Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast

That's according to a report by Henley & Partners. We speak to Philippe Amarante, Managing Partner and Head at Henley & Partners Middle East DMCC to find out who are these people and what they are looking for. Plus, we speak to Group CEO Adel Abdullah Al Ali about  Air Arabia's' plan to double its fleet capacity this year. And, the team from Gallup discuss their latest State of the Global Workplace 2023 report: reveals that workplaces in the UAE remain the most highly engaged in the MENA region with 27% of UAE employees engaged and thriving at work.

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It's our big “cash vs culture” debate. What’s more important when you pick your next job? Range of experts weigh on these including recruitment experts Nathalie Spree of True Search and David McKenzie of Mackenzie Jones. Plus, what to expect from today's US inflation report with economist, Khatija Haque.

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That's according to a new survey from Michael Page UAE. We spoke to Luke Tapp, Partner, Pinsent Masons and get his take. Plus, Google is the latest tech company to try and pursuade employees to turn up. Workplace specialist Oliver Baxter explained whether the office has changed forever. And producer Shruthi Rajendran joined us live from South Korea about the return of tourism after the mask mandate was dropped recently.

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We talk theme-park-nomics with the man who runs them all on Yas Island, Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi of Miral. Plus, we look at what SeaWorld might add to the Abu Dhabi economy with Nicola Gleeson of New York University. And as travel demand continues to soar, we'll look at how busy Etihad expects to be this summer with Fatma Al Mheiri, VP UAE Sales, Etihad Airways.

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We cross live to our very own golf correspondent, Tom Urquhart live in KSA to get all the details. Plus, Careem has been making headlines with its 'dirhams for delay's campaign. We ask their global head of food Alex Golden if he has any regrets. And as Dubai Chambers register 15,000 new members this year, we speak to President and CEO, Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah.

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Both Dubai and Abu Dhabi have jumped up Mercer's annual cost of living index, which measures the most expensive cities in the world for expats. Vladimir Vrzhovski, Financial Services and Technology Industries Lead at Mercer Middle East joined us live. Plus, National Bonds raises its stake in Dubai school operator Taaleem to 22%. We find out more with Taaleem CEO Alan Williamson. And we looked at the increased investment into sports in KSA which is hoped to pay dividends with Chris Brown, Co-Founder, Number Ten + Managing Director, CBF Performance-Education-Management.

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02 Jun 2023. As Corporate Tax officially launched in the UAE yesterday, we asked Monica Malik, Chief Economist, ADCB what this will mean for the country's economy. Plus, we look at what might come out of this weekend's OPEC+ meeting with energy expert Matt Stanley. And, as shares of ADNOC Logistics climb 55% on their stock market debut, we speak to their CFO Nicholas Gleeson. 

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It’s June 1st – UAE corporate tax begins TODAY, with exemptions for some businesses and organisations. Basel Arafe is the Corporate Tax Partner at Deloitte UAE joins us live. Plus, a focus on all things aviation as Air New Zealand’s survey will weigh people before boarding with Vinamra Longani, Head of Operations at Sarin & Co. We talk tech with H.E. Omar Al Suwaidi, from the Ministry Of Industry & Advanced Technology. And, we find out what corporate tax effects on your property market, with Espace Real Estate.

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