Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast

Business Breakfast brings you the latest update on the developing story on the Russia-Ukraine crisis. People in the Ukrainian capital, Kiev woke up on Thursdsay morning to the sound of warning sirens being tested, after Vladimir Putin authorised a military operation in the eastern part of the country. Explosions were also heard in neighbouring cities, just moments after Russia's president made a televised address. We take a look at what it means for the economy and the markets with experts: Monte Safieddine of IG, Ed Bell of Emirates NBD, Steen Jakobsen of Saxo Bank and Jeff Rhodes of RAK Gold. 

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We've become a bit obsessed with a burning ship full of Lambourghinis - we find out what it means for the shipping and insurance industries, as well as how luxury cars are transported with Anthony Cerchiai of Nexus Insurance Brokers LLC. Plus, Dubai-based Wego has bought fellow online travel company Cleartrip's Middle East business, we speak to Wego CEO Ross Veitch. And we got lots of questions for the new ride hailing app that's parked itself in Dubai, how cheap it is, we asked its founder Andrew George.

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The iconic landmark Museum of the Future will open its doors and will welcome guests to embark on a journey to the year 2071,  today - 22.02.2022. We find out what the museum aims to do, and as much as we can about what is inside it with Dubai Future Foundation CEO Khalfan Belhoul. Plus, latest annual numbers from Dubai Airport were out, did DXB retain its position as the world's busiest international airport? We asked CEO Paul Griffiths. And looking at the situation in Ukraine as oil price has jump after Russian tanks move closer to Ukraine border with Ameena Bakr of Energy Intelligence.

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We speak exclusively with HE Thani al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade,  to discuss the UAE’s new economic deal with India. We also get reaction from business leaders in the UAE with Rahul Tulpule of Covenant MEA. Plus, we look to the future - The museum of the future opens this week! We speak to the head of the world body for attractions like museums and theme parks about what it could mean for the emirate's tourism profile with Hal McEvoy, President and CEO of IAAPA.

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There is a big focus on aviation as we look at the bounce-back of business class – and the economics of economy class – with Kashif Khalid, regional director of aviation group IATA. Plus, we had an online travel agency predict that business travel will bounce back to near pre-pandemic levels this year. So what are hotels seeing? We speak to regional IHG boss Haitham Matter. And does Dubai really need another fancy shopping mall? As Emaar opens the doors to Dubai Hills, David Macadam of the Middle East Council of Shopping Centres and Retailers joins us live.

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As Airbnb globally reports revenue above pre-pandemic levels, we get the inside story from one Dubai-based company running hundreds of short-term lets, Reem Al Khatib of GuestReady. Plus, Meta has unveiled its company values - including instructions to build awesome things, and think about your Metamates. But do people care about company vision statements? We speak to corporate culture expert Lucy D'Abo. And we get the latest property research findings with Lynnette Sacchetto of Property FInder Group.

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An updated Green List of countries, regions and territories from where individuals can enter Abu Dhabi emirate without quarantine has been released. Surina Kelly from the ARN News Centre has all the details. Plus, we have details on a good day for Mohammed Alabbar’s digital banking venture Zand – as a string of high profile global investors join as shareholders. Mirna Sleiman of Fintech Galaxy gives us more details. And we look at what Dubizzle's annual auto report tells us about what we're all doing - and driving - in the UAE with Ravjot Singh of dubizzle Cars.

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Cinemas can go back to 100% capacity this week, after a long 18 months of restrictions. We speak to the CEO of Majid Al Futtaim Entertaining and Leisure Ignace Lahoud, about whether we've still got the appetite to sit in dark rooms with strangers. Plus, we talk the economics of sports sponsorship because the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships are back! We speak to COO of Dubai Duty Free, Ramesh Cidambi. And in the run up to Middle East Energy, this week we asked Omar Sadder of Yellow Door Energy why don't we just run everything on solar, given there is so much sun?

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But for advertisers, they're a better deal – so says spots lawyer Steve Bainbridge of Squire Patton Boggs'. Plus, talking food glorious food with Gulf Food underway, we speak to the Irish minister for Agriculture and Food, Charlie McConalogue. We also talk edible exports with Steve Harper, Executive Director of International Business at Invest Northern Ireland. And the finance chief of ADNOC Drilling, Alexander Urquhart joins us to discuss their first ever results as a listed company.

 

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Should you buy a home with your mates, and what happens if you fall out? We get some legal advice from Joe Carroll of Dentons. And and we find out what it means for the market with property expert Zhann Johincke, who also share the results of his latest Property Monitor report. Plus, capacity restrictions for all activities, events and social gatherings in Dubai will be gradually eased. Surina Kelly from the ARN News Centre has all the details. We speak to George Kunnappally, MD of Nando's about how big a boost this will give the restaurant business. And as Commercial Bank of Dubai reports record annual profit, we speak to CFO Darren Clarke about plans for 2022 and beyond.

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