Moaz is clearly passionate about his work, and relishes the opportunity to discuss it at length. But the muffled sound of a distant cannon tells him that the sun is setting and it's time to break his fast. We wind our way through an endless procession of kofta, falafel and a thousand and one other delicacies whose names I will most likely never remember, but whose flavours I will certainly never forget. Relaxing after our hearty feed, Moaz enthuses about the benefits of conducting business in an informal setting, such as a restaurant or coffee shop. I like to do as much business as possible out of the office.
People are more relaxed, more receptive to ideas.
During Ramadan, after Iftar, the majlis is where you meet people you haven't seen for six months. You can re-establish ties. Definitely some business is done there. Mr Gold may be far removed from the covert world of international espionage. But he clearly has his finger on the pulse.