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Qatar 2022 just keeps on delivering the goods. In Episode 7 of the Arab News World Cup Podcast, Peter Redding and Ali Khaled discuss Morocco’s sensational 1-0 win over Portugal and the rest of the quarterfinal results as well as look forward to the last-four clashes this week.

Also making an appearance is former Manchester United and England star Rio Ferdinand to give his views on the World Cup.

In this episode of Frankly Speaking we speak to Dr. Joseph Cohen, Professor of Philosophy, University College Dublin, about why the conversations that have taken place at the second Riyadh Philosophy Conference could have a major impact in helping global leaders find solutions to the planet’s most pressing issues today.

We’ve reached at quarter-final stage of the 2022 World Cup, and hasn’t it flown by? In the latest episode host Peter Redding and Arab News Sports Editor Ali Khaled look back on the highlights of the group stages and Round of 16, including Brazil’s brilliance, Saudi Arabia’s stunning win over Argentina, a host of other surprises and Morocco’s historic progress to the last eight.

Also on the agenda is the role fans have played in Qatar and the impact that has had on Arab teams.

In this episode of Frankly Speaking we speak to Simon Anholt, the Founder of the renowned Nation Brand Index and an independent policy advisor to nearly 60 countries worldwide. We ask him whether Qatar’s $220 billion investment into the FIFA World Cup is money well-spent, whether troubled nations can ever change their global reputation, and what cities such as Riyadh, Dubai, or Doha must do to become the next London or New York.

Qatar 2022 is finally here, and to mark the start of the tournament Arab News World Cup podcast host Peter Redding and Sports Editor Ali Khaled pick several key matches, teams and players to look out for during the group stages, including Saudi’s opener against Lionel Messi and Argentina, Brazil’s magic, Kylian Mbappe’s destiny and Ghana’s revenge.

In this episode of Frankly Speaking we speak to Robert Boyd, Boeing’s Regional Lead of Global Sustainability Policy & Partnerships about if the aviation industry can really go green or if significant progress is still decades away, with climate change taking centre stage at COP27. Also we ask him should governments subsidise the development of sustainable aviation fuel or can travellers expect to cover the cost with higher air fares?

In E15 S2 of Black & white, host Geordie Pete Redding talks to Arab News Sports Editor Ali Khaled about his trip to St Mary’s for Newcastle's 4-1 win over Southampton, the central role that Bruno Guimaraes is playing and the joy of the travelling support. Also on the agenda is the Nick Pope-inspired Carabao Cup win over Crystal Palace and Saturday’s big Premier League home match against Chelsea.

Episode 4 of the Arab News World Cup podcast sees Paul Williams of The Asian Game join Peter Redding and Ali Khaled to discuss the underdogs looking to leave their mark at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Williams’ own Australia, as well as other Asian qualifiers like Japan, South Korea, Iran, not to mention the best of Africa, are all on the agenda with the big kick off less than two weeks away.

In this episode of Frankly Speaking we speak to Christer Viktorsson, the Director General of the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation in the UAE about whether the world is ready for nuclear escalation as concerns grow that the conflict between Ukraine and Russia could turn nuclear. Also about how the UAE and Saudi Arabia can set an example for the rest of the world in the production of carbon-free emissions as ties between the two countries’ nuclear officials continue to strengthen.

On E14 S2 of Black & White, Geordie Peter Redding and Arab News Sports editor Ali Khaled are joined by Alex Hurst, host of Newcastle United podcast True Faith to discuss the Magpies’ superlative current form and the upcoming trip to Southampton. Also under discussion is Miguel Almiron’s performances and Newcastle United players at the World Cup.