Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast

08 Jul 2026. In an extended interview, Ramesh Cidambi, MD of Dubai Duty Free, tells us what the conflict has meant for one of the world’s busiest travel retail hubs, from holding onto staff to how shoppers have changed and what’s next for the summer. Plus, Dubai’s most expensive school is at it again. Joshua Levenson of GEMS SRI on the launch of the region’s first school-based Motorsport Academy, where the idea came from and what it costs. 

07 Jul 2026. With container ships starting to make it through the Strait of Hormuz, we speak to Ahmad Yousef Al-Hassan, CEO of DP World GCC, about how they kept logistics moving through the conflict. Plus, ADNOC Distribution is buying South African petrol station company Shell Downstream South Africa in a deal worth a billion dollars, including 580 fuel stations, and they’re making the announcement right here on the show, with Athmane Benzerroug. Microsoft and Inception42 have teamed up to make building agentic AI agents easier. We find out more from COO Ibrahim Aljallaf. And we meet the Dubai teenager running his own AI start up, Jainam Jain of Mengo Engine.

06 Jul 2026. In an exclusive, we speak to Air Arabia CEO Adel Ali about those new cheap flights to London Gatwick and the impact of the conflict on the budget carrier. Plus, UAE banks increased their lending in Q1. Is that likely to continue? We go through the numbers with Sam Gidoomal of Alvarez & Marsal. And one month after Abu Dhabi’s rent freeze, we look at the effect it’s having on market movements with Ben Crompton of Crompton Partners

03 Jul 2026. As Taylor and Travis tie the knot, we ask what the conflict has actually meant for the UAE’s wedding industry. Arun Bablani, Owner and Founder of Vivaah Weddings and The Event Group, says there’s a silver lining. Plus, another Chinese EV brand is making its move into the UAE. We speak to Lucas Bellieud of Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility about what DENZA’s arrival says about the electric car race here. And Dubai has just approved a new 15km elevated road running parallel to Sheikh Zayed Road. Roger Cruickshank of AtkinsRéalis on what it means for your commute.

02 Jul 2026. Dubai inflation rose to 5.5% in May, on the back of higher energy and therefore transport and food costs. We find out if this is more than just a high oil price story with our economist on call, Daniel Richards of Emirates NBD. Plus, we speak to the Dubai jewellery designer who’s just landed a major write-up in the FT, Ashna Mehta of Bag Bijoux. What does the summer mean for the restaurant business? We speak to chef Reif Othman and restaurant operator Gabrielle Mather to find out what contingencies they’re putting in place for slower summer footfall. And with H1 done and dusted, Cosmin Ivan of Platinumlist tells us what the entertainment landscape looks like going forward.

01 Jul 2026. UAE commuters will pay less at the pump this month as local petrol prices fall to reflect dips in global oil markets. Super and Special are both down around 14%, while diesel is nearly 17% lower for July. We find out what lower fuel prices mean for inflation with economist Daniel Richards of Emirates NBD. Plus, we speak to Viva Supermarket CEO Andy Adcock about what the supermarket put in place to keep its low prices low during the conflict. Enrolment is up 13% in a single year. We find out what’s pulling so many students into UAE universities and what it means for the economy with Dr Sameera Al Mulla. And what if governments could make policy at the speed of AI? A UAE firm just put $15 million behind that idea. We find out more with Omar AlYawer of Ruya Partners.

30 Jun 2026. dnata comes in to prove, or disprove, Tom & Brandy's summer travel theories, with Meera Ketait. Plus, what does summer travel mean for safe space demand? We speak to vault owner Jafer Rashid of MySafe about what we’re stashing away when we go abroad. Private sector hiring grew in the first quarter, so where is the UAE jobs market actually heading for the rest of the year? Sonam Haider of Aethra Advisory joins us. And history in motion. Andrew Hosie reports live from the very first Etihad Rail passenger train from Fujairah to Abu Dhabi.

29 Jun 2026. Tasha’s, the restaurant group, is about to undergo the biggest expansion in its history, with more than 75 million dirhams being invested in new restaurants. We speak to founder Natasha Sideris. Plus, how often does your luggage actually go missing? A new global report is out, and the Middle East is leading the way. More with Selim Bouri, President Middle East, Africa and Türkiye at SITA. The UAE’s electronic invoicing scheme is now in its pilot phase. We find out how it’s going to work with John Casey of Virtuzone. And we speak to a man who has just started construction on several dozen new villas despite the conflict, Moustafa Elsaid of Swank Development.

26 Jun 2026. Tickets for the first Etihad Rail services between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah have sold out, with more than 5,000 seats snapped up in just two days. Speaking on The Business Breakfast, Etihad Rail’s Adhraa Al Mansoori said the company’s free booking app is already number one in the UAE. Georgia Tolley takes us on board ahead of the big day. Plus, we look at where Standard Chartered is telling its customers to put their money in H2 with regional Chief Investment Officer Manpreet Gill. ADNOC Drilling has a new AI rig. We asked CFO Youssef Salem exactly what it is and what it means for the company and its shareholders. And why your electronics are about to cost a lot more. We find out with Jacky’s Retail.

25 Jun 2026. That’s according to a new report by Kearney, which says a conflict resolution is not a business condition recovery. Valentin Lavaill of Kearney joins us to explain what they’re telling clients to put in place now. Plus, Ramn Kumar of Al Futtaim Logistics shares the contingency plans and workarounds that have got them through the last four months. How have months of regional uncertainty changed what we insure and what it costs? Hitesh Motwani of InsuranceMarket.ae gives us the picture. And airline profits are set to halve this year, with Gulf carriers taking the biggest hit. Kashif Khalid of IATA on what’s behind it.

24 Jun 2026.Dubai has introduced a new flexible rent initiative, tying up with a dozen property firms to offer monthly payments and grace periods to renters, as well as direct debit and credit card payment options. We find out how it works with Khalid Al Shaibani, head of the rental affairs department at the DLD. Plus, most landlords can’t tell you which of their units is under-earning. A UAE fintech says its AI can. We find out how with Rentify. We also get a first look at new research into how expats currently feel about life here in Dubai with Nigel Owen, Strategic Communications Director at ARCET Global. And Britain looks set for a new Prime Minister, which could mean big changes for anyone with UK property. We find out what it means for expats and UAE nationals with Knight Frank.

23 Jun 2026. Transguard has posted record results, with revenue past AED 4 billion and a workforce over 78,000. CFO Nick Beer joins us. Plus, what's really happening to UAE hiring right now? Nathalie Spree of Seven Level Consulting breaks down the numbers. Adel Alderi of Marsh on the new workforce resilience challenge facing UAE employers. And Saurabh Tiwari of Taj Hotels on whether the Q4 travel rush is materialising.

22 Jun 2026. In his first UAE interview since the start of the regional conflict, Etihad Airways Group CEO Antonoaldo Neves discusses the impact of the conflict, passenger demand, and the airline's outlook for the months ahead. Plus, a number of countries have now relaxed their travel advisories to the UAE. What could this mean for inbound tourism? We speak to Musafir.com. And Sharjah Airport recorded a record-breaking 2025. We find out what's driving the growth and where passenger numbers are heading next with His Excellency Sheikh Faisal Saoud Al Qasimi, Director of the Sharjah Airport Authority.

19 Jun 2026. We're out on location this morning with Alef Group as they launch Linar, the last residential plot on the Al Mamzar Corniche. Senior VP Adham Karroum tells us what's behind it. Plus, the Ruler of Sharjah's AED 750 million plan to fix one of the UAE's toughest commutes. Roger Cruickshank of AtkinsRéalis on what it means for drivers. The UAE's first ever retail T-Sukuk with Thomas Christie of Shuaa Capital. And HSBC Private Bank's Georgios Leontaris on where to invest as the region turns a corner.

18 Jun 2026. The Central Bank of the UAE has decided to maintain its base rate at 3.65% following the US Federal Reserve’s announcement to keep its rates unchanged. Last night saw the first rate decision announcement from new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh. Nick Stadtmiller of Emirates NBD joins us to rate his performance. Plus, think you know where Dubai property is heading? Stake has just launched a new tool that lets you predict the market and win actual property. Rami Tabbara, Co-Founder of Stake, tells us how it works. The conflict interrupted a Sharjah hotel market that was in a state of transition, according to a new report from Cavendish Maxwell. Ali Siddiqui joins us with the detail. And turning desert land into fertile soil. UAE climate-tech firm HyveGeo has just won Dubai Holding’s flagship sustainability accelerator. CEO Abdulaziz Redha tells us what they’re building.

17 Jun 2026. Oil to a three-month low and gold has surged. Guy Wolf from Marex on what the US-Iran deal means for markets. DMCC's Future of Trade 2026 report is out with the UAE ranking second globally in commodities trade. CEO Ahmed Bin Sulayem joins us live on location. We also speak to Michael Lawrence from Asia House, the think tank behind the analysis in DMCC's new report. And Oxford Economics has revised its global outlook in light of a potential peace deal between the US and Iran. Azad Zangana joins us with the details.

16 Jun 2026. With the potential opening of the Strait of Hormuz, we look at what it would take to get shipping flows back to normal with expert Captain Zarir Irani of Constellation Marine Services. Plus, we look at what it could mean for oil, shipping and prices with Matt Stanley of Kpler. And phase one of the mega $35 billion Al Maktoum International Airport project will open on time in 2032. With that major update, we speak to Dubai Airports boss Paul Griffiths.

12 Jun 2026. Short stay hotel company Vacationer says the winter rates it’s booking Dubai apartments for are higher than last year. We find out more with Harrison Moore. Abbas Sajwani’s company AHS has bought the Shangri-La for more than a billion dirhams. We find out why. Two CEOs in studio, property and hospitality. Guido De Wilde of Wasl Hospitality and Jonathan Emery of Aldar Development on how their sectors are bouncing back, and why they’re hopping on bikes this summer. And we speak to cables giant Ducab and CEO Charles-Edouard Mellagui about the strategies they’ve put in place to deal with a still shut Strait of Hormuz.

11 Jun 2026. Harrow International School Dubai opens this September despite the regional conflict. We find out what’s behind the launch of one of the UK’s most iconic schools in the UAE with Simon O’Connor, Head Master of Harrow International School. Dubai Holding Real Estate has partnered with Commercial Bank of Dubai to launch a new home financing programme for buyers across Nakheel, Meraas and Dubai Properties. We find out more with Dhiraj Kunwar, General Manager of Retail and Business Banking at CBD. And it’s FIFA-nomics. The 2026 World Cup is expected to add $41 billion to global GDP. UBS joins us with the numbers.

10 Jun 2026. With the World Cup kicking off tomorrow, Cahal Altman from Five Iron on what fans can expect at one of Dubai’s mega venues, and Duncan Walkinshaw from beIN Sports on where and how the region will be watching. Plus, Manish Jain from Aster Clinic on Dubai’s new smart medical visa and what it could mean for the medical tourist dirham. And it’s day 103 of the Strait of Hormuz situation. China appears to be weathering the storm better than many expected. Georgia Tolley reports from Hong Kong, speaking to Cameron Johnson of Tidalwave Solutions, on how China’s response is reshaping global supply chains.

09 Jun 2026. Gulf airlines are facing $4.3 billion in regional losses, but Riyadh Air is launching, Etihad is ordering and Qatar is doubling routes. We find out what’s really going on with aviation expert Nick Humphrey. Plus, three decades of Dubai history. Sunset sessions, sporting moments and weekend traditions. Barasti is closing on June 21 and we find out what’s coming next. How is the region’s tech sector actually performing on the stock market? MAGNiTT has just launched the first proper scorecard and we find out what it reveals. And Middle East tensions are reshaping global fuel markets in real time. We get inside the trading floor with Gulf Transport and Trading.

08 Jun 2026. Riyadh Air will officially start widescale commercial operations to London on Wednesday 10 June, after taking delivery of its first three Boeing 787-9 aircraft. That's according to Tony Douglas, CEO of Riyadh Air, speaking on The Business Breakfast. World Cup fever is here, and so are the scams. 4,300 fake ticket sites are already targeting fans. Nick Palmer of Group-IB tells us how to stay safe. And SpaceX's $1.77 trillion IPO is days away. The biggest in history. But history says the biggest IPOs often come right at market tops. Razan Hilal from Forex.com by StoneX on what to watch for.

05 Jun 2026. The UAE has ranked second globally for net AI talent migration, ahead of Saudi Arabia, Switzerland and Singapore, according to Stanford University. Samuel Huber, CEO of Napster, joins us with the picture. Plus, Orbitworks is launching the region's first AI-powered satellite constellation this October. Dr Hamdullah Mohib on why it matters. Madhur Kakkar from Elevate Financial Services on global markets at record highs. And Amit Malhotra on how ADIB just simplified WPS salary payments.

04 Jun 2026. Abu Dhabi has surprised the market with a temporary rent freeze. Is there any realistic prospect of Dubai introducing a similar measure? We asked Thomas Anderson, Sales Manager of Espace Real Estate. Plus, it’s been a busy week for the global economy with new UAE PMI data, new US trade tariffs and an on-again off-again ceasefire. Emirates NBD’s Chief Economist helps make sense of it all. Majid Al Futtaim has just launched a new program backing UAE homegrown brands. We find out which creative businesses get the first call up. And Binance is launching a regulated dirham transfer service to make it easier to move money between bank accounts and crypto wallets. Could this be a turning point for crypto adoption?

03 Jun 2026. Abu Dhabi is freezing all rent hikes until further notice. Tenants signing new leases will pay the same rent as the preceding contract, with residential, commercial and industrial rents all frozen. We get analysis on what that means for the market. The Wegovy weight loss pill is here, with the UAE only the second country in the world to greenlight it. The country is also set to become a hub for Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy production, serving up to 70 countries across the Gulf, Africa and Central Asia. We hear from Executive VP Emil Larsen. Plus, with UAE fuel prices up nearly 66% since February, it’s getting more expensive to transport goods. Could the cost of food go up? We find out with the CEO of Choithrams. And DXB saw a welcome revenue boost from Eid Al Adha travel. We find out what families planning summer travel can expect at the world’s busiest airport.

02 Jun 2026. With the conflict showing no signs of resolution, we ask whether the Strait of Hormuz blockade could fast-track major new pipeline investment across the region with Omar Albusaidy of Future Pipe Industries. Plus, stocks or bonds? Where should investors actually put their money in June? Steve Brice, Global Chief Investment Officer at Standard Chartered, joins us with the monthly outlook. The 2026 World Cup kicks off in days. What does that actually mean for restaurants and bars in the UAE? Naim Maadad, CEO and Founder of Gates Hospitality, joins us with the expectation. And tech giants Nvidia and Intel are both designing new chips to make AI more powerful and more practical, but they’re taking very different approaches. Andreas Hassellöf of Ombori on what it means for the future of AI.

01 Jun 2026. Huge changes in Dubai from today, including petrol prices rising around 8% while diesel drops by over 7%. Global oil prices are falling, so why are UAE fuel prices going up again in June? We find out with Kpler. Plus, air passenger demand in the Middle East almost halved in April due to the conflict. We discuss the global impact and the search for green shoots of recovery with Kashif Khalid from IATA. And hoteliers across the UAE are celebrating a surge in staycations over Eid. But will local demand be enough to see them through the summer? Kym Barter, MD of Atlantis the Royal and Atlantis the Palm.

28 May 2026. We find out what Eid has meant so far for those selling popular gifts like flowers and chocolates, that’s with the team from Udora. Plus, forget flight prices, what does the private jet market look like over Eid? We speak to VistaJet. And in a region obsessed with tech, one UAE startup is selling something very different. Human presence. We find out how loneliness has become a business opportunity.

26 May 2026. The Business Brunch: We speak to the head of a short term accommodation network that opened just one month before the conflict but is growing regardless. Raw Coffee has taken on a new partner as it heads into a new stage of growth. What stage is that? We find out. And foreign nationals in the US now have to go home to apply for a green card. We find out what that could mean for UAE.

25 May 2026. President Trump says he’s close to a deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Economist Nick Stadtmiller of Emirates NBD joins us to break down what that could actually mean for the UAE economy. Plus, the closure of the Strait means moving companies haven’t been moving as much. We find out what they’ve been doing instead with the CEO of Easytruck. And the UK just closed a £3.7 billion trade deal with the GCC, the first G7 country to do so. Deyana Cherneva, Regional Head of Global Trade Solutions at HSBC Bank Middle East, on what the agreement actually unlocks.

22 May 2026. The Executive Council of Dubai has put together a second package of economic incentives, this one worth 1.5 billion dirhams. The support measures include the delay or exemption of various fees and fines, as well as different types of rent relief, across sectors including tourism and education. Economist Dan Richards of Emirates NBD joins us to dig into the detail. Plus, strategy consultancy Kearney on how the Gulf can emerge from the conflict stronger. Mashreq has a bold new SME promise. Open a business account in one day or get 1,000 dirhams back. The UAE rolls out one health insurance system across all seven emirates for Emiratis. And Imagine Dragons, Lewis Capaldi and Zara Larsson are heading to Yas Marina Circuit this December for the Abu Dhabi GP, more details with Ethara.

21 May 2026. The UAE’s new crude oil pipeline bypassing the Strait of Hormuz is now 50% complete, as the country accelerates delivery towards 2027. That’s according to Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology. Plus, Primark opens its third set of doors in the UAE today and we speak to Alshaya boss John Hadden. We find out what the Dubai real estate hiring situation actually looks like, who’s getting hired and for how much, with one of the largest real estate recruitment agencies in the region. Dubai’s property market is still moving but buyers and tenants are behaving very differently right now. Espace tells us what’s actually transacting and how the leasing market is shifting. And how are advertisers actually behaving in this market right now? The ARN Business Club event is coming up and we find out why radio still works when budgets get tight.

20 May 2026. The focus now turns to how the trains will fast-track tourism and transform the surrounding area. Georgia Tolley has been talking to Etihad Rail’s Executive Director of Commercial about how it’ll be a catalyst for growth. Plus, AED 62 billion. 22 million square feet. Right next to what will become the world’s largest airport. We find out what’s being built with the CEO of Dubai South. ADNOC Distribution is tying up with Americana to bring 200 quick-service restaurants to its service stations - we find out more with Jacqueline El Boghdadi, CMO at ADNOC Distribution. And finally, still thinking of a staycation for Eid? We find out what’s left, where to go and what it’ll cost you up north with Phillipa Harrison, CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority.  

19 May 2026. Etihad Credit Bureau has launched a new service to help landlords make sure their tenants are creditworthy. Brandy speaks to Director General H.E. Marwan Lutfi. Plus, Dubai-founded GymMation has secured a 100 million dollar private credit facility from HPS Investment Partners - which is part of asset management giant Blackrock, the founder and CEO tells us more. Bond markets are flashing warning signs with Treasury yields at 15-month highs and a Fed rate hike now on the table. Emirates NBD’s Chief Economist Nick Stadtmiller joins us on what it means for the region. And the Indian rupee just hit a fresh all-time low against the dollar. The Continental Group on what that means for the expats living here.

18 May 2026. ADNOC has announced it is accelerating construction of its West-East pipeline. The project, now expected online in 2027, will run from Abu Dhabi to Fujairah and double export capacity, allowing the UAE to bypass the Strait of Hormuz entirely. But with the UAE now out of OPEC, what does it also mean for expanding production capacity? Economist Daniel Richards with his view. Plus, three years of free fuel and cars moving by rail - two big moves from Al Masaood Automobiles. Why buy a car when you can subscribe to one? Swapp on the $20 million bet behind car subscriptions in the UAE. And after the Trump-Xi summit and with the Strait still under pressure, CSC Commodities on where oil markets actually go from here.

15 May 2026. Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism and Sphere Entertainment Co. have announced Yas Island as the location for Sphere Abu Dhabi. Plus, we look at what happened to Dubai real estate values in April after March’s decline, with the head of research at ValuStrat. UAE insurers are filling the gap for war risk insurance to keep cargo moving and Orient Insurance joins us. We speak to the telecom boss who just wrote a book about UAE tenacity during the conflict: VEON founder and chairman Augie Fabela. Eight global financial firms managing $4.4 trillion in assets have committed to Abu Dhabi in a single month and ADGM tells us what’s making the capital so attractive. And half of UAE shoppers are ready to let AI buy things for them, but do they actually trust it? New research from Checkout.com joins us.

14 May 2026. Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) has agreed to acquire National Taxi, adding 2,500 licence plates, a 12% jump in Dubai market share and a first foothold in Abu Dhabi. The deal is expected to complete in Q3 pending regulatory approvals. Group CEO Mansoor Rahma Alfalasi joins us on why they’re doing this and what comes next. Plus, Trump is in Beijing meeting Xi for the first time since 2017, the EIU joins us on what to realistically expect. The IEA’s latest oil report is out and Gulf Intelligence breaks down what it means for prices. And Eid is coming, is it staycation or vacation for UAE residents this year? Travel expert Emily Jenkins of DW Travel has the answer.

13 May 2026. Earning season: ADNOC Distribution on how the petrol station business is holding up, strong results across the board. Presight on being an AI company that’s actually making money. EmSteel on a profitable start to 2026. Plus we meet the new CEO of Emirates Investment Bank, Michel Longhini, in his first studio interview since taking the role.

12 May 2026. Spinneys, ADNOC Drilling, ADNOC Gas and e7 Group all release their Q1 2026 numbers on The Business Breakfast. We speak to the C-suite of each company on what's driving performance, how the regional situation has affected operations and what the outlook looks like for the rest of the year.

11 May 2026. Saudi Aramco saw net profit rise 26% in Q1 despite the conflict. Robin Mills of Qamar Energy joins us to explain how the East-West pipeline is keeping oil flowing despite the Strait closure. Plus, two landmark court decisions have just made dispute resolution in Dubai faster and cheaper. Jonathon Davidson, Managing Partner at Davidson and Co Law Firm, breaks down what changed and what it means for businesses right now. The Dubai World Trade Centre road project got a new road this weekend. Ahmed Al Khzaimy, Director of Traffic at the RTA, tells us how it fits into the bigger plan for the city. And Dubai’s homegrown camel collectible sold out instantly, now it’s become chocolate. We find out how Dabubu went from plushy to confectionery brand.

08 May 2026. Emirates Group and Emirates Airline have both reported record profits and revenues for the financial year ending March 2026, despite the disruption of the conflict. Aviation expert Nick Humphrey joins us to break down the numbers. Plus, DP World is offering war risk insurance, filling a gap for companies unable to get coverage. Insurance expert Sanjay Babur from Cosmos Insurance Brokers joins us on what the market needs right now. Parsons is taking a key role in getting the Dubai Loop started and we speak to their regional infrastructure president Pierre Santoni. Abu Dhabi's $57 billion infrastructure pipeline stays on track despite regional uncertainty. H.E. Mohamed Husain Khalifa Alsuwaidi from ADPIC joins us on which major projects are still moving. And Etihad WE has just signed an AED 1 billion deal to build a new desalination plant in Fujairah. Eng. Mohammed Al Shehhi, CEO of the development and investment arm of EtihadWE, tells us what that means for the Northern Emirates.  

07 May 2026. Reports of a potential US-Iran agreement sent oil prices tumbling and stock markets surging. Matt Stanley from Kpler joins us on what the latest means for energy markets and how businesses are dealing with the volatility. Plus, the Dubai property market is moving fast with viewings up 160%, buyer registrations up 119% and deals up 31% in April versus March. Espace Real Estate's broker of the week tells us what he's seeing on the ground. And Wyndham is launching branded residences at Dubai Islands - mid-scale, affordable and 68 units only. We find out why the affordable end of the market and how affordable! 

06 May 2026. The Emirates Growth Fund (EGF) has launched the National Champions Programme to identify, prepare and lend to UAE manufacturers with the potential to become local and international leaders. CEO Khalifa Al Hajeri joins us on what he’s looking for. Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) on a new car assembly facility and Emirati talent programmes at Make it in the Emirates. G42 company Inception has launched InceptionClaw - an agentic AI super assistant built for enterprises and governments, and we speak to the CEO. And Mercer on when to activate remote work, when to restrict travel and how UAE employers should be making those calls right now.

05 May 2026. Dubai has announced a two year action plan to bring agentic AI into the private sector through the Dubai Chamber of Commerce. Jessica Constantinidis, Innovation Officer EMEA at ServiceNow, joins us on what that means for businesses on the ground. Plus, Alpha Dhabi reports an 81% surge in net profit with revenue hitting AED 18.8 billion, Derek Nicholson breaks down the numbers. And the Dubai popsicle maker that shipped a million homemade treats to Walmart China tells us how they pulled it off.

04 May 2026. Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, releases the Q1 earnings exclusively on The Business Breakfast. 18.6 million guests, 32,000 aircraft movements and 213,000 tonnes of cargo kept moving through the most constrained period DXB has ever faced. IATA’s Kashif Khalid on what the full resumption of UAE airspace actually means on the ground. Plus JA Resorts on hotels gearing up for summer, GEMS Founders School on the new academic year and Paradigm Holdings on gold as a strategic asset right now.

01 May 2026. Two restaurant stories: EatX founder Tom Arnel joins Georgia Tolley at The Guild in ICD Brookfield Place on adjusting their model for more resident repeat visits and what expansion looks like from here. Nando’s is aggressively opening new locations across the UAE in 2026 and the MD tells us why. Plus, luxury retail took a hit during the conflict. We find out what recovery actually looks like and how long it takes. And end of service gratuity is ever changing. More UAE employers are moving toward structured savings solutions and we find out what that means for employees.

30 Apr 2026. The Fed kept rates on hold and Jay Powell confirmed he's staying on as Governor. Economist Jeanne Walter and Keith Fitz-Gerald break down what it means for the region. Plus Euromonitor on a very different Gulf travel market ahead. Dubai Tourism's Hoor Al Khaja on whether the hospitality sector is seeing the first green shoots of recovery. RAKBank CEO Raheel Ahmed on record profits and careful provisioning. And BlackRock's Ehsan Khoman on what it would take to call a turning point for the regional economy.

29 Apr 2026. The UAE Energy Minister called it a policy driven evolution aligned with long term market fundamentals. But what does leaving OPEC after more than five decades actually mean for the UAE's oil production and revenues? Matt Stanley and economist Daniel Richards join us with the analysis. Plus, three Primark stores in under two months - we speak to the Vice President of Primark at Alshaya Group ahead of the Mall of the Emirates opening on May 21. Dubai Taxi Company is growing its fleet and we find out why. And luxury restaurants are struggling amid a dip in tourist numbers - but could this conflict actually be the reset the sector needed? We get analysis from the founder of Il Borro and Josette.

28 Apr 2026. Day 2 of The Business Breakfast broadcasting live from ICD Brookfield Place.  The Arts Club Dubai opened during a pandemic and is still going strong through a conflict. Lulu & The Beanstalk is back to business after six tough weeks - thanks to their loyal customers. Two ICD Brookfield resilience stories told live from the building. Plus, DMCC launches two new Grade A office towers and we ask CEO Ahmed Bin Sulayem what the timing tells us. And Professor Dame Heather McGregor, Provost and Vice Principal Heriot-Watt University on women on boards across the UAE and GCC.  

27 Apr 2026. The Business Breakfast broadcasting live from ICD Brookfiled place this morning - and premium office space is holding firm despite everything, we find out why with the man behind one of the city’s most sought after addresses. Plus, Goldman Sachs warns global oil inventories could hit record lows even if the Strait reopens. Kuwait goes to the bond market and more Gulf states could follow, a bond expert joins us. And Haus & Haus says an overdue property correction is underway in Dubai. Is it a buying opportunity?