Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast

The World Travel and Tourism Council says travel and tourism spend in the UAE should come just 1 and a half per cent below pre-pandemic highs. We speak to Julia Simpson, President and CEO of WTTC. Plus, we talk baggage handling and trust in ensuring your bags arrive at your destination with Nicole Hogg, Product Management Director, Baggage, SITA. And, We speak to Knight Frank's head of regional research, Faisal Durrani and ask him how much longer does this property boom have to run?

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The boss of SVB has criticised the Federal Reserve, saying the Fed's messaging on interest rates and inflation being transitory sent out wrong ideas. We ask Gary Dugan of Dalma Capital, what he makes of this. Plus, Corporate tax registration is open - we find out how to do it properly with tax expert Shiv Mahalingham. And, 80% recruiters say they prefer hiring people with a gaming background. Abdulrahman Al Hazimi, Partner Manager at YouTube, who carried out the survey joined us to explain the results. 

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UAE employees work harder than almost any other in the world according to a new survey. But is that a good thing, we ask workplace culture expert Lucy D'Abo of Together. Plus, as it is the final day for UAE companies to report their earnings, we ask Faheem Aziz of Safa Capital what we're seeing in the market. And, we speak to Dubai's latest food delivery about why we need a new one - and why they're different - Abdullah Al Mutawa is the Founder & CEO of Get Cari

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12 May 2023. As earning season continues we look at Emirates results with lawyer Nick Humphrey. Plus, we look at the Q1 numbers of ADNOC Gas with Peter Van Driel & Al Ansari Financial Services with Rashed Al Ansari. And, we discuss the most unlikely person to become the next CEO of Twitter, after Elon Musk announced he's leaving the post. 

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11 May 2023. With this bit of breaking news this morning, we spoke to aviation expert Vinamra Longani of Sarin & Co. to find out what this move means for sustainability in the aviation sector. Plus, we discuss the newest listing by ADNOC - 15% of its logistics and services unit - with the CFO Nicholas Gleeson. And, we speak to the boss of Agthia - Alan Smith about their Q1 figures & what this proxy data tells us about the population of the UAE. 

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10 May 2023. ADNOC will list 15% of its logistics and services unit - and we asked Matt Stanley of Kpler what this means for the company. Plus, we talk trust in UAE companies on the back of an international report with H.E Tariq Bin Hendi, Middle East Chairman, Edelman. And, we ask for your suggestions of the UAE equivalent of 'leave some butter on your bread' when it comes to IPO listings. 

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09 May 2023. CEO Paul Griffiths joined us to discuss the incredible growth & how they've revised their forecast. Plus, our special focus on generative AI -first with Jasim Al Awadi of Du & Nancy W Gleason of NYU Abu Dhabi. And, we talk Azizi Development's expansion into the luxury hospitality sector with Michael Zager. 

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08 May 2023. The CEO of IBM has said that work from home could ruin employees' promotion opportunities. We hear from a number of HR experts - Oliver Baxter of Workplace Maven & Suzanne Gandy of Bayut & Dubizzle. Plus, as the Saudi economic growth slowed to 3.9% in Q1, we asked Khatija Haque of Emirates NBD to put those numbers into context for us. And, we discussed a new way to pay rents in the UAE with Walid Shihabi of Keyper. 

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We take legal advice on those changes to the mandatory unemployment scheme with Lisa Merod of Clyde and Co. Plus, coronationomics! We speak to Dubai resident who has already been honoured by the new King. And, looking at earnest season Shell reports stronger than expected profits with energy expert Amena Bakr.

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