Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast

15 May 2024. It's earnings deadline day – we discuss Emaar Development reporting record property sales in Q1 – soaring 50% to Dhs13 billion, and speak to CBRE's Taimur Khan who's seeing office rents and occupancy creep up further in Q1. We also speak to Dnata CEO Steve Allen who joins us live in studio to go through their record profits and the possibility of an IPO. Plus, Spinneys CEO Sunil Kumar tells us about their rise in profits and the challenges they're facing getting stock on shelves. And, Property Finder CEO Michael Lahyani also live in the studio, on that unicorn-sized tech deal.

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14 May 2024. We  go through the Emirates airline numbers - and bonuses. Will Emirates reinvest this money into the airline and are higher air fares here to stay?. Plus, we speak to ADNOC Drilling's CFO about their 26% rise in Q1 net profit. We'll also hear from United Airlines as they mark one year of their nonstop service between Dubai and New York. And, the number of Emiratis working in the private sector has almost tripled since 2021 - we find out how, with the team behind a new government report. 

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13 May 2024. We speak to the CEO of Abu Dhabi AI giant Presight about their Q1 numbers - and why they've taken a big chunk of AIQ. Plus, Maesk has a big new boat that runs on green methanol. We look at the challenges the shipping industry faces in going green with local boss Christopher Cook. And, 78% of AI users are now bringing their own AI tools to work - we find out what this means for employers with Zubin Chagpar of Microsoft. We'll also cross live to Richard Dean who's in Chennai in the middle of the Indian elections and the IPL season. 

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10 May 2024. We'll have the latest from the trading floor as Rich was down there to keep his eye on the share price. We'll also have the latest on Eitad's earnings and aspirations for growth as we hear from CEO Antonoaldo Neves. Wayne Beifus, Chief Financial Officer, ADNOC Distribution tells us about their Q1 2024 net profit of $165 million before tax, up 13% year-on-year and we'll hear from Faraz Ahmed, Research Director, JLL MENA about over 30,000 residential units that are set to be delivered in the UAE by the end of the year. Plus, we have an extended exit interview with a Dubai retail legend, who’s retiring after 41 years leading Dubai Duty Free. Colm Mcloughlin joins us to talk about the highlights of his epic career at DDF.

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09 May 2024. We speak to the CEO of Dubai Taxi, Mansoor Al Falasi, about higher fares, longer trips, and expansion into other emirates after their record profits of 15% in Q1. We also hear from Dubai tourism boss,  Issam Kazim,  about his aims for visitor numbers this year - and the marketing challenge posed by last month's rains. And, we speak to Conor McHugh, Founder, Alchemy Search about why they've seen a lot of jobseekers securing roles in Q1 and who's hiring. Plus, we discuss the news that Dubai Duty Free CEO Colm McLoughlin is set to retire after 41 years with the organisation. 

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08 May 2024. We have the latest on the Dubai Taxi Q1 results with net profit up 15%, plus we're talking to the ADNOC Gas CFO about their Q1 numbers. We also hear from H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed al Maktoum, the CEO and Chairman of Emirates - Richard joined HH in the majlis at the Emirates stand at ATM where he talked about everything from the impact of the rains to the new Al Maktoum Airport. And, we hear from the DIFC as they expect an influx of new firms this year.

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07 May 2024. As the Arabian Travel Market continues this week, we're focusing on all things tourism with Dubai tourist numbers jumping 11% in Q1. We also speak to Etihad Airways CEO Antonoaldo Neves on 30% growth, IPO rumours and flying economy class. Plus, we discuss record visitor numbers for Yas and Saadiyat islands with the CEO of Miral. And, we'll find out about Hilton's plans for expansion in the Middle East with their president Guy Hutchinson. 

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06 May 2024. We go through the latest Saudi PMI numbers with economist Dr Chris Payne as Saudi's non-oil private sector continued its growth momentum in April. Plus, we've got a big focus on the Arabian Travel Market which kicks off this week- we're speaking to RAK tourism boss Raki Philips about Ras Al Khaimah tourism hitting 1.22 million visitors last year. And we talk social media with the regional boss of Snapchat - global revenue surged 21% this year, but what about the Middle East? 

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03 May 2024. We discuss the UAE private sector growth falling to an 8 month low following heavy rains. Plus we have the latest on earnings from Tecom and Apple - and we find out what's moving the markets following that Fed meeting. We also look at the economics of olive oil. As scorching summers wreak havoc with the olive harvest, we speak to the team from JM Foods in Dubai. As extreme weather around the world messes with events - we find out how the industry is coping with TEC boss Natalie Crampton. And, the UAE has increased its oil production capacity - we speak to oil expert Amina Baker.

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02 May 2024. We have the latest on that rate decision from Fed chair Jay Powell and what it means for the UAE with economist Jeanne Walters of Emirates NBD. We also take stock of Spinneys share sale after it raised 375 million dollars in IPO, with CEO Sunil Kumar. And, we'll look at the effects of the last rains on the UAE's stock of new and second hand cars ... and how to avoid buying one that's taken a bath if you're in the market. That's with Glenn Harwood of AlgoDriven. Plus, with the 9% profit tax looming ever closer, we talk tax with John Casey of Virtuzone.

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