Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast

That's how the Expo 2020's UK Pavilion is described by Simon Penney, Her Majesty's Trade Commissioner in the Middle East, who promises an exciting entertainment line up at the mega event. He also discusses the much awaited decision to enable restriction-free travel between the two countries, and the emirates' 10-billion-pound investment in the UK. The team also discuss live events as they return to Dubai with a bang! We’ve got cricket with crowds, a big hotel gathering, and the giant energy conference Gastech, which has moved from Singapore to Dubai. We speak to the President of DMG Events, Christopher Hudson. And what is dinner-tainment? We talk about the good numbers coming out of the food service industry after the disaster of the last few years with Alexis Marcoux-Varvatsoulis of JLL MENA.

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The Covid-19 test requirement for entering Abu Dhabi within the UAE is not be required from today, September 19. We find out what it means for companies and staff doing business between the emirates with HR specialist David McKenzie. Plus, what it means to Abu Dhabi hotels with Guy Hutchinson, President and CEO of Rotana. And Tom also got some tips from the Dubai Offshore Sailing Club to improve his shipping forecasts.

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We speak to Expo 2020's Senior Vice President of Communications, Sconaid McGeachin about the big news from Expo 2020 Dubai requiring vaccination or PCR testing for visitors over 18. Plus, we discuss the latest survey from Henley & Partners which shows that Dubai ranked 11th in the best residence-by-investment cities for business index. And we look at the latest non-oil trade numbers with economist Khatija Haque, and what they say about the UAE economy. 

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The new iPhone is out! Ashish Panjabi of Jackys Electronics gives us the details and weighs in on whether it's enough to make you want to upgrade. Plus, the global shipping industry is getting its biggest payday since 2008 - or is it? We asked Rustin Edwards, Head of Fuel oil Procurement at Euronav. And news came out during the show that Dubai property prices have risen for the tenth month in a row, according to the latest Property Monitor index. COO Zhann Jochinke at Property Monitor tells us more. 

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His Highness Mansour bin Mohammed has visited Expo 2020 Dubai to review all the safety and security preparations that are in place ahead of the mega event. Surina Kelly from the ARN News Centre has all the details. Plus, the healthy snack company Koala Picks are in the news with some healthy investment updates. We find out more with Ahmed Mobasher, Co-founder at Koala Picks. And we talk about how the pandemic has reshaped digital marketing in the region with Amash Malik, Director of Performance Marketing at dubizzle & Bayut.

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Kashif Khalid, Regional Director - Middle East & Africa at IATA tells us whether or not he thinks PCR tests are here to stay when it comes to tourism and travel. And why are we seeing such different PCR test experiences? We get the medical perspective from Dr. Howard Podolsky. Plus, all the latest developments from yesterday's latest Project 50 announcement focusing on empowering Emirati nationals working in the private sector with Muna Mohamed of Hays. 

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A court in California has ruled on the Apple vs Epic trial over in-app purchases. But who actually won? We speak to Dino Wilkinson, Technology, Media & Telecommunications partner at the law firm Clyde & Co. Plus, on the back of Saudi Arabia opening up to UAE travel, we hear from one business set up firm that says its already seen a spike in inquiries.

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We speak exclusively with Her Excellency Sarah Yousef Al Amiri, UAE Minister of State for Advanced Technology about this week’s big plan for the next 50 years for the Emirates and her day job as head of Space Science. Plus, as Saudi tourists and executives begin returning to the UAE, real estate tycoon Mohammad Alawi tells us what it means for the Kingdom. And celebrating the 12th birthday of Dubai Metro, we speak to Bernard Tabary of Keolis Group about taking over the responsibility of operating and maintaining Dubai Metro as well as the operation of Dubai Tram from Serco Middle East.

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Bit of a crypto round up with Bitcoin becoming legal tender in El Salvador and Kim Kardashian getting criticised for promoting an untested cryptocurrency on Instagram by the head of the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). We discuss them and other crypto tales with Lauren Haworth from MEX Digital. Plus, we crunch the numbers on not one but two big stock market flotations in the capital this week with merchant banker Arnab Chatterjee. And it's a celebration of a successful career with our very own, Mark Lloyd.

 

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We look at the future of retail with the regional boss of Carrefour who launched a store with no checkouts. Sadly, that does NOT mean you can walk out without paying for your cauliflowers. Plus, are hotel bookings and the hospitality industry really picking up as we inch nearer to Expo 2020 Dubai? We asked the Senior Manager in Hospitality & Leisure division at CBRE. And we tell you why Kim Kardashian has been criticized by one of the world’s top financial regulators. (Hint: it’s all about the crypto, bro!)

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