Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast

We speak to Fiona Mckenzie of Carfax Education UAE about how schools and parents are coping with the changes. Plus, a survey by Peninsula Real Estate says UAE homeowners sentiment has improved dramatically over the last quarter. We get the details from their chief economist. And why you must isolate if you've been in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID, even if you've received the vaccine. 

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A Dubai-based online banking platform has raised 13 million dollars - a record amount for a regional fintech seed round and their founder explained how COVID impacted their efforts. Plus, we talk unsolicited calls and emails - a survey says 59% of the population is frustrated with them. Where do you stand? And Apple 13 is in the works but will be without one key element.

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We speak to the HR leader from one blue-chip multinational about what they're doing to support parents and one executive coach about how best to manage the juggling act without completely losing it. Plus, 2020 has been a record year for investment in the start-up sector. We find out where the money is coming from, and where it's going. And the latest problem to hit Boeing engines. 

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We ask Mazen Nahawi, founder and CEO of media intelligence company CARMA as Facebook back to negotiating table after banning Autralian for finding and sharing news on social media platform. Plus, we talk hospitality industry and how corona virus pandemic change it with Tim Cordon, Senior Area Vice President Middle East & Africa.

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We ask Matthew Blom of Diginex as Bitcoin rose past 50 thousand dollars this week. Plus, Abu Dhabi has launched a new visa programme to attract talent into the emirate, we speak to the director general of ADIO, His Excellency Dr Tariq bin Hendi. And we hear from the legendary cricket star Brian Lara who is in Dubai at the moment.

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We ask Vinamra Longani of the law firm Sarin & Co. whether these digital documents could make travel easier. Plus, we look in depth at the big announcement out of Saudi Arabia - that anyone who wants a government contracts will have to open a regional headquarters in the Kingdom. And, KitKat is introducing a new flavour - but it will be without one specific ingredient.

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New research says executives have mixed feelings about going back on the road and companies have a higher responsibility in training them for safe travel.  But what role has technology played in reducing the need for face to face meetings? We ask Orkun Altintas of Frost & Sullivan. Plus, we dig into NMC Healthcare's results and get the latest on the hospital operator's restructuring with CEO Michael Davis. 

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We ask Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths. Plus, a survey says 76% of UAE population believe life will be back to normal in a year, thanks to the vaccination program - we get the details from G42 Healthcare. And we discuss the first images of Mars sent from the Hope Probe.

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We look at the business of Valentine's Day from what people are buying to the markup on goods. Plus, Donald Trump is free to run for the US Presidency again in 2024. We speak to Adam Ramey, Associate Professor of Political Science at NYU Abu Dhabi about the impeachment trial. And, hotel quarantines for travel. 

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We speak to James Monaghan, Principal at North London Collegiate School Dubai about the fine art of communication during Covid. Plus, we speak to Etihad Airways who have vaccinated their entire staff. And warnings for those in close contact with anyone who has tested positive for COVID.

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