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Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast

Dubai Eye 103.8

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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39:08

Abu Dhabi GDP grew 3.8% in Q2

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2025/10/03

03 Oct 2025. Abu Dhabi’s GDP grew 3.8% in Q2 compared with a year earlier, with the non-oil economy up 6.6% to its highest quarterly value ever, now making up nearly 57% of the emirate’s economy. We break down the numbers with Emirates NBD economist Ed Bell, alongside the IMF’s 4.8% UAE growth forecast following its Article IV review. Plus, Yango has signed a deal with Etihad Rail, we ask their regional SVP of Operations what’s behind the partnership. And Dubai Duty Free

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35:55

New JV set up to operate Etihad Rail passenger services

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2025/10/02

02 Oct 2025. Etihad Rail has created a new joint venture with French train operator Keolis to run the UAE’s passenger rail services when they launch next year. We speak to the CEO of Keolis about what travellers can expect. Plus, ALEC Holding has set its IPO share price, we hear from the company’s CFO on what this means for investors. And Five Iron Golf is expanding into the UAE, Matt Csillag tells us how he plans to bring the urban golf experience to the region.See

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30:24

Motorists in the UAE will have to pay more to fill up...

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2025/10/01

01 Oct 2025. We put the latest fuel price hike in context with Emirates NBD economist Jeanne Walters. Plus, Careem is expanding beyond ride-hailing with a stake in a car rental company, we ask Chief Business Officer Bassel Al Nahlaoui why. And Dar Global’s Ziad El Chaar tells us about their plans for a new Trump-branded development in Jeddah.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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72:49

Farewell Richard Dean: A Business Breakfast Special

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2025/09/30

30 Sep 2025. It’s the end of an era as we bid adieu to our very own Richard Dean, who hangs up his headphones after two decades on The Business Breakfast. Today’s show is filled with love, tributes, and memories from listeners and colleagues alike. But it’s also business as usual - we speak to the team behind a new luxury Singapore hotel opening in Barsha Heights, and ADNOC Distribution on how it’s revamping its petrol station retail as the “battle of the

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37:05

Flying Taxis Come to RAK

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2025/09/29

29 Sep 2025. Ras Al Khaimah is getting flying taxis! Skyports, Joby, and RAKTA have signed a deal to launch an air taxi service, connecting Dubai, the Wynn Resort, and Jebel Jais. Skyports CEO Duncan Walker joins us with all the details. Plus, the space economy is set to triple to nearly $2 trillion in the next decade, we speak to Dr Arman Papazian about where the growth is coming from. And big changes are coming to where you’ll find Dubai Taxis on apps, we get the details from the CEO

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30:24

Rent cap in Riyadh, Good or Bad?

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2025/09/26

26 Sep 2025. Saudi Arabia has frozen rent hikes in Riyadh for the next five years to tackle soaring prices. We ask Matt Myers of Heriot-Watt University why Saudi is doing this and what it means for investors and the wider property market. Plus, we wrap up AI Week with Presight’s Chief Growth Officer on where the company is heading next. And Matt Stanley of Keplr brings us the latest on the oil market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:02

What Does a Smart City Look Like?

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2025/09/25

25 Sept 2025.It’s Day 4 of our live broadcast from Presight HQ in Abu Dhabi for AI Week in partnership with Microsoft. Martin Yates, Executive Office Government Advisor at Presight (G42), explains how AI can make cities smarter. Plus, with corporate tax returns due on September 30, tax expert Thomas Vanhee walks us through what companies need to know. And we talk about the business of basketball in Abu Dhabi with Etihad Airways CEO Antonoaldo Neves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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32:25

The OECD has upgraded its global economic growth...

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2025/09/24

24 Sep 2025. The OECD has raised its global growth forecast to 3.2% this year, but warned the full impact of tariffs is still to come. We ask Emirates NBD economist Ed Bell how to read the report. Plus, we look at Presight’s growing presence in the financial sector and how AI is transforming everything from risk management to customer experience, with Andrew Reakes. And Simon Ballard, Chief Economist at FAB, joins us for a deep dive into the Abu Dhabi economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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32:25

Presight and Shurooq have teamed up for a 100 million...

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2025/09/23

23 Sep 2025. Presight CEO Thomas Pramotedham revealed the news live on The Business Breakfast, outlining how the fund aims to back cutting-edge AI ventures across multiple sectors. Plus, Dubai’s FDI streak continues with over 640 new projects in H1 2025, we asked HSBC’s Simon Williams if Abu Dhabi is catching up. And PwC is moving its annual green energy summit to Abu Dhabi. We spoke to their Head of Energy Transition about what it signals for the UAE’s sustainability push.See

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34:36

Will $100K US Visa Fees Hit UAE Tech Hiring?

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2025/09/22

22 Sep 2025. We’re broadcasting live from Presight HQ to find out where the AI firm fits into the wider G42 ecosystem and what’s next for its growth. Plus, a new Quantum Computing fund goes live in Abu Dhabi today, we speak to Lunate’s Sherif Salem about the opportunity. And as the US slaps a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas, we ask Marc Ellis Consulting’s Zaid Al Hiali what this could mean for UAE tech recruitment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:28

Live from Aldar’s latest real estate launch party!

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2025/09/19

19 Sep 2025.We’re live from Aldar’s latest Dubai launch party as Cecilia Reinaldo takes us inside the developer’s newest project and what it means for the city’s property market. Plus, Deloitte has been crunching the numbers on UAE hiring, we get the latest from their human capital team. And Alpen Capital tells us why Gulf consumers are paying more for healthy and sustainable food.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:31

The US Fed cuts interest rates by a quarter point,...

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2025/09/18

18 Sep 2025. The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates by a quarter point and the UAE Central Bank immediately followed, lowering the base rate to 4.15%. We ask economist Dan Richards of Emirates NBD what it means for borrowing, saving, and investing here in the UAE. Plus, Majid Al Futtaim has opened a supermarket just for kids, we speak to their CEO of Retail about the concept. And Sky Kurtz, the “Berry King” of Pure Harvest, joins us to reveal two new collaborations as demand for

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29:16

Gulf’s Big Spenders & Coffee-Nomics

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2025/09/17

17 Sep 2025. Affluent Gulf consumers have doubled their spending in the past two years, according to Visa. We speak to Dr Saeeda Jaffar to find out where the money is going (spoiler: five-star hotels & jewelry). Plus, we talk “coffee-nomics” with DMCC as they build a giant coffee hub in Dubai. And as we give away a brand new Nio, we highlight how DEWA is making EV charging more accessible across the city.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:42

Why are Asian companies moving to Dubai?

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2025/09/16

16 Sep 2025. More than half of the new companies setting up in Dubai this year are from Asia. We ask Professor Aditya Moses of the Indian Institute of Management why Dubai is becoming the destination of choice for Asian businesses. Plus, Moody’s warns of a “moderate price correction” in Dubai’s real estate market, we speak to the analyst behind the report. And Dubai builder ALEC is going public with a 20% share offering, we ask Sameer Lakhani what the listing could mean for

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34:00

Emaar Eyes Global Expansion

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2025/09/15

15 Sep 2025. Emaar Properties is planning acquisitions in “big countries” including the US, India, and China with Chairman Mohamed Alabbar saying the UAE may be “too small” for the developer’s ambitions. Plus, could Dubai homebuyers soon skip the traditional 20% down payment? REEF’s Samer Ambar joins us to explain their game-changing model. And we launched “Charge & Chat” -our new tech talk feature from the backseat of a NIO electric car - kicking

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36:15

A Big Week for AI

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2025/09/12

12 Sep 2025. From Larry Ellison’s fortune jump to Abu Dhabi’s launch of K2 Think, it’s been a huge week for AI. Professor Nancy Gleason joins us to reflect on what it all means for the future of work and education. Plus, global creative agency Croud has chosen Dubai as its MENA HQ, we explore why the city is becoming the launchpad for global advertising growth. And England rugby’s Martin Bayfield - the real-life Hagrid! - joins us ahead of hosting this year’s Emirates

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32:04

UK FinTech firm Revolut arrives in the UAE

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2025/09/11

11 Sep 2025. UK fintech giant Revolut is one step closer to launching in the UAE after receiving initial Central Bank approval. We spoke to regional CEO Ambareen Musa about the rollout. Plus, Dubai Chamber’s Saeed Al Gergawi shares how the emirate plans to become the global capital of the digital economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:14

Dubai’s Newest Unicorn

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2025/09/10

10 Sep 2025. US investment giants Permira and Blackstone have paid $525 million for a stake in Dubai-based Property Finder, valuing the company at $2 billion. We get the inside story from founder Michael Lahyani. Plus, Abu Dhabi launches K2 Think, a new AI model it says can rival ChatGPT in mathematical tasks. And as Rupert Murdoch settles his family succession battle, we ask Lombard Odier’s Aboudi Najia what succession planning looks like here in the Gulf.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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29:13

PRYPCO has just closed a Pre-Series A round led by...

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2025/09/09

09 Sep 2025. UAE proptech PRYPCO has closed a Pre-Series a round led by General Catalyst. We speak to founder Amira Sajwani about what it means for investors and the future of tokenized real estate. Plus, veteran Gulf investor Hazem Ben-Gacem, former Investcorp CEO, reveals details of his new $2 billion fund, BlueFive. And Stirling Hospitality’s Tatiana Veller tells us what’s next for tourism growth in Ras Al Khaimah.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:46

Du selling more shares

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2025/09/08

08 Sep 2025. We’re live from NIO Hub Dubai with a flurry of announcements: Du is selling more shares in a secondary public offering, with just over 7.5% of its share capital offered to investors. ADNOC Gas joins the FTSE Emerging Index, boosting its global visibility after earlier inclusion in MSCI. And NIO’s UAE boss on their new hub in SZR, plus a car giveaway!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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