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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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04 Jul 2024. We speak to James Mullan of Which School Advisor about the 20 new schools opening in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and what it means for parents and fees. Plus on the 4th of July, we'll speak to AmCham Dubai, the American business council here, about trade and the election. And we speak to the co-founder of CoinDCX about their decision to buy BitOasis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03 Jul 2024. There's no shortage of buyers entering the property market with sales volumes continuing to rise. We speak to Haus & Haus Real Estate about where they're seeing demand. And Saudi Arabia is set to get a Trump tower in Jeddah, but could we get one here in Dubai? We speak to one of the developers behind it - Ziad El Chaar, CEO, Dar Global. Plus, we speak to Karm Legal about the UAE Central Bank reaching a significant milestone with the issuance of the payment token services regulation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02 Jul 2024. As summer holidays begin, Expedia says most workers feel ‘vacation deprived’. Compensation expert Martin McGuigan joins us live. Plus Greece is looking at a six-day work week, we speak to workplace expert Oliver Baxter. And we look at what Dubai's plans to double the number of Metro stations mean for the real estate industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01 Jul 2024. We speak to energy expert Matt Stanley about what's behind our falling fuel price - and how long it could continue. And as fines kick in for small firms that miss Emiratisation targets we speak to Mohammad Zamani, Partner - Audit, Head of Emiratization, KPMG Lower Gulf about the drive and tips on hiring Emirati talent. Plus, summer-nomics continues - we look at the business of tents as hotels and restaurants put the sunshades up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28 Jun 2024. We discuss reaction to the Joe Biden and Donald Trump presidential debate. We also get all our geeky CEPA questions answered with geopolitcal strategist Taufiq Rahim of the Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government. Plus, summernomics continues - we'll look at the growing demand for safety deposit boxes as we head into the holiday season with a private vault company. And as the Japanese yen falls to its weakest level since 1986, we cross live to Singapore to speak to economist Rodrigo González.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27 Jun 2024. We speak to Gareth El Mettouri of recruitment firm Robert Half about what more job seeking expats means for wages. Plus we get John Lyons to open his books and give us an advance peek into what Q2 has really meant for property deals. And the UAE's Federal Tax Authority is urging all resident eligible commercial entities to register for corporate tax by June 30 to avoid late penalties - Nirav Rajput, Partner, Aurifer Middle East Tax explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26 Jun 2024. A new report by the World Economic forum warns that energy transition is slowing down, with the UAE ranking 52nd place globally - we hear from their head of Energy Transition Intelligence, Espen Mehlum. Plus, Saudi Arabia is set to become the world's largest construction market, according to new numbers from Knight Frank - worth more than 180 billion dollars by the end of 2028. That's 30% higher than last year. We hear from veteran Middle East journalist Andrew Hammond on how they will make their 180 billion-dollar construction boom a reality.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25 Jun 2024. Summernomics continues and we're talking the fine art of swimming pool cooling with the poolstore. We also have a culinary twist with the founder of Tashas restaurant chain Natasha Sideris joins us live. And we speak to Henley & Partners Middle East about their latest forecast that approximately 128,000 of the world’s millionaires are projected to migrate to a new country in 2024, with the UAE and the USA topping the list of destinations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24 Jun 2024. We discuss the UAE ranking Number 2 on a global list of foreign investment attracting 1,300 projects worth more than $30 billion last year - second only to the US. Plus summer is the traditional time for big international moves in and out of Dubai - we'll speak to the boss of E-Movers to find out if we're coming or going. We also speak to the real estate company predicting a 'summer spending spree' - the CEO of W Capital joins us live. And amid reports that AI has finally beaten human intelligence in the so-called ‘Turing Test’, one university professor tells us why he is not convinced.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21 Jun 2024. We get reaction to that rate decision from Henk Potts of Barclays – and where to invest YOUR savings right now, amid political upheaval in Europe. Plus, we hear from Spinneys commercial boss Tom Harvey as they're set to open in Saudi Arabia next week. And summer-nomics continues - we speak to the boss of the Coca Cola Arena to find out if you can get the big artists here in summer and if you'd want to.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
That's according to the Henley Private Wealth Migration Report. The report says the UAE will see an inflow of 6,700 millionaires this year – almost double the second-placed country, the US. Khatija Haque of Emirates NBD shared her take on the long-term impact for the UAE on the influx of private and institutional money. Plus, Summer-nomics - higher flight prices are having an impact on summer camps. We find out more with Eugeine Kerrigan of Curiosity Lab. And with the UAE now a year round destination, we checked what's happening to events industry with Natalie Crampton of TEC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We speak to Ted Raffoul, Career and Workforce Products Business Leader - MENA, Mercer and find out the key findings for the Middle East market. Plus, we ask recruiter Greg Wright of Food People what the survey means for bringing talent in to the city.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14 Jun 2024. It's last minute Eid-oh-nomics.... is there still time to grab a staycation or a last minute bargain flight? We speak to the chief business officer of Wego and David Allen of Radisson. And, we've got a big focus on the finance of football, with just hours until kick-off in Euros 2024. We’re joined by sports lawyer Andrew Mahoney, and the boss of official Middle East TV streamer Tod.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13 Jun 2024. The US Fed and UAE Central Bank keep rates on hold but what that decision mean for us? Ed Bell of Emirates NBD and Danny Abraham, Espace Real Estate explains. We also have more reaction to today’s big stories from former CNN anchor John Defterios, who joins us live in-studio to peruse the news. And we speak to Raj Kotecha, CEO, Chartered Institute of Marketing about Instagram's new "Label AI" button. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12 Jun 2024. The world economy is expected to grow by 2.6 per cent this year, and the expansion rate is expected to remain consistent throughout the year, without significant fluctuations, according to a report by the World Bank. We hear from World Bank economist Ayhan Kosay for more on their hot-off-the press report. Plus, we speak to Tanvi Ahluwalia, Associate Principal, Partner Group, Gallup about their latest workplace report that finds global employee engagement has stagnated. And Miriam Burt, Managing VP Analyst, Gartner explains how IT spending in the MENA region is on the rise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11 Jun 2024. We discuss Apple unveiling its long-awaited AI strategy – including a partnership with Chat GPT. Plus, we look at the economics of Eid al Adha – as Careem lists sacrificial goats for sale on the app. And, it’s election season: veteran investor Gary Dugan reveals his strategy for trading the political swings, from Mumbai to Manhattan. We also talk the finance of football with Professor Kieran Maguire of Liverpool University, as Gulf investors line-up yet another Premier League takeover. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10 Jun 2024. We discuss the UAE's new crackdown on rogue cold-callers, with fines of Dhs150,000 for telemarketers who break the rules. We also talk fintech with the CEO of a new digital bank in Ajman: Christopher Koster of Ruya. Plus, as tens of thousands of pilgrims flock through Dubai Airports as they make their way to Mecca for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, we speak to Mohammed Al Marzouqi, Head of Hajj Committee, Dubai Airports. And investor Khaled Talhouni joins us to reveal where he’s investing $100 million – and the pitfalls he plans to avoid.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07 Jun 2024. Nvidia has caught the attention of anti-trust regulators after joining the three trillion dollar club - we speak to market watcher Jessica Amir. Plus, as Dubai's May property numbers hit a new record, we speak to Zhann Johincke of Property Monitor. And we'll find out if diamonds are losing their sparkle, amid weak prices and De beers being put up for sale with diamond dealer Fergus James.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06 Jun 2024. We look at the booming market for venture debt funding with Philip Bahoshy of research firm Magnitt. We also focus on the fitness industry - speaking to Gymnation Founder Loren Holland and the man behind their latest private credit investment, Omar Al Yawer - Partner, Ruya Partners, as they pave the way for expansion into Saudi Arabia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05 Jun 2024. We discuss Narendra Modi losing his majority in a shock election setback as Indian stocks plunge 6%. We also discuss the UAE PMI data released this morning as we speak to one of the S&P economists behind it. Plus, we get the latest on the giga projects programme in Saudi Arabia with Colin Foreman, Editor, MEED. And, we hear from one UAE based AI company who's just secured $2.2 million in pre-seed funding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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