13 Apr 2026. Q1 job numbers are up. Economic zone fees are coming down. Dubai property is holding steady. And one UAE company is posting 19 percent revenue growth by staying local. Today on The Business Breakfast we look at what’s keeping the UAE economy moving with Cooper Fitch, DIEZ, Fairmont The Palm, Bayut and more.

13 Apr 2026. Q1 job numbers are up. Economic zone fees are coming down. Dubai property is holding steady. And one UAE company is posting 19 percent revenue growth by staying local. Today on The Business Breakfast we look at what&rsquo;s keeping the UAE economy moving with Cooper Fitch, DIEZ, Fairmont The Palm, Bayut and more.

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 Richard Dean & 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 Richard Dean &amp; Brandy Scott.

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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;

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While Global Supply Chains Struggle, The UAE Is Finding Its Footing

17 Sep 2026. ATM is showing the travel industry that Dubai is open for business, but how do you convince the average foreign punter? Hoor Alkhaja of Dubai Economy and Tourism explains the strategy behind the push. She says Dubai Invite attracted more than 90,000 registrations and has already brought 75,000 friends and relatives of residents to the emirate. Plus, UN Tourism Secretary General Her Excellency Shaikha Al Nuwais on rebuilding confidence in travel, Espace Real Estate’s John Lyons on Dubai’s property market, and pistachio is everywhere, but is it a lasting food trend or just the flavour of the moment? We ask Mondelēz International’s Mohamed Yousry Taher.

17 Sep 2026. ATM is showing the travel industry that Dubai is open for business, but how do you convince the average foreign punter? Hoor Alkhaja of Dubai Economy and Tourism explains the strategy behind the push. She says Dubai Invite attracted more than 90,000 registrations and has already brought 75,000 friends and relatives of residents to the emirate. Plus, UN Tourism Secretary General Her Excellency Shaikha Al Nuwais on rebuilding confidence in travel, Espace Real Estate&rsquo;s John Lyons on Dubai&rsquo;s property market, and pistachio is everywhere, but is it a lasting food trend or just the flavour of the moment? We ask Mondelēz International&rsquo;s Mohamed Yousry Taher.

Dubai is open. How does it convince the world?

16 Sep 2026. Emirates says passengers should not expect much movement in ticket prices while fuel and operating costs remain high. Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer Adnan Kazim also explains how the airline restored passenger and cargo flights after safe corridors opened. Plus, what did postponing ATM cost, and what does its return tell us about confidence? Executive Reporter Georgia Tolley asks organiser RX Global. We also hear from Hilton’s Guy Hutchinson on the outlook for hotels across the Middle East and Africa, and RAKBANK’s Vishal Shah on what UAE businesses need from their bank.

16 Sep 2026. Emirates says passengers should not expect much movement in ticket prices while fuel and operating costs remain high. Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer Adnan Kazim also explains how the airline restored passenger and cargo flights after safe corridors opened. Plus, what did postponing ATM cost, and what does its return tell us about confidence? Executive Reporter Georgia Tolley asks organiser RX Global. We also hear from Hilton&rsquo;s Guy Hutchinson on the outlook for hotels across the Middle East and Africa, and RAKBANK&rsquo;s Vishal Shah on what UAE businesses need from their bank.

Why Emirates fares may not fall yet

15 Sep 2026. The UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism says the decline is over. We ask Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths what he is seeing on the ground. Plus, Etihad CEO Antonoaldo Neves on new aircraft and cabin upgrades; Executive Reporter Georgia Tolley speaks to Dr Marwan Alzarouni at the Arabian Travel Market about how AI could change the way we plan holidays; and RAKBANK’s Shehzad Hameed on how residents staying longer are changing the way they invest.

15 Sep 2026. The UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism says the decline is over. We ask Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths what he is seeing on the ground. Plus, Etihad CEO Antonoaldo Neves on new aircraft and cabin upgrades; Executive Reporter Georgia Tolley speaks to Dr Marwan Alzarouni at the Arabian Travel Market about how AI could change the way we plan holidays; and RAKBANK&rsquo;s Shehzad Hameed on how residents staying longer are changing the way they invest.

While Global Supply Chains Struggle, The UAE Is Finding Its Footing

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