Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast

On the last show of the year, Tom and Brandy put together your playlist to describe 2020. Plus, we looked at hotel occupancies for NYE celebrations in the UAE and Richard gave us his prediction for the oil market in 2021.

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We ask the Chairman of Mirak Group about the UAE's advances in the sector. Plus, as the new Wonder Woman movie kickstarts the revival of the global cinema industry, we speak to the boss of Novo cinemas in Dubai. And, we look at Premium Economy in Emirates flights plus the continued debate over the stimulus cheque over in the US.

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We speak to the regional boss of Nando's about their AED 1300 offering at Dubai Mall. Plus, we're talking the business of basmati - or ‘rice-onomics’ if you prefer, as the UAE looks to build a $7 billion food corridor with India. And why ski onesies are making a comeback in New York. 

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The Dubai Health Authority clarified the rules to receive the doses. Plus, what do Dubai and Sharjah’s big budget spending plans mean for us in 2021? We ask Emirates NBD's chief economist Khatija Haque. And, some global sportspeople are in Dubai at the moment, but what brings them here?

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We hear from the Department of Health Abu Dhabi about the Hope Consortium. Plus, as Britain has reached a deal with the EU for their exit, we hear the thoughts of PM Boris Johnson and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen on the agreement. And, we continue our look back at the “heroes and villains” of business in 2020: today we turn to media and entertainment with Maaz Sheikh, the CEO of streaming TV company Starzplay.

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We speak to a medical doctor from the consultancy Frost & Sullivan; and we also hear from UAE resident Sanjay who has had the Sinopharm vaccine. Plus, we continue our look back at the “heroes & villains” of 2020 – today focusing on real estate.  

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Dr. Howard Podolsky, Group CEO, Cambridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center explained the difference between the two offerings from Pfizer and Sinopharm. Plus, Philip Wooller of research firm STR reveals how local tourists have stepped up to put heads in hotel beds. And, we find out why Al Futtaim Automotive is expecting an uptick in new car sales next year.

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We get the thoughts of Dr. Wael Elamin of King's College Hospital London in Dubai. Plus, Reuters reports that Apple will launch its own car within four years. We discuss mobility and the demand for autonomous vehicles in the UAE. And, we continue our look at the “heroes & villains” of various industries in 2020: today it’s food with Tom Harvey of Spinneys.

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Plus, we talk rollercoaster-nomics: theme park operator Dubai Parks and Resorts has received a takeover offer from its biggest shareholder. Dubai real estate tycoon Farhad Azizi reveals why the city’s property market has shrugged off COVID to rebound sharply in the final quarter of this year. And, would loan out your employees to save their jobs?

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In this exclusive interview, the local boss of DP World reveals why rice imports were his top priority during COVID – and why Hyperloop is far more than just hype. Plus, we look back on tumultuous 2020 with our new feature – “heroes and villains”. Today it’s oil & gas. 

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