Recruitment expert Trefor Murphy explains you might want to brush up on your IT skills if you want to land a new job.  Plus, we hear from Brandy Scott  with her “letter from America”. She’s on the trail of Donald Trump in Florida - and paying a high price for the privilege, with everything from hotel rooms to car hire costing a small fortune, as inflation hits a 30-year peak. And, we look at Lebanon's new Prime Minister - amid worsening financial and economic crisis.

 

Recruitment expert Trefor Murphy explains you might want to brush up on your IT skills if you want to land a new job.&nbsp; Plus, we hear from Brandy Scott&nbsp; with her &ldquo;letter from America&rdquo;. She&rsquo;s on the trail of Donald Trump in Florida - and paying a high price for the privilege, with everything from hotel rooms to car hire costing a small fortune, as inflation hits a 30-year peak. And, we look at Lebanon's new Prime Minister - amid worsening financial and economic crisis.
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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.

Daily highlights and exclusive interviews from Dubai's most informative news and business radio show. With a round-up of the day&rsquo;s most important business stories, providing local content and context on the international issues that matter.Presented by Richard Dean &amp; Brandy Scott.

Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast

This is a brand new version of the Business Breakfast Bitesize podcast as we join forces with the Agenda and the ARN News Centre to keep you updated throughout the week.Tom Urquhart now joins Richard Dean and Brandy Scott, as we bring you all the latest information around the COVID 19 outbreak, closures, and sanitation efforts. Plus all the usual conversations, business and breaking news.The Business Breakfast now live 7 am to 12 pm.

This is a brand new version of the Business Breakfast Bitesize podcast as we join forces with the Agenda and the ARN News Centre to keep you updated throughout the week.Tom Urquhart now joins Richard Dean and Brandy Scott, as we bring you all the latest information around the COVID 19 outbreak, closures, and sanitation efforts. Plus all the usual conversations, business and breaking news.The Business Breakfast now live 7 am to 12 pm.

Bitesize Business Breakfast

Hiring has gone up in the UAE - but which sectors are recruiting?

26 Apr 2024. We get the latest analysis from Dan Richards, Mena Economist, Emirates NBD on the US economic growth data as well as UAE economy growth which rose 3.3% in the first nine months of 2023. We also speak to the boss of newly-created Space 42 on their bold plan for satellites and AI. Plus, we cross to the US for more on Google and Microsoft – both reporting strong earnings overnight - with investor Keith Fitz-Gerald. And Lebanese philanthropist Lynn Zovighian joins us to reveal new research with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, on the ‘next generation of philanthropy’ in the Middle East.

26 Apr 2024. We get the latest analysis from Dan Richards, Mena Economist, Emirates NBD on the US economic growth data as well as UAE economy growth which rose 3.3% in the first nine months of 2023. We also speak to the boss of newly-created Space 42 on their bold plan for satellites and AI. Plus, we cross to the US for more on Google and Microsoft – both reporting strong earnings overnight - with investor Keith Fitz-Gerald. And Lebanese philanthropist Lynn Zovighian joins us to reveal new research with the Bill &amp; Melinda Gates Foundation, on the ‘next generation of philanthropy’ in the Middle East.

Abu Dhabi space merger is cleared for launch by investors.

25 Apr 2024. We speak to the guys at Al Futtaim Automotive as they've seen a surge in demand for pre-owned SUVs, after last week's wild weather. We also find out what the supercell storm means for the balance sheets of insurance companies themselves - and their ratings - Moodys has a new report. Plus, we dust off the Business Breakfast calculator to crunch the numbers on a flurry of earnings, speaking to Darren Clarke, Chief Financial Officer, Commercial Bank of Dubai. 

25 Apr 2024. We speak to the guys at Al Futtaim Automotive as they've seen a surge in demand for pre-owned SUVs, after last week's wild weather. We also find out what the supercell storm means for the balance sheets of insurance companies themselves - and their ratings - Moodys has a new report. Plus, we dust off the Business Breakfast calculator to crunch the numbers on a flurry of earnings, speaking to Darren Clarke, Chief Financial Officer, Commercial Bank of Dubai.

Moody's warns that some UAE insurance companies face financial pressure flood claims.

24 Apr 2024. We get reaction from Daniel Richards, Senior Economist, Emirates NBD about the UAE and Oman signing investment deals worth Dhs 129 billion during this week’s visit by Oman’s Sultan Haitham. We also hear from Dubai based HR expert - Sarah Brooks, Managing Director, Fikrah HR, who says some firms in the UAE might have broken the law by not doing enough to keep their employees safe during last week's wild weather. Plus, we speak to insurance expert Franck Heimburger of GIG Gulf, formerly AXA Insurance, who answers your questions on flood claims. And, we'll go through those strong UAE shopping numbers with Dubai Chambers President and CEO - Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah.

24 Apr 2024. We get reaction from Daniel Richards, Senior Economist, Emirates NBD about the UAE and Oman signing investment deals worth Dhs 129 billion during this week’s visit by Oman’s Sultan Haitham. We also hear from Dubai based HR expert - Sarah Brooks, Managing Director, Fikrah HR, who says some firms in the UAE might have broken the law by not doing enough to keep their employees safe during last week's wild weather. Plus, we speak to insurance expert Franck Heimburger of GIG Gulf, formerly AXA Insurance, who answers your questions on flood claims. And, we'll go through those strong UAE shopping numbers with Dubai Chambers President and CEO - Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah.

Hiring has gone up in the UAE - but which sectors are recruiting?

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