Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast

Emirates is increasing the number of Skywards miles needed for upgrades - which has led to a lot of discussion and debate in the studio and on the texts. Plus, Saudi Arabia has overtaken India as the world’s fastest growing major economy. And, the salaries for hiring Emirati workers is soaring, as new fines for Emiratisation quotas kick in. Talib Hashim of TBH Advisory explained what companies can do next.

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LPM Restaurant & Bar are offering its staff a four-day week & we asked Nicolas Budzynski how this scheme works but we also asked you - if you think it is sustainable. Plus, Dubai saw an 89% increase in visitors last year compared with 2021. Nicolas Mayer, Partner, Global Industry Leader - Tourism Partner, PwC Middle East joined us to explain the numbers. And, is the energy crisis over in Europe? We ask Amena Bakr, Deputy Bureau Chief & Chief Opec Correspondent of the Energy Intelligence Group.

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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has unveiled a Dhs32 trillion plan to double Dubai's economy in a decade. We ask  Ed Bell of Emirates NBD how the emirate can achieve those numbers. Plus, a new report says that a third of all lawyers in the UK would prefer to work as legal consultants rather than salaried partners. Hussain Hadi, Former Head of Middle East Publishing at LexisNexis explained the results of their research. And, we celebrate Burj Khalifa's anniversary.

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We discuss the Portuguese international's stint with Al Nassr and what it means for sports in the region. Plus, we look at where to invest your hard-earned cash in 2023 with Veteran investor Mehdi Fichtali of FinaMaze. And, as companies are getting their first fines for not hitting Emiratisation targets - we ask Gordon Barr of Al Tamimi what's next. 

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The UAE has named international economic partnerships and their expansion as one of its five government priorities for the new year. Economist Ed Bell shared his economic takeaways from this list, and economic goals for the year. Plus, as China opens up, we get the economist Mattie Bekink reaction on the impact on both China and UAE economy. We continue our 2023 prediction with CEO week - Saeed Al Abbar, a Dubai-based engineering consultancy AESG for the construction industry and Maaz Sheikh of STAZPLAY for streaming industry. 

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It's a CEO special this week, as we ask the UAE's business leaders to look into their crystal balls. Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths shared what the year might hold for aviation. Group MD Richard Waind of Betterhomes for his property market prediction. And CEO Alan Smith of Agthia Group for his thoughts on 2023 food industry predictions and inflation.

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We’re counting down to NYE – chauffeur company Zofeur joins us to look at the logistics of the night. Plus, what Russia banning oil sales to price cap countries means for supply - and prices? We asked Nader Itayim, Middle East Editor at Argus Media. And we had a look with the sad passing of two legends, Pele & Vivienne Westwood.

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The cost of New Year fireworks displays in Dubai have doubled over the past two year- largely due to rising shipping costs, Tony Samuel of Flash Art explains. Plus, as China opens up, economist Jeanne Walters from Emirates NBD joins us to explain what it means for your business in the UAE. And the UAE made up more than 10% of the world's IPO value this year - but can we do it again? We ask Sameer Lakhani of Global Capital Partners.

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UAE's new Unemployment Insurance Scheme is to take effect on January 2023, what could this mean for hiring and firing of employees? We asked recruitment expert Toby Simpson of Striver.app. Plus, we continue our focus on the economics of New Years eve with the boss of Hyde hotel, which overlooks Burj Khalifa. And there's no pre-Christmas slowdown in Dubai's property market. Chinese market is coming back, what could it mean for UAE property market? ​​​​​We asked Zhann Jochinke, COO of Property Monitor.

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Regional boss George Kunnappally of Nando's says incredible yes! Plus, the UAE will roll out the new Unemployment Insurance Scheme from January 2023, just days before the unemployment insurance scheme kicks off, we speak to employment lawyer Lisa Merod from Clyde and Co.

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