29 Jan 2024. We’ve got the latest on Dubai’s international growth initiative, the Fed and BoE setting rates and what’s moving the oil price this week with Ed Bell, Senior Economist, Emirates NBD.  Plus, tech valuations are on the rise - but so are tech layoffs; we'll look at what it all means for the region's tech workforce with recruiter Andrew Croft. We’ll also look at where investment is likely to flow into the region with a new report from Lumina Capital. And why are UAE banks reporting blockbuster profits – and can they keep it up? Veteran banker Asad Ahmed tells us more.

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26 Jan 2024. We've got the latest on US GDP at 3.3% for the fourth quarter and that fighting talk from Christine Lagarde – as well as reaction from economist Khatija Haque. It's a double dose of real estate leaders today as we speak to Aldar Development CEO, Jonathan Emery, who's here to tell us about his latest development. And he’s brought a mate - Chef Izu! He'll tell us why he's getting involved in this latest project. We'll also speak to Arada real estate CEO, Ahmed Alkhoshaibi,  who explains why they're seeing huge demand for premium communities in Sharjah. Plus, we're talking about the finance of football: as Real Madrid knock Manchester City off their perch as the world’s richest club, Deloitte sports expert Izzy Wray is here to crunch the numbers.

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25 Jan 2024. We'll discuss top lawyer Habib Al Mulla's calling for a Salik price hike to curb congestion and we'll get the latest from Emirates NBD chief economist Khatija Haque on the sharp drop in Dubai inflation: is the cost of living really easing up? Plus, we'll hear from Clementine Munro, Associate Director - Head of Apartment Sales, Espace Real Estate about what fancy amenities mean for service fees - and rents down the road. And, as Shares of Tesla fall 5%, we'll speak to Jessica Amir, Market Strategist, moomoo on what that means for the company. 

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24 Jan 2024. We get reaction to the New Hampshire primaries, with Professor Adam Ramey of New York University, Abu Dhabi. Plus, as China prepares to inject a quarter of a trillion dollars into its flagging stock market, veteran Asia investor Gary Dugan reveals his China strategy. We also hear from the property company using an online auction to rent apartments in a new building with Abdulla Al Shaibani, Founder, Alphabeta Properties and we'll look at what an uptick in projects from smaller developers means for the property market with Zann Johincke of Property Monitor. Finally, as the UAE scraps minimum payment for property golden visa - we'll find out what it all means with Merani, Senior Reporter, AGBI. 

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23 Jan 2024. We'll get the latest on UBS raising its gold price forecast this year by 10% with Khatija Haque, Chief Economist, Emirates NBD, and we'll get her reaction to Japan's latest interest rates. We'll also speak to PWC partner Stephen Anderson about what the future holds for companies who fail to adapt in the face of technology. Plus, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation can now act as a court - we'll find out what that means for companies and claimants with the lawyer Jim Berry. And we're talking the economics of video games, as a UAE firm signs a Dhs200 million deal to open gaming centres across Saudi Arabia.

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22 Jan 2024. Khatija Haque, Chief Economist, Emirates NBD joins us to discuss Dubai's GDP growth. She'll also have the latest on Dubai real estate and Wall Street stocks that have set new records. Taking a deeper look at the Dubai property market, property expert Richard Waind, Betterhomes, takes us through those blockbuster Dubai property stats. Plus, we'll speak to the DME about their 33 per cent stake sale to the Saudi Tadawul. And, as Azizi starts work on a 'vertical' shopping mall in a skyscraper, we ask: does anyone really go shopping on the 7th floor? Veteran mall expert David Macadam tells us more. 

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19 Jan 2024. As the UAE rolls over $2 billion of aid and pledges billions more infastructure - we'll find out the significance for Pakistan and the UAE. We'll also hear from Amena Bakr, Deputy Bureau Chief & Chief Opec Correspondent, Energy Intelligence Group about the surprise Saudi swoop on Dubai’s commodity hub. Plus, the UAE is closing in on its Operation 300 billion target for the industrial sector. We'll hear from His Excellency Omar Ahmed Suwaina Al Suwaidi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology for the latest on that. Finally, we'll find out about the region's most valuable brands with brand expert.

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18 Jan 2024. We'll have the latest from Dan Richards, Senior Economist, Emirates NBD on UK inflation and how its punctured interest rate cut hopes. We'll also speak to Jon Ede, Regional Director, Michael Page UAE on what people are looking for in the jobs market. Plus, as Samsung unveils its latest weapon in the smartphone wars - handsets powered by AI - regional boss Fadi Abu Shamat joins us in studio. And, we'll hear from Richard Quest, CNN Anchor and Correspondent as he updates us on the latest developments coming out of Davos.  

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17 Jan 2024. We'll have the latest developments from Davos and the future of AI. We'll also cross live to Shanghai, for reaction to China’s breaking GDP data: what does lukewarm growth in the world’s second biggest economy mean for the UAE? That's with Weisi Xie, Director, Shanghai, Economist Intelligence Unit. Plus, we speak to the GM of OKX - one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges who have just been granted a regulatory license in Dubai that will allow it to offer crypto services to retail clients. And, as India’s stock market hits a record high, we speak to a UAE investment firm Lunate Capital giving retail investors access to India.

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16 Jan 2024. We speak to Standard Chartered global chief investment officer - and long term friend of the show - Steve Brice about his investment themes for 2024. Plus, as billionaires gather in Davos for the World Economic Forum, the former WEF boss Fred Sicre joins us to explain why he believes it's still a significant event. And, as Oxfam releases its report on the "decade of division" which has seen the wealth of the five richest men double since 2020, Simon Miln, Managing Director at Miln International joins us live from Davos where he's been sleeping rough in a tent in -17 to raise awareness of homelessness. 

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