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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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18 Oct 2024. As ECB cuts rates for the third time, we look at whether the inflation genie is back in the bottle with Ed Bell of Emirates NBD. We also speak to serial entrepreneur Donna Benton of the Entertainer on being a good negotiator and whether an IPO could be on the horizon. Plus, it's Gitex - we find out how virtual reality headsets are changing Dubai's property landscape. And, we find out how Microsoft and its partners are set to contribute over 74 billion-dollars to the UAE economy with market intelligence firm - IDC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17 Oct 2024. It's Gitex and we're looking at Dubai's booming demand for businesses to buy and rent robots. We also speak to Abhi CEO Omar Ansari about their new round of credit funding. Plus, we get a sneak peak at the next phase of AI with the CEO of Google-spinout, SandboxAQ. And, we speak to the guys from Espace Real Estate about what their Q3 numbers tell us about Dubai's property market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16 Oct 2024. Abu Dhabi has confirmed plans for a ‘Sphere’ music venue. It’s signed a deal with the company that owns the $2 billion Las Vegas Sphere, which opened in 2022 with a residency by U2. We'll discuss that and what it means for the UAE. Plus, it's Gitex week and we've been speaking to a small army of CEO's this morning including Abu Dhabi tech heavyweight - the CEO of AI firm Presight, Thomas Pramotedham. As well as Richard Waind, CEO, Betterhomes who reveals their latest price record for a rental property in Dubai. We also talk aviation with the COO of Emirates: Adel Al Redha on Boeing delays, record profit margins, and lessons from the April floods.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15 Oct 2024. We speak to Director of Roads at the RTA, Hamad Al Shehhi – who reveals details about their latest plan for Trade Centre roundabout which aims to ease the congestion. Plus, as Dubai's housing boom turns into a renovation boom, we speak to contractors direct about the business of getting things done. And, we're looking at the chemical industry and how it can achieve a net-zero future with the 'Global Impact Coalition'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14 Oct 2024. DP World’s GBP1 billion investment in the UK seems to be going ahead. So, how important economically is the UK as a destination for UAE investment? On the first day of Gitex, we speak to Microsoft about its billion dollar investment in G42 and their plan to work on 'responsible AI'. Plus, Boeing is set to axe their workforce by cutting 17,000 jobs as well as delaying production - we find out what it means for us here in the UAE with aviation expert, Ajay Awataney. And, as Tata Trusts appoints their new chairperson following the death of Tycoon Ratan Tata, we look at new laws for family businesses here in the UAE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11 Oct 2024. We have the latest from Elon Musks robot taxi launch event in California where he has also unveiled human-sized robots called "Optimus robot". We also speak to Trefor Murphy the boss of Cooper Fitch - he has been measuring job creation in the UAE and Saudi. Plus, we speak to Dr Saeeda Jaffar of Visa to get her take on the new move by the UAE to get more women on boards. And, we preview the UAE sporting season, with music acts like Stormzy getting top billing alongside golfers such as Rory McLlroy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10 Oct 2024. We discuss Dubai’s new strategy that would see 90 per cent of all transactions be cashless by 2026. We also look at ticket prices on the back of our discussion about air fares and profits yesterday - industry body IATA breaks it down for us. Plus, as the US government seeks the break-up of the world’s biggest search engine, Google, we speak to UAE law firm Afridi & Angell. And, we speak to the new Dubai boss of Binance, the world’s biggest crypto exchange: Stephanie Emile.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09 Oct 2024. We've got the latest on the UAE federal budget and what it means for Dubai. We also speak to online travel shop Wego about why travel prices have surged for winter holidays and if there's any way to get around it. Plus, we speak to Sovereign Wealth guru Diego Lopez about Abu Dhabi’s rainy-day fund: all $1.7 trillion of it. And, we speak to Etihad Airways as they plan to double their fleet by 2030. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08 Oct 2024. As Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai unveils a project to boost the country's agriculture sector and help address food security issues, we speak to Mark Tester, Professor at KAUST + co-founder of Red Sea Farms LLC. Plus, as startups in the UAE see a boom in early stage investment, we speak to Philip Bahoshy of research firm Magnitt. And, we speak to the boss of one of fastest growing low-cost airlines in the Middle East - Steven Greenway, CEO, flyadeal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07 Oct 2024. We speak to the man who makes Mounjaro, Ilya Yuffa, President of Eli Lilly’s global operations, who explains why the UAE is such an important market for weight-loss drugs, partly due to the high rate of diabetes and obesity. Plus, as Taaleem sees enrolment in their schools increase by 33%, we speak to CEO Alan Williamson about their expansion plans and what it means for education in the UAE. And, as the UAE offers tax breaks to crypto traders and money managers, we ask tax expert Thomas Vanhee: what about the rest of us? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04 Oct 2024. Flying taxis in Dubai moved a step closer, after Parkin signed a deal with European company Skyports to build take-off and landing zones. We speak to the man building the take-off and landing zones in Dubai - Daniel O’Neil of Skyports. Plus, it's Zurich's Blue Sofa on the Business Breakfast with the Director of Urban Planning at Dubai Development Authority - Ahmed Bukhash, we discuss about the city's physical development. And, OpenAI secures a massive $6.6 billion investment, potentially boosting its value to $157 billion. We’ll explore how this positions them among the world’s top private companies with Sachin Dev Duggal, Founder & Chief Wizard, Builder.ai.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03 Oct 2024. That's according to the latest S&P Purchasing Managers Index, with a reading of 53.8. We crunch those numbers with economist, Ed Bell of Emirates NBD. Plus, with travel disruption across the region, we speak to aviation expert Vinamra Longani about the logistics and costs of cancelled flights. And, there's a massive port workers strike in the US - what could that mean for us? We speak to the editor of Ship and Bunker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02 Oct 2024. As oil jumps several dollars following a sharp escalation in regional conflict - we have analysis from Ed Bell of Emirates NBD. We also speak to the man who’s just raised Dhs700 million, by selling an office block in Dubai Internet City - the CEO of Emirates REIT joins us live. Plus, as part of our new "Made in the UAE" series we hear from one scientist who is keen to manufacture here in Dubai and why. And, Dubai's first ever Chipotle opens today - we speak to AlShaya Group CEO, John Hadden.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01 Oct 2024. On the back of our petrol price drop, we find out more about what shapes fuel pricing with oil economist Paul Hickin, live from Fujairah and Ed Bell, Senior Director, Emirates NBD. Plus, as global car makers issue a series of warnings of slow sales - we speak to Sebastian Fuchs, Managing Director, AutoData Middle East. We also speak to the CEO of ADNH Catering, as they announce plans for an Abu Dhabi IPO. And, on international coffee day we kick off our new series of interviews - from the lounge at Raw Coffee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30 Sept 2024. We preview tonight’s petrol price decision with oil expert Matt Stanley. Will lower crude prices make it cheaper to fill up YOUR car? And ADNH catering is set to offer 40% of shares in IPO - we get the latest with IPO watcher Sameer Lakhani. We also speak to the CEO of IKEA - how much more INGATORP could see in this region? Plus, we speak to Matthew White, CEO, VARA about their new marketing regulations. And, we speak to PWC about how AI is changing the legal industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27 Sept 2024. We cross live to Wellington to discuss the UAE- NEW Zealand CEPA that's just been agreed with New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McClay. Plus, as Abu Dhabi's hotels hike prices by 375% for the Coldplay concert - we'll ask a hotelier if it's fair! And, we talk the economics of cricket, with West Indies batting legend Richie Richardson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26 Sept 2024. We look at why Dubai agri-farmer Sky Kurtz wants another hundred thousand dollars and whether going public could be on the horizon. We also catch up with PR supremo Sunil John about his new gig. Plus, we look at the office rental market with the team from Knight Frank - we find out what occupiers are looking for and what they're willing to pay for it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25 Sept 2024. President Mohamed meets the CEOs of Microsoft and Nvidia on his America trip - we cross live to Washington, for the latest on that US visit, with Afshin Molavi of Johns Hopkins University. And, we talk lanyard-nomics - asking an event organiser and a badge producer why we're still hanging a piece of paper in plastic round our necks in 2024. We also speak to the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism about their latest collab with Amazon. And, we continue our ‘Made in the UAE’ series with a man who runs a chocolate factory in Dubai. Martin van Almsick of Al Nassma camel milk chocolate joins us in studio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24 Sept 2024. We look into the 10 billion dirham expansion plan that has been approved for the Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai -- which will ultimately make it the largest indoor exhibition space in the region with Natalie Crampton of TEC. We're also checking on the falling interest rate environment with Faisal Hasan of Al Mal Capital. And Sean Evers of Gulf Intelligence is helping us dig into the Oil prices increase on Monday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23 Sep 2024. We look at the visit of Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the United States and the AI collaboration between the two nations as we chat with Sammy Bousaba, Chairman of AmCham Dubai. Plus the expert who coined the term presenteeism, Sir Cary Cooper of University of Manchester explains why he finds employers who expects staff back in the office as dinosaurs. And find out why more and more Dubai residents are opting to buy a property.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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