Bitesize Business Breakfast

Author and renowned empathy leader Mimi Nicklin tells us why the pandemic is making bosses and CEOs more empathetic. Plus, we speak to the acting CEO & COO of NMC Healthcare as they get placed in the hands of administrators by the Abu Dhabi Global Markets Courts (ADGM). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak to employment lawyer Rebecca Kelly about how the UAE's new pay equality law is likely to work in practice. Plus, the latest on the US TikTok ban, reusable food delivery boxes, and sharks in vaccines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Abu Dhabi government is training its employees to administer the nasal swab test to reduce the pressure on testing facilities. But would you be able to do it? Plus, the UAE’s buildings are getting greener – that’s the claim of the country’s Green Building Council, in its latest report. Sceptics say it’s just ‘greenwashing’. The author joins us with answers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Surina Kelly has the details. Plus as the UAE Central Bank reveals that the UAE recession is deeper than previously thought, we hear from economist Ed Bell. And would you like to have a staycation with sloths? We explain how. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak to the people behind the lab that is bringing saliva tests for COVID-19 to the UAE within days. Plus, our daily newspaper pick in the studio from stocks to giftcards to BTS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Surina Kelly from the ARN News Centre explains the rules. Plus, our exclusive interview with the new ‘wunderkid’ of global aviation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We reveal who it is, and look at the up-and-coming candidates with tech expert Philip Bahoshy. And UFC's Fight Island is coming back to Abu Dhabi. Plus, we get a bit nostalgic in the studio over a pizza chain in Dubai. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Natasha Thomas explains the new rules of gathering plus we found out how the wedding industry was reacting to the news. And social media platform TikTok has been given a last minute reprieve by US President Donald Trump. We have details on the deal... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Surina Kelly explains the regulations. Plus, Propertyfinder says it has had record-breaking traffic on its site. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look back at last night’s historic agreement between the UAE and Israel, signed by UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed. Plus, Apple boss Tim Cook tried to put a positive spin on Apple’s annual September launch party but it was a bit lacklustre. Do you agree? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Surina Kelly has the details on the vaccine. Plus, travel restrictions to Saudi are being partially lifted today. We find out who can go, and under what conditions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Wael from King's College Hospital London in Dubai explained what symptoms we should be looking out for, as the PCR tests have become cheaper through DHA & SEHA. Plus, as Oman gets ready to reopen International flights next month, we speak to Karl Marshall, General Manager of the Alila Jabal Akhdar about the enquiries they're receiving. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve also been speaking to authorities in charge of penalising establishments that flout COVID-19 rules. And finally, we find out why Wizz Air Abu Dhabi has delayed its launch by two weeks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's also OPEC's 60th birthday! Richard puts Brandy and Tom's OPEC knowledge to the test with a quiz, and catches up with Sean Evers of Gulf Intelligence. Plus, we ask Engel and Volkers sales manager Mario Volpi about the so-called 'mass exodus" from Dubai's city centre to the suburbs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is after a person with COVID symptoms did not take appropriate measures and passed on the virus to his wife and 45 members from 3 families. Plus, we talk about esports gaining traction in the UAE - not just playing but also creating games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Researchers in the UAE have found that saliva testing is just as effective as nasal swabs in detecting coronavirus. We speak to the team behind it. Plus, we have a big focus on medical tourism in Dubai. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We hear from authorities and insurance companies about the new retirement visa that has been announced in the UAE. Plus, the Business Breakfast Kangaroo court weighs in on the incident that led to Novak Djokovic's disqualification from the US Open. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Surina Kelly explains. Plus, we look at the true cost of getting a pizza to your door. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's research on certain words you should not use during the pandemic. Plus, are air miles still relevant and useful? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak to NCEMA. Plus, Tom is claiming it is snake season again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.