10 Sep 2025. US investment giants Permira and Blackstone have paid $525 million for a stake in Dubai-based Property Finder, valuing the company at $2 billion. We get the inside story from founder Michael Lahyani. Plus, Abu Dhabi launches K2 Think, a new AI model it says can rival ChatGPT in mathematical tasks. And as Rupert Murdoch settles his family succession battle, we ask Lombard Odier’s Aboudi Najia what succession planning looks like here in the Gulf.

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09 Sep 2025. UAE proptech PRYPCO has closed a Pre-Series a round led by General Catalyst. We speak to founder Amira Sajwani about what it means for investors and the future of tokenized real estate. Plus, veteran Gulf investor Hazem Ben-Gacem, former Investcorp CEO, reveals details of his new $2 billion fund, BlueFive. And Stirling Hospitality’s Tatiana Veller tells us what’s next for tourism growth in Ras Al Khaimah.

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08 Sep 2025. We’re live from NIO Hub Dubai with a flurry of announcements: Du is selling more shares in a secondary public offering, with just over 7.5% of its share capital offered to investors. ADNOC Gas joins the FTSE Emerging Index, boosting its global visibility after earlier inclusion in MSCI. And NIO’s UAE boss on their new hub in SZR, plus a car giveaway!

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04 Sep 2025. Discussing earnings - Etihad Airways posts record first-half profit, up 32% year-on-year, with passenger and cargo revenue both rising. Majid Al Futtaim also reports a 23% increase in adjusted net profit, as malls and hotels perform strongly but retail and real estate soften. Plus, what community amenities really help sell your house, we find out. And speaking to the snooker legend Dennis Taylor.

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03 Sep 2025. Gold has surged to an all-time high above $3,500 an ounce, with silver topping $40 for the first time in 14 years. We get the story from economist Ed Bell and precious metals guru Jeff Rhodes. Plus, the Dubai World Trade Centre is gearing up for a busy close to the year - VP Diego Cortese explained what the calendar looks like and what it means for the traffic. And we dig into the business of Formula 1, as Abu Dhabi and Bahrain move closer to a $3 billion takeover of McLaren. Sports lawyer Steve Bainbridge joins us live.

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02 Sep 2025. It’s time for the annual Insight Discovery reputation survey, which jobs do we admire, and which ones do we mistrust? CEO Nigel Sillitoe reveals the rankings. Plus, Dubai Duty Free reports record-breaking August sales of nearly AED 650 million, up 15% year-on-year and outpacing passenger growth. Managing Director Ramesh Cidambi crunches the numbers for us.

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01 Sep 2025. UAE petrol prices are flat for September, but down 7% from last year. We ask economist Ed Bell what that means for inflation and the oil outlook. Plus, a US court has ruled most of President Trump’s tariffs illegal - political expert Dr. Adam Ramey explains the implications for global trade and the UAE. And the Emirates Dubai Sevens is back! MD Matt Tait tells us how the festival keeps scoring big both on and off the pitch.

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29 Aug 2025. Dubai’s population has crossed 4 million, according to the Dubai Statistics Centre, that's growing at nearly 7% a year since 1985, the year Emirates Airline launched. What does that mean for jobs and infrastructure? We break it down. Plus, we talk real estate with the boss of Emirates REIT, the billion-dollar fund shaping Dubai’s property market.

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28 Aug 2025. Nvidia’s profits beat expectations, but shares fell on concerns over data centre demand. We get reaction from Josh Gilbert of eToro. Plus, as the US slaps 50% tariffs on Indian goods, are we seeing manufacturers shift to the UAE? We asked one company formation expert. And on Emirati Women’s Day, Wio Bank’s Chief Marketing Officer Amina Taher shares her journey as an Emirati executive.

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27 Aug 2025. 50% tariffs on Indian exports to the US come into effect today. We asked economist Daniel Richards what it means for India’s economy and for global trade. Plus, Cavendish Maxwell says both volumes and values of Abu Dhabi home sales fell in H1 we find out why. And UAE mortgage broker Holo has raised $22 million, CEO & Founder Michael Hunter explained what they plan to do with the cash.

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