Podcasts about emirates nbd

13 May 2025. Markets rally as the US and China agree to slash tariffs, is this the moment tech stocks and investors have been waiting for? We ask top analyst Dan Ives. Plus, ADNOC L&S reports earnings - CFO Nick Gleeson joins us. And we talk digital banking and disruption with Starling Bank CEO Raman Bhatia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Apr 2025. More commercial space, more rental stock, but will prices follow? We speak to CRC’s Ben Bargh and Betterhomes CEO Louie Harding. Plus, PayPal opens its Middle East HQ in Dubai. We ask Suzan Kereere why now, and why here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 Apr 2025. The IMF has trimmed its UAE growth forecast for 2025, from 5% to 4%. We spoke to Ed Bell from Emirates NBD and Charu Chanana from Saxo Bank about what it means. Plus, can the UAE really lead in AI? The team behind Wadi AI thinks so.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Apr 2025. Dubai inflation has eased to 2.8%, the slowest pace in six months. We get economist Ed Bell’s take on what it means for your wallet. Plus, Cordell Partners breaks down UAE finance sector salaries: what’s hot, what’s not, and whether pay is keeping up with the cost of living. And as global tariffs rise, could aircraft prices follow? Aviation expert Mark D. Martin weighs in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 Apr 2025. The UAE saw just over 1% growth in new employment in Q1, according to Cooper Fitch. So has the busy start to the year really translated into jobs? We break it down with their latest report. Plus, we’re joined in our pop-up studio by Arjun Sarkar, Vice-President of our hosts Dubai CommerCity. And the RTA signs an MoU with Baidu’s Apollo Go - we speak to Khaled Al Awadhi about autonomous taxis hitting Dubai roads in 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Carl is joined by Daniel Richards, Senior Economist at Emirates NBD, for an in-depth look at Dubai's economy and what lies ahead in 2025 and beyond. Together, they unpack whether the city's extraordinary growth can realistically continue, how global politics, including the Trump effect, is influencing the cost of living, and what investors need to know about the current real estate landscape. Thinking about investing in Dubai real estate? This episode is a must-listen—discover why now might be the smartest time to make your move.00:00 Introduction and Guest Background00:47 Impact of Trump's Tariffs01:57 UAE Economic Forecasts04:21 Oil Prices and Their Effects12:32 Dubai's Real Estate Market18:07 Inflation and Economic Indicators23:16 Electricity and Transport Costs23:31 Wage Costs and Worker Leverage Post-Pandemic24:13 Impact of Dollar Strength on Imports24:25 CPI Basket Components and Housing Inflation26:02 Global Trade and Tariff Impacts26:25 Weak Dollar and Its Effects on UAE31:12 Interest Rates and Economic Implications35:25 Government Spending and Economic Growth36:07 Future of UAE's Economy and Diversification41:35 Corporate Tax and Global Trade Agreements44:32 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16 Apr 2025. We look at how the floods reshaped everything from airport infrastructure to data resilience with insights from DXB International airport CEO Paul Griffiths. Plus, Dubizzle Group is making moves, acquiring Property Monitor. We speak to Dubizzle CEO Haider Ali Khan and Property Monitor COO Zhann Johincke on what the deal means for UAE’s property data game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27th March: Blockchain DXB Podcast

Headlines : - UAE's Crackdown on Illegal Money Transfers, Hawala, is 'working'- UAE and Saudi companies use long-term salary bonuses to attract CEO talent- Dubai's Emirates NBD and BlackRock to bring private market investments to its wealth management clients- Almarai's Application of Vertical Integration

20 Mar 2025. We get reaction to that Fed decision from last night with economist Jeanne Walters of Emirates NBD. Plus, is it too late to bag a bargain Eid flight? We asked Nicky Younger, Travel Counsellor. And it’s Property Pulse with Espace Real Estate, breaking down sales volumes, prices, and investor activity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monthly urban headline CPI inflation recorded 1.4% in February 2025 compared with 11.4% in February 2024 and 1.5% in January 2025. On an annual basis, urban headline CPI inflation recorded 12.8% in February 2025 compared with 24.0% in January 2025.Monthly core CPI inflation, computed by the CBE, recorded 1.6% in February 2025 compared with 13.2% in February 2024 and 1.7% in January 2025. On an annual basis, core CPI inflation recorded 10.0% in February 2025 compared with 22.6% in January 2025.The IMF Executive Board has completed the fourth review of Egypt's USD8 bn loan program, allowing for the disbursement of USD1.2 bn, Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk said.The government will triple allocations for economic support in next fiscal year's budget, including the funds going towards the export subsidy program and the Automotive Industry Development Program, the finance minister said.The second phase of the tax reforms will be rolled out next year, The Minister of Finance said. The first phase of the reforms was introduced in October and includes a simplified tax system for SMEs, a central clearing system, and measures to integrate the informal economy.The government is hoping to attract USD12 bn in FDI during the FY 2024-25, the General Authority for Investment and Freezones (GAFI) head Hossam Heiba said.S&P 500 futures traded around the flatline early Tuesday after concerns that a recession would hit the U.S. economy sparked a broad sell-off on Monday. ORHD reported stellar 4Q24 results, with net profit increasing 24.0% y/y and 9.0% q/q to EGP1.3 billion, bringing FY24 net profit up 9.9% y/y to EGP3.1 billion despite the 1Q24 net loss that had resulted from the FX loss driven by the March 2024 EGP devaluation. Given ORHD's stellar sales performance and strong operations across all revenue segments, we maintain our Overweight recommendation of ORHD based on our FV of EGP34.74/share and reiterate ORHD as one of our top picks.RMDA issued positive 4Q24 results with net profit after taxes amounted to EGP158 million, exceeding our expected figure of EGP132 million, and up 31% QoQ and 181% YoY. 2024 bottom line came in at EGP402 million that is up by 59% YoY. RMDA is currently trading at FY25 multiples of P/E 10.7x.EFID BoD approved distributing cash dividends of EGP1.14/share for FY24, to be distributed on two equal installments. This implies a payout ratio of 49% and dividend yield of 4.1%.Emirates NBD is currently conducting its due diligence of the state-owned lender as the Dubai-listed lender looks to acquire an undisclosed stake in the state-owned bank. The government assigned HRHO to lead the IPO of Silo Foods for food industries. CCAP has requested 15k feddans for an agricultural and agro-industrial expansion project, focusing on herbs and aromatic plants, according to the Industry Ministry. The company will inspect available land in Sahl Baraka and Abu Zaabal. CCAP also requested the allocation of mining consessions and quarry leases to secure the supply of essential raw materials, especially talc and kaolin. Al Organi Group's ODI to acquire a 26.25% stake in ATQA in a EGP1.9 billion transaction (EGP6/share). The acquisition, subject to regulatory approvals and due diligence, values Ataqa at EGP7.2 billion, 6% lower than current market cap.Six Egyptian construction companies are evaluating the potential execution of new infrastructure projects in Libya, with an estimated contract value of EGP100 billion. 

03 Mar 2025. We look at the business of pricing an iftar with Eti Bhasin Owner and Director of Majestic Hotels. Plus first working day of the month, we look at petrol prices with Economist Daniel Richards of Emirates NBD. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 Feb 2025. It came during a visit to Islamabad by Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince. Jeanne Walters of Emirates NBD gave some background and context on economic ties. Plus, we speak to the company helping UAE businesses accept payments in crypto. And, we look at the economics of investing in racehorses – with a tokenisation twistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 Feb 2025. That's for basic food including rice, chicken and vegetables. Economy Minister Abdullah bin Touq al Marri said the new tracker would: “ensure fair pricing and protect against inflationary shocks.” We get more details with the boss of Spinneys, Tom Harvey and what impact could it have on inflation with Economist Dan Richards of Emirates NBD. Plus, the CEOs from two of Dubai’s biggest private real estate developers: Farhad Azizi and Katralnada Binghatti. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Feb 2025. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky was in Abu Dhabi for the signing, which he witnessed alongside UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed. We asked Economist Dan Richard of Emirates NBD the economic importance of this deal. Plus, as the giant Gulfood event continues in Dubai, we get a taste of what’s ahead with Foodie Holdings CEO Kareem Abughazaleh. And, STARZPLAY locks in exclusive streaming rights for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. What does this mean for cricket fans in MENA? We find out with CEO Maaz Sheikh. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03 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 Manoj Mahadev. And, with new hotels in the UAE, what’s fueling the region’s growing demand for luxury hospitality? We find out with Saurabh Tiwari. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 speak to the Dubai veteran who has chronicled the history of the UAE, all 130 thousand years of it, Alexander McNabb, Publishing, Media & Digital Communications Consultant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Banque Misr is preparing to appoint an advisor for the offering of its subsidiary Banque du Caire. Emirates NBD is reportedly considering the acquisition of a controlling stake in BdC, as the bank is currently in the final stages of due diligence with the acquisition expected to go through in 1Q 2025.The government has its sights set on tackling the backlog of dues owed to exporters, with the Finance Ministry and the Investment Ministry announced a new mechanism to clear EGP60 bn in overdue payments to exporters.Sisi and his Greek counterpart discussed the two sides' joint economic projects, including the 3-GW Greece-Egypt Interconnector (GREGY) led by Greek contractor Copelouzos Group and expanding regional energy cooperation. Prime Minister revealed the government's intention to announce new companies to be offered to the private sector during the current year, in addition to the 10 companies that were announced earlier.A government official revealed that Egypt has saved USD1 billion during the last quarter of 2024 compared to the previous year in the consumption of fuel used in generating electricity. Eni is working on increasing Zohr field production through operations in two to three wells with investments ranging from USD60-90 million, during the current year. The health of Egypt's banking sector continued to improve throughout 9M2024, with the sector's capital adequacy ratio (CAR) increasing 0.5 percentage points from the end of 2023 to clock in at 19.1% by the end of 3Q2024.HRHO announced the successful completion of its advisory role in the initial public offering (IPO) of 30% of the issued capital of Nice One Beauty.HRHO aims to inject new financing worth EGP5 billion during this year, including EGP2 billion in the first quarter, distributed between financial leasing and factoring activities.

06 Jan 2025. That's according to the latest PMI data from S&P, which hit 55.4. We get the details with economist Daniel Richards of Emirates NBD. And we’re talking ‘maganomics’. What do Trump’s tariffs and tax cuts mean for the US - and for us. Plus, we look at what the new smart rental index could mean for property sales - and prices with real estate agency boss Lewis Allsopp and Taimur Khan of JLL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

31Dec 2024. Economist Daniel Richards put that in context for us and get out his crystal ball and gaze into the 2025 macro landscape within. Plus, we’re counting down to New Year’s Eve and counting the cost Nando’s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textWelcome to this episode of Money Majlis where Suvo Sarkar debates the impact of “The Great Wealth Transfer” with two leading professionals from the industry, one an incumbent and the other a challenger: Maurice Gravier, chief investment officer, Emirates NBD and Mark Chahwan, founder & CEO of Sarwa. Are millennials more interested in good advice for investing, or in best-in-class digital channels for self service? Do next-generation investors prefer choice or focus? Should wealth managers create specific products for younger customers? Is ESG investing a passing fad or an important trend? And will digital apps soon take over from human Relationship Managers? Sarkar, Gravier and Chahwan discuss these and other topics like long-term investing versus short-term trading, simplicity versus complexity, passive versus active funds and crypto versus gold. As USD 100 trillion changes hands in the next 25 years, what does the inter-generational mean for the wealth management industry? Listen in to make your own conclusions.

19 Dec. 2024. The Fed has cut interest rates overnight by 0.25%, and the UAE Central Bank followed suit, bringing the UAE base lending rate to 4.4%. What does this mean for the UAE economy and consumers? We asked Daniel Richards, MENA Economist at Emirates NBD. Plus, Honda & Nissan are in talks about a potential merger to strengthen their position against electric vehicle (EV) makers. What could this possible merger mean for the auto industry? We drive into the details with Imthishan Giado, Editor-in-Chief at Motoring Middle East.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 Nov 2024. We're looking at US PCE inflation with Ed Bell of Emirates NBD and we talk Turkey-nomics with Carnistore - are they seeing an appetite for big birds this year? Plus, we look at the Talabat IPO increase with marketwatcher Saad Al Chalabi. We also have an extended interview with Abdulla Al Abdouli, Chief Executive Officer, Marjan about the latest developments and investment going into RAK. And, we speak to John Lyons of Espace Real Estate about mortgage rates here in Dubai.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 for AI innovation in the region? We'll get insights from Stephen Anderson of PwC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28th Oct: Blockchain DXB Podcast

This conversation focuses on Emirates NBD, one of the largest banks in the Middle East, digital banking transformation through its partnership with UXDA. Faced with a rapidly evolving, tech-savvy customer base in Dubai, the bank recognized the need to revamp its digital offerings. The discussion centers on key challenges, such as managing corporate complexities and aligning innovation with existing infrastructure, while exploring solutions like building a scalable architecture. This led to the successful launch of the ENBD X app, which seamlessly integrated wealth management into everyday banking. Features like personalized services, proactive financial guidance, and a Self-Service Hub played a pivotal role in enhancing the customer experience. Ultimately, the transformation significantly boosted customer engagement, strengthened the bank's brand reputation, and solidified its market position.Find out:1. What were the key challenges Emirates NBD faced?2. How did the strategic UX approach address Emirates NBD's challenges?3. What are the most significant impacts of Emirates NBD's digital transformation?Read the full article at UXDA's blog: https://theuxda.com/blog/emirates-nbd-case-study-driving-roi-with-strategic-ux-in-middle-east-banking* AI podcast on UXDA article powered by Google NotebookLM

In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we're talking climate finance ahead of COP29, the UN climate change conference taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan in November 2024.  Scaling climate and clean energy financing will be a major focus at COP29, which many are calling the “finance COP.” Both the public and private sector will play a role in addressing the massive climate financing gap for developing countries, including through blended finance.   To learn more, we speak to Vijay Bains, Chief Sustainability Officer and Group Head of Environmental, Social and Governance at Emirates NBD, the largest bank in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. COP28 took place in Dubai in 2023, and Vijay explains how the event acted as a “lightning bolt” to bring global attention to sustainability in the region.  We also speak to Marina Severinovsky, Head of Sustainability North America at asset manager Schroders, about the role that policy and regulations can play in helping financial institutions unlock private investment in climate and other sustainability issues.   And we hear about the importance of a just transition that deploys capital to the regions that need it most in an interview with Prerna Divecha, Head of Climate and ESG Credit Risk Solutions at S&P Global Market Intelligence.   We conducted these interviews at The Nest Climate Campus, where ESG Insider was an official podcast during Climate Week NYC.      Listen to last week's episode, Breaking down barriers to find climate solutions: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/breaking-down-barriers-to-find-climate-solutions   Read S&P Global's Climate Week key takeaways here: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/insights/featured/special-editorial/5-big-ideas-we-re-taking-from-climate-week-nyc-to-cop16-and-cop29   This piece was published by S&P Global Sustainable1, a part of S&P Global.    Copyright ©2024 by S&P Global  DISCLAIMER   By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, S&P GLOBAL does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The third party materials or content of any third party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of S&P GLOBAL. S&P GLOBAL assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.   S&P GLOBAL EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST.  

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 changing Dubai's property landscape. And, we find out how Microsoft and its partners are set to contribute over 74 billion-dollars to the UAE economy with market intelligence firm - IDC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 in the US - what could that mean for us? We speak to the editor of Ship and Bunker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 from one scientist who is keen to manufacture here in Dubai and why. And, Dubai's first ever Chipotle opens today - we speak to AlShaya Group CEO, John Hadden.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the CEO of ADNH Catering, as they announce plans for an Abu Dhabi IPO. And, on international coffee day we kick off our new series of interviews - from the lounge at Raw Coffee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 Sep 2024. Gold has set a new record- what's driving it and what impact will the Fed have this week? Dan Richards of Emirates NBD explains. Plus, Boeing workers are striking after rejecting a 25% pay rise- we speak to legal plane spotter Nick Humphrey about what this could mean for the end user. And, if you're looking to travel this holiday season, you might want to start planning now according to the chief business officer of Wego, Mamoun Hmidan. Finally, as the UAE gets more diverse education options, we speak to the woman opening the first Chinese early childhood centre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

04 Sep 2024. We get analysis on that stock plunge with Monte Safieddine, Market Analyst, IG. Plus, reaction to the overnight oil price drop with Matt Stanley Head of Market Engagement, EMEA & APA, Kpler and Ed Bell, Chief Economist, Emirates NBD. And, as the demand of PA's and EA's sky rockets, we speak to Tracey Irwin, Founder & Managing Director, Irwin & Dow. We also speak to Megha Merani, Senior Editor, AGBI about India's trade with the GCC which has fallen in the last year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

02 Sep 2024. We've got the latest on UAE Petrol prices with economist Ed Bell from Emirates NBD. And, winter is coming - we talk to Hazel Jackson, CEO, Biz Group about what to expect in the busy four months until the end of the year. Plus, as the management consulting bandwagon rolls back into action post-summer, Dr Noah Rafford looks at the good, the bad and the ugly of consulting. We also talk cold-calling with haus&haus- when is it OK to call, what are the right ways of going about it and how do you avoid penalties? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15 Aug 2024. Over half would reject or rethink a job offer based on the company's boss, we speak to the company behind that research, Robert Walters. Plus, insurance company Watania International Holding swung back into profit in H1, from a loss the year before - despite the April rains. CEO Gautam Datta joins us live. And, we discuss the UAE's latest federal decree on domestic workers and the emerging trend of ‘hush vacations' in remote work with employment lawyer, Michael Chattle, Pinsent Masons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Digital Leadership: Embracing the New Tech AgeThis week, we sit down with Pedro Sousa Cardoso, Chief Digital Officer at Emirates NBD, to explore the state of banking in the UAE. We have an in-depth conversation on the evolving role of CDOs, increasing collaboration between banks and fintechs, and venture building within banks, using Liv Bank as an example.Tune in to discover how Emirates NBD is leading the charge in banking innovation.#CouchonomicsWithArjun #DigitalTransformation #FinTech #BankingInnovation #EmiratesNBD #Banking #BaaS #BeyondBanking #CDO #InnovationOur website

05 Jul 2024. We look at what the UK election means for UK businesses based here - and UAE companies doing business with the UK...that's with Joe Hepworth from the British Centres for Business. We also speak to Taleem CEO Alan Williamson about the education company's results - and its plans to bring Harrow to the Gulf. Plus we look at what the election means for the UK economy with Dan Richards of Emirates NBD.. and what it might mean for UAE expats and residents who own property in the UK with Knight Frank. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

That's according to the Henley Private Wealth Migration Report. The report says the UAE will see an inflow of 6,700 millionaires this year – almost double the second-placed country, the US. Khatija Haque of Emirates NBD shared her take on the long-term impact for the UAE on the influx of private and institutional money. Plus, Summer-nomics - higher flight prices are having an impact on summer camps. We find out more with Eugeine Kerrigan of Curiosity Lab. And with the UAE now a year round destination, we checked what's happening to events industry with Natalie Crampton of TEC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 Jun 2024. The US Fed and UAE Central Bank keep rates on hold but what that decision mean for us? Ed Bell of Emirates NBD and Danny Abraham, Espace Real Estate explains. We also have more reaction to today's big stories from former CNN anchor John Defterios, who joins us live in-studio to peruse the news. And we speak to Raj Kotecha, CEO, Chartered Institute of Marketing about Instagram's new "Label AI" button. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've got the preliminary numbers out for GDP for UAE economy, we crunch the numbers with Ed Bell, Senior Director, Market Economics, Emirates NBD. Plus, analyst Josh Gilbert from eToro on those Nvidia earnings beating expections. Wio bank has achieved profitability in its first year of operations, we speak to CEO Jayesh Patel. And ss World Economic Forum founder Klaus Schwab (semi) retires, former Davos boss Fred Sicre joins live in studio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 May 2024. US inflation fell to 3.4 per cent for April - raising expectations of a rate cut this year - we get reaction from Dan Richards of Emirates NBD on whether it's a good or bad print and what it could mean for Fed decisions. One month on from the floods, we're looking back at the events that took place - we find out if the rain stopped play in terms of buying houses with Zhann Johincke, COO of Property Monitor. And we speak to insurance company Wataniya about where we are with insurance claims since the wild weather. Plus, we're joined by Espace Real Estate - should you buy a property in a community that got hit badly by the rains?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

02 May 2024. We have the latest on that rate decision from Fed chair Jay Powell and what it means for the UAE with economist Jeanne Walters of Emirates NBD. We also take stock of Spinneys share sale after it raised 375 million dollars in IPO, with CEO Sunil Kumar. And, we'll look at the effects of the last rains on the UAE's stock of new and second hand cars ... and how to avoid buying one that's taken a bath if you're in the market. That's with Glenn Harwood of AlgoDriven. Plus, with the 9% profit tax looming ever closer, we talk tax with John Casey of Virtuzone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15 Apr 2024. We find out what's moving the markets this week amidst increased regional tension with Ed Bell, Senior Director of Emirates NBD. As Abu Dhabi considers a takeover bid for BP, we speak to energy expert Christoph Ruhl of Columbia University. We also speak to the new real estate company giving cash back for school fees to families and find out why haus & haus Real Estate are seeing an increase in property sales this year compared to last. Plus, we're talking aviation: as JFK airport in New York gets a $5 billion facelift, we speak to the Bahraini company stumping up the cash. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03 Apr 2024. We get reaction from Dan Richards, Senior Economist, Emirates NBD on private schools in Dubai being able to raise fees by 5.2% next year - what impact might this have on inflation? Dan also gives us instant reaction to the new PMI data for the UAE out this morning. Plus, we speak to DHL about the UAE moving up the ranks of connected countries - and how we go higher. And, we cross live to the Gold Souk, where Richard finds out how record gold prices are impacting bangles and bullionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

02 Apr 2024. Abu Dhabi economy grew just over 3 per cent last year...while the UAE central bank is predicting just over 4% growth for the country in 2024. We get reaction to that flurry of UAE economic data, from Dan Richards of Emirates NBD and Stephen Anderson of PwC. We also speak to Cafu about whether they see a spike in people filling up ahead of petrol price day. And, we're looking at what options are available for apartment dwellers when it comes to both e-charger accessibility and fuel deliveries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01 Apr 2024. We get reaction to those rising petrol prices – and some clues on where they're heading – with economist Dan Richards of Emirates NBD. And, DLD is set to boost Emirati real estate brokers but how will more Emirati brokers impact Dubai real estate? Zhann Johincke of Cavendish Maxwell joins us live to tell us more. We also look at what a 10-year business licence could mean for commercial real estate with Andrew Elliot of Chestertons. And, as hotels get booked quickly ahead of the upcoming Eid holidays, we speak to Enrique Mandl, General Manager, FIVE LUXE, FIVE Hotels & Resorts and find out about their latest opening on JBR.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 Mar 2024. The week ahead looks like the calm after the storm following last week's tempest of central bank decisions, but what will investors be looking at this week? We get the latest from Jeanne Walters of Emirates NBD. We also look at the trade implications of the big Presidential meeting between the UAE and Egypt with Standard Chartered's MENA economist. Plus, we analyze the latest economic twists in the US election campaign, with Professor Adam Ramey of New York University Abu Dhabi. And, we'll find out why cyberattacks in the UAE surge during Ramadan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak to Emirates NBD chief economist Khatija Haque about what the Fed might do next. Plus, what that decision to keep rates high could mean for the UAE mortgage market with Espace Real Estate boss John Lyons. And, how to protect your crypto wallet from hackers? We speak to one UAE security firm that's just got a license in Abu Dhabi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.