Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast

BP, HSBC and Lloyds have all revealed their work from home plans. We get the economic perspective, look at how one local company might deal with it and hear from the boss of BP. Plus, the CEO of food company Agthia (the Al Ain water people) reveals his plans for a big strategic shift for the company, after profit plunged last year. 

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The Federal Tax Authority has advised artists and influencers of their VAT obligations - including paying tax on gifts and experiences but we discussed what will happen to sitting in a client's box during an event. Plus, we look at the latest craze sweeping Wall Street, and now Dubai’s financial centre: SPACs – Special Purpose Acquisition Companies. Ex-banker Rohit Nanani reveals plans for his new billion-dirham SPAC – from Silicon Valley to Sheikh Zayed Road. 

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For International Women's Day we spoke to LinkedIn about their recent survey that talks about A so-called  ‘entitlement gap’ between men and women in the UAE. Plus, Saudi Arabia is building one of the world's largest green hydrogen plants. We speak to energy expert Sean Evers. And we get details on that explosive interview broadcast in the US featuring the Sussexes and Oprah Winfrey.

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A new study suggests online sales in the region will grow even faster post-pandemic. We speak to DeVere Forster, COO of Dubai CommerCity. Plus, we crunch the numbers on Etihad’s multi-billion dollar loss, with aviation lawyer Nick Humphrey. And Brandy and Richard are having an economic argument - is $70 oil good or bad for the UAE/global economy? Rich says good, Brandy says bad. Which way do you vote?

 

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The OPEC Plus members are meeting today to discuss oil output, we get the latest on the crunch talks overnight between the UAE, Saudi and Russia with Oil expert Amena Bakr. Plus, we speak to Paul Hollywood - celebrity baker & Great British Bake Off judge about how the pandemic has made everyone a baker. And, would you get on to a flight to nowhere?

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We go straight to the source on THE big business story of the week here in the Gulf: those declining population stats from S&P, revealing an 8% drop in Dubai. We hear from S&P director Sapna Jagtiani & headhunter Toby Simpson. Plus, staying with recruitment, Lewis Allsopp of the real estate firm Allsopp & Allsopp is moving into the job hiring market - we ask him why now? 

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We hear from the COO of the airlines - Adel Al Redha about their new system to share travellers' covid 19 medical records. Plus, Dubai saw its population drop by 8.4% last year, according to S&P - we understand its implications from Emirates NBD. And, we preview this week’s big OPEC meeting.

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We ask Psychologist Dr. Elena Andrioti. Plus, Brandy had an antibodies test and we surprised her on air with an analysis of her results. And, Surina has had enough, she's started reporting mask violations to the police. Do you agree with her?

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Dubai has announced the extension of COVID-19 safety measures until the start of Ramadan which includes the closure of pubs and bars. We get the reaction from Naim Maddad of Gates Hospitality. Plus, while tourism may be hit, some sectors are slowly returning - including luxury travel. We speak to Deborah Calmeyer of Roar Africa about the long stay options in luxury travel. 

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Dr. Alawi Alsheikh Ali of DHA answers your vaccine questions. Plus, Etisalat has seen a 4% drop in local mobile users. We look at what the pandemic has meant for telcos with lawyer Dino Wilkinson. And, Global airlines are facing a worse outlook in 2021 according to IATA - we look at the future of the aviation industry.

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