08 May 2024. We have the latest on the Dubai Taxi Q1 results with net profit up 15%, plus we're talking to the ADNOC Gas CFO about their Q1 numbers. We also hear from H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed al Maktoum, the CEO and Chairman of Emirates - Richard joined HH in the majlis at the Emirates stand at ATM where he talked about everything from the impact of the rains to the new Al Maktoum Airport. And, we hear from the DIFC as they expect an influx of new firms this year.

07 May 2024. As the Arabian Travel Market continues this week, we're focusing on all things tourism with Dubai tourist numbers jumping 11% in Q1. We also speak to Etihad Airways CEO Antonoaldo Neves on 30% growth, IPO rumours and flying economy class. Plus, we discuss record visitor numbers for Yas and Saadiyat islands with the CEO of Miral. And, we'll find out about Hilton's plans for expansion in the Middle East with their president Guy Hutchinson. 

06 May 2024. We go through the latest Saudi PMI numbers with economist Dr Chris Payne as Saudi's non-oil private sector continued its growth momentum in April. Plus, we've got a big focus on the Arabian Travel Market which kicks off this week- we're speaking to RAK tourism boss Raki Philips about Ras Al Khaimah tourism hitting 1.22 million visitors last year. And we talk social media with the regional boss of Snapchat - global revenue surged 21% this year, but what about the Middle East? 

03 May 2024. We discuss the UAE private sector growth falling to an 8 month low following heavy rains. Plus we have the latest on earnings from Tecom and Apple - and we find out what's moving the markets following that Fed meeting. We also look at the economics of olive oil. As scorching summers wreak havoc with the olive harvest, we speak to the team from JM Foods in Dubai. As extreme weather around the world messes with events - we find out how the industry is coping with TEC boss Natalie Crampton. And, the UAE has increased its oil production capacity - we speak to oil expert Amina Baker.

02 May 2024. We have the latest on that rate decision from Fed chair Jay Powell and what it means for the UAE with economist Jeanne Walters of Emirates NBD. We also take stock of Spinneys share sale after it raised 375 million dollars in IPO, with CEO Sunil Kumar. And, we'll look at the effects of the last rains on the UAE's stock of new and second hand cars ... and how to avoid buying one that's taken a bath if you're in the market. That's with Glenn Harwood of AlgoDriven. Plus, with the 9% profit tax looming ever closer, we talk tax with John Casey of Virtuzone.

01 May 2024. We'll have the latest on the fuel prices after they climbed 6% for May. But is this inflationary? How does this reflect what happening in oil prices and what will it mean for inflation in the UAE? And, what does the new bankruptcy law means for business in the UAE? We speak to Al Tamimi's head of litigation, Naif Yahia who gives us the detail. We also talk Q1 results and future plans with the CEO of Aldar Development, Jonathan Emery who reveals his latest project live on air. Plus, we discuss the economics of weight-loss drugs, as sales of Mounjaro triple in Q1- that's with market analyst Monte Saffediene. 

30 Apr 2024. We discuss the latest UAE blockbuster earnings and what it means for the region. We'll also speak to Andrew Elliott, Director, Commercial Agency, Chestertons MENA about what Dubai's new airport could mean for property demand in the Dubai South area and what impact that will have on the Garhoud area. Plus, we're joined by Professor Heather MacGregor of Heriot-Watt University, co-author of the report on women in the boardroom that says women hold just 11% of seats on boards of UAE listed companies. And, we cross live to Riyadh to speak to Eddy Tannous, COO, Rotana Hotel Management as they look at expanding their footprint across Pakistan, Africa and Europe.

29 Apr 2024. As Dubai unveils its new Dhs128 billion mega-airport at Al Maktoum with all flights moving away from DXB “in the coming years”… we speak to the man with the plan: Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths. We'll also get anaylsis on the new passenger terminal from Geoffrey Thomas, MD & Editor in-chief, Airlineratings.com. Plus, we hear from the boss of Alshaya Group, John Hadden, as they plan to open 400 new stores this year. And we have the latest from The World Economic Forum taking place in Riyadh currently.

26 Apr 2024. We get the latest analysis from Dan Richards, Mena Economist, Emirates NBD on the US economic growth data as well as UAE economy growth which rose 3.3% in the first nine months of 2023. We also speak to the boss of newly-created Space 42 on their bold plan for satellites and AI. Plus, we cross to the US for more on Google and Microsoft – both reporting strong earnings overnight - with investor Keith Fitz-Gerald. And Lebanese philanthropist Lynn Zovighian joins us to reveal new research with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, on the ‘next generation of philanthropy’ in the Middle East.

25 Apr 2024. We speak to the guys at Al Futtaim Automotive as they've seen a surge in demand for pre-owned SUVs, after last week's wild weather. We also find out what the supercell storm means for the balance sheets of insurance companies themselves - and their ratings - Moodys has a new report. Plus, we dust off the Business Breakfast calculator to crunch the numbers on a flurry of earnings, speaking to Darren Clarke, Chief Financial Officer, Commercial Bank of Dubai. 

24 Apr 2024. We get reaction from Daniel Richards, Senior Economist, Emirates NBD about the UAE and Oman signing investment deals worth Dhs 129 billion during this week’s visit by Oman’s Sultan Haitham. We also hear from Dubai based HR expert - Sarah Brooks, Managing Director, Fikrah HR, who says some firms in the UAE might have broken the law by not doing enough to keep their employees safe during last week's wild weather. Plus, we speak to insurance expert Franck Heimburger of GIG Gulf, formerly AXA Insurance, who answers your questions on flood claims. And, we'll go through those strong UAE shopping numbers with Dubai Chambers President and CEO - Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah.

23 Apr 2024. We speak to Sonny Ridgewell, Managing Director of insurance brokers-  Beneple - about the number of motor claims expecting to exceed AED 1 billion following last week's floods. We also get his reaction to the latest news from The UAE Central Bank as they're instructing insurance companies to pay up for flood damage - the directive covers all homes and cars with “comprehensive” policies. Plus, the CEO of Dubai Financial Market, Hamed Ali, joins us live in studio for an extended interview on the UAE’s IPO boom. We also cross live to Australia to speak to Jessica Amir, Market Strategist, moomoo about Tesla's shares falling 3% overnight. And, as Spinneys sets the price range for its IPO we hear from Samer Deghaili, Co-Head of Investment Banking (MENAT), HSBC.

22 Apr 2024. We have the latest on the aftermath of last week's flood as Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed approves sweeping measures to address the impact of the rains. We also discuss the latest on the economic impact with the insurance experts at S&P and what that means for the local insurance industry. Plus, we hear from Maria Morris, CEO & Founder Maria Morris Real Estate about what property buyers are looking for when choosing their next Dubai home. And, as the first full week of voting gets underway in India, we speak to Economist Surjit Bhalla.

19 Apr 2024. We have a special edition of the Bitesize podcast today as we hear from a variety of businesses to find out how they're faring in the aftermath of the floods. First, we hear from Dubai airports CEO, Paul Griffiths, who gives us the latest updates for DXB passengers and when we can expect operations to resume as normal.  We also find out how food companies are working to keep restaurants and shops supplied with JM Foods. And we look at how hotels are providing local residents and delayed tourists with shelter while coping with their own logistical challenges. Plus, we find out what small business owners are facing in terms of insurance claims with insurancemarket.ae and how ride-hailing services fared in the floods with Yango.

18 Apr 2024. We've got the latest on the aftermath of the recent floods as we speak to Cafu COO Ryan Rogers. We also speak to one repair garage who've been inundated with water-damaged cars after the recent storms. Plus, we'll hear from an insurance lawyer about potential payouts for this week's storms. And we speak to Laurence Kemball-Cook, CEO and Founder, Pavegen -  a smart flooring technology company that transforms footsteps into electrical energy - they're launching in Dubai today at the World Future Energy Summit. 

17 Apr 2024. We look at the impact of wild weather and what could it mean for the insurance industry with various experts: AFIA Insurance Brokerage Services LLC, octopus & GIG Gulf. Plus, we speak to the CEO of Spinneys, Sunil Kumar, about the company's growth plans on the back of its IPO announcement.

16 Apr 2024. We have the latest on the news that Spinneys is to go public, selling 25% of its shares before listing on the DFM. Plus, as the IMF spring meetings kick off in Washington, we speak to one economist in the thick of the action: IMF veteran Masood Ahmed. And, after Eid Al Fitr saw flight price spikes - are we all booking early for Eid Al Adha? We'll speak to travel expert Emily Jenkins and the travel number crunchers from research firm STR.

15 Apr 2024. We find out what's moving the markets this week amidst increased regional tension with Ed Bell, Senior Director of Emirates NBD. As Abu Dhabi considers a takeover bid for BP, we speak to energy expert Christoph Ruhl of Columbia University. We also speak to the new real estate company giving cash back for school fees to families and find out why haus & haus Real Estate are seeing an increase in property sales this year compared to last. Plus, we're talking aviation: as JFK airport in New York gets a $5 billion facelift, we speak to the Bahraini company stumping up the cash. 

05 Apr 2024. The value of bank transfers in the UAE reached Dhs1.5 trillion in January, according to Central Bank data. That’s up 24% from a year earlier.” So, what does this tell us about the health of the banking sector and the wider economy? Emirates Development Bank has hit a major milestone in its mandate to provide 30 billion dirhams in financing to the industrial sector - we'll speak to the CEO, Ahmed Mohamed Al Naqbi. Plus, with the Eid break here, residents of the UAE are eagerly planning their escapes to explore destinations beyond the country’s borders - we're joined by Johan Eidhagen, Managing Director, Wizz Air Abu Dhabi. And we’re talking Disney - after CEO Bob Iger fought off a shareholder revolt, New York media professor Evan Shapiro says Apple should buy The House of Mouse.

04 Apr 2024. The OPEC+ monitoring committee has recommended the group stick with its current supply cuts for the first half of the year. But how well are their cuts working and what does it all mean for UAE and Saudi finances? Plus, on the back of the KHDA's decision to allow school fee increases - we ask recruitment expert - Conor McHugh, Founder, Alchemy Search, if education allowances are dying out. And with gold hitting a record high above $2,300 an ounce, Richard heads down to the Dubai Gold Souq to test the mood ahead of Eid al Fitr and find out if high prices are putting off buyers. We also speak to HSBC global private banking to find out why they're advising high net worth clients to consider taking on more risk and put their cash to work.

03 Apr 2024. We get reaction from Dan Richards, Senior Economist, Emirates NBD on private schools in Dubai being able to raise fees by 5.2% next year - what impact might this have on inflation? Dan also gives us instant reaction to the new PMI data for the UAE out this morning. Plus, we speak to DHL about the UAE moving up the ranks of connected countries - and how we go higher. And, we cross live to the Gold Souk, where Richard finds out how record gold prices are impacting bangles and bullion

02 Apr 2024. Abu Dhabi economy grew just over 3 per cent last year...while the UAE central bank is predicting just over 4% growth for the country in 2024. We get reaction to that flurry of UAE economic data, from Dan Richards of Emirates NBD and Stephen Anderson of PwC. We also speak to Cafu about whether they see a spike in people filling up ahead of petrol price day. And, we're looking at what options are available for apartment dwellers when it comes to both e-charger accessibility and fuel deliveries.

01 Apr 2024. We get reaction to those rising petrol prices – and some clues on where they’re heading – with economist Dan Richards of Emirates NBD. And, DLD is set to boost Emirati real estate brokers but how will more Emirati brokers impact Dubai real estate? Zhann Johincke of Cavendish Maxwell joins us live to tell us more. We also look at what a 10-year business licence could mean for commercial real estate with Andrew Elliot of Chestertons. And, as hotels get booked quickly ahead of the upcoming Eid holidays, we speak to Enrique Mandl, General Manager, FIVE LUXE, FIVE Hotels & Resorts and find out about their latest opening on JBR.

29 Mar 2024. Education provider Taleem has reported record profits for the first half of the year, up 53 per cent - and a new high when it comes to student enrollment, up 32 per cent. Taaleem boss Alan Williamson tells us about what's behind those record numbers. We also get reaction to Sam Bankman-Fried’s 25-year jail term from lawyer Shahram Safai of Afridi & consulting expert Ruth Bradley. 

28 Mar 2024. We have the latest on the new ADNOC oil field which has started production at the offshore Belbazem oil field, which will pump up to 45,000 barrels per day. We also speak to Capt. Zarir S. Irani, Managing Director, Constellation Marine Services about the fears that have been raised around potential disruption to global supply chains following the Baltimore bridge collapse. Plus, Dubai is contemplating the possibility of an initial public offering (IPO) for construction firm ALEC Engineering & Contracting, amidst a surge in its real estate sector as property prices in the emirate hit near-record levels, reported Bloomberg. Ziad Awad, Founder and CEO, Awad Capital explains what could happen. And, 1.2 Million people visited Louvre Abu Dhabi last year. Manuel Rabaté, Director, Louvre Abu Dhabi explains how many of the visitors were UAE residents, and how many were tourists.

27 Mar 2024. We have the latest on the closure of Baltimore Port after a bridge collapse poses the latest challenge to global shipping and logistics. We also look at Mercer's outlook for wages with their regional careers principal Vlad Vrzhovski as they say UAE salaries should rise 4 per cent this year on average, outpacing inflation. Plus, we speak to the company partnering with the RTA to create co-working spaces in Metro stations. And, as Sri Lanka unexpectedly cuts interest rates, we cross live to Columbo to speak to research analyst Arshad Ismail.

26 Mar 2024. We discuss the latest on Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun stepping down by the end of this year in a management shake-up, after concerns about safety issues at the plane maker as well as reaction to Trump’s civil fraud case being reduced to $175 Million. We talk nuclear energy, as the UAE turns on its fourth and final reactor with nuclear safety chief Sara Al Saadi. Plus, we speak to Dr. Luc Verburgh, Chief Academic Officer, HCT (Higher Colleges of Technology) about their new pathways, diplomas and vocational training aligned to labor market demands. And, does good weather this Ramadan mean less demand for tents? We speak to temporary structure maker - Arena Group.

25 Mar 2024. The week ahead looks like the calm after the storm following last week’s tempest of central bank decisions, but what will investors be looking at this week? We get the latest from Jeanne Walters of Emirates NBD. We also look at the trade implications of the big Presidential meeting between the UAE and Egypt with Standard Chartered's MENA economist. Plus, we analyze the latest economic twists in the US election campaign, with Professor Adam Ramey of New York University Abu Dhabi. And, we'll find out why cyberattacks in the UAE surge during Ramadan.

We speak to markets lawyer Andrew Tarbuck of Al Tamimi & Co about Parkin's first day as a listed company and asked who might be next in the IPO pipeline. Plus, we get reaction on two big tech stories: the US suing Apple for being a “monopoly”, while Redditt jumps 50% on debut with tech journalist, Kevin Sebastian.

We speak to Emirates NBD chief economist Khatija Haque about what the Fed might do next. Plus, what that decision to keep rates high could mean for the UAE mortgage market with Espace Real Estate boss John Lyons. And, how to protect your crypto wallet from hackers? We speak to one UAE security firm that’s just got a license in Abu Dhabi. 

We look at how Eid travel bookings are going with Mamoun Hmedan, Chief Business Officer of Wego. Plus,  the giant CERAWeek energy gathering in Texas – we get the inside story from veteran Middle East oil expert Andy Critchlow, of S&P Global Platts. And, S&P warning for the likes of Etisalat are facing market saturation, we speak to S&P technology analyst Tatjana Lescova. And, Emirates airline is looking to increase its cabin crew by around 25%. We find out just how that works with the Vice President of Cabin Crew Samantha James.

Japan has raised interest rates for the first time in 17 years - but only to 0.1%, while Australia kept rates on hold at 4.35%. We get reactions to breaking interest rate stories with Josh Gilbert, Market Analyst, eToro. Plus, is UAE property companies looking to develop outside the country in places like Europe and the USA? We asked Taimur Khan, Head of Research – MENA at CBRE. And we get the thoughts of energy expert Sean Evers about the outrageous comments from Aramco CEO.

We get the details on that booming trade between the UAE and America, with the ex-head of the US economics team at the embassy in Dubai. Plus, it's super central bank week! Emirates NBD economist Khatija Haque joins us live. And plenty of woes for Boeing: is the plane maker to big to fail? We asked Keith Tonkin, Managing Director, Aviation Projects Pty.

15 Mar 2024. We’ve had earnings from two Dubai private companies – DP World and Majid Al Futtaim. Dan Richards, senior economist, Emirates NBD gives us analysis from a macro perspective and he gives us his key takeaways from the IEA oil demand/supply report. Plus, we cross live to Texas talking all things America – from TikTok and Trump to oil and interest rates - with economist Jason Schenker. As Parkin sets a new record for IPO oversubscription, we look at what we can take from the IPO process with Dean Kemble, Chief Commercial Officer of GSB Capital. And, we speak to crypto watcher Arnaud Cart about the latest Bitcoin surge. 

14 Mar 2024. We get reaction from Dan Richards, senior economist at Emirates NBD, on DIFC's new law covering digital assets and reaction to ratings agency Moody’s raising its outlook on UAE banks to ‘positive’. Plus, what does Ramadan mean for food delivery? We speak to Careem's vice president of food who explains that demand peaks in the final week - with Lebanese food and sweets seeing the biggest spike. The chief legal officer of DIFC, Jacques Visser, breaks down that new groundbreaking digital assets law. And, Google has confirmed it is restricting the types of election-related questions users can ask its AI chatbot, Gemini - NYU Abu Dhabi professor Nancy Gleason tells us more.

13 Mar 2024. Emirates NBD give us the latest on what US inflation means for next week's Fed decision. Plus, as global olive oil prices rise, we speak to Spinney's general manager, Tom Harvey to find out if customers will feel the impact. The boss of StarzPlay, Maaz Sheikh, joins us live in studio: can Ramadan TV-watching fight off social media and video games? And, car dealers typically sell 50%+ more cars than their yearly average during Ramadan. So, is Ramadan the right time to buy a car? Glenn Harwood, Co-Founder, AlgoDriven tells us more. 

12 Mar 2024. Abu Dhabi has signed off on 66 billion dirhams worth of infrastructure projects, including parks, cycle tracks and housing developments - but is this a significant new investment and how does it fit with Abu Dhabi’s Vision 2030 economic strategy? We also look at increasing volumes and prices in the Dubai property market with Property Monitor's Zhann Johincke. Plus, as Bitcoin hits new record highs of above $72,000 - Ronit Ghose, Global Head, Future of Finance, Citi explains whether the world needs crypto. And, we'll find out if record gold prices are deterring buyers with the team from Siroya jewellers.

11 Mar 2024. We get reaction to the Saudi economy shrinking by just under 1 per cent as well as Saudi Aramco posting lower profit but upping dividend. We look at what the UAE's first banking ombudsman means for customers with lawyer Alfred Thornton of Clyde and Co and what the UAE's first banking ombudsman means for the financial sector with the director general of the UAE Banks Federation. Plus, the CEO of Bayut, Haider Ali Khan, tells us how the portal has taken down 30% of property listings since a crackdown by RERA last month. And, finally we'll hear about UAE CEOs predicting bumper revenue and bonuses, with the team from Cooper Fitch.

08 Mar 2024. Dubai has updated the law when it comes to the 20% tax on foreign banks operating in the emirate outside the DIFC. However, tax accountant Thomas Vanhee explains banks will NOT end up paying more tax, as federal bank tax will be deducted from it. We also speak to Agthia CEO Alan Smith about why they're seeing a 12% growth in revenue. Plus, we get reaction to the ECB's decision to keep rates at record highs with economist Dr Stefan Gerlach. And, on International Women’s Day, fund manager Heather Henyon tells us why all-female start-ups receive just 0.5% of regional Venture-Capital. 

07 Mar 2024. As the UAE sees a big jump in wealth managers we speak to Insight Discovery boss Nigel Silitoe about that growth in wealth management firms. Plus, our interview with Etihad Airways, CEO Antonoaldo Neves, on profit and a possible IPO. We'll also speak to Dubai Future District Fund CEO, Sherif El Badawi, about the fund's 2024 priorities. And we hear from Espace Real Estate as new rules say real estate brokers must update listings within 3 days. 

06 Mar 2024. We get reaction to the boom in gold and Bitcoin with Vijay Valecha, Chief Investment Officer at Century Financial: is it the beginning of a bull run, or is the bubble about to burst? BetterHomes CEO, Richard Waind, explains how residential rents in Dubai could be set to rise, following changes to the RERA rental index - but what could this mean for you? Plus, Aviation analyst Vinamra Longani joins us live in the studio to discuss the latest aviation stories including speculation about an Etihad IPO and the rebirth of Air India. And as China sets an 'ambitious' 5% growth target we speak to Tianchen Xu, Senior Economist at The Economist Intelligence Unit in China to get his take on China's vision to double its economy in the next 15 years.

05 Mar 2024. As China’s National People's Congress in Beijing gets underway, we get analysis from Ed Bell, Senior Director, Market Economics, Emirates NBD on their 5% growth target and how that will impact the UAE. We'll also look at the Parkin shares which go on sale today. Plus, it's PMI day today - the latest PMI data for the UAE is out: the economist who wrote the report, Ralf Wiegert, gives us his analysis. And, we'll be going through Saudi's latest PMI data with economist Dr Christopher Payne - and looking at how the private sector in the Kingdom is faring. Finally, the CEO of Salik has said they aim to “expand our footprint” and “widen revenue generating opportunities” - we'll go through the Salik numbers with market watcher Sameer Lakhani.

04 Mar 2024. We speak to OPEC watcher Amena Bakr about OPEC reportedly extending oil cuts into the second half of the year. Emarat is to sell naming rights to 31 of its service stations in Dubai and the Northern Emirates-  Ali Al Falasi of Emarat explains how much naming rights will cost and who will be taking the first station. We also speak to the CEO of Dubai Taxi Company about their 50-plus per cent rise in net profit. And, we have an extensive interview with Tarek El Sakka, the CEO of Dubai Refreshment, the company that bottles Pepsi here.

01 Mar 2024. We get the thoughts of energy expert Matt Stanley on why petrol prices have risen as well as what could it mean for UAE inflation with economist Khatija Haque. Plus, we unpick the economics of Indian weddings – as the billionaire Ambani family prepare for this weekend’s $100 million nuptials. And, we'll find out how rising cocoa prices are affecting the company behind Ferrero Roche.

29 Feb 2024. We look at those UAE GDP projections with Emirates NBD economist Khatija Haque. Plus, with just weeks until the Indian election, HSBC’s chief economist for India, Pranjul Bhandari joins us live. And, we find out how Expo City Dubai's infrastructure a perfect place for mega events and festivals with Anna Abulhoul, Executive Creative Director - Entertainment & Experiences, Expo City Dubai.

28 Feb 2024. We find out about the UAE's new corporate tax fines and deadlines with taxation expert Thomas Vanhee, Founding Partner, Aurifer. Plus, our exclusive interview with CEO of Dubai’s latest hot IPO stock: Mohamed Al Ali. And, were joined in our Al Wasl Dome studio by the man who helped build it, Ahmed Al Khatib, Chief Development and Delivery Officer at Expo City Dubai.

27 Feb 2024. We get the reaction of Sameer Lakhani, Managing Director at Global Capital Partners. Plus, we get the story behind the successfully sold over AED500 million ($136.15 million) worth of land with CEO of Union Properties Amer Khansaheb. And, more of learning about 'Live, Work and Play' - the three pillars that make Expo City Dubai the Human-Centric City of the Future with Manal AlBayat, Chief Engagement and Commercial Officer, Expo City Dubai.

26 Feb 2024. The culture that is being created, both in terms of work and play with Expo City Dubai's chief education, culture and human resources officer Marjan Faradooni. Plus,  we look at why price growth is slowing in the Dubai property market with Zhann Johincke. And we get reactions to the UAE “grey list” removal from lawyer Kamal Jabbar, and economist Khatija Haque.

23 Feb 2024. We'll hear from Jeanne Walters, senior economist, Emirates NBD about Dubai's current boom – what does the data tell us about the Dubai economy today, and the future? As flyDubai reports record profit with passengers jumping 31% - we'll speak to their CEO, Ghaith Al Ghaith, who joins us live to crunch their record numbers. Plus, we'll speak to FedEx's MEISA president about their new AED1.3 billion regional hub at the Dubai World Central Airport. And, as the Japan stock market finally scales the peaks since the 1980s, we speak to a Tokyo stockbroker who lived through it: Professor Dame Heather Mcgregor of Herriot-Watt University in Dubai.

22 Feb 2024. We get reaction from Jeanne Walters of Emirates NBD about the economic significance of the massive solar investment going into the UAE economy. We'll also find out how Emirates Airlines are able to serve 149 meals every minute with Gustaf Oholm, SVP of Catering and Cabin Services, Emirates Airlines. Plus, Vladimir Dashkeev, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Seattle University talks us through the Fed meeting minutes that have been released to the public - the minutes could provide insight into the on going debates around internet rates this year. And, as the historic Pepsi factory in Al Quoz is sold for nearly quarter of a billion dirhams, we ask Andrew Love of Knight Frank: what does "Industrial Estate 2.0" look like in Dubai? Finally, we'll ask John Lyons of Espace Real Estate how the property market is shaping up so far this year, compared to last year's very active start.