Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast

Nov 06 2024 100 ep. 33 mins 29
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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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Dragon's Den star Kelly Hoppen reveals her business mantra.

Nov 06 2024 35 mins  
07 Nov 2024. We look at what Trump's presidency means for the global markets, but also for us here in the UAE. We'll also have the latest on the UAEs CEPA trade deal with Australia and Lulu supermarket's heavily oversubscribed IPO. Abu Dhabi food company Agthia – best known for Al Ain water – reported a 24% jump in profit, for the first nine months of this year. Agthia Group CE

What a Trump win could mean for the UAE?

Nov 05 2024 40 mins  
06 Nov 2024. We bring you the latest on our US election broadcast special as it happens. We have a stellar line-up of analysts and commentators including CNN anchor John Defterios who explains what either presidency could mean for trade and tariffs here in the UAE. Plus, we hear from our very own Brandy Scott over in the swing state of Pennsylvania. We also hear from Nikki Brothers

Americans head to the polls TODAY.

Nov 04 2024 28 mins  
05 Nov 2024. We speak to Brandy live from Pennsylvania – fresh from a Trump rally – now muscling her way into Kamala’s final public speech. And, with hours to go until the US election, economist Scott Livermore has been crunching the numbers on what Trump – or Harris – means for the UAE. Plus, starting salaries for professional roles are down in the UAE - we find out why

A weak US jobs report puts the economy front and center on election eve...

Nov 03 2024 34 mins  
04 Nov 2024. As the US election draws closer - we speak to our very own Brandy Scott who's been at one of Donald Trump's rally's in Pennsylvania. Plus, we speak to office real estate broker Toby Hall – he left Dubai for the bright lights of London, but has boomeranged back to Dubai. And, we find out about the region's first electric mobility experience centre here in Dubai with K

Tributes paid to Colm McLoughlin of Dubai Duty Free

Nov 01 2024 24 mins  
01 Nov 2024. We look back on the life and career of Colm McLoughlin, the man who built Dubai Duty Free into a $2 billion global icon. Former colleagues Gerald Lawless and Dave Cattanach. Plus, it’s the ultimate showcase of luxury on the water! The Pre-Owned Boat Show is back at Dubai Creek Marina, Abdulla Ali Al Noon - Director - Special Projects, Dubai Golf revealed the must-see

Gold prices Soar! What does it mean for your next jewelry purchase?

Oct 31 2024 36 mins  
31 Oct 2024. We talk Diwali-nomics with Andrew Naylor from the World Gold Council as global gold demand surges - why are investors flocking to gold while jewellery demand drops? And we checked whats happening on Gold Souq with Chandu Siroya, Managing Director, Siroya Jewellers & Vice Chairman of Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group. Plus, we discuss the stability of property prices

Dubai has unveiled a record budget for the next three years.

Oct 29 2024 26 mins  
30 Oct 2024. What does it mean for the economy? We ask Daniel Richards, MENA Economist at Emirates NBD. Plus, we broadcast live from the Coca-Cola Arena for the Binance Blockchain Week - we talk all things crypto: Binance CEO Richard Teng joined us live and Dubai blockchain guru Saqr Ereiqat. And, PwC Middle East teams up with OpenAI—what’s next for AI innovation in the region?

UAE and Vietnam sign CEPA.

Oct 28 2024 29 mins  
29 Oct 2024. We get the latest on the UAE and Vietnam's Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, or CEPA. Plus, as oil prices plunge following Israel's attack on Iran we look at what's happening in the markets with oil expert Matt Stanley. And, it's BeautyWorld - as fragrance houses gather in Dubai to showcase their latest products we speak to one local perfumer, Ajmal Perfume

Italy's ITA Airways begins its first route into the UAE.

Oct 27 2024 40 mins  
28 Oct 2024. We talk to the CEO of NMDC Group about their earnings and discuss the latest Lulu IPO price range. Plus, we speak to Pierfrancesco Carino, VP International Sales, ITA Airways about its first flight to the UAE. We also look at the demand for RAK hotels with RAK hospitality. And, we speak to author Dan Pink, who’s had SEVEN business books on the New York Times bestsell

Tesla soars 22% for its best day in a decade…

Oct 24 2024 30 mins  
With new numbers showing just how much aviation contributes to Dubai's GDP - we speak to airports boss Paul Griffiths. Plus, on the back of that monster Tesla rally, analyst Monte Saffediene crunches the numbers on Elon and the rest of the Magnificent 7. And, on our last day broadcasting from Dubai CommerCity we speak to one of their residents who would like to sell you a pre-loved