Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast

23 Aug 2024. We cross live to Jackson Hole ahead of Jay Powell's speech to find out what the economists are listening for. Plus, a new report from PWC suggests tens of billions of dollars of liquidity is stuck in the balance sheets of the region's listed companies - we'll find out more with Mo Farzadi, Business Restructuring Services Leader at PwC Middle East. And, talking the Dubai Dream with Brands for Less about their deal with TJ Maxx.

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22 Aug 2024. The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) - the regulatory authority for Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector, has officially launched the emirate’s first residential rental index to enhance market transparency.  We find out why they need a rental index now with one capital-based real estate agent, Andrew Covill. Plus, on board with aviation expert Nick Humphrey, to discuss the latest stories taking flight in the industry. And, looking at the summer figure results and what the much anticipated first cut to interest rates by the Fed mean to real estate market with Espace Real Estate.

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21 Aug 2024. That's according to Dino Varkey, Group CEO, GEMS Education. We get the reaction of education expert James Mullen, Managing Director, Which Media, Co-founder SchoolsCompared & WhichSchoolAdvisor. Plus, it's a summer of sport, and therefore a summer of sponsorship, we speak to one trademark and IP expert, Mark Delaney. And, we discuss how the right to switch off from work could boost productivity and economic growth, with insights from Organizational Psychologist Nathalie Spree.

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20 Aug 2024. We find out where the money is coming from with Dr Christopher Payne of Knight Frank. Plus, would you sign up for ‘All you can fly’ unlimited flights for an annual fee? What’s not to like right? We hear from the boss of airline behind it - Wizz Air Abu Dhabi. And, InterContinental Dubai Festival City's revamped events centre aims to make the UAE a global MICE hub. Pranav Vohra from IHG Hotels tells us more.

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19 Aug 2024. Gold tops $2,500 for the first time as global stock markets extend rebound rally. We find out how high could it go with our gold expert, Jeff Rhodes. Plus, we cross to the US to check in on the latest in Kamala-nomics as the DNC gets ready to kick off today. And, we discuss what the record-breaking success of Disney’s ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ mean for the entertainment industry with the Media & Entertainment Sector Leader at Strategy&, Karim Sarkis.

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16 Aug 2024. Will the end of the summer see a surge in people unhappily back in the office looking for new jobs? We asked recruiter Zachary Beckett, Business & Talent Partner at Professional Pyramid. Plus, shipping container homes, yes its a thing! We find out how they are becoming a real thing in Dubai with Jamal Wick, Co-Founder and CEO of Bespoke Modular Solutions. And Dubai's DP World H1 net profit drops on Red Sea troubles. More details with Capt. Zarir S. Irani, Managing Director, Constellation Marine Services.

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15 Aug 2024. Over half would reject or rethink a job offer based on the company’s boss, we speak to the company behind that research, Robert Walters. Plus, insurance company Watania International Holding swung back into profit in H1, from a loss the year before - despite the April rains. CEO Gautam Datta joins us live. And, we discuss the UAE’s latest federal decree on domestic workers and the emerging trend of ‘hush vacations’ in remote work with employment lawyer, Michael Chattle, Pinsent Masons.

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14 Aug 2024. We look at what we've learned from the first half year's numbers here in the UAE with market lawyer Andrew Tarbuck. Plus, look at the pipeline of IPOs that will join them with Gregory Hughes, EY MENA IPO Leader. And, it's Pakistan's 77th Independence Day! We look at the current status and  persistent economic challenges with economist Dr. Vaqar Ahmed. 

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13 Aug 2024. Employers who hire workers without a proper permit, or bring them into the country without a proper job, could face fines of up to a million dirhams, employment lawyer Lucy Melville unpicks the new UAE Labour Law. Plus, looking at OPEC's unusual move of lowering its demand forecast with energy expert Matt Stanley. And, we speak to printing company E7 about its H1 numbers. 

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Dubai property sales set a new July record last month - nearly 13 per cent higher than the month before, according to a new report from Property Monitor. We look at that summer record with Zhann Johincke, COO, Property Monitor & Director of Market Intelligence & Research at Cavendish Maxwell. Plus, we look at ADNOC Gas half-year results as they drop with finance chief Peter van Driel. And, with Cafu's expansion into RAK, we look at just how far the fuel fairy can fly with chief business officer Alaa El Huni.

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