Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast

We listen back to the last time he was on the Business Breakfast and get the reaction of oil expert Matt Stanley. Plus, we talk to DMCC about how Dubai is maintaining its global reputation as a top commodity trading hub. And, Robin Mills of Qamar Energy explains how oil and gas prices are faring at the moment. 

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Zhann Jochinke of Property Monitor explains what it means for the market while Niral Jhaveri of Betterhomes tells us how tenants will react to this. Plus,are higher fuel prices changing our filling up habits? Alaa El Huni of fuel on demand service CAFU says they have seen some differences.

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That's according to Mark Souter, SVP Aviation Development, AD Airports. He explained how the airport is ramping up operations to deal with demand. Plus, we have a 4th of July special where we look at the US economy with Professor Adam Ramey of NYU Abu Dhabi & effects on UAE tourism with Raki Phillips of RAKTDA. 

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We get the analysis from Amena Bakr of Energy Intelligence Group & Khatija Haque of Emirates NBD. Plus, single use plastic bags will now cost money in Dubai's supermarkets. Tom Harvey of Spinneys explains how they're taking it a step further. And, we talk the ultimate air-conditioning with Strata boss Ismail Abdulla.

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Etihad Airways has announced that passengers will only be allowed one handbag with them when boarding the plane. We talk to Martin Drew, Senior Vice President Global Sales & Cargo at Etihad about how they will enforce it and also about the surge in travel demand they are seeing this summer. Plus, we discuss what could come out of the big OPEC meeting in Vienna with oil expert Matt Stanley. And, we talk high real estate transactions with Sarah Hewerdine of houza.

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We discussed the new launch from Air NewZealand - an area in economy class where you could nap for 4 hours. Plus, the The RTA is selling big data - it says navigation companies and car makers are the main targets - we get the details of what and why. And, we hear from noon.com as the retail giant has become the sleeve sponsor of Newcastle United.

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The term comes from the huge staff turnover that companies see which stems from the lack of attention paid to skilled workers. Amanda Line,  partner, PwC’s Academy Middle East joined us to explain the story. Plus, the UAE's energy minister takes to Twitter to say we’re pumping oil at maximum capacity, amid rumours at the G7 meeting. We get the details from Khatija Haque of Emirates NBD. And, we ask Careem why they're moving into the food subscription delivery business, - and what it means for their delivery drivers

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Our studio is divided whether this is a good rank or not. So we asked Simon Baptist, Chief Economist, Economist Intelligence what he makes of the results. Plus, G7 leaders are turning up the economic heat on Russia, with new oil and gold sanctions. We get the take of 2 economists - Dr. Christopher Payne, Senior Economist at Peninsula Real Estate & from Andy Critchlow, Head of News in EMEA at S&P Global Platts. 

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Sri Lanka’s PM has said that the country’s economy has completely collapsed but Rohan Samarajiva, Chairman, LIRNEasia - a regional think tank based in Sri Lanka, says this is not the worst situation yet. Meanwhile Dubai visitors have hit 1 million a month  and are closing in on pre-pandemic levels. We asked Ed Bell of Emirates NBD what that means for the city’s economy. Plus, more details on the Make it in the Emirates initiative announced by authorities here in the UAE.  

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We get legal advice from Andrew Lyons, partner at Davidson & Co. Law Firm. His twin brother John Lyons also explained if this is the right time to invest in a property. Plus a huge focus on aviation this morning, DXB is set to see 2.4 million passengers during June-July. Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports explained how they've prepared for the huge footfall. And, the boss of FlyDubai explained what they're seeing in terms of demand this summer.  

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