A laid back look at life in the UAE. Stay up to date with what's happening and where to go with free advice, expert opinion and storytelling which gives an inside scoop in to real life UAE. Calling foodies, culture vultures and people who want answers from our trusted team of engaging experts.
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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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Extraordinary people with extraordinary stories. Join Chris McHardy, Sonal Rupani, and Robbie Greenfield as they embark on a conversational adventure and speak to some of the world's most remarkable individuals. The Big Interview is produced by Tom Paul Smith.
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The UAE's citizens and residents have their view on the topics that everyone is talking about. Presented by Tom Urquhart.
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StartingUp is your weekly guide to launching a new business in the UAE. Every Saturday we bring you inspirational stories, business news, and expert advice to help you get your idea off the ground. Whether you’re tuning in because you’re curious about how the top entrepreneurs made their first million, or you need specific legal advice to scale up your side hustle, join the conversation with Natalie Lindo Taylor and a Virtuzone co-host on Saturday afternoons from 1pm to 3pm.
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How much would you pay for the perfect match? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Dubai Eye 103.8
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First Harrow International School in Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island
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31:5814 Feb 2025. We speak to Taleem CEO Alan Williamson about what comes next. Plus, Adnoc Drilling reports its 2024 financial results, CFO Youssef Salem crunch the numbers for us. And, Parkin introduces a new event tariff policy. What does this mean for parking at major events? We find out with COO Osama Al Safi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac…
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Could your online habits be costing you more? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Dubai Eye 103.8
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13 Feb 2025. Dr. Trefor Murphy of Cooper Fitch has been looking at bonuses and payouts in the UAE and Saudi. Plus, we speak to the boss of Spinneys, after the supermarket’s 26% jump in pre-tax profit. And big IPO announcement from the CEO of Alpha Data, Fayez Ibbini. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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How many groups is too many groups? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Dubai Eye 103.8
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12 Feb 2025. We look at the economics of surfing as The Business Breakfast broadcast live at Surf Abu Dhabi, Hudariyat Island: more than just surfer dudes, the boss Ryan Watkins says it’s driving “socio-economic growth”. Plus, we discuss the ADGM's new employment rules with Luke Tapp of Pinsent Masons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…
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What are the dangers of being always on? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Dubai Eye 103.8
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Earnings season - good sources of proxy population data
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35:3011 Feb 2025. Earnings numbers are out, we go through them with CEO Thomas Pramotedham for Presight and Acting CFO, Ali Siddiqi for ADNOC Distribution. Plus, The World Governments Summit in Dubai happening, Wall Street Journal boss Almar Latour among the speakers and he joins us live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Why weight-training help women over 40... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Dubai Eye 103.8
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10 Feb 2025. We run the rule over this year’s Super Bowl adverts with Arnaud Verchère of ad agency Tonic International. Plus, we look at the property in Northern Emirates, where prices are rising and investor confidence is strong. Fibha Ahmed from dubizzle & Bayut. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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It's a small world indeed... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Dubai Eye 103.8
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India cuts rates for first time in nearly five years to 6.25%
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32:3207 Feb 2025. We get the latest from Jayati Ghosh, Professor of Economics at University of Massachusetts Amherst. And, it's earnings season - we speak to the CFO of Adnoc gas about their numbers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Dubai Eye 103.8
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Could you identify a harmful relationship? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Dubai Eye 103.8
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Abu Dhabi investment firm Lunate has launched a retirement fund for private sector workers
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36:0506 Feb 2025. Companies can use it to replace the traditional gratuity system. We speak to the man who’s been running a similar scheme in DIFC for years, Wilson Varghese, Senior Executive Officer at Zurich Workplace Solutions. We also find out what does it mean for employers & employees with financial coach Steve Cronin of DeadSimpleSaving.com. And,…
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What do you do when work affects your mental health? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Dubai Eye 103.8
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UAE PMI data: Business activity in the UAE grew December 2024
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30:3305 Feb 2025. Growth in the UAE non-oil economy remained strong at the beginning of 2025, according to the latest PMI at 55.0. Economists at S&P cited “Robust expansion in activity and new business” for UAE firms. Economist Christopher Payne of Knight Frank explain more. Plus, Wendy's has just opened its 50th burger restaurant in the Gulf. We speak …
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The realities of matresence See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Dubai Eye 103.8
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Did buying a house just get dearer? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Dubai Eye 103.8
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04 Feb 2025. We find out what new regulation DIFC companies can expect with chief executive Ian Johnston. Plus, we analyze the outlook for oil in the Trump era, with US energy analyst Dr Sara Vakshouri. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Dubai Eye 103.8
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Trump signs off on tariffs for Canada, Mexico and China
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29:3203 Feb 2025. Economist Jeanne Walters of Emirates NBD put that in context for us and what could it mean for the region. Plus, we cross to New York to speak to economist Nick Stadtimiller about those tariffs and what happens next. And, where should you invest your money, in a hectic week of tariffs, earnings and jobs data? We asked Fund manager Mano…
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Can a healthy gut boost your wellbeing? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Dubai Eye 103.8
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DXB passenger traffic hits record high of 92m in 2024
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32:2531 Jan 2025. Dubai International Airport has posted record passenger numbers for 2024, with 92 point 3 million people passing through the airport - closing in on its target of 100 million visitors by 2027; Cargo volumes over the year also rose, by 20 per cent - CEO of Dubai Airports, Paul Griffiths talk us through those record numbers. Plus, we tal…
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Could letting go improve your life? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Dubai Eye 103.8
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The Fed and the UAE keep interest rates on hold
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30:1930 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 pr…
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Do you know how to protect your family? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Dubai Eye 103.8
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Chinese renewables manufacturers moving to Middle East
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41:5529 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 …
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Research shows we only have a 50/50 chance of spotting a liar See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Dubai Eye 103.8
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$1 trillion wiped off US tech stocks over Chinese AI start-up DeepSeek
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29:5728 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 …
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Inside the fight to keep girls on the field See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Dubai Eye 103.8
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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 s…
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From food to film to festivities... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Dubai Eye 103.8
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Etihad Rail unveils a 30-minute Dubai-to-Abu Dhabi train.
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33:4724 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 ho…
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How worried should we be about the 'Looksmaxxxxing' trend? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Dubai Eye 103.8
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Trump's "energy emergency" and whether it could impact oil price
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31:0823 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…
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How to say no like Michelle Obama See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Dubai Eye 103.8
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Virtuzone acquired by Singaporean company.
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30:3122 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:…
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It’s time to ditch the E-cigarettes… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Dubai Eye 103.8
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What could Trump's executive energy order mean for the UAE?
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35:0321 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 …
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Should you really be posting about your kids? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Dubai Eye 103.8
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Freehold ownership for Sheikh Zayed Road property owners.
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29:2420 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 prop…
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Is teetotalism the new vegetarian? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Dubai Eye 103.8
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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…
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Only 27% of GenZ are happy at work in Dubai. But why? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Dubai Eye 103.8
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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…
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Are the genders finally levelling out? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Dubai Eye 103.8
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UAE signs CEPAs with New Zealand, Malaysia and Kenya
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32:1915 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/…
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Would you game the system to improve your child’s credit score? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Dubai Eye 103.8
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GEMs to launch most expensive school in the UAE.
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32:4014 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 …
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How to put down the phone and be present as a parent... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Dubai Eye 103.8
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AI revolution: will the UAE come out on top?
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27:2913 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-check…
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