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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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30 Jan 2025. We get reaction to those tech earnings with stock broker Jessica Amir and reaction to that Fed decision with economist Ed Bell. Plus, is the Dubai villa market finally cooling? We've got first peak at some interesting new numbers from Valustrat Director and Head of Real Estate Research, Haider Tuaima.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29 Jan 2025. Patrick Tsang, Chairman of Tsangs Group, Chairman of Hong Kong Ambassadors Club shared shared his insight on how Trump’s tariffs are driving Chinese renewables to the Middle East and what’s next for global trade. Plus, we talk burger-nomics with the founder of the billion-dollar Shake Shack restaurant empire: Danny Mayer. And, as Arab Health continues, we speak to the CEO of Aster Pharmacy about their push into Saudi Arabia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28 Jan 2025. We get reaction to DeepSeek and the US tech rout with Nancy Gleason of NYU Abu Dhabi. Plus, there's about to be a change in what banks can lend in the way of property fees - we look at the knock on effects for home buyers with the CEO of mortgage consultancy Holo. And, we speak to a man who's just sold a hotel and find out why there's an uptick in hotels changing hands. Andy Love from Knight Frank.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27 Jan 2025. The IMF says it expects to see 4% growth in UAE GDP this year, despite lower oil production, we get reaction from our economist, Ed Bell of Emirates NBD. Plus, as diamond prices tumble on global markets, we speak to Fergus James, CEO & Founder, Fergus James Diamonds on what they are seeing on ground. And, one for the bookshelves - we speak to the Dubai veteran who has chronicled the history of the UAE, all 130 thousand years of it, Alexander McNabb, Publishing, Media & Digital Communications Consultant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24 Jan 2025. We find out more about the new Etihad high speed rail link between Dubai and Abu Dhabi and if it will impact property prices. And according to a new survey, job seekers are applying for more positions than ever before - but what does that mean for the HR departments that have to go through their CVs? We speak to one HR manager about how recruitment is changing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23 Jan 2025. We find out what Trump's reversal of a ban on new LNG exports means for LNG producers in the Gulf with energy expert Robin Mills. And, Veteran CNN journalist Richard Quest joins us from Davos, to reveal who is “cock-a-hoop” over Trump, and who’s been “hit over the head by a wet fish.” Plus, Britain is experiencing a significant outflow of high-net-worth individuals and talent to the United Arab Emirates - Philippe Amarante, Managing Partner and Head, Henley & Partners Middle East DMCC explains why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22 Jan 2025. RAK Properties has plans for five billion dirhams worth of real estate - we speak to CEO Sameh Muhtadi. And, we speak to the founder of Virtuzone, Neil Petch, who’s just sold the company to investors in Singapore. Plus, as billionaires converge on Davos for the World Economic Forum, we ask: how rich are Middle East billionaires? (HINT: very!) Dana Abed of Oxfam joins us live.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21 Jan 2025. We unpick new US President Donald Trump's Inaugural Address - and what it might mean for the world economy. We also speak to Valustrat about what's happened to office valuations this year - and how high the new SZR freehold ruling could push them. Plus, how confident are GCC CEOs about revenue growth this year? Stephen Anderson of PWC takes us through their annual CEO survey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20 Jan 2025. Riyadh Air has pushed its take-off date back on the back of aircraft delays - we speak to one aviation expert about the cost of that. And, as the World Economic Forum gets underway in Davos, we speak to economist Dan Richards. Plus, we speak to real estate expert Andy Love about the new freehold possibilities for Sheikh Zayed Road property owners. And, on inauguration day, we look at which of the new president's pledges are likely to come into force first. Moreover, as Global air freight volumes are expected to grow 4% annually over the next decade - we speak to Dubai-based Air Cargo carrier - SolitAir.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17 Jan 2025. We’re live from Emirates Golf Club all for the 36th edition of Hero Dubai Desert Classic! We speak to the man behind the event Simon Corkill. Plus, we speak to the head of RAK Tourism about their new tourism numbers - and how they're going to more than double them in five years. And, Opec is projecting 1.4million barrels a day increase in oil demand for 2026 - we’ll find out why with energy expert Matt Stanley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16 Jan 2025. The Dubai Land Department wants to see more property owners joining their community owners associations. We'll speak to the Director of Rera's Jointly Owned Properties Management Department. We also look at what's happening with job creation in the UAE and Saudi - with new research from recruitment experts Cooper Fitch. And we speak to former Lebanese economy minister Nasser Saidi – who says Lebanon is at “a moment of historic opportunity” with a new President and PM. Plus comedy legend John Cleese joins us live in studio - he's in Dubai for his new show "An Evening with the Late John Cleese".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15 Jan 2025. The New Zealand Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon has spoken to the Business Breakfast about that CEPA agreement, and what it means for the two economies. Plus, can the energy industry really embrace sustainability? We speak to the finance chief of ADNOC Drilling, and the regional boss of French power company Engie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14 Jan 2025. We speak to GEMS about its new science and innovation based school - and its price tag. That's with the senior vice president of education Maryssa O'Connor. We also get the latest on the Aramex takeover talks, with M&A dealmaker Andrew Nichol. And we speak to the UAE author who has a book launch at Davos this week- Noor Sweid, Founder And Managing Partner Of Global Ventures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13 Jan 2025. Is artificial intelligence going to steal YOUR job? We speak to the author of a new report from the World Economic Forum (Hint: bad for bank tellers – but surprisingly good for farmers.) We also speak to Service Robotics Co-founder Fraser Lawson about how robots will impact job creation. And, Meta will stop using third-party fact-checkers on Facebook, Threads and Instagram and instead rely on users to add notes to posts - we find out more with Mazen Nahawi, Founder & CEO, CARMA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10 Jan 2025. As venture-capital funding falls 29%, we ask a leading UAE investor: ‘what’s next?’. Kushal Shah of e& capital joins us live. And, as CES draws to a close, we look at what tech we're likely to want this year with Richard Windsor of Radio Free Mobile. We also speak to The World Bank - the hosts behind the upcoming Global Government Cloud Forum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09 Jan 2025. We speak to Knight Frank's global data centre head on the back of Hussain Sajwani's multi-billion investment pledge to Donald Trump. Plus, tech funding guru Philip Bahoshy reveals why V-C firms slashed their regional investments last year. And, is Dubai's offplan pipeline finally about to outpace demand? That's one of the questions posed in Espace Real Estate's H2 report... we put it to boss John Lyons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08 Jan 2025. We hear from Donald Trump and Hussein Sajwani on that $20 billion AI deal. Plus, Dubai Golf CEO Chris May joins us live: the Dubai Desert Classic is just a week away – but traditional golf is under threat as Tiger Woods launches a rival golf simulator league. We also speak to the co-founder of Hundo, the meal plan aggregator app as they've seen a surge in demand for meal plans since the start of January. And, as hotel bookings rise by 300 percent ahead of tomorrow's Coldplay concert in Abu Dhabi we talk to Premier Inn Hotels.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07 Jan 2024. As Coldplay head to Abu Dhabi, do its claims of an eco-friendly music tour stack up? Green guru Tanzeed Alam discuss. Plus we look at the demand for the remaining tickets with All Things Live ME, Thomas Ovesen. And, we find out why oil has broken out of its 70 dollar box - and where it's going - with energy expert Matt Stanley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06 Jan 2025. That's according to the latest PMI data from S&P, which hit 55.4. We get the details with economist Daniel Richards of Emirates NBD. And we’re talking ‘maganomics’. What do Trump’s tariffs and tax cuts mean for the US - and for us. Plus, we look at what the new smart rental index could mean for property sales - and prices with real estate agency boss Lewis Allsopp and Taimur Khan of JLL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03 Jan 2025. We find out how the new rental index is going to work with the CEO of the real estate registration sector of the Dubai Land Department, Majid Al Marri. And we find out what it will mean on the ground with the CEO of Better Homes, Rick Waind. Plus, the CEO of Al Ansari Exchange joins us with his outlook for the dollar, dirham and remittances in 2025. We also reveal how the electric vehicle wars are playing out in the UAE, with the team from Algodriven. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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