Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast

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BUSINESS
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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.

22H AGO

DP World profit fell 28% despite record revenue and container volumes

14 Mar 2025. Chairman Ahmed bin Sulayem said the ports and logistics company is press ahead with investment plans. But warned of and uncertain outlook amid the “changing global trade landscape.” Plus, we get the market reaction with Monte Safieddine asUS stock markets fell as much as 2% overnight, with analysts again blaming uncertainty over tariffs. And we look at what the UK Government's 20% tax on private school fees has meant for appetite from parents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 min
1D AGO

Abu Dhabi invests $2 billion in crypto exchange Binance

13 Mar 2025. We look at why Saudi game developer Scopley has bought Pokemon Go in a deal worth 3 and a half billion dollars from creator Niantic with Kevin Sebastian. Plus we find out about Dubai's latest freezone - this one aimed at sports and media personalities. And, Dubai Eye stalwart Robbie Greenfield joins us, to reveal his latest business venture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 min
2D AGO

Alpha Data jumps 7% on Abu Dhabi stock market debut

12 Mar 2025. We speak to CEO Fayez Ibbini of newly listed Alpha Data about their plans following their first day on the market. Plus, we talk fintech start-ups with the head of Standard Chartered’s venture capital arm, Gautam Jain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

40 min
3D AGO

Tax deadline coming up at the end of the month: What you need to know

11 Mar 2025. We find out more about who needs to get their calculators in a row, and what happens if you don't, with the experts from Aurifer, Nirav Rajput. Plus, car insurance premiums in the UAE have climbed between 30 and 70% since last Aprils flood. That's what the CEO of Policybazaar.ae has told Business Breakfast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

31 min
4D AGO

What is their hybrid policy here in the UAE?

10 Mar 2025. We speak to Deloitte Middle East about hybrid working, after the US tax practice linked attendance to annual bonuses. Plus, Dubai’s office rents are up 9.1% in H2 2024 according to Knight Frank, Adam Wynne, Partner and Head of Commercial Agency in Dubai discuss. And, we get reaction to Mark Carney’s victory in the Canadian leadership battle with our Canadian Economist, Ed Bell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

32 min
MAR 7

Is there a trend for retrofitting in the UAE?

07 Mar 2025. We find out with Chief Everything Officer of Contractors.direct, David Cook on what they are seeing. Plus, we speak to Salmaan Jaffery, Chief Business Development Officer at DIFC Authority, about the space they're retrofitting to attract fledgling hedge funds. And, Majra is set to launch the Sustainable Impact Challenge for the companies in the UAE: Sarah Shaw, Director of the National CSR Fund break down all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

33 min
MAR 6

UAE economy grew 3.8% in the first nine months of last year

06 Mar 2025. The non-oil sector led the gains, expanding 4.5%. Economist Ed Bell shared his key takeaways. Plus, we get reaction to the latest Trump tariff twists and turns, with Monica Malik, chief economist at ADCB. And, we speak to the boss of finance company Deem – he’s just raised $400 million, and he reveal how he plans to spend it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

35 min
MAR 5

OPEC+ confirms it will bring oil back to market

05 Mar 2025. What does it mean for prices, and what does it mean for us? We get the thoughts of energy expert Amina Bakr and economist Daniel Richards. Plus, Economist Khatija Haque makes a welcome return to the Business Breakfast studio, in her new role as chief economist with Mastercard. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

32 min

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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.