Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast

12 Jun 2024. The world economy is expected to grow by 2.6 per cent this year, and the expansion rate is expected to remain consistent throughout the year, without significant fluctuations, according to a report by the World Bank. We hear from World Bank economist Ayhan Kosay for more on their hot-off-the press report. Plus, we speak to Tanvi Ahluwalia, Associate Principal, Partner Group, Gallup about their latest workplace report that finds global employee engagement has stagnated. And Miriam Burt, Managing VP Analyst, Gartner explains how IT spending in the MENA region is on the rise. 

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11 Jun 2024. We discuss Apple unveiling its long-awaited AI strategy – including a partnership with Chat GPT. Plus, we look at the economics of Eid al Adha – as Careem lists sacrificial goats for sale on the app. And, it’s election season: veteran investor Gary Dugan reveals his strategy for trading the political swings, from Mumbai to Manhattan. We also talk the finance of football with Professor Kieran Maguire of Liverpool University, as Gulf investors line-up yet another Premier League takeover. 

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10 Jun 2024. We discuss the UAE's new crackdown on rogue cold-callers, with fines of Dhs150,000 for telemarketers who break the rules. We also talk fintech with the CEO of a new digital bank in Ajman: Christopher Koster of Ruya. Plus, as tens of thousands of pilgrims flock through Dubai Airports as they make their way to Mecca for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, we speak to  Mohammed Al Marzouqi, Head of Hajj Committee, Dubai Airports. And investor Khaled Talhouni joins us to reveal where he’s investing $100 million – and the pitfalls he plans to avoid.

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07 Jun 2024. Nvidia has caught the attention of anti-trust regulators after joining the three trillion dollar club - we speak to market watcher Jessica Amir. Plus, as Dubai's May property numbers hit a new record, we speak to Zhann Johincke of Property Monitor. And we'll find out if diamonds are losing their sparkle, amid weak prices and De beers being put up for sale with diamond dealer Fergus James.

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06 Jun 2024.  We look at the booming market for venture debt funding with Philip Bahoshy of research firm Magnitt. We also focus on the fitness industry - speaking to Gymnation Founder Loren Holland and the man behind their latest private credit investment, Omar Al Yawer - Partner, Ruya Partners, as they pave the way for expansion into Saudi Arabia.

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05 Jun 2024. We discuss Narendra Modi losing his majority in a shock election setback as Indian stocks plunge 6%. We also discuss the UAE PMI data released this morning as we speak to one of the S&P economists behind it. Plus, we get the latest on the giga projects programme in Saudi Arabia with Colin Foreman, Editor, MEED. And, we hear from one UAE based AI company who's just secured $2.2 million in pre-seed funding. 

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04 Jun 2024. We get reaction to the Dubai Mall story from Andy Love of Knight Frank and CBRE's Mr Research Taimur Khan. And, as UAE authorities block more than a thousand websites that violate intellectual property rules, we'll speak to IP lawyer James Dunne. We also find out about the top 25 airlines in the world according to Airlineratings.com with aviation expert Geoff Thomas. Plus, we'll speak to StarzPlay Founder and CEO Maaz Sheikh as they announce exclusive coverage of the ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup.

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03 Jun 2024. As the world’s aviation industry descends on Dubai, Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas joins us live in the studio to tell us about the new airline. Plus, we have refreshingly candid comments from Ramesh Cidambi, on day one of his new job running Dubai Duty Free. And, we speak to Sam McCone of McCone Properties about how to spot a property market dip. 

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We spoke to the UAE law firm Habib Al Mulla UAE Founder Habib Al Mulla, one of the country’s most prominent lawyers, and told Business Breakfast that trade between the UAE and Russia is strong, despite Western sanctions. Plus, International air passenger traffic rose 16% in April, compared to the year before, we spoke to the boss Kashif Khalid and asked how full planes are likely to be this summer. 

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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed flew from Korea to China, where he begins a two-day state visit. We get the reaction to that UAE-China visit from Billionaire investor Patrick Tsang live from Hong Kong. Plus, restaurant special - we find out what it takes to last nearly quarter of century in the Dubai F&B industry with Lime Tree and the man whose business is filling restaurants with beautiful

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