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

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 Kea…

Tabby Cash reaches one million UAE users in two months

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 figur…

Etihad Credit Bureau has changed how it assesses our creditworthiness

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 …

Dubai Municipality allows more apartment blocks in Al Satwa

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, WPS…

OpenAI signs multiple UAE deals

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…

Forget working from home. How about the park?  

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 Universit…

Dubai to get largest M&S Foodhall outside the UK

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 e…

Halloweenomics: how much is your pumpkin this year?

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 ou…

UAE and Canada sign trade deal

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 U…

Has the Gulf’s economic recovery stalled?

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 researc…