Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast

17 April 2023. A Dubai court has fined KPMG AED 800 million over the collapse of Abraaj. KPMG have said they will appeal the decision. We asked Raza Mithani, Managing Partner, Conselis Law about what happens next in this ongoing saga. Plus, we look at the four economic zones to be set up in Saudi Arabia & find out what it means for companies looking to do business in Saudi, and what it could mean for the Saudi economy. And, we talk insurance trends during Ramadan and Eid with Caroline Bertrand, Chief HR and Marketing Officer, GIG Gulf.

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14 April 2023. We speak to Fahed Ghanim, CEO, Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle about their latest research on spending during the Holy Month. Plus, as the IMF spring meetings in Washington draw to a close, we get the inside story from someone with a front row seat: Professor Afshin Molavi, of Johns Hopkins University in D.C. And we discuss the world of entertainment with the UK's best paid TV presenter, Jack Whitehall, ahead of his live gig in Dubai this weekend.

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13 April 2023. We get reaction to that US inflation data from economist Preston Caldwell in Chicago. Plus Tony Graham in Minneapolis told us about the reaction in the US & Jeanne Walters of Emirates NBD - to find out what it means for rates and currencies here in the UAE? And, as Dubai's newest mall is set to be built next to the Expo 2020 Dubai site, we look at the business case for the mall with Ben Bargh of CRC Properties.

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12 April 2023. Private schools in Abu Dhabi will be allowed to increase fees from the next academic year. So we asked Shaun Robison, CEO, BBD Education how these funds will help the education institutes. Plus, we're looking at the other half of the Careem super app deal, the company that paid $400 million for half of it. Hatem Dowidar is the group CEO of e&. And, the IMF has revised the UAE (and the global) growth forecast - so we asked Jeanne Walters of Emirates NBD - how they're reading this report. 

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11 April 2023. We're looking in-depth at the local investment story making headlines around the world, including Careem CEO Mudassir Sheikha live in the studio, talking about that billion-dirham deal with Etisalat and Uber. Plus, as the UAE prepares for Corporate Tax, we speak to Ton van Doremalen, Tax Partner, DLA Piper Middle East LLP & Chairman of the UAE Chapter of the International Fiscal Association about the upcoming changes. And, the World Bank has revised the growth forecast - we get details from Jeanne Walters of Emirates NBD. 

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10 April 2023. RAK Economic Zone saw the number of new companies signing up more than double in Q1. Ramy Jallad joined us to explain what's driving up the numbers. Plus, as the UAE Minister of State for Finance Mohamed Al Hussaini heads to Washington for the IMF Spring Meeting, we ask Masood Ahmed about the UAE's role in the meeting. And, we discuss more flights between UAE and Canada with John Gradek of McGill University.

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07 April 2023. The UAE has offered tax breaks for small companies with less than Dhs3 million of annual revenues as the 9% corporate tax comes into effect this summer. We asked Shahram Safai of Afridi & Angell Legal Consultants who qualifies for the ‘Small Business Relief’. Plus, we discuss the shocking OPEC+ production cuts with Robin Mills of Qamar Energy. And, we look at the latest air transport numbers with the local IATA boss Kashif Khalid.

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06 April 2023. We speak to Alaa El Huni - Chief Business Officer of CAFU about their plans & how they actually make money. Plus, Gold is holding steady above $2,000 an ounce, the highest in a year - we get details from Daniel Richards of Emirates NBD. And, how does Donald Trump's arrest impact the economy? We ask Adam Ramey of NYU Abu Dhabi. 

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05 April 2023. We take a look at the job market in the Kingdom with Aaron Fletcher, Senior Manager - Hays Saudi Arabia & just how much people can earn to make the move. Plus, the UAE private sector has seen employment rise at its fastest pace in 8 months, according to new PMI data. We get details from Daniel Richards of Emirates NBD. And, we talk video games, as Saudi Arabia pledges $38 billion to invest in the sector with gaming expert Klaus Kajetski of YaLLa Esports. 

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04 April 2023. Job seekers in Dubai are asking for higher salaries as the cost of living rises - that's according to research from True Search. Nathalie Spree joined us in studio to discuss the findings of their survey. Plus, we crossed live to Abu Dhabi with economist Monica Malik: her take on OPEC’s shock oil cuts, and what it means for inflation here in the UAE. And, do you know how Reebok got its name? Co-founder Joseph Foster joined us in studio to reminisce about the creation of the brand. 

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