07 Nov 2025. Emirates Group has announced another record-breaking half-year, with profits up 13% year-on-year. We crunch those Emirates numbers like a bag of inflight nuts with aviation expert Nick Humphrey. Plus, Microsoft’s Brad Smith joins The Business Breakfast’s Georgia Tolley to discuss the $15 billion investment into the UAE by 2030 to enhance AI and cloud infrastructure and train local talent. And the UAE has unveiled a Dhs170 billion transport overhaul - new highways, wider roads, and faster commutes. We ask Phil Clarke what it really means for drivers and the economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06 Nov 2025. ADNOC Drilling has announced its second regional acquisition, buying an 80% stake in MBS Petroleum Services adding 21 rigs to its fleet and deepening its presence across the Gulf. We speak to CFO Youssef Salem about what the deal means for shareholders and future growth. Plus, tech stocks tumble as chipmakers lose half a trillion dollars in value, we ask analyst Dan Ives whether it’s just a pause or the start of a correction. And Espace Real Estate’s Daniel Abraham breaks down the hidden costs UAE homebuyers keep missing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05 Nov 2025. Dubai Holding and Palantir Technologies have launched a joint venture called Aither, aimed at driving AI transformation across the UAE’s public and private sectors. We speak to Palantir EVP Noam Perski to find out what exactly they’ve built and how it will “localise” the economic value of AI. Plus, H&M’s global CEO Daniel Ervér joins us as the retailer celebrates 20 years in Dubai and names the city a key global hub for 2025. And Untold Dubai is back - we speak to co-founder Edy Chereji about the economics behind one of the region’s biggest music festivals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04 Nov 2025. We speak to Paralympian and entrepreneur Jessica Smith, the woman behind the Purple Dirham - an initiative championing accessibility and inclusion across the UAE. Plus, it’s Eye on Abu Dhabi: Borouge posts a 52% jump in profits, CFO Jan-Martin Nufer explains what’s driving the petrochemicals giant’s record quarter and how it ties into Abu Dhabi’s industrial ambitions.And as Day 2 of ADIPEC gets underway, The Business Breakfast’s Fiona Nicole Mee speaks to AIQ CEO Dennis Jol about how homegrown AI is transforming the UAE’s energy sector.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03 Nov 2025. Dubai Duty Free has logged its best-ever October and the third-highest monthly sales in its history. CEO Ramesh Cidambi joins us to break down the numbers behind the record. Plus, Dubai’s off-plan property launches have surged to new highs this year, but is it a sign of opportunity or oversupply? We ask Simon Baker, CEO of haus & haus. And NMC Healthcare CEO David Hadley on rising fast, failing forward, and rebuilding one of the UAE’s biggest healthcare groups.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31 Oct 2025. Dubai gained 37 new real estate brokers every day last quarter, but how many actually make it in the business? We ask Nathan Kearney of Executive Search what’s behind the surge and whether it’s sustainable. Plus, RAK Properties marks 20 years on the ADX and expands its footprint to Dubai, CEO Sameh Muhtadi joins us live. And as Dubai’s population booms, longevity is becoming big business, AEON founder Dr. Jaffer Khan explains why.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30 Oct 2025. The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates by a quarter of a percent and the UAE Central Bank followed immediately. We ask economist Daniel Richards what this means for UAE borrowers, savers, and the wider economy. Plus, the UAE’s ambassador to Japan, His Excellency Shihab Ahmed Al Faheem, joins us live as Asia takes centre stage this week. And it’s Halloweenomics - with cocoa prices climbing, we find out from Spinneys what that means for your sweet treats this season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29 Oct 2025. We spoke to Dr. Trefor Murphy of Cooper Fitch after UAE job creation rose 3% in Q3. Plus Emirates’ Nick Moore on biometrics, Skywards Miles, and the year-end travel rush. And Orange Hospitality’s Omar Saideh on staying profitable in Dubai’s ever-changing dining scene. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28 Oct 2025. The UAE Cabinet has approved the 2026 federal budget, projecting a 30% increase in revenues and balanced spending for another year. We ask Emirates NBD economist Daniel Richards where those gains are likely to come from and what they say about the country’s fiscal health. Plus, it’s earnings season: we speak to the CFO of ADNOC Drilling about their latest results. And we get an exclusive first look at Dubai’s hospitality numbers with the team from Cavendish Maxwell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27 Oct 2025. Investment firm Amanat plans to sell a 30% stake in its education subsidiary, Al Masar Al Shamil Education, ahead of a listing on Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul. We speak to MD Fadi Habib about what this move means for the region’s booming education sector. Plus, Alshaya opens the Middle East’s first Primark in Kuwait, with three Dubai stores on the way. CEO John Hadden tells us why the region is primed for fast fashion. And we’re live from ICD Brookfield Place celebrating its fifth anniversary, where UAE fitness brand Reform Athletica shares how it’s scaling up into Saudi Arabia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24 Oct 2025. Loads of masterplan announcement - including Emaar launching Dubai Mansions, 40,000 ultra-luxury homes, as part of a wider 100 billion dirham project called Emaar Hills. We speak to Paul Sharland of haus & haus about what this means for Dubai’s property market. Plus, JGE villas are renting for up to Dhs6,000 a night ahead of the DP World Championship, we find out more with Paul Kelly of Allsopp & Allsopp. And Property Finder is betting big on proptech with a Dhs250 million fundraise and new investment in Stake.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23 Oct 2025. Salary negotiations in the UAE have declined sharply over the past year, according to Michael Page’s latest report. We ask the team behind the report, Jon Ede, what’s driving the shift. Plus, we speak to the man putting the wellness into Al Jurf’s new wellness island. And CBD’s CFO joins us to break down the bank’s latest earnings Q3 results.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22 Oct 2025. Abu Dhabi’s theme park operator Miral Destinations has announced its best summer ever. We speak to the CEO about how they kept the visitors coming through the heat. Plus, Amazon is launching 15-minute delivery in Dubai before anywhere else in the world. We ask regional VP Ronaldo Mouchawar why the UAE was chosen and whether we really need it.Also, we speak to the UAE-based AI payroll startup that raised $12 million, and Dubai’s viral chocolate brand FIX goes exclusive with Careem, we unpack the business behind the sweet deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21 Oct 2025. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid has launched a national campaign positioning the UAE as “The Startup Capital of the World.” We speak to His Excellency Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, about how the initiative aims to boost entrepreneurship and innovation. Plus, Betterhomes CEO Louie Harding breaks down what the latest rental figures say about life in Dubai today, and Rustin Edwards explains why a billion barrels of oil are now floating at sea and what that means for energy markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20 Oct 2025. Are tee times in Dubai getting harder to book and pricier too? We speak to Chris May, CEO of Dubai Golf, about why membership costs are rising and what it means for the city’s growing golf scene. Plus, we get a first look at Kearney’s new Global Cities Report with principal Brenna Buckstaff, and check in with Brands for Less co-founder Toufic Kreidieh one year after selling a 35% stake to TK Maxx.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17 Oct 2025. LVMH shares have posted their best day in more than two decades on hopes the Chinese luxury shopper is making a comeback. We ask the team at Chalhoub what this could mean for the region’s high-end market. Plus, Canadian prop-tech firm 1VALET is bringing its smart-building technology to Dubai, but how much does it really cost to make a building intelligent? And finally, would you be happy to have a chip implanted in your brain? Georgia Tolley speaks to the CEO of Paradromics, the U.S. company starting clinical trials next year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16 Oct 2025. Heriot-Watt University is expanding into Saudi Arabia after receiving the green light to open a new campus. We speak to Professor Dame Heather McGregor, Provost and Vice Principal of Heriot-Watt Dubai, about what this means for the university’s regional footprint. Plus, on Day 2 of our broadcast from Ajman, we turn the spotlight on Al Zorah - the coastal community fast becoming a luxury hotspot. We speak to CCO Salim Fleifel about how the emirate is shaping its place on the UAE’s real estate map. And Espace Real Estate reveals what their Q3 data says about the direction of Dubai’s property market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15 Oct 2025. The IMF has raised its forecast for global growth this year to 3.2%, though it warns that the full impact of trade tariffs has yet to be felt, and the outlook remains “dim.” We speak live from Washington to ADCB Chief Economist Monica Malik for the latest from the IMF meetings. Plus, we’re live from Ajman to find out exactly what's being built here at Al Zorah City with the development company behind the coastal project.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14 Oct 2025. Dubizzle will sell just over 30% of its shares ahead of a November listing on the Dubai Financial Market. CEO Haider Ali Khan joins us to discuss what’s next. Plus, Haus & Haus releases its Q3 Market Report, MD Simon Baker explain the result. And Abu Dhabi unveils the world’s first “AI-native government” - we speak to H.E. Ruba Yousef Al Hassan about the new AutoGov system launched at GITEX Global 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13 Oct 2025. We get analysis from market expert Sameer Lakhani on what the listing means for investors and the UAE’s tech scene. Plus, Chinese company Xpeng AeroHT has carried out the first international public flight of its eVTOL and “Land Aircraft Carrier” in Dubai. The Business Breakfast’s Georgia Tolley caught up with the company’s CFO and Vice President, Michael Chu, right after the test flight. And Amazon has launched a new scheme to recycle delivery packaging in the UAE — we speak to the company making it happen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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