Uber snaps up Middle East rival as it preps to go public
Mar 26, 2019

Uber snaps up Middle East rival as it preps to go public

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From the BBC World Service…Uber said today it's buying its Middle East rival in an announcement that comes just ahead of its highly anticipated stock market debut. Then, the European Parliament votes on controversial new copyright legislation today aimed at protecting people and media organizations from having content splashed on the World Wide Web for free. Plus, there's seemingly no end to the political turmoil over Brexit in Britain and that means ongoing uncertainty. We hear from the boss of a business helping get other businesses prepared for the possibility of any scenario – deal or no deal.

Today's show is sponsored by PaintYourLife and Panopto.


From the BBC World Service…Uber said today it’s buying its Middle East rival in an announcement that comes just ahead of its highly anticipated stock market debut. Then, the European Parliament votes on controversial new copyright legislation today aimed at protecting people and media organizations from having content splashed on the World Wide Web for free. Plus, there’s seemingly no end to the political turmoil over Brexit in Britain and that means ongoing uncertainty. We hear from the boss of a business helping get other businesses prepared for the possibility of any scenario – deal or no deal.

Today’s show is sponsored by PaintYourLife and Panopto.

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Victoria Craig Host, BBC
Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC
Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC
Daniel Shin Producer
Brian Allison Engineer
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Rose Conlon Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer