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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.
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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.
10 Oct 2025. More retirees are moving to Dubai, often to be closer to family. We look at what it takes to make the move, from visas to insurance, and speak to one entrepreneur who helped her 92-year-old mother-in-law settle into life in the UAE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09 Oct 2025. Riyadh Air has confirmed the date of its inaugural flight, launching to London on October 26, with a Dubai route following a month later. We speak to aviation expert Nick Humphrey to put the launch in context. Plus, ADNOC confirms dividend distributions across all six of its listed subsidiaries, we get the details from CFO Peter van Driel. And as #AbuDhabiGP 2025 approaches, we talk Formula 1-nomics with Ethara, exploring how the race drives tourism, spending, and entertainment in the capital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08 Oct 2025. Majid Al Futtaim is going green - literally. The company has announced plans to build its 30th shopping mall in a forest. We speak to Khalifa Bin Braik, CEO of Asset Management, about this bold new project and what it means for sustainable retail. Plus, what do new reports from the World Bank and WTO mean for oil production and consumption? Energy expert Matt Stanley breaks it down. And gold prices hit new records, gold expert Jeff Rhodes joins us live in the studio to explain what’s driving the surge, and how high it could go.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07 Oct 2025. A major new global study reveals what travellers really want from airports and airlines and what they’re actually willing to pay for. We speak to regional aviation leader Adonis Succarm about the findings. Plus, Careem expands its services in Sharjah, joined by VP of Food, Jaskaran Singh. And Dubai opens a huge new bridge at Mall of the Emirates, we get all the details from RTA’s Ahmed Al Khzaimy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06 Oct 2025. The UAE’s Technology Innovation Institute has hit a new milestone in space propulsion. We get the details of this “big rocket-thrusting announcement” from Dr. Elias Tsoutsanis, Chief Researcher at TII’s Propulsion and Space Research Center. Plus, as the US government shutdown heads into its second week, we look at what it could mean for the UAE economy with Professor Adam Ramey of NYU Abu Dhabi and Emirates NBD economist Ed Bell. And as we count down to our NIO electric car giveaway, we continue our “Charge & Chat” series, recorded while cruising in the back seat of a NIO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03 Oct 2025. Abu Dhabi’s GDP grew 3.8% in Q2 compared with a year earlier, with the non-oil economy up 6.6% to its highest quarterly value ever, now making up nearly 57% of the emirate’s economy. We break down the numbers with Emirates NBD economist Ed Bell, alongside the IMF’s 4.8% UAE growth forecast following its Article IV review. Plus, Yango has signed a deal with Etihad Rail, we ask their regional SVP of Operations what’s behind the partnership. And Dubai Duty Free continues a string of record-breaking months, we hear from the boss on what’s driving sales.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02 Oct 2025. Etihad Rail has created a new joint venture with French train operator Keolis to run the UAE’s passenger rail services when they launch next year. We speak to the CEO of Keolis about what travellers can expect. Plus, ALEC Holding has set its IPO share price, we hear from the company’s CFO on what this means for investors. And Five Iron Golf is expanding into the UAE, Matt Csillag tells us how he plans to bring the urban golf experience to the region.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01 Oct 2025. We put the latest fuel price hike in context with Emirates NBD economist Jeanne Walters. Plus, Careem is expanding beyond ride-hailing with a stake in a car rental company, we ask Chief Business Officer Bassel Al Nahlaoui why. And Dar Global’s Ziad El Chaar tells us about their plans for a new Trump-branded development in Jeddah.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30 Sep 2025. It’s the end of an era as we bid adieu to our very own Richard Dean, who hangs up his headphones after two decades on The Business Breakfast. Today’s show is filled with love, tributes, and memories from listeners and colleagues alike. But it’s also business as usual - we speak to the team behind a new luxury Singapore hotel opening in Barsha Heights, and ADNOC Distribution on how it’s revamping its petrol station retail as the “battle of the forecourts” heats up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29 Sep 2025. Ras Al Khaimah is getting flying taxis! Skyports, Joby, and RAKTA have signed a deal to launch an air taxi service, connecting Dubai, the Wynn Resort, and Jebel Jais. Skyports CEO Duncan Walker joins us with all the details. Plus, the space economy is set to triple to nearly $2 trillion in the next decade, we speak to Dr Arman Papazian about where the growth is coming from. And big changes are coming to where you’ll find Dubai Taxis on apps, we get the details from the CEO. Finally, Skywards turns 25! We celebrate with Emirates’ Dr Nejib Ben Khedher, aka “Mr Miles.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26 Sep 2025. Saudi Arabia has frozen rent hikes in Riyadh for the next five years to tackle soaring prices. We ask Matt Myers of Heriot-Watt University why Saudi is doing this and what it means for investors and the wider property market. Plus, we wrap up AI Week with Presight’s Chief Growth Officer on where the company is heading next. And Matt Stanley of Keplr brings us the latest on the oil market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25 Sept 2025. It’s Day 4 of our live broadcast from Presight HQ in Abu Dhabi for AI Week in partnership with Microsoft. Martin Yates, Executive Office Government Advisor at Presight (G42), explains how AI can make cities smarter. Plus, with corporate tax returns due on September 30, tax expert Thomas Vanhee walks us through what companies need to know. And we talk about the business of basketball in Abu Dhabi with Etihad Airways CEO Antonoaldo Neves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24 Sep 2025. The OECD has raised its global growth forecast to 3.2% this year, but warned the full impact of tariffs is still to come. We ask Emirates NBD economist Ed Bell how to read the report. Plus, we look at Presight’s growing presence in the financial sector and how AI is transforming everything from risk management to customer experience, with Andrew Reakes. And Simon Ballard, Chief Economist at FAB, joins us for a deep dive into the Abu Dhabi economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23 Sep 2025. Presight CEO Thomas Pramotedham revealed the news live on The Business Breakfast, outlining how the fund aims to back cutting-edge AI ventures across multiple sectors. Plus, Dubai’s FDI streak continues with over 640 new projects in H1 2025, we asked HSBC’s Simon Williams if Abu Dhabi is catching up. And PwC is moving its annual green energy summit to Abu Dhabi. We spoke to their Head of Energy Transition about what it signals for the UAE’s sustainability push.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22 Sep 2025. We’re broadcasting live from Presight HQ to find out where the AI firm fits into the wider G42 ecosystem and what’s next for its growth. Plus, a new Quantum Computing fund goes live in Abu Dhabi today, we speak to Lunate’s Sherif Salem about the opportunity. And as the US slaps a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas, we ask Marc Ellis Consulting’s Zaid Al Hiali what this could mean for UAE tech recruitment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Everything discussed in the podcast is accurate about this year Ramadhan, but there are variations in the prices depending on location. For example Iftar prices in areas where there are much labour camps such as Al Quoz, Sharjah Industrial Areas, and Ajman, etc. I usually read Calculate Dubai for tips, life and living in the UAE.