Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast

• New Nakheel development to house 50,000 people

  Thursday, 12 November 2026

  33 minutes

  12 Nov 2026. Espace’s Tom Rees looks at where Nakheel’s Palm Springs fits for Dubai families. EMSTEEL Group CFO Mark Tonkens breaks down the latest earnings, Ejadah CEO Alex Davies explains what’s pushing up the cost of running buildings, and Blackstone Private Wealth COO Farhad Karim discusses why the firm is back in Dubai.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• What the DP World Tour Championship brings to Dubai

  Wednesday, 11 November 2026

  35 minutes

  11 Nov 2026. Presight CEO Thomas Pramotedham explains what drove the UAE AI company's 31% rise in quarterly profit. Klay Group's Ahmad Chaudhry looks at what investors might pay for Anthropic as it prepares to go public. And live from Jumeirah Golf Estates, DP World's Danny Van Otterdijk and Dubai Golf CEO Chris May discuss what the DP World Tour Championship brings to Dubai and why sponsors back it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• What Dubai Taxi’s results reveal about tourism and population growth

  Tuesday, 10 November 2026

  32 minutes

  10 Nov 2026. Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) Group CEO Mansoor Rahma Alfalasi explains what’s behind the latest numbers and what they tell us about tourism and Dubai’s growing population. Plus, we break down ADNOC Distribution and ADNOC Gas earnings with Athmane Benzerroug and Peter van Driel, and ask Kearney’s Valentin Lavaill how investors feel about putting money into the Gulf.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Tabby Cash reaches one million UAE users in two months

  Monday, 9 November 2026

  34 minutes

  09 Nov 2026. Chief Commercial Officer Zarik Nabi explains what’s driving the uptake. Plus, Medcare CEO Dr Shanila Laiju discusses why Aster is investing AED 350 million in another Dubai hospital. Bayut’s Fibha Ahmed looks at where buyers and renters can find value beyond the headline property figures. And ahead of the World Police Summit, Dubai Police’s Colonel Dr Rashid Hamdan Al Ghafri explains how businesses can protect themselves from payment scams and deepfake fraud.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Etihad Credit Bureau has changed how it assesses our creditworthiness

  Friday, 6 November 2026

  40 minutes

  6 Nov 2026. Director General H.E. Marwan Ahmad Lutfi explains what it means for borrowers. Plus, RAK Ceramics CEO Abdallah Massaad breaks down the latest quarterly results. Chandu Siroya of Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group discusses the economics of Diwali as gold prices rise. Yas Lions’ Robin Uthappa explores the business of franchise cricket, and Steven Lamprell reflects on building a company that has spent 50 years in the UAE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Dubai Municipality allows more apartment blocks in Al Satwa

  Thursday, 5 November 2026

  40 minutes

  5 Nov 2026. We’re live from Yas Links Abu Dhabi! The Business Breakfast is broadcasting from the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship, supported by Abu Dhabi Sports Council.  Dubai Municipality’s Eng. Mansour Al Rais explains what new planning rules mean for developers and residents in Al Satwa. Plus, WPSL Services CEO Russell Yeomans discusses the business of amateur golf, while European Tour Group’s Max Hamilton explores the commercial pull of championship golf. Aramex’s Tom Nauwelaerts explains the high stakes of delivering AI data centre equipment. And Chris Hughes takes us behind the preparati...

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• OpenAI signs multiple UAE deals

  Wednesday, 4 November 2026

  33 minutes

  04 Nov 2026. OpenAI has signed deals to deploy its models across UAE sectors including energy and government, as Sam Altman visits the country as part of a $20 billion fundraising round. Inception42 CEO Ashish Koshy explains what the agreements mean in practice. Plus, Oxford Economics’ Azad Zangana examines what the US midterms could mean for the Gulf’s recovery. GymNation’s Rory McEntee reveals a new AED 1 million investment programme for wellness startups. And happy at work, but not fulfilled? 75% of UAE employees are satisfied with their jobs, but only 25% feel fulfilled, Dr Mona Hammami...

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• Forget working from home. How about the park?  

  Tuesday, 3 November 2026

  30 minutes

  03 Nov 2026. Dubai’s Work From Park destination is now open at Al Barsha Pond Park. Letswork co-founder Hamza Khan explains how it works and what it costs. Emirates NBD economist Daniel Richards looks at what the US midterms could mean for spending, debt and interest rates. Plus, Columbia University’s Christof Rühl explains why expiring fuel hedges could push airfares higher, and former MotoGP racer Cal Crutchlow discusses his move into athlete relocation with Allsopp & Allsopp.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Dubai to get largest M&S Foodhall outside the UK

  Monday, 2 November 2026

  34 minutes

  02 Nov 2026. Al-Futtaim will open the largest Marks & Spencer Foodhall outside the UK in Dubai next month, regional boss Richard Flint tells The Business Breakfast. Plus, UAE petrol prices have fallen after three months of increases, despite rising oil prices in October. Economist Daniel Richards explains why and what it means for inflation. Americana Restaurants CEO Amarpal Sandhu discusses bringing Taco Bell back to the UAE, and KFC’s Cagla Bozkurt tells us why Dubai is the starting point for the brand’s "next chapter".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Halloweenomics: how much is your pumpkin this year?

  Friday, 30 October 2026

  36 minutes

  30 Oct 2026. Choithrams CEO Mark Mortimer-Davies tells us what Halloween spending reveals about UAE shoppers. Al Masraf CEO Fuad Mohamed breaks down the bank’s nine month results, while eToro’s Josh Gilbert explains why Aldar’s profits are rising as new UAE property sales fall. Plus, last day of our broadcast live from Dubai CommerCity, we speak to LIDE Emirates’ Rodrigo Paiva about turning connections between Brazil and the UAE into business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• UAE and Canada sign trade deal

  Thursday, 29 October 2026

  34 minutes

  29 Oct 2026. UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi joins us fresh from Canada to explain the opportunities opened by the new trade agreement. Primark CEO Eoin Tonge discusses the response from UAE shoppers and plans for regional expansion. Plus, Chris Sylt reveals the latest UAE theme park records. And Day 4 broadcasting live from Dubai CommerCity, we ask William Allison how its new fulfilment tower will help growing brands.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Has the Gulf’s economic recovery stalled?

  Wednesday, 28 October 2026

  34 minutes

  28 Oct 2026. Oxford Economics’ latest tracker points to a slowing GCC recovery. We ask Azad Zangana what that means for businesses and the outlook for 2027. ADNOC Drilling CFO Youssef Salem breaks down the company’s latest results and expansion plans. Plus, Dame Heather McGregor reveals new research on women shaping the UAE’s built environment, and Ellington’s Alexander Lea explains the thinking behind its 2.8 billion dirham office tower in Business Bay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• What could the US midterms mean for markets?

  Tuesday, 27 October 2026

  33 minutes

  27 Oct 2026. We speak to Emirates NBD’s Maurice Gravier about what the US midterms could mean for investors, and discuss Anthropic’s IPO filing. Broadcasting live from Dubai CommerCity, we ask Faisal Jassem what its second phase will offer businesses looking to expand. Plus, Dubai textile designer Jennifer Black tells us how she landed a collaboration with Paris Hilton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• What does it cost to clean up an oil spill?

  Monday, 26 October 2026

  32 minutes

  26 Oct 2026. After UAE authorities confirmed an oil tanker spill in the Gulf, Fuelre4m CEO Rob Mortimer explains the business of containing and cleaning it up. BB Broadcasting live from Dubai CommerCity, we ask Arjun Sarkar what its recent agreement with Hong Kong will mean in practice. Richard Jones, the incoming principal of Dubai’s most expensive school, explains what parents should expect for the price. Plus, Capital.com reveals what UAE traders are buying and how much risk they are taking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Which professions do we most love to hate?

  Friday, 23 October 2026

  42 minutes

  23 Oct 2026. The UAE has voted in the annual “least trusted profession” competition, and Insight Discovery reveals the results first on Business Breakfast. University College London announces that the first international campus of its Global Business School for Health will open in Dubai next year. Plus, Aquaventure welcomes more visitors than either of Disney’s Orlando water parks. And could the future of Dubai nightlife be over by 10pm? Johana Angelova explains the business behind early evening parties.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Big Tech earnings divide markets as CBD delivers record profit

  Thursday, 22 October 2026

  32 minutes

  22 Oct 2026. Meta and Tesla’s latest results sent their shares in opposite directions, Capital.com’s Monte Safieddine explains. CBD CFO Darren Clarke breaks down the bank’s record profit and rapid loan growth. Dubai Future Foundation Deputy CEO Abdulaziz Al Jaziri tells us which emerging technologies are genuinely worth backing. Plus, Klay Group’s Ahmad Chaudry explains why gold is falling despite renewed inflation concerns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Dubai office values triple as residential prices fall

  Wednesday, 21 October 2026

  35 minutes

  21 Oct 2026. ValuStrat’s Sean Swinburne explains why Dubai’s commercial and residential property markets are moving in opposite directions. Plus, Oura CEO Tom Hale discusses the wearable technology company’s plans for the region, eToro’s Josh Gilbert analyses earnings from SpaceX, Netflix, and look ahead for Tesla.  And Honeywell Aerospace’s Kevin Schawb on the UAE’s business aviation boom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• DIP Holding IPO to offer 20% stake to investors

  Tuesday, 20 October 2026

  34 minutes

  20 Oct 2026. Dubai Investments is selling a 20% stake in DIP Holding, the company behind Dubai Investments Park, in what could be Dubai’s first IPO in nearly a year. 5% of the offering has been earmarked for retail investors, with the company planning to list on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM). Plus, we examine whether more IPOs could follow with market expert Sameer Lakhani, the rebound in GCC hiring with Cooper Fitch and the commercial impact of Rory McIlroy’s return to the Hero Dubai Desert Classic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Dubai GDP contracts by just over 2% in H1

  Monday, 19 October 2026

  32 minutes

  19 Oct 2026. Dubai’s economy contracted by 2.3% in the first half of the year, even as finance, insurance and healthcare continued to grow. Oxford Economics helps us make sense of the numbers. Plus, Chris Sylt explains how Aquaventure attracted more visitors than either of Disney’s Orlando water parks, while Betterhomes looks at rising secondary sales, record rental enquiries and falling rents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• The countdown to Abu Dhabi F1 is on!

  Friday, 16 October 2026

  37 minutes

  16 Oct 2026. With 50 days to go, Ethara’s Saif Rashid Al Noaimi and David Powell tell us how preparations are shaping up for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Plus, CPX reveals how securely UAE businesses are using AI, and Pinsent Masons explains what rising costs mean for the construction industry.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Can demand keep up with Dubai’s property pipeline?

  Thursday, 15 October 2026

  42 minutes

  15 Oct 2026. Aldar Development CEO Jonathan Emery explains why the developer has opened its first international World of Aldar experience in London. Marriott’s Stavros Fassaris reveals how Christmas bookings are shaping up, Espace’s Tom Rees assesses Dubai’s off plan market as AED 1.1 trillion of development is planned through 2030, and H&H’s Shahab Lutfi announces Water Gardens in DIFC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Dubai inflation drops to 5%: What does it actually mean for your wallet?

  Wednesday, 14 October 2026

  31 minutes

  14 Oct 2026. Dubai’s inflation rate just dropped to 5% annualized for September, down half a percent from last year. But while housing prices are finally starting to cool, food and travel costs are still holding firm. What does this actually mean for your day-to-day spending? We break down the latest numbers with economist Dan Richards, speak with industry insiders in travel and food imports about the cost pressures they’re facing, and take stock of the IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• UAE approves AED 290 billion federal budget

  Tuesday, 13 October 2026

  34 minutes

  13 Oct 2026. Emirates NBD’s Daniel Richards explains what businesses should take from the UAE’s new three year federal budget, which is more than 28%t larger than the previous plan. S&P Global Energy’s Dave Ernsberger reports from the World Petroleum Congress, NEOPAY’s Vibhor Mundhada explains its deal for a controlling stake in noon payments, and Accenture’s Andrew Smart looks ahead to ADIPEC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• UAE economy grows despite Q2 contraction

  Monday, 12 October 2026

  43 minutes

  12 Oct 2026. The UAE economy grew by just under half a per cent in the first six months of the year, despite contracting by more than 2% in Q2. Emirates NBD’s Daniel Richards explains what the figures mean for businesses. We also discuss Dubai property with Savills, oil markets with Gulf Intelligence, the UAE’s couch economy with Visa and the Dubai Oman Green Corridor with Dubai Customs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Will healthier snacks cost more?

  Friday, 9 October 2026

  35 minutes

  09 Oct 2026. New UAE limits on sodium, sugar and fat will require some food manufacturers to reformulate their products. Hunter Foods’ Ananya Narayan discusses the cost and whether shoppers could pay more. Plus, AEON Clinic on the business of longevity, Beautyworld on whether trade shows are translating into deals, and Jaguar Land Rover on its electric reinvention.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Why Gulf economies are holding up

  Thursday, 8 October 2026

  41 minutes

  08 Oct 2026. Live from HSBC Tower, Simon Williams explains how Gulf economies have absorbed regional instability and why growth could rebound n 2027. HSBC UAE CEO Mohamed Al Marzooqi reflects on the bank's 80 years in the country, Al Ghurair's John Iossifidis discusses its move into healthcare, and Duncan Fraser-Smith examines the business value of a Michelin star. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• HSBC sees a soft landing for the global economy

  Wednesday, 7 October 2026

  30 minutes

  07 Oct 2026. Live from HSBC Tower as the bank celebrates 80 years in the UAE, HSBC’s Janet Henry expects a soft landing for the global economy, despite slower growth, higher inflation and geopolitical risks. Paul Mackel looks at the outlook for the US dollar. Plus, ValuStrat says the decline in property valuations has paused and Musafir.com discussed winter travel demand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Who pays when building costs rise?

  Tuesday, 6 October 2026

  34 minutes

  06 Oct 2026. HOLM Developments’ Mahmud Raad and VOCE International Constructions’ Nesar Reza Khan explain how rising material costs are changing projects and squeezing contractor margins. Zeekr’s Roberto Colucci discusses how Chinese premium EV brands are challenging established European rivals, while GreatPeople’s Fadi El Husseini on whether pressuring service workers to request five star reviews actually helps anyone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• What do rising construction costs mean for contractors and future offplan launches?

  Monday, 5 October 2026

  36 minutes

  05 Oct 2026. The UAE’s non oil private sector continued to expand in September, with business activity and employment rising, while selling prices increased at their fastest rate in 15 years. Silver Arrow Advisory explains how higher material costs are squeezing contractors, while Atlas Advisory Real Estate looks at what they could mean for future property launch prices. Plus, with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix two months away, we check in on premium yacht bookings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Is AI coming for middle management?

  Friday, 2 October 2026

  34 minutes

  02 Oct 2026. As BMW, Apple, Volkswagen and Amazon cut management roles, Hays’ Eamonn Hart explains whether AI is flattening corporate structures here in the region. Dataiku’s Sid Bhatia discusses research showing fewer than one in five UAE CIOs can see all the AI agents operating inside their businesses. Orbitworks CEO Dr Hamdullah Mohib talks about launching the first commercial satellite built in the UAE, while MCH Global’s Uli Stanke looks at whether Dubai’s events industry can handle a packed final quarter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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