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Qatar 2022 is finally here, and to mark the start of the tournament Arab News World Cup podcast host Peter Redding and Sports Editor Ali Khaled pick several key matches, teams and players to look out for during the group stages, including Saudi’s opener against Lionel Messi and Argentina, Brazil’s magic, Kylian Mbappe’s destiny and Ghana’s revenge.

In this episode of Frankly Speaking we speak to Robert Boyd, Boeing’s Regional Lead of Global Sustainability Policy & Partnerships about if the aviation industry can really go green or if significant progress is still decades away, with climate change taking centre stage at COP27. Also we ask him should governments subsidise the development of sustainable aviation fuel or can travellers expect to cover the cost with higher air fares?

In E15 S2 of Black & white, host Geordie Pete Redding talks to Arab News Sports Editor Ali Khaled about his trip to St Mary’s for Newcastle’s 4-1 win over Southampton, the central role that Bruno Guimaraes is playing and the joy of the travelling support. Also on the agenda is the Nick Pope-inspired Carabao Cup win over Crystal Palace and Saturday’s big Premier League home match against Chelsea.

Episode 4 of the Arab News World Cup podcast sees Paul Williams of The Asian Game join Peter Redding and Ali Khaled to discuss the underdogs looking to leave their mark at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Williams’ own Australia, as well as other Asian qualifiers like Japan, South Korea, Iran, not to mention the best of Africa, are all on the agenda with the big kick off less than two weeks away.

In this episode of Frankly Speaking we speak to Christer Viktorsson, the Director General of the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation in the UAE about whether the world is ready for nuclear escalation as concerns grow that the conflict between Ukraine and Russia could turn nuclear. Also about how the UAE and Saudi Arabia can set an example for the rest of the world in the production of carbon-free emissions as ties between the two countries’ nuclear officials continue to strengthen.

On E14 S2 of Black & White, Geordie Peter Redding and Arab News Sports editor Ali Khaled are joined by Alex Hurst, host of Newcastle United podcast True Faith to discuss the Magpies’ superlative current form and the upcoming trip to Southampton. Also under discussion is Miguel Almiron’s performances and Newcastle United players at the World Cup.

On Episode 3 of the Arab News World Cup podcast, former England star Darren Anderton joins Peter Redding and Ali Khaled to discuss the favorites for the trophy at Qatar 2022, including reigning champions France, Brazil, Argentina and his very own Three Lions. The ex-Tottenham winger also reveals the joy of playing and scoring at the 1989 World Cup in France and what it felt like playing in one of the most famous matches in the competition’s history.

In this episode of Frankly Speaking we speak to Mageed Yahia, the World Food Programme’s Representative to the GCC, about what is needed to bring food prices down from record highs this year, who is most at risk of going hungry as winter approaches, and the challenges of delivering food aid in countries like Yemen, Lebanon and Afghanistan.

For E13 S2 of Black & White, host Geordie Pete Redding and Arab News Sports Editor Ali Khaled are joined by Newcastle United legend Nobby Solano to discuss the statement 2-1 win at Tottenham and the upcoming home fixture against Aston Villa. The former Peruvian international also talks about life as a coach and his time at St James’ Park and Villa Park.

For Episode 2 of our World Cup podcast, host Peter Redding and Arab News Sports Editor Ali Khaled look back at the top 5 moments by Arab teams across the competition’s history, with plenty of mentions for Morocco and a certain goal by a Saudi No. 10. Khaled Alarafah also joins for the latest news from Saudi Arabia’s training camp in Abu Dhabi ahead of the big kick off in Qatar.