Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast

04 Jan 2024. We'll have the latest on the new Dubai PMI data from Jeanne Walters, Senior Economist at Emirates NBD as the UAE private sector saw strong growth in December, with the latest PMI reading the second-highest since mid 2019. Plus, as Saudi Arabia’s non-oil sector witnessed the fastest sales growth since July 2023, with the Kingdom’s Purchasing Managers’ Index hitting 57.5 in December, we'll get the latest from Omer Zakaria, Associate Director - Country Head Saudi Arabia, Robert Walters. We'll also discuss IHG Hotels & Resorts as they are set to open a headquarters in Riyadh as Saudi Arabia becomes more important to the hotel group, with more than half of its regional hotel pipeline in the country. Haitham Mattar, Managing Director, Middle East and Africa, S-W Asia IHG Hotels & Resorts has the latest on that. Finally, Simon Penney joins us to tell us about being appointed as a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George after a five-year stint as Britain’s trade commissioner for the Middle East and Pakistan.

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03 Jan 2024. Elon Musk’s Tesla has been knocked off the top spot as the world’s best-seller of electric cars. We talk electric car wars, as China's BYD dethrones Tesla with Craig Stevens, CEO, Dubicars.com. Plus, we speak to the CEO of soon to list robotics company Micropolis about their IPO plans. And, a look at the potential - and potential pitfalls - for start-ups in 2024 with Najla al Midfa of Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center.

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02 Jan 2024. Strategist Keith Fitzgerald of Fitz-Gerald Group reveals his Wall Street “deal of the decade”. Plus, we asked David Mackenzie of Mackenzie Jones what the year might hold for wages here in the UAE. And, real estate data guru Zhann Johincke of Property Monitor discussed what we might happen to property prices - and rents this year, 2024.

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We wrap up our series of ‘Christmas Guest Co-hosts’ with Jasper Hope – the man who launched Dubai Opera House, who’s doing it all over again in Riyadh.

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We discuss the economics of NYE - starting with how much will it cost you to drive home with chauffeur service Blacklane. Plus, demand for a nice boat, with the boss of Seven Yachts and the demand for a posh meal with the boss of Dubai restaurant BB Social. 

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We talk planes, trains and motorbikes with this morning's Christmas Guest Co-host - DXB boss Paul Griffiths.

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We look in more detail at the Emiratisation scheme for the education sector with Sean Robison, CEO, BBD Education. Plus, talking about the growth and future of media industry with global media intelligence company, Mazen Nahawi, Founder & CEO of CARMA. 

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We continue our ‘guest presenter’ series, with the media mogul Sunil John, President, MENA, BCW and Founder of ASDA’A BCW.

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We speak to  aviation expert Vinamra Longani of SGI Aviation about the need for more seats between the UAE and India. Plus, we look at the booming market for medium-stay accommodation with the boss of BNBME, Vinayak Mahtani. And, we discuss the 'winners and losers' on local stock markets for 2023 with Andrew Tarbuck, Partner, Head of Capital Markets, Al Tamimi & Company.

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It's almost the end of the year and how to end it with distinguished guest! The Business Breakfast invited the author, columnist, financier, businesswoman and academic Dame Heather McGregor DBE FRSE. She unveils the keys to her triumphant career and wisdom on achieving success in the business world.

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