Kitch and Neeil. Talk, Sport & Business (TSB).

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 expect in the 2024 version of the race,the pressure in always needing to improve the experience for fans year on year,the challenges in booking international performance for a 'one of gig,'and whether Neeil as Marshall or Kitch on yacht, are more important to the success of a F1 Grand Prix.Instagram: Kitch/.Instagram: Neeil/.Instagram: Producer Pranav/.Instagram: Producer Errol/.

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 home.https://rawcoffeecompany.com/.Instagram: Kitch/.Instagram: Neeil/.Instagram: Producer Pranav/.Instagram: Producer Errol/.

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 recent years,What skills and interests could lead you into a career in interior design,The upcoming sustainable designs and opportunites in the UAEAnd the role AI will play in the future.https://www.cud.ac.ae/Instagram: Kitch/.Instagram: Neeil/.Instagram: Producer Pranav/.Instagram: Producer Errol/.

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/.

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 in St Vincent is nothing short of miraculous, and well deserved as they look forward to the semi-finals against South Africa in the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Bangladesh had made another tactical blunder by holding back Hridoy, arguably their best batter in this T20 World Cup, to No 6. Sending in out-of-form batters like Soumya Sarkar over Hridoy was costly but Shanto said the team wanted to have a left-right combination in the middle. Instagram: Kitch/.Instagram: Neeil/.Instagram: Producer Pranav/.Instagram: Producer Errol/.

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.Skyler's immersion in combat sports, including a commendable record of 3-1 as a retired MMA fighter and a purple belt in jiu-jitsu under the guidance of Brady Fink, has enriched his expertise and shaped his approach to coaching and leadership. Currently serving as the Signature Manager ME at UFC Gym, Skyler oversees the training and development of coaching staff across the Middle East, and is committed to help train the UAE's next generation of MMA/BJJ athletes.Instagram: Kitch/.Instagram: Neeil/.Instagram: Producer Pranav/.Instagram: Producer Errol/. 

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. In ODIs, his toe-crushers made him un-hittable in the death overs. He picked up 146 wickets from 98 games, and is the only player with more than 100 wickets to average less than 20. His 5 for 29 in the World Cup final in 1979 against England, the best ever figures in a World Cup final, also included a spell of 5 for 4 which blasted the hosts out of the contest.Producer Errol spoke to him at length at the 2024 Arabian Travel Market.Instagram: Kitch/.Instagram: Neeil/.Instagram: Producer Pranav/.Instagram: Producer Errol/.

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 (RCB) came into the eliminator with six successive wins behind them, and Rajasthan Royals (RR) with five successive winless games. It was a game of two halves, as RR got over the line with an over to spare despite a number of nervy moments in their chase.Trent Boult, R Ashwin and Avesh Khan were RR's best bowlers on the night, while Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag steered RR across the line with the bat. Instagram: Kitch/.Instagram: Neeil/.Instagram: Producer Pranav/.Instagram: Producer Errol/.