Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast Dubai Eye 103.8

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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24 Apr 2024. We get reaction from Daniel Richards, Senior Economist, Emirates NBD about the UAE and Oman signing investment deals worth Dhs 129 billion during this week’s visit by Oman’s Sultan Haitham. We also hear from Dubai based HR expert - Sarah Brooks, Managing Director, Fikrah HR, who says some firms in the UAE might have broken the law by not doing enough to keep their employees safe during last week's wild weather. Plus, we speak to insurance expert Franck Heimburger of GIG Gulf, formerly AXA Insurance, who answers your questions on flood claims. And, we'll go through those strong UAE shopping numbers with Dubai Chambers President and CEO - Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah.
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23 Apr 2024. We speak to Sonny Ridgewell, Managing Director of insurance brokers-  Beneple - about the number of motor claims expecting to exceed AED 1 billion following last week's floods. We also get his reaction to the latest news from The UAE Central Bank as they're instructing insurance companies to pay up for flood damage - the directive covers all homes and cars with “comprehensive” policies. Plus, the CEO of Dubai Financial Market, Hamed Ali, joins us live in studio for an extended interview on the UAE’s IPO boom. We also cross live to Australia to speak to Jessica Amir, Market Strategist, moomoo about Tesla's shares falling 3% overnight. And, as Spinneys sets the price range for its IPO we hear from Samer Deghaili, Co-Head of Investment Banking (MENAT), HSBC.
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22 Apr 2024. We have the latest on the aftermath of last week's flood as Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed approves sweeping measures to address the impact of the rains. We also discuss the latest on the economic impact with the insurance experts at S&P and what that means for the local insurance industry. Plus, we hear from Maria Morris, CEO & Founder Maria Morris Real Estate about what property buyers are looking for when choosing their next Dubai home. And, as the first full week of voting gets underway in India, we speak to Economist Surjit Bhalla.
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19 Apr 2024. We have a special edition of the Bitesize podcast today as we hear from a variety of businesses to find out how they're faring in the aftermath of the floods. First, we hear from Dubai airports CEO, Paul Griffiths, who gives us the latest updates for DXB passengers and when we can expect operations to resume as normal.  We also find out how food companies are working to keep restaurants and shops supplied with JM Foods. And we look at how hotels are providing local residents and delayed tourists with shelter while coping with their own logistical challenges. Plus, we find out what small business owners are facing in terms of insurance claims with insurancemarket.ae and how ride-hailing services fared in the floods with Yango.
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