Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast

28 Jun 2024. We discuss reaction to the Joe Biden and Donald Trump presidential debate. We also get all our geeky CEPA questions answered with geopolitcal strategist Taufiq Rahim of the Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government. Plus, summernomics continues - we'll look at the growing demand for safety deposit boxes as we head into the holiday season with a private vault company. And as the Japanese yen falls to its weakest level since 1986, we cross live to Singapore to speak to economist Rodrigo González.

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27 Jun 2024. We speak to Gareth El Mettouri of recruitment firm Robert Half about what more job seeking expats means for wages. Plus we get John Lyons to open his books and give us an advance peek into what Q2 has really meant for property deals. And the UAE's Federal Tax Authority is urging all resident eligible commercial entities to register for corporate tax by June 30 to avoid late penalties - Nirav Rajput, Partner, Aurifer Middle East Tax explains. 

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26 Jun 2024. A new report by the World Economic forum warns that energy transition is slowing down, with the UAE ranking 52nd place globally - we hear from their head of Energy Transition Intelligence, Espen Mehlum. Plus, Saudi Arabia is set to become the world's largest construction market, according to new numbers from Knight Frank - worth more than 180 billion dollars by the end of 2028. That's 30% higher than last year. We hear from veteran Middle East journalist Andrew Hammond on how they will make their 180 billion-dollar construction boom a reality.

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25 Jun 2024. Summernomics continues and we're talking the fine art of swimming pool cooling with the poolstore. We also have a culinary twist with the founder of Tashas restaurant chain Natasha Sideris joins us live. And we speak to Henley & Partners Middle East about their latest forecast that approximately 128,000 of the world’s millionaires are projected to migrate to a new country in 2024, with the UAE and the USA topping the list of destinations.

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24 Jun 2024. We discuss the UAE ranking Number 2 on a global list of foreign investment attracting 1,300 projects worth more than $30 billion last year - second only to the US. Plus summer is the traditional time for big international moves in and out of Dubai - we'll speak to the boss of E-Movers to find out if we're coming or going. We also speak to the real estate company predicting a 'summer spending spree' - the CEO of W Capital joins us live. And amid reports that AI has finally beaten human intelligence in the so-called ‘Turing Test’, one university professor tells us why he is not convinced.

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21 Jun 2024. We get reaction to that rate decision from Henk Potts of Barclays – and where to invest YOUR savings right now, amid political upheaval in Europe. Plus, we hear from Spinneys commercial boss Tom Harvey as they're set to open in Saudi Arabia next week. And summer-nomics continues - we speak to the boss of the Coca Cola Arena to find out if you can get the big artists here in summer and if you'd want to.

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That's according to the Henley Private Wealth Migration Report. The report says the UAE will see an inflow of 6,700 millionaires this year – almost double the second-placed country, the US. Khatija Haque of Emirates NBD shared her take on the long-term impact for the UAE on the influx of private and institutional money. Plus, Summer-nomics - higher flight prices are having an impact on summer camps. We find out more with Eugeine Kerrigan of Curiosity Lab. And with the UAE now a year round destination, we checked what's happening to events industry with Natalie Crampton of TEC.

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We speak to Ted Raffoul, Career and Workforce Products Business Leader - MENA, Mercer and find out the key findings for the Middle East market. Plus, we ask recruiter Greg Wright of Food People what the survey means for bringing talent in to the city.

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14 Jun 2024. It's last minute Eid-oh-nomics.... is there still time to grab a staycation or a last minute bargain flight? We speak to the chief business officer of Wego and David Allen of Radisson. And, we've got a big focus on the finance of football, with just hours until kick-off in Euros 2024. We’re joined by sports lawyer Andrew Mahoney, and the boss of official Middle East TV streamer Tod.

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13 Jun 2024. The US Fed and UAE Central Bank keep rates on hold but what that decision mean for us? Ed Bell of Emirates NBD and Danny Abraham, Espace Real Estate explains. We also have more reaction to today’s big stories from former CNN anchor John Defterios, who joins us live in-studio to peruse the news. And we speak to Raj Kotecha, CEO, Chartered Institute of Marketing about Instagram's new "Label AI" button. 

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