Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast

We get the latest on new rules for kids and vaccines in schools with Surina Kelly from the ARN News Centre. Dr. Howard Podolsky, Group CEO, Cambridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center gives his take on the new announcement. We also talk to local automotive app Odioggo about its latest multimillion dollar funding round, and its plans to go public. Plus, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid has unveiled six new tourism projects planned for Hatta - we get the reaction of Deborah Ebdon Thomson, General Manage at JA Hatta Fort Hotel.

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Aviation expert Vinamra Longani of Sarin & Co runs us through the new changes for Indian passengers coming into the UAE. Plus, we speak with local IATA boss Kashaf Khalid about Saudi Arabia using the IATA travel pass to verify COVID-19 tests for people coming in and out of the Kingdom. And Surina Kelly is back! She has all the latest news including the updated list released on fines regarding COVID-19 in the UAE.

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Capt. Jitendra Misra of Emarat Maritime tells us the rising cost of shipping and what it means for the price of our import heavy lives here in the UAE. Then, the UAE football season kicks off tonight - with a record new sponsorship deal from oil giant ADNOC. Sports marketing expert Zena Melki joins us to talk soccer-nomics. Plus, we continue our earning season review with the CEO of payments firm Network International, Nandan Mer. 

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We hear from the current and a former Prime Minister of New Zealand. Plus, Coffee futures have doubled in the last year, on the back of extreme weather in Brazil. What could that mean for your morning latte? We speak to Matt Toogood from Raw Coffee. And, as Dubai’s real estate market outpaces rivals such as London and Mumbai, the regional head of research at Savills reveals their predictions for Dubai property.

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Plus, we talk rain. As the UAE trials a new cloud seeding technique – in Texas of all places – we hear from Emirati weather scientist Alya Al Mazroui. We look at Abu Dhabi's updated green list - which helps travellers check if they need to quarantine, with Nadia Swan of the ARN News Centre. And, we look at product branding and digital presence with the team at Dubizzle.

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We ran a bit of a competition this morning to find out the pricest price tag and there was one clear winner. Plus we found out why they cost what they do around the world with Dr. Howard Podolsky of Cambridge Medical & Rehabilitation Centre. And, we hear from the boss of investment firm Amanat as their schools and hospitals have delivered a nine-fold increase in quarterly profit as well as the boss of RAK Tourism authority about their high visitor numbers in July.

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Nadia Swan from the ARN News Centre has the details. Plus, we get the latest on stricken Abu Dhabi hospital operator NMC from chief executive Michael Davis. And, Aldar has released its Q2 results - including its highest development sales on record. We go through the numbers with chief financial officer Greg Fewer.

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Paul Griffiths of Dubai Airports explained the numbers and what that means for the country. Staying with aviation, we hear from Kees Van Schaick of Wizz Air about their addition of new routes. And, we look at the finance of food with the CEO of Agthia

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Mark Jan Kar of Coca Cola Arena explains the differences in events and what paperwork is required. Plus, we hear from Sarwa who have secured funding from Mubadala and an aviation expert explains how Air Arabia has managed to make a profit this year. 

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As the Olympic Games wrap up, precious metals expert Jeff Rhodes has the answer – and it’s less than you might think. Plus, is the 4-day workweek really the future? We find out why a Dubai-based agency is embracing the trend and if they expect others in the UAE to follow suit. And as Expo 2020 rapidly approaches, we’re getting the lowdown on a special program that will tackle the most pressing global issues, from climate change to healthcare. 

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