Podcasts about surina kelly

26 Feb 2025. We get more details with Surina Kelly of the ARN News Centre. Plus, as BP prepares to scale back its green energy goals, we look at the wider impact of Donald Trump’s “drill baby drill” mantra, with Ryan McPherson of the Energy Industries Council. And, Ramadamnomics continues - Jumeirah's Mr F&B Andy Cuthbert about the iftar. And, we look beyond Ramadan to Eid Al Fitr with dnata about the breaks we're booking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interest rates in the UK have risen to the highest level since 2009 as the Bank of England tries to stem the pace of rising prices. How will these changes affect UAE nationals and residents? We asked Henry Faun of real estate company Knight Frank. Plus, we find out what that OPEC decision means for the oil price - and us - with broker Matt Stanley. And the Eid break has been very positive and booming. Tim Cordon of Radisson Hotel Group shared some figures. And it's Friday Quiz Time with Surina Kelly of the ARN News Centre.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Regional aviation isn't just recovering but thriving - at nearly double the rate of global growth. We speak to Regional Director of IATA, Kashif Kahlid. Plus, the UAE has climbed one place to 14th in the latest Foreign Direct Investment Confidence list, produced by the consultancy Kearney. Rudolph Lohmeyer, Partner, National Transformations Institute at Kearney Middle East tells us more about the ranking. We also look at the second edition of the FoodTech Challenge and its relevance in the current context of UAE food security with Rima Al Mokarrab of Tamkeen. And its that time of the week again, Friday Quiz day with Surina Kelly of the ARN News Centre!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OPEC+ has decided to stick to its standard production increase, despite escalating prices and concerns about energy supply. We look at what that means for the cost of filling up your car with University of Oxford economist and energy expert, Justin Dargin. We also get an insight into what it looks like to set a new record or a residential property sale here in Dubai - over 280 million dirhams for a villa on Palm Jumeirah. We speak to the man who sold it - Conor McKay from Belleview Real Estate. And in aviation - Qantas, Air New Zealand and Cathay have all announced 17 hour plus flights in the past week. What does the ultra long haul trend mean for passengers? We asked the aviation expert Nick Humphry. And it's Friday, which means Quiz Day with Surina Kelly from the ARN News Centre! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As DEWA gets ready to go public, we find out what retail investors need to do to take part in the IPO with public offering expert Neha Julka of Grant Thorton. Plus, we talk inflation and interest rate rise with Head of Bloomberg Economics, Stephanie Flanders. And, Freaky Friday Quiz with Surina Kelly from the ARN News Centre.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the back of US inflation hit fresh 40-year high, we look at the cost of growing food here in the UAE with Yazen Al Kodmani of Emirates Bio Farm and also importing it abroad with New Zealand's Minister for Trade and Export Growth and Agriculture, Damien O'Connor. And Baskin-Robbins opened its 1,000th ice cream shop in the Middle East in Dubai. We find out the logistics behind it with John Varughese, the COO International of Inspire Brands. And finally, it's  Freaky Friday, which means its Friday Quiz Time with Surina Kelly of the ARN News Centre! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dubai has frozen school fees next academic year. Many parents are celebrating - but others fear schools will struggle to balance the books in an era of global inflation. We're joined by independent education expert James Mullan of Which School Advisor and CEO of school group Taalem, Alan Williamson. And it's Quiz day Friday! Surina Kelly from the ARN News Centre has the weekly news round-up with Richard, Brandy and Tom.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An updated Green List of countries, regions and territories from where individuals can enter Abu Dhabi emirate without quarantine has been released. Surina Kelly from the ARN News Centre has all the details. Plus, we have details on a good day for Mohammed Alabbar's digital banking venture Zand – as a string of high profile global investors join as shareholders. Mirna Sleiman of Fintech Galaxy gives us more details. And we look at what Dubizzle's annual auto report tells us about what we're all doing - and driving - in the UAE with Ravjot Singh of dubizzle Cars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should you buy a home with your mates, and what happens if you fall out? We get some legal advice from Joe Carroll of Dentons. And and we find out what it means for the market with property expert Zhann Johincke, who also share the results of his latest Property Monitor report. Plus, capacity restrictions for all activities, events and social gatherings in Dubai will be gradually eased. Surina Kelly from the ARN News Centre has all the details. We speak to George Kunnappally, MD of Nando's about how big a boost this will give the restaurant business. And as Commercial Bank of Dubai reports record annual profit, we speak to CFO Darren Clarke about plans for 2022 and beyond. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Civil marriages among foreign nationals in Abu Dhabi will no longer need the woman to provide consent from her family and the need for witnesses. Surina Kelly from the ARN News Centre has all the details. Plus, Sci Fi film Dune has been nominated for 11 BAFTAS - with Abu Dhabi up for the award for best supporting desert. We find out what filming such a high franchise here means for the economy with the Abu Dhabi film commissioner, Hans Fraikin. And, Starbucks has launched its 1000th store in the region at Bluewaters Island in Dubai. We talk coffeenomics with the President of Starbucks, Andy Holmes.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Abu Dhabi has updated the procedures for those who test positive for COVID-19 as well as close contacts. Surina Kelly from the ARN News Centre has all the details. Plus, we find out why office rents are rebounding in Dubai and Abu Dhabi with broker JLL. And Fit On Click has closed a $1.5M pre-Series A funding round led by Arrow Capital, as it continues on its growth journey through Ventures Lab, the Venture Builder programme launched last year by Modus Capital and Hub71. We find out more about the deal with Ben Samuel, Founder and CEO of Fit On Click.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Surina Kelly from the ARN News Centre has all the latest on the UAE Railway Programme's passenger services that aims to carry more than 36.5 million people by 2030. Plus, What does Saudi Arabia's $3 billion loan mean for the country? Policy advisor and Pakistan's Former Advisor to the Ministry of Finance, Dr. Khaqan Najeeb has the details. And what does the new variant mean for conferences as some high profile drop outs from a couple of big events have got organisers worried? We get the thoughts of Natalie Crampton of TEC. And we talk tax with the head of the Federal Tax Authority. Why is the UAE cutting some of its penalty fees for admin mis-haps? H.E. Khalid al Bustani explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Surina Kelly from the ARN News Centre has the details about the new coronavirus variant that's making headlines. Plus, we speak to Dr. Howard Podolsky to get the medical facts about all things Omicron. We also look at the economic implications with Khatija Haque, chief economist of Emirates NBD. And we also have the aviation expert Vinamra Longani, to weigh in on the story as Dubai suspends flights to and from South Africa.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new family law to regulate issues pertaining to divorce, child custody and inheritance for non-Muslims in Abu Dhabi has been unveiled. Surina Kelly from the ARN News Centre has all the details. Plus, Elon Musk is asking his Twitter followers to vote on whether he should sell 10 per cent of his Tesla shares. We speak to market watcher Monte Saffiedene about it. And all UAE business owners and managers should be aware of the very recent decision of the Dubai Court of First Instance in the matter of the Bankruptcy of Marka - we talk bankrutpcy with Jimmy Haoula of BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Exponomics this morning! All the details and advice on transport to and within the mega event with Surina Kelly of ARN News Centre. Plus, a look-back of the one person who should be at the grand opening ceremony tonight, our Expo correspondent, Malcolm Taylor. No one was more excited about Expo 2020 Dubai than Malcolm. And we also have exclusive interview with the co-founder and CEO of Careem, Mudassir Sheikha, who reveals that business is better now than in 2019.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

His Highness Mansour bin Mohammed has visited Expo 2020 Dubai to review all the safety and security preparations that are in place ahead of the mega event. Surina Kelly from the ARN News Centre has all the details. Plus, the healthy snack company Koala Picks are in the news with some healthy investment updates. We find out more with Ahmed Mobasher, Co-founder at Koala Picks. And we talk about how the pandemic has reshaped digital marketing in the region with Amash Malik, Director of Performance Marketing at dubizzle & Bayut. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've got the latest on the UAE's new visas with Surina Kelly of the ARN News Centre. Plus, economist Daniel Richards offers his take on the UAE's bold new economic plan. We also talk about the 'T' word - traffic! With several pockets of congestion amid the back-to-school rush, we speak to a range of experts, including UAE Road Safety guru Thomas Edelman. Plus, talking real estate with Indian and Pakistani investors flooding back into Dubai property as flights reopen, developer Farhad Azizi reveals what they're buying – and how they're paying.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From September 6, the Philippines will lift a travel ban from 10 countries including UAE, India and Indonesia. Plus, new guidelines in place today for those flying into Abu Dhabi. Surina Kelly from the ARN News Centre has details. We get reaction to the shockingly weak job numbers out of the United States and what it means for us from economist Dan Richards of Emirates NBD. And there's also an interesting story about luxury sports car makers Lamborghini and Ferrari! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UAE's Ministry of Health & Prevention has capped the cost of Covid-19 PCR tests at AED 50 and will take effect today, August 31. Surina Kelly of the ARN News Centre has all the details. Enquiries for short term lets have more than doubled following the UAE's inclusion on the UK Amber list. We speak to Allsopp and Allsopp about what the return of Brits to the UAE means for the property market. Plus, we talk cars and insurance with UAE start-up Hala, who recently raised $5 million in a funding round. We also speak with the head of HR at Bayut and dubizzle about disrupting the talent gap in the job market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get the latest on new rules for kids and vaccines in schools with Surina Kelly from the ARN News Centre. Dr. Howard Podolsky, Group CEO, Cambridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center gives his take on the new announcement. We also talk to local automotive app Odioggo about its latest multimillion dollar funding round, and its plans to go public. Plus, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid has unveiled six new tourism projects planned for Hatta - we get the reaction of Deborah Ebdon Thomson, General Manage at JA Hatta Fort Hotel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plus, we talk rain. As the UAE trials a new cloud seeding technique – in Texas of all places – we hear from Emirati weather scientist Alya Al Mazroui. We look at Abu Dhabi's updated green list - which helps travellers check if they need to quarantine, with Nadia Swan of the ARN News Centre. And, we look at product branding and digital presence with the team at Dubizzle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Companies such as Goldman Sachs are using free meals as an incentive to get employees back to the office. HR expert Amanda White of PSI Middle East explained if that works. Plus, starting today the UAE is on the UK's Amber list - what does this mean for our economy and our passengers? And we have reaction to 'THAT' Emirates Airline advert on top of Burj Khalifa that's making waves on social media around the globe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CEO of Dubai Airports, Paul Griffiths joined us to talk about the good news UAE's aviation industry has had this past week. Plus, we talk toilet-omics. As RAK Ceramics reports a sharp increase in revenue and profit, we hear from the CEO Abdallah Massaad. And, Dubai-based “buy now pay later” start-up Tabby has raised $50 million in funding. Founder Hosam Arab has the details (he's the guy who set up Namshi and sold it to Emaar for a small fortune, so clearly knows his stuff). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Humphrey, Partner at the law firm Kennedys explains the small print on the document. Plus, Surina Kelly answers some of your questions on the ease of travel. And, it's one year to the day since the terrible explosion at Beirut port killed 218 people and devastated the city. We spoke to Ziad Hayek – the ex-Wall Street banker who spent 15 years working on economic projects inside the Lebanese government about the current state of the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Ayaz Virji of NYU Abu Dhabi joined us to explain how the vaccine may affect children of different ages. Plus, we spoke to Emirati businessman Rashid Khalaf Ahmed Habtoor, for the inside scoop on how one of Dubai's top family firms is handling the pandemic. And, we look at the growth of the luxury property market in Dubai with Fibha Ahmed, Sales Director at Dubizzle & Bayut. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We asked Dr. Azad Moopen of Aster DM Healthcare about the need to get the vaccine as he joined us to discuss over 300 of his doctors getting the Golden Visa in the UAE. Plus, we've got a real-life unicorn on the show. Well, kinda… SWVL is the 3rd Dubai tech start-up to hit a billion dollar valuation, after Careem and Dubizzle-Bayut. SWVL finance chief Youssef Salem joined us to reveal plans for their listing on Nasdaq New York. And recruitment expert Toby Simpson explains why people are no longer prepared to return to pre pandemic ways of working. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We spoke to lawyer Sara Khoja of Clyde & Co. about the vaccination rules in the UAE after Disney announced that their full time employees will need to be inoculated by the end of September if they want to come back to work. Plus, we get the thoughts of Dr. Howard Podolsky from the Cambridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center if vaccines prevent the spread of COVID-19. And, we crossed to India to speak to Vinamra Longani as flights from India to the UAE are expected to remain suspended until the end of August.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Etihad has teamed up with industry body IATA to trial a new health app on key routes including New York. We ask Kai Ling Ting, Innovation Lead, Digital Technology and Innovation at Etihad Aviation Group about what problems this app will solve. Plus, the World's first African dining hall is opening at EXPO 2020 Dubai. We get the details from the Chef behind this project - Alexander Smalls. And, the Federal Reserve kept interest rates on-hold at near-zero overnight and Ian Vaughan, Senior Mortgage Consultant at Mortgage Finder explained how this will help UAE property buyers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Surina Kelly from the ARN News Centre explains the measures that are in place in the Capital. Plus, we bring you a flurry of earnings from RAKBank to luxury brand retailer Chalhoub group. And we speak to the boss of the UAE car rental start-up that has raised $5 million from investors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recruitment expert Trefor Murphy explains you might want to brush up on your IT skills if you want to land a new job.  Plus, we hear from Brandy Scott  with her “letter from America”. She's on the trail of Donald Trump in Florida - and paying a high price for the privilege, with everything from hotel rooms to car hire costing a small fortune, as inflation hits a 30-year peak. And, we look at Lebanon's new Prime Minister - amid worsening financial and economic crisis.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We asked David Singleton of Socius Group and the founding Board Member of the Middle East Restaurant Association, a non-profit organisation to help connect, promote, and support the region's restaurant industry during these difficult times about the earnings during the break. Plus, we go East to Singapore for tips on where to invest your hard-earning savings with Steve Brice, the chief investment strategist at Standard Chartered Private Bank. And, we ask, is anyone still using Snapchat? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Howard Podolsky from the Cambridge Medical and Rehabilitation Centre explains what we should do. Plus, Tom has 3 new pandemic words. And as Emirates launches its first flights to Miami, the airline's chief commercial officer, Adnan Kazim, runs us through the latest numbers and tells us where EK is in its recovery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Surina Kelly from the ARN News Centre has all the details including movement restriction in line with the resume of disinfection drive in the capital. Is there anybody out here? We look at whether everyone has packed up and shipped out for Eid and beyond with economist Shady Shaher Elborno of Emirates NBD and CEO Mark Willis of Accor. Plus corona virus has seen a financial fraud pandemic globally, according to experts. We speak to the director general of the UAE Banks Federation about what's being done locally to stop it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Surina Kelly from the ARN News Centre has all the latest updates as Abu Dhabi puts more countries on its Green Travel List. With the Eid holiday next week, data suggests that staycations are still very much the order of the day. We speak to Managing Partner and Co-Founder Gregor Amon of Hotel Data Cloud. Plus, something of an energy focus with the International Energy Agency saying that rising oil prices could speed the shift to electric vehicles. We ask Kevin Chalhoub of EV Lab what we're seeing here. And the former CFO of Abraaj has been fined $USD 1.7 million by the DFSA for his part in the investment firm's collapse. We chat with the acting chief executive of the DFSA, Peter Smith.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iceland's shorter working week trials were an "overwhelming success", but would it work in other countries? We ask Oliver Baxter, Insight Programme Manager at Herman Miller. Plus, Ever Given - the container ship that blocked the Suez Canal for six days, three hours and 38 minutes back in March - is finally leaving Egypt today. We look at what it means for global trade with logistics expert Omar Omar of Al Tamimi & Co. And we speak to the managing director of Wizz Air Abu Dhabi about the emirate's new quarantine rules for residents - and where this summer's tourists are coming from? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We ask Shaun Robison of the Education Intelligence Group, after the UAE government announced that the ten-year 'golden' residency visa will be given to outstanding high school graduates along with their families. Plus, there's been a big jump in UAE employment, according to new PMI data. We crunch the numbers with Emirates NBD economist Daniel Richards. And, Surina Kelly explains the new home quarantine rules in the capital.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We ask Alain Bejjani, CEO of Majid Al Futtaim about the future of retail. Plus, STARZPLAY has signed a deal with Premier Sports to exclusively stream the upcoming Lions Rugby Tour in the region. We spoke to their CEO Maaz Sheikh about sports and streaming. And, Surina Kelly explains the things you need to know before you travel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We hear from Dr. Ayaz Virji of NYU Abu Dhabi about the variants in the UAE. Plus, Surina Kelly answers your questions about the cases. We get the inside story in this week's big media deal: streaming TV service Starzplay moving to Abu Dhabi. Tariq bin Hendi of Abu Dhabi Investment Office reveals how and why. Plus, we're halfway through the Euros but how's it been for the hospitality sector? We ask Paul Evans of Solutions Leisure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ARN is the official broadcaster, broadcasting live from Expo throughout the event and we spoke to Her Excellency, Reem Al Hashimy on the preparations ahead of the event. Plus, Bitcoin fell below 30 thousand dollars yesterday - the day after Richard invested for the first time. We got him some advice about staying the course from Bitcoin Matt. And we hear from the Canadian ‘bitcoin bro' who's in Dubai to launch his crypto fund on Nasdaq Dubai.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Surina Kelly from the ARN News Centre has the details including if India's Covidshield is on the list. Plus, the Luxury Closet has raised 14 million dollars in capital. We ask CEO Kunal Kapoor what he plans to do with it. We also ask Philip Bahoshy of Magnitt what's behind the flurry of cash in the region's start ups. And, we hear from Johanna and her fond memories of the old camel market in Al Ain - a story that had the studio and our listeners in splits. Have you ever tried to take a baby camel home? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Surina Kelly from the ARN News Centre explains the procedure. Plus, we speak to the CEO of Dubai Airports, Paul Griffiths about T1 reopening and demand returning to the country. And, Abu Dhabi has become the first city in the world to receive a new covid antiviral treatment. We speak to Dr Omar Najim at the emirate's Department of Health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We ask Dr. Howard Podolsky of Cambridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center. Plus, we look at "bottle-gate", that is footballers moving bottles of beverages from the tables at their press conferences. And, we hear from Fed chairman Jay Powell, with a bullish outlook on the US economy, including his forecast for interest rates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Surina Kelly from the ARN News Centre explains the announcement from UAE authorities. Plus, we look forward to today's meeting of Presidents Biden and Putin on the shores of lake Geneva with Dr. Igor Egorov of the Russian Business Council in the UAE. We also hear from the Switzerland Ambassador to the UAE HE Massimo Baggi to discuss UAE - Swiss business relations ahead of their second Euros match. And, Emirates group has reported a loss of 22 billion dirhams for its latest financial year - its first in more than three decades. We go through the numbers with aviation expert Nick Humphrey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak to Abu Dhabi businesses - supermarkets, restaurants, and hotels - about what this means for them. Plus, we have a bit of an aviation theme -  we hear from Colm McLoughlin of Dubai Duty Free as well as Adel Ali of Air Arabia about their numbers. And, we look at digital requirements for a job with Dubizzle.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Surina Kelly explains why the UK has been taken off. Plus, we wrap up our coverage of this weekend's G7 meeting by going green. World leaders have backed a clean energy revolution – where does that leave a big oil exporter like the UAE? We ask Energy expert Robin Mills. Plus, we look at the legality of vaccine passes after Goldman Sachs employees were ordered by bosses to disclose their vaccine status before returning to the office.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Surina Kelly from the ARN News Centre explains how you can get the jabs. Plus, we get the latest on this weekend's G7 summit, with economist Khatija Haque. Is the so-called “Cornwall Consensus” really a new world economic order – or just a photo opportunity on the beach for Biden and Boris? And, Auckland has been voted the most liveable city in the world but how have the Middle Eastern cities fared?  We ask the Economist Intelligence Unit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Surina Kelly from the ARN News Centre has the details. Plus, the Euro's kick off this weekend but what does a fanzone look like in a pandemic? And, we get reaction to billionaire developer Hussain Sajwani, as he launches a bid to delist Damac from the stock market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Surina Kelly from the ARN News Centre explains how you can fix it, plus the new changes to the app. We also hear from the Property investor ENBD REIT about their financial results -  it generated more rent from offices, schools and apartments - but the value of the bricks and mortar fell. And, why are there so many art galleries in financial centres and how has the industry fared during the pandemic?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now you can. Surina Kelly from the ARN News Centre explains how you can do that in the UAE. Plus, we talk 100% foreign ownership of companies. We speak to the CEO of Dubai online giant Dubizzle about what the company does next. And, La Liga have moved their MENA headquarters to DMCC's Business District but why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Berger, President of the International Live Events Association explains what will happen once the changes come into effect in the UAE early next month. Plus, flydubai is launching new summer routes to Mykonos and Santorini - and bringing staff on unpaid leave back to the airline. We speak to the airline's senior vice president of commercial operations. And, Amazon has bought MGM but what does this mean for the James Bond franchise?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.