Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast

The regional boss of Hamley’s toy shop, David White explained what are this years Christmas top picks. Plus, we look at the energy predictions of 2023 with Robin Mills of Qamar Energy. And, we look at what's next for Sam Bankman-Fried of FTX. 

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Nicholas McDonagh, Senior Managing Director, Member of Global Management Committee at  Teneo joined us to explain the results of their survey. Plus, we're talking Christmas catering with the director of business operations at Jones the Grocer - Peter Green about the price of turkeys this year. And, we look at the bold predictions of 2023 with Sarah Hewerdine of Houza.com.

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Parents in Dubai are ditching outdoor gifts like trampolines this Christmas for those promoted through social media. Jonathan Watts, General Manager Al-Futtaim, Toys R Us and Watsons explained the trends. Plus, we look at the economics of healthcare, with the boss of Dubai-based hospital operator Amanat. Why has he just merged with a competitor – and what does 2023 hold in store? Dr. Mohamad Hamade, CEO, Amanat Holdings joined us live in studio. And, are you looking for a new job in 2023? That seems to be the trend as we bring in the new year according to Bayt.com. We spoke to Nashfi Qureshi, Brand and Marketing Director, Bayt.com about the survey.

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But will he stay or will he go? We ask Mazen Nahawi - Founder & CEO, CARMA. Plus, we look at the new Emiratisation guidelines in the UAE with Talib Hashim of TBH Advisory. And, as the UAE Central Bank raised its growth forecast for this year to 7.6% – but cut the outlook for 2023 - we asked Khatija Haque of Emirates NBD what this means for the new year. 

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Economists predict a quarter percentage point boost to the Argentine economy - but what does it mean for the region? Plus, Dubai Duty Free will generate Dhs6.2 billion in revenue this year. We speak to CEO Colm McLoughlin about the increase in revenue and what steps they're taking to keep up with the demand. And, we get the latest on the FTX collapse: US blockchain expert Michael Gronager tells us why crypto WILL survive this latest setback.

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We speak to Euromonitor about these numbers and who has pipped Dubai. Plus, Western Union predicts a jump in remittances out of the UAE next year. Hatem Sleiman of the money exchange explained. And, we look at the finance of football with the revenue boss at AC Milan.

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What does that mean for the UAE & our interest rates? We ask Daniel Richards of Emirates NBD. Plus, as shares of Americana – the KFC and Pizza hut guys – surge again in Abu Dhabi, now 20% above the IPO price, we get analysis from Andrew Tarbuck of Al Tamimi & Co. And, how Japan has emerged as a top destination for travel despite all the restrictions. 

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We speak to lawyer Irina Heaver - the Crypto Lawyer about Sam Bankman-Fried's US federal indictment for fraud. Plus, we have a big focus on real estate - from Dubai beach destination La Mer shutting down for redevelopment while DAMAC prepares for its 40th anniversary.

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The good news – you’re getting a pay rise next year. The bad news – only 2%. We speak to Trefor Murphy of Cooper Fitch, the people behind the survey. As the second phase of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan is approved we ask Anamaria Castillo of Khalq studio what this means for the UAE. 

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The UAE released details of the upcoming corporate tax - 9% on income above AED375,000. We understand what this means with Shiv Mahalingham, International Tax & Global Transfer Pricing, The Cragus Group Limited. Plus, we look at the outrageous predictions of Saxo Bank with Steen Jakobsen. And, the future of Air India after its private investment with Vinamra Longani of Sarin & Co. 

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