Business Extra
Episodes
Ep 22: The paradox of a strong dollar and a growing tourism sector
08 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The US dollar's strength makes Dubai an expensive destination for its traditional tourist markets but its visitor numbers keep increasing. Mustafa Alr...
Ep 21: High flyers, low fares and falling property prices.
25 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Mustafa Alrawi, business editor for The National, and Andy Scott discuss the departure of Etihad's James Hogan, Emirates taking on US rivals and the D...
Ep 20: The UAE's king of bricks and mortar retailing, Mohamed Alabbar, begins to build a new empire in clicks and techs.
30 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Mustafa Alrawi, business editor of The National, and Andy Scott look at the billionaire's battle for online dominance and the UAE's airline business...
Ep 19: High Noon? Are we about to see the new e-commerce giant in the region go head to head with Amazon?
17 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Mustafa Alrawi, The National's business editor and Andy Scott discuss online growth, expanding GDP and the strong dollar bringing us back down to eart...
Ep 18: President Trump - What exactly does that mean?
10 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Mustafa Alrawi, business editor for The National, and Andy Scott discuss the shock, the awe and what happens next.
Ep 17: 1+1 = 1. Mergers, Dubai airport expansion, and the F&B sector
03 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Mustafa Alrawi and Andy Scott discuss the $125 billion merger between Mubadala and IPIC as the main course with Dubai raising financing for the expans...
Ep 16: Samsung's burning phones and the UAE's cooling retail sector
12 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Mustafa Alrawi, Business Editor for The National, along with reporters Andy Scott and John Everington discuss Samsung's headaches with the Note 7 and ...
Ep 15: As the Summer heat abates the business life of the UAE heats up with bankruptcy, property, retail and food on the agenda
08 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Mustafa Alrawi, Business Editor for The National and Andy Scott discuss all the new developments.
Ep 14: As the country gets hotter so does Dubai's property market
24 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The National's Business Editor, Mustafa Alrawi and Andy Scott discuss all the weeks business news
Ep 13: The UAE's residential rents and prices are set to fall again as its tourist numbers and length-of-stay increases
14 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The National's Business Editor, Mustafa Alrawi, reporter Lucy Barnard and Andy Scott go toe-to-toe with the numbers and have a sneak peek at Pokemon G...
Ep 10: Merger mania in Abu Dhabi as the world's biggest demerger depresses the UK economy
06 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The National's Business Editor, Mustafa Alrawi, and Andy Scott discuss the week's seismic events locally and globally.
Ep9: Abu Dhabi looks to create the country's biggest bank with NBAD and FGB discussing a merger as the UK looks to demerge from Europe.
23 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The National's Deputy Business Editor, Sean Cronin, and Andy Scott discuss the weeks biggest business events.
Ep8: Is Dubai looking at another 5per cent drop in domestic rents for 2016 with more pain to come next year?
15 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The National's Business Editor, Mustafa Alrawi, and Andy Scott discuss the week's hot topics
Ep 7: Does building the world's tallest tower and financial collapse have any foundation
08 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Skyscraper Index suggests a link between delivery of the the world's highest buildings and economic chaos. With the world's two tallest towers due...
Ep 6: Souq.com to sell itself?
02 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Mustafa Alrawi and Andy Scott discuss a possible IPO of souq.com and renaissance in retail sales.
Ep 5: Oil up, cars down - It's a PRICES special
25 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode takes a look at the impact of the increase in oil price and why Ramadan might be a good time to buy a new car.
Ep 4: Down, down, deeper and down?
16 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Has the property market reached the bottom of its fall?
Ep 3: Swings and roundabouts
09 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
With several new theme parks scheduled to open in the UAE over the next few months (and years), industry experts are hoping that these destinations wi...
Ep 2: Retail therapy?
03 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dubai's newest offering is a striking combination of deep discounts and luxury brands .
Ep 1: Saudi's look beyond oil
27 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
How Saudi Arabia's new financial plan could alter the cultural make up of the kingdom and a look at the rising levels of personal debt in the UAE.