Best CEPA Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. #27: The Advisor’s Own Financial Plan - Brooklyn Brock, CFP®, CEPA®, ChFC® 36:17

2d ago36:17

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Comprehensive financial planners are experts at helping our clients manage their money in support of their goals. But what about the advisor’s own financial picture? Who’s advising them? Our guest, Brooklyn Brock, CFP®, CEPA®, ChFC®, founder of Ellevate Advisors, discusses her work as an advisor to financial advisors, helping them to reach financia…

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UAE-AUS CEPA Deal 33:48

24h ago33:48

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13 November 2024. The Business Breakfast welcomed His Excellency Ridwaan Jadwat, Australian Ambassador to the UAE, to discuss Australia’s newly signed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the UAE and its impact on trade and bilateral relations. Plus, crossing live to Baku to get the latest on COP29 with journalist Rosanna Lockwo…

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RAK's new financial centre. 31:46

1h ago31:46

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22 Nov 2024. The first buildings in RAK's new financial zone have been launched - we get all the detail from Better Homes CEO, Richard Waind. Plus, we cross live to Delhi, for reaction to billionaire Gautam Adani’s indictment by a New York court. And, as Dubai Industrial City celebrates its 20th anniversary as the Middle East’s leading manufacturin…

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How I Built It with Andy Fruechtnicht, Founder and CEO of Single Source IT - Elevate Your Business 52:02

7h ago52:02

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In this episode of Elevate Your Business, Adam continues the "How I Built It" series with Andy Fruechtnicht, CEO, President, and Founder of Single Source IT, based in Columbus, Ohio. Andy shares his journey from his very first job to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the IT industry. He talks about what inspired him to start his business and th…

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Nvidia reported revenue and profit that beat expectations 25:19

2h ago25:19

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We’ll have the latest on Nvidia’s reported revenue and profit that has beat expectations. Quarterly revenue nearly doubled to $33 billion, amid booming demand for its AI chips. Plus, we'll find out what the boom in home sales and renovations means for the ultimate luxury tap provider. And, we'll find out why RAK Ceramics net profits fell in the fir…

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Taaleem acquires French curriculum school in Dubai. 40:08

2h ago40:08

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20 Nov 2024. We speak to Taaleem boss Alan Williamson about the company's move into the French curriculum market. Plus, the CEO of Saudi airline Flyadeal joins us live – Steve Greenway is on a mission to get more planes and landing slots on the booming Dubai-Riyadh route. And Dubai Taxi is taking on Uber and Careem with a new e-hailing platform -we…

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Dubai inflation slows... 40:46

3h ago40:46

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19 Nov 2024. We have the latest on Dubai inflation and Brazilian footballer Neymar buying a Dhs200 million penthouse in Dubai. We also speak to Dubai Airports CEO, Paul Griffiths about their latest numbers. They've seen a 7% increase in passenger traffic in the first 9 months of the year and are on track for a record year with 93 million passengers…

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UAE delegation heads to Brazil for G20 meeting. 33:00

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18 Nov 2024. We have the latest from the big economic issues on the table at today’s G20 meeting in Brazil. Plus, the battle of the supermarkets is getting ever more competitive in the UAE: we get the inside story from the consultancy Oliver Wyman. And, as the Dubai precious metals conference gets underway this week... we look at what's happening t…

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Etihad reports 66% jump in profit for the first nine months of the year. 31:01

2h ago31:01

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15 Nov 2024. We go through Etihad's financial results with the Group Chief Executive Officer Antonaldo Neves. Plus, as we celebrate Eid Al Etihad we are on the road across the Emirates, and today we kicked off in Dubai - broadcasting LIVE from Union House, Etihad Museum, the very place where the UAE was founded in 1971. We’re joined by Neel and ren…

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Price and Trend - 2 of The Major Factors to Consider When Investing 23:01

1h ago23:01

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In this episode Adam is diving into the first part of his NERD-vember series, doing a deeper dive into 2 of the major factors to consider when investing... price and trend. Adam will be looking at these 2 indicators and how to use them to determine if it's a good TIME to buy, or when it's a good time to buy or sell your current investments. Examing…

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UAE to see 4% payrises next year says Mercer 31:09

1h ago31:09

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14 Nov 2024. Ted Rafoul of Mercer told Business Breakfast that healthcare and life sciences are seeing the top pay rises. Plus, as work begins on Dubai’s first vertiport for flying taxis, we speak to the CEO of the RTA’s Public Transport Agency - Ahmed Hashem Bahrozyan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Dubai considers flexible work plan to cut traffic 34:10

10d ago34:10

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12 Nov 2024. That's after studies showed it can cut rush-hour traffic by 30%. Officials did not give a timeline, but said "The plan aims to balance business productivity and quality of life." Plus, we speak to Talabat CEO Tomaso Rodriguez about the company's upcoming IPO. And, Tanzeed Alam from Earthmatters on the major climate finance challenges a…

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Talabat parent company Delivery Hero has decided on the details of its IPO 29:26

8d ago29:26

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11 Nov 2024. We get the details with our market IPO watcher, Sameer Lakhani, Managing Director, Global Capital Partners and the legal part of with Andrew Tarbuck, Partner, Head of Capital Markets, Al Tamimi & Company. Plus, COP29 kicks off today in Baku, energy journalist Amena Bakr discuss what's at stake. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i…

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Emirates reports a dip in profit after corporate tax kicks in. 26:51

12d ago26:51

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08 Nov 2024. We talk corporate earnings: the CEO of Spinneys joins us live, while aviation lawyer Nick Humphrey crunches the numbers on Emirates. Plus, as Italy's furniture exports to the UAE hit well over 200 million dollars - we're joined by the Italian Trade Commissioner to the UAE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Getting 'Exit Planning' Out of Your Vocabulary with Bob St. Germain 43:46

7d ago43:46

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In this episode of "Elevate Your Business," Adam talks with Bob St. Germain, Managing Director and Principal at Corporate Finance Associates in Columbus, Ohio, about why exit planning is essential for business owners from day one. Bob explains the importance of integrating exit strategies from day one, transforming the way owners think about and pl…

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Dragon's Den star Kelly Hoppen reveals her business mantra. 35:04

7d ago35:04

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07 Nov 2024. We look at what Trump's presidency means for the global markets, but also for us here in the UAE. We'll also have the latest on the UAEs CEPA trade deal with Australia and Lulu supermarket's heavily oversubscribed IPO. Abu Dhabi food company Agthia – best known for Al Ain water – reported a 24% jump in profit, for the first nine months…

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What a Trump win could mean for the UAE? 40:16

8d ago40:16

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06 Nov 2024. We bring you the latest on our US election broadcast special as it happens. We have a stellar line-up of analysts and commentators including CNN anchor John Defterios who explains what either presidency could mean for trade and tariffs here in the UAE. Plus, we hear from our very own Brandy Scott over in the swing state of Pennsylvania…

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Americans head to the polls TODAY. 28:01

9d ago28:01

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05 Nov 2024. We speak to Brandy live from Pennsylvania – fresh from a Trump rally – now muscling her way into Kamala’s final public speech. And, with hours to go until the US election, economist Scott Livermore has been crunching the numbers on what Trump – or Harris – means for the UAE. Plus, starting salaries for professional roles are down in th…

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A weak US jobs report puts the economy front and center on election eve... 34:14

10d ago34:14

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04 Nov 2024. As the US election draws closer - we speak to our very own Brandy Scott who's been at one of Donald Trump's rally's in Pennsylvania. Plus, we speak to office real estate broker Toby Hall – he left Dubai for the bright lights of London, but has boomeranged back to Dubai. And, we find out about the region's first electric mobility experi…

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Tributes paid to Colm McLoughlin of Dubai Duty Free 24:34

19d ago24:34

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01 Nov 2024. We look back on the life and career of Colm McLoughlin, the man who built Dubai Duty Free into a $2 billion global icon. Former colleagues Gerald Lawless and Dave Cattanach. Plus, it’s the ultimate showcase of luxury on the water! The Pre-Owned Boat Show is back at Dubai Creek Marina, Abdulla Ali Al Noon - Director - Special Projects, …

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Making Estate Planning Easier with Dan Baron of Baron Law 42:22

14d ago42:22

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In this episode of "The Retirement Fiduciary," Adam sits down with Dan Baron, an expert in estate planning, elder care law, probate, and business succession, to simplify the often daunting process of estate planning. Together, they explore important topics like whether or not you should avoid probate and how the probate process can impact your asse…

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Gold prices Soar! What does it mean for your next jewelry purchase? 36:27

15d ago36:27

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31 Oct 2024. We talk Diwali-nomics with Andrew Naylor from the World Gold Council as global gold demand surges - why are investors flocking to gold while jewellery demand drops? And we checked whats happening on Gold Souq with Chandu Siroya, Managing Director, Siroya Jewellers & Vice Chairman of Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group. Plus, we discuss the st…

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Dubai has unveiled a record budget for the next three years. 26:23

16d ago26:23

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30 Oct 2024. What does it mean for the economy? We ask Daniel Richards, MENA Economist at Emirates NBD. Plus, we broadcast live from the Coca-Cola Arena for the Binance Blockchain Week - we talk all things crypto: Binance CEO Richard Teng joined us live and Dubai blockchain guru Saqr Ereiqat. And, PwC Middle East teams up with OpenAI—what’s next fo…

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UAE and Vietnam sign CEPA. 29:33

17d ago29:33

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29 Oct 2024. We get the latest on the UAE and Vietnam's Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, or CEPA. Plus, as oil prices plunge following Israel's attack on Iran we look at what's happening in the markets with oil expert Matt Stanley. And, it's BeautyWorld - as fragrance houses gather in Dubai to showcase their latest products we speak to…

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Italy's ITA Airways begins its first route into the UAE. 40:13

18d ago40:13

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28 Oct 2024. We talk to the CEO of NMDC Group about their earnings and discuss the latest Lulu IPO price range. Plus, we speak to Pierfrancesco Carino, VP International Sales, ITA Airways about its first flight to the UAE. We also look at the demand for RAK hotels with RAK hospitality. And, we speak to author Dan Pink, who’s had SEVEN business book…

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Tesla soars 22% for its best day in a decade… 30:00

21d ago30:00

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With new numbers showing just how much aviation contributes to Dubai's GDP - we speak to airports boss Paul Griffiths. Plus, on the back of that monster Tesla rally, analyst Monte Saffediene crunches the numbers on Elon and the rest of the Magnificent 7. And, on our last day broadcasting from Dubai CommerCity we speak to one of their residents who …

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Simplifying Estate Planning with Dan Baron of Baron Law 42:18

21d ago42:18

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In this episode of "Elevate Your Business," Adam sits down with Dan Baron, an expert in estate planning, elder care law, probate, and business succession, to simplify the often daunting process of estate planning. Together, they explore important topics like whether or not you should avoid probate and how the probate process can impact your assets.…

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Majid Al Futtaim ties up with Parkin 26:47

22d ago26:47

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Majid Al Futtaim is bringing parking from Parkin into its malls - we get the details with Khalifa Bin Braik, CEO at Majid Al Futtaim Asset Management. Plus, as Gold trades close to record highs, veteran gold trader Jeff Rhodes joins us live. And, Knight Frank expects Riyadh's population to increase by nearly 40% by 2030. What will that mean for the…

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Is Dubai’s property bubble about to burst? 35:02

23d ago35:02

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Economist Daniel Richards joins us live with a tale of two summits: IMF in Washington and BRICS in Russia. We also speak to the woman behind a real estate startup that has just raised 10 million in seed funding - Amira Sajwani. And, we're buying more affordable homes, says Valustrat but has what you’re getting for your money changed? We speak to th…

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Lulu supermarket experiments with an autonomous store format 31:12

24d ago31:12

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We have the latest on the BRICS Summit in Russia today where UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed will meet with several world leaders - China’s Xi Xinping and India’s Narendra Modi are among the delegates. We also speak to the CEO of Lulu Retail about the hypermarket group's hotly anticipated IPO. And, we get the inside story on our home for …

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Lulu launches long awaited IPO 28:12

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We cross live to Washington DC, with Economist Rudolph Loymeyer - he explains why Dubai has FALLEN in a ranking of the world’s top cities. Plus, we speak to Sameer Lakhani about the upcoming LuLu IPO. And, as sales transactions hit record highs in Dubai’s property market - we speak to Zhann Jochinke of Property Monitor. See omnystudio.com/listener …

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'Entertainer' could eventually go public, says founder. 28:05

28d ago28:05

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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 chan…

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Dubai's property buyers are changing. 28:22

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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 n…

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Second Sphere Venue Coming to Abu Dhabi. 32:31

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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 t…

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Dubai’s Trade Centre Roundabout is set for a major overhaul. 42:48

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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 i…

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DP World’s 1-billion-pound UK investment is reportedly back on. 31:03

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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…

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Could Elon's "We Robot" launch work in the UAE? 39:05

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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 t…

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Dubai's new cashless society strategy. 33:34

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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 …

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Travel prices to surge 11% for winter holidays. 30:13

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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 spea…

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Funding for regional tech start-ups falls. 30:52

1M ago30:52

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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 …

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Why is the UAE such an important market for weight loss drugs? 37:55

1M ago37:55

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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 ex…

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Flying taxis in Dubai 36:20

1M ago36:20

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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 …

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The UAE economy saw the weakest expansion in three years last month 32:49

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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…

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What's happening to oil amidst regional conflict? 32:37

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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 …

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UAE petrol prices at two and a half year low 36:25

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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…

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It's nearly petrol price day - but when should we fill up? 30:21

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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 s…

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UAE Central Bank expects the country to see stronger economic growth this year 32:41

2M ago32:41

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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. Se…

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Recruiting and Attracting Top Talent with Robb Christenson and Chuck Nauman of Peerless Search 33:31

2M ago33:31

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In this episode of "Elevate Your Business," Adam sits down with Robb Christenson and Chuck Nauman, Co-Founders and Partners at Peerless Search, a leading talent solutions firm specializing in Finance, Accounting, and Tech placements. Robb and Chuck share their insights on the current state of recruiting, emphasizing the crucial role of authenticity…

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Could UAE based Agtech 'Pure Harvest Smart farms' be going public? 37:15

2M ago37:15

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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 willi…

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President Mohamed meets the CEOs of Microsoft and Nvidia 29:51

2M ago29:51

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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…

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