Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast

31 Aug 2023. We talk perfume-nomics - we get the perspective from local perfume manufacturers Ajmal and the International angle from CPL Aromas. Plus, as the UAE non-oil trade climbs 14% to a record high, we asked Emirates NBD economist Dan Richards to put those trade numbers in context for us. And, padel courts are booked out - but is this normal for the summer season? We ask Max Marsh Pickard, General Manager, Padel Art.

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30 Aug 2023. Hasan Nergiz, Managing Director - Electric Mobility Company, Al Futtaim joined us to discuss the cost, after a Compare the Market report ranked the UAE the fourth cheapest country in the world to charge an electric vehicle. Plus, Abu Dhabi is planning to introduce caravans and RVs as glamping options to boost tourism. We get details from Vinayak Mahtani of BNBME. And, is using AI for writing academic essays a form of cheating? We ask Professor Nancy Gleason of New York University Abu Dhabi. 

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29 Aug 2023. Taimur Khan of CBRE also told us that Dubai is on course to hit 100,000 deals this year - up from 33,000 in 2019. Plus, we'll speak to e& capital's Kush Shah about why the telco is on an investment spree. And, we cross to Germany to speak to IRENA about a new report that shows just how much money renewable energy is saving the world.

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28 Aug 2023. As UAE students go back to school today - we hear from the CEOs of GEMS Dino Varkey & Taaleem Alan Williamson about the economics of education. Plus, we talk school buses & the increase of tech in education. 

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25 Aug 2023. The airline's CCO Adnan Kazim spoke to Richard about their plans to reduce ticket rates and how they are dealing with the new COVID variant. Plus, the UAE and Saudi Arabia are among six countries invited to join BRICS. Dr. Chris Payne, Chief Economist at Peninsula Real Estate explained what this means for the GCC countries. And, we find out about a new app that lets you find out how much your neighbours are paying in rent with Lewis Allsopp, Group CEO, Allsopp & Allsopp Real Estate.

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24 Aug 2023. Nila Pendarovski, General Manager, Rove Expo joined us to explain what they're seeing on the ground but first began by telling us about Choithrams setting up shop in the hotel. Plus, we look at UAE travel trends with Lovrenc Kessler of Simon Kucher & Partners. And, are Chinese buyers having an impact on our property market? We ask Simon Spencer of ESPACE Real Estate. 

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23 Aug 2023. As prices of onion, tomatoes, and rice rises, we asked two supermarket chains what this means for us in the UAE. Tom Harvey is from Spinneys while Ashutosh Chakradeo is from Choithrams. Plus, as the BRICS countries meet in South Africa, we find out from Dr. Chris Payne about the power of these emerging markets. 

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22 Aug 2023. DXB CEO Paul Griffiths joined us to discuss the numbers and they're expecting to see 'record breaking' numbers in the winter season. Plus, it's 100 days until COP28 opens its doors in the UAE - our very own Richard Dean has been looking ahead to the event. And, we look at what a potential strike in Australia's LNG plant could mean for energy prices in Asia with Justin Dargin of Carnegie Endowment. 

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21 Aug 2023. Ahmed Galal Ismail, CEO, Majid Al Futtaim – Holding joined us to discuss the numbers. Plus a bit of a football focus on the show this morning - we speak to Diego Lopez of Global SWF about the Saudi investment into football & Bubs Felix about the popularity of women's sports after the success of the World Cup. 

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18 Aug 2023. Global smartphone shipments could be the worst in a decade, according to research from Counterpoint. Richard Windsor, Director at Large of the research company told us why people are not willing to change their phones faster. Plus, as DP World sees first half profit drop, but revenues rise - we asked Rustin Edwards, Head of Fuel oil Procurement, Euronav about shipping costs.

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