richard Waind. Plus, we cross live to Delhi, for reaction to billionaire Gautam Adani’s indictment by a New York court. And, as Dubai Industrial City celebrates its 20th anniversary as the Middle East’s leading manufacturing and logistics hub - we speak to TECOM group boss, Saud Abu Al Shawareb. 

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We’ll have the latest on Nvidia’s reported revenue and profit that has beat expectations. Quarterly revenue nearly doubled to $33 billion, amid booming demand for its AI chips. Plus, we'll find out what the boom in home sales and renovations means for the ultimate luxury tap provider. And, we'll find out why RAK Ceramics net profits fell in the first nine months of this year - with CEO Abdallah Massad.

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20 Nov 2024. We speak to Taaleem boss Alan Williamson about the company's move into the French curriculum market. Plus, the CEO of Saudi airline Flyadeal joins us live – Steve Greenway is on a mission to get more planes and landing slots on the booming Dubai-Riyadh route. And Dubai Taxi is taking on Uber and Careem with a new e-hailing platform -we're joined by CEO Mansoor Rahma Al Falasi. And another Property Monitor report, another couple of real estate records - we speak to Zhann Johincke. We also get the latest on His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's new biography - 'To Be the First', charting his rise from humble beginnings to global prominence. 

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19 Nov 2024. We have the latest on Dubai inflation and Brazilian footballer Neymar buying a Dhs200 million penthouse in Dubai. We also speak to Dubai Airports CEO, Paul Griffiths about their latest numbers. They've seen a 7% increase in passenger traffic in the first 9 months of the year and are on track for a record year with 93 million passengers. We also speak to Roberto Colucci - Director - Electric Vehicles - AW Rostamani about the EV market and whether a Trump presidency could change things. And, Porsche Sales for the region are up, we speak to their CEO Manfred Braunl. 

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18 Nov 2024. We have the latest from the big economic issues on the table at today’s G20 meeting in Brazil. Plus, the battle of the supermarkets is getting ever more competitive in the UAE: we get the inside story from the consultancy Oliver Wyman. And, as the Dubai precious metals conference gets underway this week... we look at what's happening to the price of gold with John Reade of the World Gold Council. We also speak to Professor Dame Heather McGregor of Heriot-Watt University to discuss the significance of women on audit committees. 

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15 Nov 2024. We go through Etihad's financial results with the Group Chief Executive Officer Antonaldo Neves. Plus, as we celebrate Eid Al Etihad we are on the road across the Emirates, and today we kicked off in Dubai - broadcasting LIVE from Union House, Etihad Museum, the very place where the UAE was founded in 1971. We’re joined by Neel and renowned photographer Ramesh Shukla and talked about the striking new 50-meter portrait at DIFC Gate honouring the UAE’s founding fathers.

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