Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast

Dec 10 2024 100 ep. 32 mins 28

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Daily highlights and exclusive interviews from Dubai's most informative news and business radio show. With a round-up of the day’s most important business stories, providing local content and context on the international issues that matter.Presented by Richard Dean & Brandy Scott.

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Talabat Shares fall 7% on DFM debut

Dec 10 2024 27 mins

Talabat shares closed 7% below their IPO price after their first day of trading on the DFM as a listed company, closing at 1 dirham 49. We get analysis on that with Sameer Lakhani, Managing Director, Global Capital Partners. We also look at how AI and climate change are changing the dispute landscape with the Registrar and CEO of the Abu Dhabi Global Market Courts Linda FitzAlan. A

Why are salaries higher in Abu Dhabi than Dubai?

Dec 09 2024 37 mins

We look at just who is moving the ADGM with headhunter Oscar Orellana-Hyder. Plus, we hear from HSBC economist Stephen King – he first visited Abu Dhabi in the early 90s, and explains how the UAE dodged the so-called ‘curse of oil’. And, we talk Bitcoin with crypto royalty – literally! Prince Philip of Serbia is in Abu Dhabi, and joins us live.See omnystudio

Finance week gets underway in Abu Dhabi

Dec 08 2024 29 mins

Abu Dhabi Finance Week starts today, with finance leaders who manage a collective $27 trillion, with speakers including Ray Dalio of Bridgewater. We’re joined by one of the biggest names in finance: Blackrock, the $10 trillion US investment giant. Ben Powell reveals what’s long and what’s short at the Blackrock Investment Institute. And, we’re taking a deep dive on Sovereig

OPEC extends oil cuts but what does it mean for the UAE?

Dec 05 2024 36 mins

06 Dec 2024. We look at OPEC's decision to delay bringing oil production back to the market - and what it means for the UAE with former broker Matt Stanley. Plus, the boss of Dubai Duty Free, Ramesh Cidambi, joins us live, with the retailer on track to hit its $2 billion sales target. And, we're debating hand baggage on planes - how much is too much? Should you be checking all your

Bitcoin passes $100,000 for the first time

Dec 04 2024 25 mins

We have the latest on Bitcoin as it passes $100,000 for the first time. This comes just hours after Donald Trump nominated the crypto-friendly investor Paul Atkins to head the Securities and Exchange Commission. Plus, we get the latest on today’s OPEC+ meeting and what it could mean for the UAE – the country has secured an increase in its oil production quota, but is there glob

Aldar’s latest purchase in DIFC

Dec 03 2024 32 mins

We speak to Aldar Properties boss, Talal Al Dhiyebi, about why they’re seeing a surge in demand for homes here in the capital and we get more on Aldar’s latest purchase - a commercial tower in DIFC, a 2 point 3 billion dirham deal. Plus, we do a deep dive on the Abu Dhabi economy with two of our favourite experts; Professor Nancy Gleeson of NYU Abu Dhabi, and veteran investor M

Salik's new surge pricing could bring in 110 million dirhams in annual revenues.

Nov 28 2024 33 mins

29 Nov 2024. We get the latest on the RTA introducing variable Salik toll pricing, including higher tolls at peak times - as well as being free at slower points. Plus, as the Eid Al Etihad holiday gets underway we're talking staycations with the guys from Jumeirah Creekside hotel and desert glamping with Terra Solis. We also look at this year's Emirates Dubai 7's which kicks off to

Talabat increases offer size.

Nov 27 2024 43 mins

28 Nov 2024. We're looking at US PCE inflation with Ed Bell of Emirates NBD and we talk Turkey-nomics with Carnistore - are they seeing an appetite for big birds this year? Plus, we look at the Talabat IPO increase with marketwatcher Saad Al Chalabi. We also have an extended interview with Abdulla Al Abdouli, Chief Executive Officer, Marjan about the latest developments and investm

UAE pay to stay flat in 2025.

Nov 26 2024 29 mins

27 Nov 2024. Cooper Fitch have put together a rather sobering salary outlook for 2025 - we'll speak to CEO Trefor Murphy. Plus, we look at the tough times facing the car industry with the CEO of INEOS Automotive, the new(ish) car brand from billionaire Jim Ratcliffe. Etihad has launched nearly a dozen new routes - we'll find out more from airline VP Javier Alija. And as Saudi Arabi

The DFSA issues more than 2 and a half million dollars in fines this year.

Nov 25 2024 37 mins

26 Nov 2024. We get the latest on Trump's new tariff plans - he's just pledged an extra 10% on all Chinese goods, and 25% on Canada and Mexico. Plus, the DFSA has issued more than 2 and a half million dollars in fines this year - we speak to enforcement boss Patrick Meaney. We also speak to Saudi set up expert Alex Nicholls about where we are with the set up of Saudi RHQs. And, Jam