Tesla shares closed up nearly 22% on Thursday – their biggest single-day gain in over a decade. At close, nearly $150bn was added to the company’s market value. Sandeep Jadwani, a financial expert joins TSB and explains the gain and Elon Musk’s bold forecast of surging sales reassured investors he was still looking to grow its core business of sell…

The UFC will host its 20th Abu Dhabi show this weekend when Ilia Topuria defends his featherweight title against Max Holloway in the headline bout. We hear from the fighters, and give you some insights before the main event. Champion Topuria defends his belt for the first time, while No 2-ranked contender Holloway holds the BMF belt and is chasing …

The ICC Women's T20 World Cup wrapped up in Dubai this week, with a fascinating match between South Africa and eventual champions New Zealand. Kitch and Neeil spoke with Geoff Allardice, the CEO International Cricket Council & Zayed Abbas Board Member – Emirates cricket board, prior to the start of the tournament. Instagram: Kitch/. Instagram: Neei…

With Kitch away, Neeil spoke with John Lyons - the Managing Director of Espace Real Estate. Espace Real Estate recently tracked 20 of the most popular villa and townhouse communities across Dubai, such as Emirates Living, Arabian Ranches, Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Hills in terms of buying and rental activity. The biggest percentage increases in avera…

Naz Musa is the Founder and Chairmans of Spartan's Boxing Club. He joined Kitch and Neeil to speak about his remarkable story of undertaking boxing in 2008 and how he dropped almost 40kgs. Spartans Boxing Club started initially in Singapore to a global brand, thanks to Naz’s focus on community, inclusivity, and adapting to local markets like Dubai,…

World Alzheimer's Month takes place every September and World Alzheimer's Day is on 21 September each year. It's a global opportunity to raise dementia awareness and support people affected by the disease. Dr. Zemer Wang, who is the medical director at The Brain & Performance Centre, a DP World Company joined TSB to chat about the effects and the i…

You may not realise it, but some of your favourite brands all have audio jingles. Netflix, Apple, TikTok etc. MassiveMusic Dubai’s Managing Director, Pierre Carnet, joins TSB to discuss the importance of audio jingles for your brand. Pierre has been chosen as part of an esteemed line-up of judges for the awards, which recognise and celebrate creati…

The IIFA is returning for an unprecedented third time in a row at the UAE capital with a star-studded line-up. Mr. Sameer Al Jaberi, Head of the Abu Dhabi Film Commission joins TSB to chat about the commission's continued success and development over the last couple of years. Mr. Jaberi also discussed Bollywood's impact on local cinema enthusiasts …

Joe Whitehead is the manager of the leading magic and mentalist show in Dubai, Mind 2 Mind. He joined Kitch and Neeil discuss his story from how he transitioned from the Oil & Gas Industry, to becoming a leading player in Dubai's Live Events Industry. https://www.mind2mind.live/. Instagram: Kitch/. Instagram: Neeil/. Instagram: Producer Pranav/. In…

Travis Krug is a Leadership Coach for Executives and Entrepreneurs. Originally from Houston, he's now been working and investing in Dubai for almost 10 years. Alongside his work as an Executive Coach, he overseas 7 x F45 Gym franchises. He returned to join Kitch and Neeil and discuss: How to remain successful in the super competitive fitness indust…

South African Peter Henderson is a former BBC news cameraman. During his experience in filming in some of the world's most remote places which were devastated by conflict, he began a mission to create protein-rich food bars, designed for communities and first responders with limited access to nutritious food. The result is E2G FOOD (EAT-2-GROW). Pe…

Influencer Bony Kar has amassed over 400k followers on Instagram with her travel and lifestyle content. She joined Kitch and Neeil in the studio, to discuss her role in the FAN Asian Network's Style Icon Hunt. Instagram: Bony Kar Instagram: Kitch/. Instagram: Neeil/. Instagram: Producer Pranav/. Instagram: Producer Errol/. Hosted on Acast. See acas…

James McDonald, founder of OnlyComms and organizer of ‘The Royal Rumble’ chats to TSB on the finale of the boxing series, with the landmark event set to be held in Atlantis The Royal. Hosting 30 amateur fighters from around the UAE, the hotel will see its first-ever black tie boxing event. This is the 5th and Final event of the Onlycomms Boxing ser…

Sarah Lindsay is a 3 x British Olympic Speed Skater and founder of ROAR Dubai. The 2 x World Silver Medalist joined Kitch and Neeil in studio: They discussed: How she discovered Speed Skating The discipline required to become an Olympian Why she decided to start ROAR and their 12 week challenges Does the weight loss drug Ozempic really work? And wh…

Karl Dariane, originally from Lebanon, is a former Olympian and multi-sport athlete, who recently launched his new rehabilitation clinic, FlexoFix. Karl joined Kitch to discuss: His journey to becoming an Olympian He thoughts on the recent games in Paris How FlexoFix was born out of his experience of rehab/recovery, when he was impacted by a seriou…

Joe El Hage is one of the most talented entrepreneurs in the musical field in the UAE. He founded JH Audio & Consulting, which specializes in music and sonic branding, and is the creator and host of The Voices of Dubai podcast. He joined Kitch to discuss Dubai's music scene, exactly what is sonic branding, and you can be a voice over artist. Instag…

The General Manager of Jotun Paints Kjetil Urheim, joined Kitch and Neeil for the Property and Real Estate Hour. They discussed: How the different colours of paint can change the environment of your home Why fresh paint can increase the value of your home when it comes time to sell How paints differ in the UAE due to the harsh climate Instagram: Ki…

Neet Bherwani describes himself as the 'Accidental Entrepreneur.' He joined Neeil and Kitch to discuss his journey from MBA Graduate, to Podcast and Influencer Star and how it came about my accident. Neet is part of the Style Hunt Icon for the Fun Asia Network and will be joining Neeil and Kitch all week. https://www.youtube.com/@TheNeetBherwaniSho…

As the weather cools down in Dubai and everyone becomes more active, it's important to assess your health fitness. Amanda Gravitis is the CEO of Smart Salem and joined Kitch and Neeil to discuss the importance of general health checks and wellness testing. And how DNA testing is available to asses your genetic profile to help with your medical choi…

Financial Adviser Sandeep Jadwani has been in the UAE for 15 years, and he joined Kitch and Neeil to for the Real Estate and Property Hour thanks to Jotun Paints. Instagram: Kitch/. Instagram: Neeil/. Instagram: Producer Pranav/. Instagram: Producer Errol/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

School resumes on Monday August 26 in UAE. Kitch visited the Jumeriah International Nurseries to speak to many of the teachers and school leaders, to discover how the the wonderful world of JINS is preparing for the new school year. Guests Include (In this order). 00:00 Managing Director - Katrina Mankani 05:20 General Manager - Samina Khanyari 11:…

Vishal Tinani is a distinguished lawyer currently serving as the Head of Corporate at Mohamed Eid Al Suwaidi Advocates and Legal Consultants. Vishal is renowned for his expertise in corporate, commercial, and white-collar crimes, he specializes in cross-jurisdictional recovery, mergers, acquisitions, and complex liability cases. He spoke to Kitch a…

As the US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell hints at a potential rate cut in September, its sparked expectation of positive impact on Indian equity markets and emerging market investments. Kitch and Neeil spoke to Investment Expert Vinay Chaudhury Instagram: Kitch/. Instagram: Neeil/. Instagram: Producer Pranav/. Instagram: Producer Errol/. Ho…

Hari Wadhwana from OGH Legal joined Kitch and Neeil to discuss changes in UAE social media laws. In the UAE, you could get penalised for forwarded a post that turns out to be fake or for trolling people. Spreading misinformation, rumours or defaming someone online can land you in serious trouble in the country. Instagram: Kitch/. Instagram: Neeil/.…

On the Property and Real Estate Hour, powered by Jotun - Kitch and Neeil were joined by Nameer Khan. Nameer Khan is one of the leading Fintech Influencers and Thought Leader in the UAE. He's the Chairman of MENA Fintech Association (MFTA) and advisor to leading fintechs. https://filsnow.com/ https://www.jotun.com/ae-en/. Instagram: Kitch/. Instagra…

August 14 is National Financial Awareness Day. Financial Expert and friend of show Sandeep Jadwani returned to discuss key investment and financial advice. Instagram: Kitch/. Instagram: Neeil/. Instagram: Producer Pranav/. Instagram: Producer Errol/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Sales Specialist from Interglobal Luxury Real Estate, Junaid, joined Kitch and Neeil to discuss the latest news and developments in Dubai Real Estate, thanks to Jotun Paints. https://www.jotun.com/ae-en/. Instagram: Kitch/. Instagram: Neeil/. Instagram: Producer Pranav/. Instagram: Producer Errol/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in…

Kitch and Neeil were live at the Jotun Paints headquarters today, for the Property and Real Estate Hour. They were joined by Bhavesh Desai, the Decorate Segment Manager for Jotun UAE. https://www.jotun.com/me-en Instagram: Kitch/. Instagram: Neeil/. Instagram: Producer Pranav/. Instagram: Producer Errol/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …

Ayman Kaouri is the Co-Founder & Regional Director of Scope Solutions (Middle East). He joined Kitch and Neeil live from Jotun Paints. With 16 years of professional experience, he discussed his work with Scope Solutions and the services they can provide. And their recent partnership with accounting firms and SMEs to enhance their operations with to…

Sarmistha Mitra is a Holistic Health Expert and Founder & CEO of The Wellbeing Sanctuary Training LLC/. She joined Kitch and Neeil to share her experience as the founder of one of the best stress management centers in Dubai. Sarmistha believes that mental fitness can provide the roadmap to curing various ailments, from stress and anxiety to sleepin…

Neelam Sharma is the Managing Partner of Neeja Corporate Services. She joined Kitch and Neeil in the studio to discuss the freezone opportunities available in the UAE. The also discussed: How to: Understand the Market Leverage Free Zones Invest in Digital Transformations Knowing how and when to seek prrofessional advice Neeja Corporate Services htt…

FinFluencer and Financial Guru Sandeep Jadwani, joined Kitch and Neeil to discuss the US Financial Markets. The GDP Increases Fall in Tech Mega Caps And the correlation between the markets US Political leadership changes. @sandeep_investmentadvisor/. Instagram: Kitch/. Instagram: Neeil/. Instagram: Producer Pranav/. Instagram: Producer Errol/. Host…

Crowd trouble forced the first football match of Paris 2024 to be suspended for nearly two hours amid crazy scenes, with the match completed in an empty stadium. Morocco were up 2-0 ahead against Argentina, who pulled a goal back and were pushing for an equaliser. Argentina appeared to have made it 2-2 in the 16th of what had been 15 scheduled minu…

Pranav Kohli, the CEO & Co-founder of Pickleball World Rankings (PWR), PWR World Series and PWR World Tour joined TSB to chat about the rise of Pickleball as a sport, and the impact of introducing it in the GCC. Pickleball if a modified version of tennis played on a badminton-sized court with hollow balls and paddles instead of traditional tennis r…

Saed Madanat is 37 years old and started playing Chess when he was 4. He's been the Champion of Jordan on multiple occasions for age categories (under 12, under 16, under 20). He joined Kitch and Neeil to discuss his love for the game and also, what the future holds for the game of Chess. Instagram: Kitch/. Instagram: Neeil/. Instagram: Producer Pr…

Rowen Nadia Astrom is a dual qualified Corporate Reputation Specialist and NLP Business Coach, with a track record spanning over 18 years. Currently she heads the Marketing & Communications function at Al Jomaih Energy & Water, a leading Saudi developer of utility and infrastructure projects. Rowen also coaches women to help them successfully find …

Rashed Al Fahim, the founder of DRVN Cafe, a place that gives “coffee with a view” a whole new meaning joins TSB for a chat about his journey. DRVN is part-cafe – the venue roasts its own coffee beans – and part-car museum. Rashed describes it: “DRVN is a gallery, and everything we display here is art. Our coffee, our machines, our pizza are art. D…

As come into the summer months, your AC could be a drain on your electricity bills. Srinivasan Rangan is the Senior Director of Engineering at Taqeef Air Conditionining and joined Kitch in the studio. They discusssed: The ideal temperature to set your AC and save money How often should you service your AC? What are the health effects of not getting…

The Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix is big business for Abu Dhabi and the UAE. Across the weekend in 2023, there was total weekend expenditure of over AED 1.165 billion, with 65% of attendees flying in from outside the UAE. Michael Golding is Executive Director of Marketing and Communications at Ethara He joined Kitch and Neeil to discuss what fans can exp…

As our love of a cup of coffee in the UAE is ever increasing, could this be resulting in a drop in quality? Matt Toogood is the CEO of RAW Coffee in the UAE. He joined Kitch and Neeil to about the rapid growth of the coffee industry in the UAE and the challenges it presents. They also discussed, how you can make the best cup of coffee possible at h…

Kitch went to Madrid for the Eid break to see Bruce Springsteen. While he was there, he became a fan of Atletico Madrid instead of Real Madrid. Which didn't make Pranav Happy! Instagram: Kitch/. Instagram: Neeil/. Instagram: Producer Pranav/. Instagram: Producer Errol/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Sophie Johnson from the Canadian University of Dubai’s School of Architecture and Interior Design, joined Kitch in the studio to discuss the career opportunities that Interior Present for school leavers. They discussed: How Interior Design is not just about aesthetics, but can improve mood and quality of life, How the profession has evolved in rece…

Lachlan Kitchen sets out to by a new TV, hoping to see Afghanistan lift the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Australia's favourite son believes Rashid Khan and his men are favorites. Instagram: Kitch/. Instagram: Neeil/. Instagram: Producer Pranav/. Instagram: Producer Errol/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

On TSB, Neeil and Pranav break down Bangladesh's big fumble, as they lost by eight runs in a tense low-scoring classic to Afghanistan. Litton Das remained unbeaten on 54, carrying his bat as Bangladesh were bowled out for 105 in the 18th over to send the Afghans through to the semi-finals at Australia's expense. Afghanistan's thrilling achievement …

Skyler Myeres, Signature Manager of UFC Gym Middle East joins TSB to chat on his contribution to the UAE's health and fitness industry. With his experiences and lifestyle as an athlete and coach, he focuses on removing the stigma on how MMA/Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (BJJ) are violent activities but are sports that condition not only the body but the mind…

Cricket legend Joel Garner joins the list of World Champions chatting to TSB, as he discusses his cricketing legacy, the mights West Indies team of the 80s and the 90s and what to expect from the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Garner, nicknamed "Big Bird" played 58 Tests between 1977 and 87, and picked up 259 wickets at an average of just over 20. I…

Neeil and Pranav react to yet another heart-break exit for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 2024 IPL tournament. After 17 unsuccessful campaigns, should Virat Kohli move to a new franchise? What team would best suit his game? We break down possible options, and why RCB fans continue to stay loyal to their team. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RC…

BRED 2024 Abu Dhabi has outdone itself year after year, becoming the region’s ultimate neo-culture festival with the likes of Metro Boomin and Don Toliver bringing their best performances. On TSB, we covered Abu Dhabi's love for the NBA as BRED played host to a dedicated gaming zone. The world’s top NBA 2K League players were in action live at a de…

David Villa picks his 3 best players, playing in the iconic 'El-Classico' rivalry, and scoring THAT phenomenal UCL final goal in 2011. All that, and more with the Spanish legendary striker as he joins TSB chatting about his legacy. Villa made his professional debut at Sporting Gijon, it was in Valencia that he truly became a force to reckon with, s…

Indian Actor Allu Arjun has achieved a new ‘milestone’, as he puts it. Speaking to TSB, he reflects on his 21-year movie career, his globally acclaimed film 'Pushpa', and more! The six-time Filmfare Award winner and India’s Prestigious National Award Winner, known affectionately as the Icon Star, 'King of Dance,' now stands immortalized in wax, cap…