Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast

Nick Humphrey, Partner at the law firm Kennedys explains where the blame lies and how long this might continue. Plus, DIFC is going on the road. Salmaan Jaffery, Chief Business Development Officer at the Financial Center explains how they've generated interest in the US and how they plan to attract them to Dubai. And the writers of the article which inspired Top Gun are suing film studio Paramount Pictures for copyright infringement over its sequel. Fiona Robertson, General Counsel for OSN gave us the background and what it means for the movie. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It seems shops and retailers are still struggling to get stock in, particularly when it comes to cosmetics & clothes. We hear from David Quaife, MENA General Manager of Pattern. Plus, the UAE GDP grew 3 point 8 per cent last year - what does that mean for 2022? We ask Khatija Haque, Chief Economist of Emirates NBD. And the Royal Mint has unveiled its largest coin to mark the Queen ́s Platinum Jubilee.Clare Maclennan, Director of the Commemorative Coin Division at The Royal Mint not only brought the coin to the studio but explained if the Queen approves them before their release. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As travel chaos continues in Europe and the UK. We ask regional IATA boss Kashif Khalid what's causing it - and what needs to happen to fix it. Plus, Pakistan battles hikes in fuel and electricity costs - we look at what's going on with Pakistani public policy advisor Dr. Khaqan Hassan Najeeb. And we've got the regional boss of Premier Inn, Simon Leigh to talk about the year that was and what's in the pipeline.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get the advice from former Dragon's Den judge and entrepreneur Tej Lalvani. Plus, investor Fahim al Qasimi has a stark warning for start-ups: focus on profit, because your funding won’t last forever. And, OPEC has finally agreed to boost oil output – with the UAE set to open the taps. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UAE logistics firm Trukkin warns that higher diesel prices are “another ordeal to deal with”. We find out what higher petrol prices mean for the price of moving goods around with the CEO and founder of Trukkin, Janardan Dalmia. Plus, the $15 million story everyone – from the Financial Times to the Wall Street Journal – is talking about. Johnny Depp wins the defamation trial of the century. And what does hybrid work mean for cyber attacks? We ask Mohammed Arif of Microsoft UAE

Special edition live from the Microsoft HQ

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The cost of petrol hit a record high on UAE forecourts, with ‘special’ above 4 dirhams a litre. But will expensive fuel force UAE petrol heads to ditch their gas-guzzlers? We ask Craig Stevens of Dubicars.com. Plus, as the UK gears up for the Queen's Jubilee celebrations, we hear from Simon Penney, Her Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for the Middle East and Consul General to Dubai about the growing relations between the two Nations. And, you can soon book a parking spot in malls - would you be interested?

Special edition live from the Microsoft HQ 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We ask Trupt Shah of Musafir.com how rising costs is hitting travel ahead of the summer season. Plus, Basmati is the latest staple to see prices rise around the world. We speak to rice exporter KRBL about what's driving prices higher. And, we look at Dubai's urban planning roadmap with Anamaria Castillo, Associate Landscape Architect at WAHO.

Special edition live from the Microsoft HQ 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twitter in the US has been fined $150 million after being accused of illegally using data to help sell ads. We ask Dino Wilkinson, Partner at Clyde & Co. if this will change the landscape of the ad market. Last week we looked at the business of low-cost shuttle between UAE and Qatar but today we look at private jets for the football World Cup with Holger Ostheimer of DC Aviation Al-Futtaim. And, we talk about the rising importance of AI with Naim Yazbeck of Microsoft.

Special edition live from the Microsoft HQ 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We ask Ian Ohan, Founder & CEO of KRUSH Brands. Plus, we get the inside story on Fly Dubai’s plan for hundreds of flights to the football World Cup in Qatar. And, we look at why the Russian Rouble is at a 7 year high.

------------- 

Special edition live from the Microsoft HQ 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zhann Jochinke, COO of Property Monitor explained why we are seeing an all time record of yearly transactions in Dubai's property market. Plus, Top Gun's long awaited sequel is out in cinemas today and we speak to Roxy cinemas about the buzz around the return of the legendary movie.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.