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.

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

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

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.

09 Nov 2026. Chief Commercial Officer Zarik Nabi explains what&rsquo;s driving the uptake. Plus, Medcare CEO Dr Shanila Laiju discusses why Aster is investing AED 350 million in another Dubai hospital. Bayut&rsquo;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&rsquo;s Colonel Dr Rashid Hamdan Al Ghafri explains how businesses can protect themselves from payment scams and deepfake fraud.

Tabby Cash reaches one million UAE users in two months

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.

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 &amp; Jewellery Group discusses the economics of Diwali as gold prices rise. Yas Lions&rsquo; Robin Uthappa explores the business of franchise cricket, and Steven Lamprell reflects on building a company that has spent 50 years in the UAE.

Etihad Credit Bureau has changed how it assesses our creditworthiness

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 preparations for Abu Dhabi Finance Week, including bringing big name executives to the region.

5 Nov 2026. We&rsquo;re live from Yas Links Abu Dhabi! The Business Breakfast is broadcasting from the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship, supported by Abu Dhabi Sports Council.&nbsp;
Dubai Municipality&rsquo;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&rsquo;s Max Hamilton explores the commercial pull of championship golf. Aramex&rsquo;s Tom Nauwelaerts explains the high stakes of delivering AI data centre equipment. And Chris Hughes takes us behind the preparations for Abu Dhabi Finance Week, including bringing big name executives to the region.

Dubai Municipality allows more apartment blocks in Al Satwa

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, UAE head of Oliver Wyman explains.

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&rsquo; Azad Zangana examines what the US midterms could mean for the Gulf&rsquo;s recovery. GymNation&rsquo;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, UAE head of Oliver Wyman explains.

OpenAI signs multiple UAE deals

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.

03 Nov 2026. Dubai&rsquo;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&rsquo;s Christof R&uuml;hl explains why expiring fuel hedges could push airfares higher, and former MotoGP racer Cal Crutchlow discusses his move into athlete relocation with Allsopp &amp; Allsopp.

Forget working from home. How about the park?  

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".

02 Nov 2026. Al-Futtaim will open the largest Marks &amp; 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&rsquo;s Cagla Bozkurt tells us why Dubai is the starting point for the brand&rsquo;s "next chapter".

Dubai to get largest M&S Foodhall outside the UK

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.

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&rsquo;s nine month results, while eToro&rsquo;s Josh Gilbert explains why Aldar&rsquo;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&rsquo; Rodrigo Paiva about turning connections between Brazil and the UAE into business.

Halloweenomics: how much is your pumpkin this year?

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.

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.

UAE and Canada sign trade deal

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.

28 Oct 2026. Oxford Economics&rsquo; 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&rsquo;s latest results and expansion plans. Plus, Dame Heather McGregor reveals new research on women shaping the UAE&rsquo;s built environment, and Ellington&rsquo;s Alexander Lea explains the thinking behind its 2.8 billion dirham office tower in Business Bay.

Has the Gulf’s economic recovery stalled?

Daily highlights and exclusive interviews from Dubai's most informative news and business radio show. With a round-up of the day’s most important business stories, providing local content and context on the international issues that matter. Presented by Tom Urquhart & Brandy Scott.

Daily highlights and exclusive interviews from Dubai's most informative news and business radio show. With a round-up of the day&rsquo;s most important business stories, providing local content and context on the international issues that matter. Presented by Tom Urquhart &amp; Brandy Scott.

Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast

The award-winning four-hour show is an informative and entertaining mix of interviews, market updates, analysis and opinions covering the morning’s top stories and big issues. Join the conversation with Brandy and Tom every weekday morning from 6 am. 

The award-winning four-hour show is an informative and entertaining mix of interviews, market updates, analysis and opinions covering the morning&rsquo;s top stories and big issues. Join the conversation with Brandy and Tom every weekday morning from 6 am.&nbsp;

Bitesize Business Breakfast

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