Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast Dubai Eye 103.8

02 May 2024. We have the latest on that rate decision from Fed chair Jay Powell and what it means for the UAE with economist Jeanne Walters of Emirates NBD. We also take stock of Spinneys share sale after it raised 375 million dollars in IPO, with CEO Sunil Kumar. And, we'll look at the effects of the last rains on the UAE's stock of new and second hand cars ... and how to avoid buying one that's taken a bath if you're in the market. That's with Glenn Harwood of AlgoDriven. Plus, with the 9% profit tax looming ever closer, we talk tax with John Casey of Virtuzone.
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01 May 2024. We'll have the latest on the fuel prices after they climbed 6% for May. But is this inflationary? How does this reflect what happening in oil prices and what will it mean for inflation in the UAE? And, what does the new bankruptcy law means for business in the UAE? We speak to Al Tamimi's head of litigation, Naif Yahia who gives us the detail. We also talk Q1 results and future plans with the CEO of Aldar Development, Jonathan Emery who reveals his latest project live on air. Plus, we discuss the economics of weight-loss drugs, as sales of Mounjaro triple in Q1- that's with market analyst Monte Saffediene. 
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30 Apr 2024. We discuss the latest UAE blockbuster earnings and what it means for the region. We'll also speak to Andrew Elliott, Director, Commercial Agency, Chestertons MENA about what Dubai's new airport could mean for property demand in the Dubai South area and what impact that will have on the Garhoud area. Plus, we're joined by Professor Heather MacGregor of Heriot-Watt University, co-author of the report on women in the boardroom that says women hold just 11% of seats on boards of UAE listed companies. And, we cross live to Riyadh to speak to Eddy Tannous, COO, Rotana Hotel Management as they look at expanding their footprint across Pakistan, Africa and Europe.
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29 Apr 2024. As Dubai unveils its new Dhs128 billion mega-airport at Al Maktoum with all flights moving away from DXB “in the coming years”… we speak to the man with the plan: Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths. We'll also get anaylsis on the new passenger terminal from Geoffrey Thomas, MD & Editor in-chief, Airlineratings.com. Plus, we hear from the boss of Alshaya Group, John Hadden, as they plan to open 400 new stores this year. And we have the latest from The World Economic Forum taking place in Riyadh currently.
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26 Apr 2024. We get the latest analysis from Dan Richards, Mena Economist, Emirates NBD on the US economic growth data as well as UAE economy growth which rose 3.3% in the first nine months of 2023. We also speak to the boss of newly-created Space 42 on their bold plan for satellites and AI. Plus, we cross to the US for more on Google and Microsoft – both reporting strong earnings overnight - with investor Keith Fitz-Gerald. And Lebanese philanthropist Lynn Zovighian joins us to reveal new research with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, on the ‘next generation of philanthropy’ in the Middle East.
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25 Apr 2024. We speak to the guys at Al Futtaim Automotive as they've seen a surge in demand for pre-owned SUVs, after last week's wild weather. We also find out what the supercell storm means for the balance sheets of insurance companies themselves - and their ratings - Moodys has a new report. Plus, we dust off the Business Breakfast calculator to crunch the numbers on a flurry of earnings, speaking to Darren Clarke, Chief Financial Officer, Commercial Bank of Dubai. 
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