Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast

That's the message from UAE authorities as we prepare for the long Eid holiday. Surina Kelly has the details from the press conference. Plus, as India’s COVID crisis chalks up another economic casualty – the IPL cricket tournament has been put on hold – we speak to one Indian expat businessman who’s sending oxygen machines to his home country. And, we explore the economics of dates, which have driven a Dhs 140 million surge in revenue at Abu Dhabi food company Agthia.

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We have a special focus on travel restrictions today - With Emirates increasing its Indian flight suspension, we're looking at one category of Indians who can still come home to Dubai - golden visa holders. Is the pandemic changing the way we look at those investment visas? Plus, vaccinated Saudi nationals will be able to travel abroad from the middle of this month. We speak to a tourism expert about what that could mean for Dubai tourism. 

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YouGov says a majority of professionals in the UAE currently prefer a fixed-pay structure. We speak to their Research Director Zafar Shah. Plus, as the UAE enters the top 3 on Bloomberg’s ‘Emerging Economies List’, we speak to one of the authors of the report: Bloomberg economist Ziad Daoud. And, we look at the new quarantining and testing procedures for passengers arriving at Abu Dhabi airport has been updated. 

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We ask the economist Ed Bell of Emirates NBD. Plus, the US has reported strong Q1 GDP numbers, while Europe is seeing a double dip recession. Richard Boxshall, chief economist of PWC Middle East, will explain why. And, School’s out for Dubai investment firm Amanat: boss Mohammed Hamade joined us to reveal why he’s SELLING its Dhs350 million stake in schools operator Taleem.

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Dubai International Airports saw passengers numbers fall 68 per cent in Q1, compared to the year before. CEO Paul Griffiths explained the reasons behind those numbers - and if he's optimistic about the return of Indian passengers. Plus, a Saudi property magnate with an MBA from London Business School reveals why Dubai real estate is the place to be. And LinkedIn reckons it knows the best companies to work at if you want to grow your careers and skills. We speak to the online network about their new poll.

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President Biden's approval ratings are higher than Donald Trump – but below Barack Obama. We crossed live to our special reporter in the United States, Tony B. Graham. Plus, OPEC+ ministers have met a day early - and decided to keep increasing oil production. What does that mean for the oil price and for us? Matt Stanley of Starfuels put it all in perspective for us. And, it’s been a frantic 24 hours of earnings in both the US and the UAE. We crunch the numbers on companies from du to Google.

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We find out why the Indian mutation is causing such a significant second wave with Dubai medical veteran Dr. Azad Moopen. Plus, we look at what the Dubai ban on commercial flights from India has meant for the demand for private planes with DC Aviation. And we look at what it means for the UAE economy - trade, tourism, business links and the oil price - with economist Shady El Borno.

 

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With companies from airlines to grocery stores publicising the fact that employees are vaccinated, we ask one medical expert if vaccinated staff makes a difference. Plus, we look at the business side of the Oscars - with dwindling numbers, are these award ceremonies still relevant? And, we hear from the regional boss of one hotel chain who explains why he's calling for properties to change their design to allow social distancing.

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We crossed to Delhi where we asked aviation expert Vinamra Longani about the human and economic impact of this move. Plus, the UAE has crossed the 10-million vaccination milestone just months after launching its drive. We hear from Dr. Howard Podolsky of Cambridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center about the country's progress in the fight against COVID-19. And, Dubai's first Top Golf has been open for three months, and posting impressive numbers. We speak to CEO of Dubai Golf Chris May. 

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There are suggestions that buyers are backing out of agreed deals for better offers. We hear from real estate agents about what's going on - and get a legal take on what can you do about it. Plus, we look at why the UAE is the most successful hotel market in the world right now. And, an apology from John Henry, the owner of Liverpool FC over the Super League fiasco. But is it enough?

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