Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast

Airlines in the Middle East have continued to see strong demand for travel despite current economic conditions. We speak to Regional Director of IATA Kashif Khalid. Plus, America goes to the polls today for the mid-term elections, we find out what this means for us here in the UAE with Proff. Adam Ramey of NYU Abu Dhabi. And the COP27 summit kicked off Sunday in Egypt with nearly 200 countries struggling to outpace increasingly dire climate impacts in a world upended by war and economic turmoil. Brandy Scott has been speaking to Her Royal Highness Princess Abzi Jigma of Burkina Faso. 

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COP 27 in Egypt is also called the implementation summit, to apply what was discussed in Glasgow and prepare for the UAE. Our very own Brandy Scott has been finding out what we could see out of these high level discussions. Plus, big focus on Twitter's blue tick decision and resulting fall out with the team from Nexa Digital. And 72% of in-shoppers in the UAE said they are more likely than others to use their smartphones to enhance their shopping experience. We speak to Dr. Saeeda Jaffar of Visa to find out what have you learned about the new research.

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We speak to Luke Tapp, Partner, Pinsent Masons (Luke leads the firm’s Middle East employment practice) - about the scheme. Plus, the UK has become the latest country to raise interest rates - we look at the effects of that hike with Daniel Richards of Emirates NBD. And we hear from HE Omar Al Suwaidi - Undersecretary at the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, talking about the “Make it in the Emirates” campaign.

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Jay Powell and his team have warned of more rises to come while the UAE quickly followed suit and raised rates. We get analysis from Daniel Richards of Emirates NBD. Plus, all lawyers and bankers in the UAE will get a salary increase next year. We talk to Gareth El Mettouri of Robert Half. And, we will hear from Amira Sajwani (best known for her role in Damac properties) - but we're asking her about her new start up to help property buyers - PRYPTO.

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We speak to the CEO of the school operator Taaleem Holdings, Alan Williamson to give us an idea of the thinking behind the IPO and how much they intend to raise. Plus, UAE fuel prices have risen, we speak to energy expert Matt Stanley. And, the Dubai Financial Services Authority’s (DFSA) Crypto Token regime comes into force today. Peter Smith, MD at the DFSA explains the intention and opportunity behind the regime.

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We talk Halloween-onomics with Tom Harvey from Spinneys. Plus, as Elon Musk taken control of Twitter and ousted the CEO, chief financial officer and the company’s general counsel, we get more insight into this controversial takeover with Mazen Nahawi of Carma. And as real estate deals continue to rise in volume and value, we speak to one real estate firm  looking to poach top talent from other industries. It's Day 1 of ADIPEC 2022 and our very own Richard Dean was down at the Capital all week. Ahead of the event he spoke to the organiser, Chris Hudson, the President of Energy at DMG Events. 

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We discuss Elon Musk - as US media reports say he has completed his Twitter takeover - Politico reports that he is preparing to reinstate Donald Trump's Twitter account. Plus, Aldar Properties reported an 18% jump in quarterly profit. We speak to CFO Greg Fewer. And, a new report from property monitor shows the real estate industry continues to power on, with year to date sales eclipsing 2021. We hear from the man behind it, Zhann Jochinke.

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We look at these shock numbers with Jessica Amir, Market Strategist, Saxo Bank. Plus we discuss offplan v ready property - as rents go up and more people look to buy, we'll look at the pros and cons of each with Sarah Hewerdine of Houza.com & Fintan Flannelly of Allsopp & Allsopp. And why is Elon Musk carrying a sink into Twitter HQ?

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