Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast

As we broadcast live from the MENA IPO summit series - we speak to the CEO of the DFM about what's fuelling the current IPO boom. Plus, with China’s borders opening we look at the impact that is having on Dubai’s hotel occupancy with Thomas Kurien of LEVA Properties. And, we talk cryptocurrencies with Saqr Ereiqat, Co-Founder, Crypto Oasis.

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Richard Dean was in Saudi Arabia to see the legendary match between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi & he joined us to explain what Ronaldo's move has meant for the Kingdom. Plus, as Property Monitor released its December real estate report with another record month we spoke to Zhann Johinke about the numbers. And, we look at the biggest energy stories of the week with Sean Evers of Gulf Intelligence.  

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This special edition of the Business Breakfast comes to you from the Abu Dhabi Global Market where we were live for the 5th edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum (ADSFF). We hear from the World Bank's GCC director, Dr. Issam Abousleiman, about what the region needs to do to become greener financially. Plus, Dubai has ranked  as the world’s most popular destination for holidaymakers in Tripadvisor’s 2023 Travellers' Choice Awards. We speak to Issam Kazim, CEO, DCTCM about this achievement. And, we talk property with Sarah Hewerdine of houza.

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We discuss the new numbers out this morning. Plus, we discuss recession concerns, GCC vs the world, with Richard Boxhall from PWC. We talk Cirquenomics with the boss of the Coca-Cola Arena - Mark Jan Kar. And, we wrap up over coverage of the World Future Energy Summit with David Hannah, Professor of Hydrology at the University of Birmingham and UNESCO Water chair. 

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We hear from Dr. Al Jaber at the opening of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week plus we speak to H.E. Abdullah Al Shamsi, Assistant Undersecretary - Industry Growth at the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology. Dubai property prices will rise at a slower rate next year, according to Better Homes. We speak to Richard Waind, Group Managing Director at Betterhomes. Plus, we look at Invesco's latest report which shows what Central Banks need to do next to reduce inflation. 

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Dr. Sultan Al Jaber has been named the President-elect ahead of the climate change conference COP28 in the UAE later this year. We speak to Stuart Fleming of Enviroserve about the UAE's preparations. Plus, US inflation has fallen to 6.5% -  its lowest level in a year. We get the US details from Preston Caldwell of Morningstar Research in Chicago while the local take with Daniel Richards of Emirates NBD. And, we look at the top energy stories this week with Matt Stanley of Kpler. 

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CEO Alan Williamson joined us to discuss their first set of numbers post listing on the DFM. Plus, the World Bank has slashed its global growth forecast - but what does it mean for us in the UAE? We ask Daniel Richards of Emirates NBD. And, we look at the impact of the recent job cuts from Goldman Sachs and Blackrock on the UAE talent pool with Oscar Orellana-Hyder, Head of Financial Services, Robert Walters Middle East

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That's according to consultancy CBRE & we ask Farhad Azizi if this growth is sustainable. Plus, we speak to RAKTDA about their record breaking visitor number. And, Dubai has ranked third in a relocation list by Comparethemarket.com.au Hannah Norton is their Digital PR Manager and explained the results of their survey.

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New PMI data shows expansion but jobs and output growth is at a slower pace. Daniel Richards of Emirates NBD explained the results. Plus we look at changes to Saudi requirements for foreign companies to have an HQ in the Kingdom as well as the changes to the number of pilgrims who can go for Hajj. And, where to invest your hard-earned savings in 2023? Standard Chartered chief investment officer Steve Brice joined us live from Singapore.

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