10 Feb 2025. We run the rule over this year’s Super Bowl adverts with Arnaud Verchère of ad agency Tonic International. Plus, we look at the property in Northern Emirates, where prices are rising and investor confidence is strong. Fibha Ahmed from dubizzle & Bayut.

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07 Feb 2025. We get the latest from Jayati Ghosh, Professor of Economics at  University of Massachusetts Amherst. And, it's earnings season - we speak to the CFO of Adnoc gas about their numbers. 

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06 Feb 2025. Companies can use it to replace the traditional gratuity system. We speak to the man who’s been running a similar scheme in DIFC for years, Wilson Varghese, Senior Executive Officer at Zurich Workplace Solutions. We also find out what does it mean for employers & employees with financial coach Steve Cronin of DeadSimpleSaving.com. And, the Dubai’s property market is off to a strong start in 2025, but with new rules on upfront costs, what’s next for buyers and sellers? We asked Matthew Montgomery of Espace Real Estate.

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05 Feb 2025. Growth in the UAE non-oil economy remained strong at the beginning of 2025, according to the latest PMI at 55.0. Economists at S&P cited “Robust expansion in activity and new business” for UAE firms. Economist Christopher Payne of Knight Frank explain more. Plus, Wendy's has just opened its 50th burger restaurant in the Gulf. We speak to the man behind the square patty about how close we're getting to peak burger. And, we break down the biggest aviation headlines, regional and international, with aviation expert Nick Humphrey.

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04 Feb 2025.  We find out what new regulation DIFC companies can expect with chief executive Ian Johnston. Plus, we analyze the outlook for oil in the Trump era, with US energy analyst Dr Sara Vakshouri.

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03 Feb 2025. Economist Jeanne Walters of Emirates NBD put that in context for us and what could it mean for the region. Plus, we cross to New York to speak to economist Nick Stadtimiller about those tariffs and what happens next. And,  where should you invest your money, in a hectic week of tariffs, earnings and jobs data? We asked Fund manager Manoj Mahadev. And, with new hotels in the UAE, what’s fueling the region’s growing demand for luxury hospitality? We find out with Saurabh Tiwari. 

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31 Jan 2025. Dubai International Airport has posted record passenger numbers for 2024, with 92 point 3 million people passing through the airport - closing in on its target of 100 million visitors  by 2027; Cargo volumes over the year also rose, by 20 per cent -  CEO of Dubai Airports, Paul Griffiths talk us through those record numbers. Plus, we talk sneaker-nomics, with the regional boss of New Balance, Stuart Henwood. 

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30 Jan 2025. We get reaction to those tech earnings with stock broker Jessica Amir and reaction to that Fed decision with economist Ed Bell. Plus, is the Dubai villa market finally cooling? We've got first peak at some interesting new numbers from Valustrat Director and Head of Real Estate Research, Haider Tuaima.

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29 Jan 2025. Patrick Tsang, Chairman of Tsangs Group, Chairman of Hong Kong Ambassadors Club shared shared his insight on how Trump’s tariffs are driving Chinese renewables to the Middle East and what’s next for global trade. Plus, we talk burger-nomics with the founder of the billion-dollar Shake Shack restaurant empire: Danny Mayer. And, as Arab Health continues, we speak to the CEO of Aster Pharmacy about their push into Saudi Arabia. 

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28 Jan 2025. We get reaction to DeepSeek and the US tech rout with Nancy Gleason of NYU Abu Dhabi. Plus, there's about to be a change in what banks can lend in the way of property fees - we look at the knock on effects for home buyers with the CEO of mortgage consultancy Holo. And, we speak to a man who's just sold a hotel and find out why there's an uptick in hotels changing hands. Andy Love from Knight Frank.

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