Kitch and Neeil. Talking sport and business across the UAE.

Paramount Hotel Dubai and Nikon Middle East have launched a new film festival called "We Create Drama,"

asking you to submit a 3-10-minute scripts for a chance to have the film produced.

Paramount Hotel’s Creative Executive Producer, Nicholas Naim joined Kitch in the studio the film festival.

During the festival, the hotel will be offering free masterclasses for scriptwriting and independent filmmaking, as well as panel discussions about interesting topics like "Film and AI."

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With Australia playing their first Test in NZ in 8 years, Kitch spoke with New Zealand Cricket Legend Ross Taylor, to hear the story about how he missed the call from Sir Richard Hadlee to tell him he was being selected for New Zealand.

Ross Taylor went onto play International Cricket for 16 years, score 16,000 international runs with a Test Average over 44.

He also spoke to Kitch and Neeil about his love for Dubai and his coaching work with the Dubai Capitals in the ILT20.

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The decision for women to re-enter the workforce after taking a break for family reasons, can be both empowering and challenging.

However many mums in the UAE often struggle with concerns about being able to juggle both roles effectively, being judged for prioritising work and thinking, 'Am I doing the right thing?'

CEO Katy Holmes & Communications/Growth Manager Giulia Cibotti, from the British Chamber of Commerce joined Kitch and Vivek on Daybreak.

Together they discussed:

• How Katy helped Giulia after making a connection on a Facebook Group
• Why it's beneficial for employers to have schemes that encourage women back into the workplace
• How Covid has made remote and WFH an acceptable part of workplace culture
• The opportunity for SME's to take advantage of the skilled labour of women who require a flexible work/life balance
• How the British Chamber of Commerce is helping women and business's 'embrace the opportunity.'

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WTA Tennis star Elena Rybakina chats to TSB short turn-around time from Doha to Dubai, and how the city is preferred by a lot of players for pre-season and leisure.

Rybakina was a 2020 finalist in Dubai, and is now the number 4 seed. She now advances to her second quarterfinal in Dubai. 

She has made the last eight or better at five out of six tournaments so far in 2024, and her overall record is now 17-3.

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Cori "Coco" Gauff is an American professional tennis player. She has won seven WTA Tour singles titles. Her biggest achievement arguably is winning the 2023 US Open by beating Aryna Sabalenka,

The number 3 seed in Dubai is gunning for the title, and aims to define her own legacy. Gauff has career-high rankings of world No. 3 in singles and of world No. 1 in doubles by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA).

We sit down to chat all things tennis, and how the sport can pave way for male and female athletes to be paid the same prize money.

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Salah Tahlak, Tournament Director of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship hailed the city's growth and infrastructure, making it the most attractive city for players and tourists.

The tournament has secured permanent WTA 1000 status, while also attracting the top male and female players from around the world.

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Iga Swiatek, women's World Number 1 and 4-Grand Slam winner, recently won a WTA 1000 title in Doha (became the first female player since Serena Williams to win 3 titles in the same tournament back-to-back).

The all-conquering WTA Player of Year in 2022 and 2023 will open her quest for a maiden Dubai title, having been in the finals 12 months ago.

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Jelena Ostapenko, a former Dubai Tennis Champion in 2022 says she loves coming to the city. The World No.9 is one of three former champions competing in Dubai this year, along with two-time winner Elina Svitolina.

Ostapenko improves to 15-3 this season, having already collected two titles in Adelaide and Linz.

On TSB, we discuss her rise in the WTA rankings, her change in mentality and approach to the game, as well as how special Dubai is to her.

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Colm McLoughlin, the CEO and Executive Vice-Chairman of Dubai Duty Free reflects on the WTA draw, with star-studded players arriving in Dubai. 2024 is a crucial year, as the tournament has gained permanent WTA 1000 status.

Catch the 4 time Grand Slam winner and World Number 1 Iga Swiatek, 2024 Australian Open winner Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina and more in action at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship.

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France striker Kylian Mbappe has told Paris St-Germain he intends to leave the club at the end of the season.

On Fans Forum, we discuss why Mbappe has been the center of all discussions around the French club, and how the city of Paris is reacting.

The 25-year-old's deal with the Ligue 1 champions is scheduled to expire and he has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid.

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