We get the reaction to the Apple launch of Dubai-based tech journalist Daanesh Kalyaniwalla. Plus, we get the lowdown on the Lulu IPO, from lawyer Andrew Tarbuck, Partner, Head of Capital Markets, Al Tamimi & Company. And, talking oil demand with Matt Stanley, Client Liaison Lead, Middle East, Africa and Asia, Kpler & Co-host of the Smoking Barrel Podcast.

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Ahead of tonight’s new iPhone launch - we speak to tech researchers Counterpoint, as smartphone sales fall to their lowest in a decade. Plus, we talk education as  Georgetown University announced the launch of its new Executive Master of Business Administration (Executive MBA) program at the DIFCAcademy in Dubai. And, Dubai's first tokenised equity crowd funding platform will be launch, we find out more with Scott Thiel, Managing Director at TOKO.

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It's a deep dive of what happened with G20 meeting in India. We've got reaction from two economist: Shalini Mittal in Delhi and Ed Bell in Dubai. We also also have Christopher Seymour, Head of Strategy and Investment for Middle East,  Africa and South Asia Mott MacDonald and Chair of RICS MEA and his take about the landmark East-West railway and shipping deal. And, we talk gold with the team from the World Gold Council.

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08 Sep 2023. We find out what the meeting means for the UAE - who has been invited as a special guest, plus what the mood is on the ground. We also look at July's incredible air passenger numbers with regional IATA boss Khalid Kashif. 

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07 Sep 2023. The new voluntary end-of-services scheme which will let employees invest their savings got us thinking if companies move away from gratuities - will they also move away from splitting salaries into basic and allowances? We ask recruiter Oscar Orellana-Hyder, Co-Founder, Cordell Partners. Plus, we look at the future of bricks-and-mortar retailing. Fuad Mansoor Sharaf, Managing Director – UAE - Shopping Malls, Majid Al Futtaim Properties joined us to discuss their new platform to promote home grown brands. And, we talk luxury property with Espace Real Estate.

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06 Sep 2023. We get the investment perspective from Dean Kemble, Chief Commercial Officer, GSB Capital & the savings angle from Mohammed Al Ali of National Bonds. Plus, we talk remittances with Alex Holmes of Moneygram. And, how big a problem is the clickbait listings for the real estate industry? We ask Kieron Franklin of Nunza Real Estate.

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05 Sep 2023. We get both the lawyer's view and the compensation expert's take on that new end-of-service benefits scheme. Michael Chattle is from the lawfirm Pinsent Masons and Martin McGuigan is from Comp & Ben Middle East. Plus, we look at tax breaks for small companies in the UAE, with lawyer Nils Vanhassel.

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04 Sep 2023. UAE Astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi has successfully landed back on earth after spending 6 months in space - listen back to the historic moment. Plus, we look at what a UAE-New Zealand CEPA could mean for both countries with New Zealand based economist Dr. Oliver Hartwich. And we speak to new Dubai Future District Fund MD Nader Al Bastaki about where he wants to take the fund.

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01 Sep 2023. Petrol prices are up around 9% for September - we find out why and what they mean for us on the ground from economy expert - Daniel Richards of Emirates NBD and energy expert - Sean Evers. Plus, we talk VCs from the US looking to the UAE for investments with Zafer Younis of SVVI. And, we talk the business of sport with former Rugby legend Matt Tait ahead of the Dubai Sevens. 

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31 Aug 2023. We talk perfume-nomics - we get the perspective from local perfume manufacturers Ajmal and the International angle from CPL Aromas. Plus, as the UAE non-oil trade climbs 14% to a record high, we asked Emirates NBD economist Dan Richards to put those trade numbers in context for us. And, padel courts are booked out - but is this normal for the summer season? We ask Max Marsh Pickard, General Manager, Padel Art.

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