Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast

We talk air corridors and red and green lists with Her Majesty’s Trade Commissioner (HMTC) for the Middle East (who is also the UK’s Consul General in Dubai and Northern Emirates) Simon Penney. Plus, we have the latest on the dramatic collapse of the $6 billion mega-deal for the European football Super League. And, the UAE has extended its TESS stimulus scheme to mid 2022 - we speak to RAK Bank's CEO Peter England.

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As Bitcoin reels from a major sell-off, we speak to the Dubai investment manager helping to launch a $2 billion crypto fund. Plus, we have the latest on the $6 billion battle for control of European football with the lawyer Steve Bainbridge. And, India has been put on UK's red list - but what does that mean?

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We speak to one company helping Dubai homeowners get in the game, Reem Al Khatib reveals why her properties are 90% full – with demand set to spike ahead of Expo. Plus, low interest rates, low house prices - are we seeing more properties being bought for short term holiday lets? We ask real estate agent Mario Volpi. And, we have the latest on a controversial $6 billion shake-up of European football.

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We ask Haider Tuaima, Head of Real Estate Research at ValuStrat about the announcement from the Dubai Land Department. Plus, we look at airmiles this morning - with less of us flying, and less often - are Skywards miles still the currency they were? And, Elon Musk’s SpaceX has won a $2.9 billion contract from NASA, to take people to the moon by 2024.

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We ask Andrew Cummings of Luxury Property about the boom in the market. Plus, we talk crypto-nomics, after Bitcoin exchange Coinbase rocked Wall Street to become a $65 billion public company. And, Covid is still causing an impact on lives - this time exams and education. We look at the latest announcement from the education authorities. 

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That's the message from UAE Authorities. Dr. Farida Al Hosani joined us this morning to reiterate the message and also remind people that vaccination will continue over Ramadan. Plus, we speak to the experts at PwC, who say mergers & acquisitions are booming in the Middle East, despite – or maybe because of – the pandemic. And, we look at Inflation in Lebanon as it hit 155% after the pound collapses.

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We speak to the RTA's Ahmed Hashem Bahrozyan who says it’s just two years until autonomous ‘Cruise’ cars will be driving you around the streets of Dubai and how much it would cost us. Plus, we look at the IPL as Rajasthan Royals have signed Expo 2020 Dubai as their sponsors  for the current season. And, a  giant bunny has been stolen - but how? Surina Kelly has the details.

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The UAE has scaled up last year's '10 Million Meals' campaign to support disadvantaged people. We speak to Sara Al Nuaimi of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives about the '100 Million Meals'. Plus, restaurants in Dubai will not be required to block their visible dining area during Ramadan. We hear the thoughts of Naim Maddad of Gates Hospitality about how we must still respect the cultural sensitivities. And, the Federal Reserve chairman has a comforting message for borrowers in the UAE.

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We have a special report from Emirates Airlines EK 2021 flight which had all vaccinated crew and passengers. Our very own Nadia Swan was aboard the flight and shared her experience. Plus, we look at the UAE tourism sector after it recorded the second highest hotel occupancy in the world. And, we look back at the legacy of HRH the Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh, who passed away at the age of 99.

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Surina Kelly from the ARN News Centre explains who comes under this new ruling which comes into effect next week. The UAE has a new central bank chief: we tell you what we know about Khaled al Tameemi. Plus, we look at the trials and tribulations of family firms here in the UAE during COVID. And we speak to the real estate company that says it's already generated half of its 2020 revenue in 2021.

 

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