22 Nov 2024. The first buildings in RAK's new financial zone have been launched - we get all the detail from Better Homes CEO, Richard Waind. Plus, we cross live to Delhi, for reaction to billionaire Gautam Adani’s indictment by a New York court. And, as Dubai Industrial City celebrates its 20th anniversary as the Middle East’s leading manufacturing and logistics hub - we speak to TECOM group boss, Saud Abu Al Shawareb.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ll have the latest on Nvidia’s reported revenue and profit that has beat expectations. Quarterly revenue nearly doubled to $33 billion, amid booming demand for its AI chips. Plus, we'll find out what the boom in home sales and renovations means for the ultimate luxury tap provider. And, we'll find out why RAK Ceramics net profits fell in the first nine months of this year - with CEO Abdallah Massad. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 Nov 2024. We speak to Taaleem boss Alan Williamson about the company's move into the French curriculum market. Plus, the CEO of Saudi airline Flyadeal joins us live – Steve Greenway is on a mission to get more planes and landing slots on the booming Dubai-Riyadh route. And Dubai Taxi is taking on Uber and Careem with a new e-hailing platform -we're joined by CEO Mansoor Rahma Al Falasi. And another Property Monitor report, another couple of real estate records - we speak to Zhann Johincke....

19 Nov 2024. We have the latest on Dubai inflation and Brazilian footballer Neymar buying a Dhs200 million penthouse in Dubai. We also speak to Dubai Airports CEO, Paul Griffiths about their latest numbers. They've seen a 7% increase in passenger traffic in the first 9 months of the year and are on track for a record year with 93 million passengers. We also speak to Roberto Colucci - Director - Electric Vehicles - AW Rostamani about the EV market and whether a Trump presidency could change...

18 Nov 2024. We have the latest from the big economic issues on the table at today’s G20 meeting in Brazil. Plus, the battle of the supermarkets is getting ever more competitive in the UAE: we get the inside story from the consultancy Oliver Wyman. And, as the Dubai precious metals conference gets underway this week... we look at what's happening to the price of gold with John Reade of the World Gold Council. We also speak to Professor Dame Heather McGregor of Heriot-Watt University to...

15 Nov 2024. We go through Etihad's financial results with the Group Chief Executive Officer Antonaldo Neves. Plus, as we celebrate Eid Al Etihad we are on the road across the Emirates, and today we kicked off in Dubai - broadcasting LIVE from Union House, Etihad Museum, the very place where the UAE was founded in 1971. We’re joined by Neel and renowned photographer Ramesh Shukla and talked about the striking new 50-meter portrait at DIFC Gate honouring the UAE’s founding fathers. See...

14 Nov 2024. Ted Rafoul of Mercer told Business Breakfast that healthcare and life sciences are seeing the top pay rises. Plus,  as work begins on Dubai’s first vertiport for flying taxis, we speak to the CEO of the RTA’s Public Transport Agency - Ahmed Hashem Bahrozyan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 November 2024. The Business Breakfast welcomed His Excellency Ridwaan Jadwat, Australian Ambassador to the UAE, to discuss Australia’s newly signed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the UAE and its impact on trade and bilateral relations. Plus, crossing live to Baku to get the latest on COP29 with journalist Rosanna Lockwood. And, its our ‘Made in the UAE’ series: Brian Johnson, Chairman of Godwin Austen Johnson, a homegrown design firm behind some of the UAE’s most...

12 Nov 2024. That's after studies showed it can cut rush-hour traffic by 30%. Officials did not give a timeline, but said "The plan aims to balance business productivity and quality of life." Plus, we speak to Talabat CEO Tomaso Rodriguez about the company's upcoming IPO. And, Tanzeed Alam from Earthmatters on the major climate finance challenges at COP29 and how they’ll impact global action.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 Nov 2024. We get the details with our market IPO watcher, Sameer Lakhani, Managing Director, Global Capital Partners and the legal part of with Andrew Tarbuck, Partner, Head of Capital Markets, Al Tamimi & Company. Plus, COP29 kicks off today in Baku, energy journalist Amena Bakr discuss what's at stake.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08 Nov 2024. We talk corporate earnings: the CEO of Spinneys joins us live, while aviation lawyer Nick Humphrey crunches the numbers on Emirates. Plus, as Italy's furniture exports to the UAE hit well over 200 million dollars - we're joined by the Italian Trade Commissioner to the UAE.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07 Nov 2024. We look at what Trump's presidency means for the global markets, but also for us here in the UAE. We'll also have the latest on the UAEs CEPA trade deal with Australia and Lulu supermarket's heavily oversubscribed IPO. Abu Dhabi food company Agthia – best known for Al Ain water – reported a 24% jump in profit, for the first nine months of this year. Agthia Group CEO, Alan Smith, breaks down their latest results live from Jordan. And, we talk the economics of interiors with one of...

06 Nov 2024. We bring you the latest on our US election broadcast special as it happens. We have a stellar line-up of analysts and commentators including CNN anchor John Defterios who explains what either presidency could mean for trade and tariffs here in the UAE. Plus, we hear from our very own Brandy Scott over in the swing state of Pennsylvania. We also hear from Nikki Brotherson, Democrats Abroad-UAE Chair as well as Joe Beydoun, Chair, Republicans Overseas UAE to find out the mood on...

05 Nov 2024. We speak to Brandy live from Pennsylvania – fresh from a Trump rally – now muscling her way into Kamala’s final public speech. And,  with hours to go until the US election, economist Scott Livermore has been crunching the numbers on what Trump – or Harris – means for the UAE. Plus, starting salaries for professional roles are down in the UAE - we find out why with Gareth El Mettouri of Robert Half. And, as part of our new series called "Welcome to the neighborhood" in partnership...

04 Nov 2024. As the US election draws closer - we speak to our very own Brandy Scott who's been at one of Donald Trump's rally's in Pennsylvania. Plus, we speak to office real estate broker Toby Hall – he left Dubai for the bright lights of London, but has boomeranged back to Dubai. And, we find out about the region's first electric mobility experience centre here in Dubai with Kevin Chalhoub of EV lab. And, we're also remembering the late Colm McLoughlin, the visionary force behind Dubai...

01 Nov 2024. We look back on the life and career of Colm McLoughlin, the man who built Dubai Duty Free into a $2 billion global icon. Former colleagues Gerald Lawless and Dave Cattanach. Plus, it’s the ultimate showcase of luxury on the water! The Pre-Owned Boat Show is back at Dubai Creek Marina, Abdulla Ali Al Noon - Director - Special Projects, Dubai Golf revealed the must-see vessels and insider details on this year’s event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

31 Oct 2024. We talk Diwali-nomics with Andrew Naylor from the World Gold Council as global gold demand surges - why are investors flocking to gold while jewellery demand drops? And we checked whats happening on Gold Souq with Chandu Siroya, Managing Director, Siroya Jewellers & Vice Chairman of Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group. Plus, we discuss the stability of property prices and rents in Dubai, as well as the potential impact of a Trump/Harris White House on interest rates with John...

30 Oct 2024. What does it mean for the economy? We ask Daniel Richards, MENA Economist at Emirates NBD. Plus, we broadcast live from the Coca-Cola Arena for the Binance Blockchain Week - we talk all things crypto: Binance CEO Richard Teng joined us live and Dubai blockchain guru Saqr Ereiqat. And, PwC Middle East teams up with OpenAI—what’s next for AI innovation in the region? We’ll get insights from Stephen Anderson of PwC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29 Oct 2024. We get the latest on the UAE and Vietnam's Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, or CEPA. Plus, as oil prices plunge following Israel's attack on Iran we look at what's happening in the markets with oil expert Matt Stanley. And, it's BeautyWorld - as fragrance houses gather in Dubai to showcase their latest products we speak to one local perfumer, Ajmal Perfumes. And, as Erik Ten Hag finally gets the sack as Manchester United manager following a run of poor results, we...

28 Oct 2024. We talk to the CEO of NMDC Group about their earnings and discuss the latest Lulu IPO price range. Plus, we speak to Pierfrancesco Carino, VP International Sales, ITA Airways about its first flight to the UAE. We also look at the demand for RAK hotels with RAK hospitality. And, we speak to author Dan Pink, who’s had SEVEN business books on the New York Times bestseller list – and one of the most-watched TED Talks of all time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With new numbers showing just how much aviation contributes to Dubai's GDP - we speak to airports boss Paul Griffiths. Plus, on the back of that monster Tesla rally, analyst Monte Saffediene crunches the numbers on Elon and the rest of the Magnificent 7. And, on our last day broadcasting from Dubai CommerCity we speak to one of their residents who would like to sell you a pre-loved designer handbag - Luxury Promise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Majid Al Futtaim is bringing parking from Parkin into its malls - we get the details with Khalifa Bin Braik, CEO at Majid Al Futtaim Asset Management. Plus, as Gold trades close to record highs, veteran gold trader Jeff Rhodes joins us live. And, Knight Frank expects Riyadh's population to increase by nearly 40% by 2030. What will that mean for the city's real estate? We speak to economist Dr Chris Payne. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Economist Daniel Richards joins us live with a tale of two summits: IMF in Washington and BRICS in Russia. We also speak to the woman behind a real estate startup that has just raised 10 million in seed funding - Amira Sajwani. And, we're buying more affordable homes, says Valustrat but has what you’re getting for your money changed? We speak to their head of research Haider Tuami. Plus, as Goldman Sachs warns that US stock markets are set for a slowdown, veteran investor Gary Dugan reveals...

We have the latest on the BRICS Summit in Russia today where UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed will meet with several world leaders - China’s Xi Xinping and India’s Narendra Modi are among the delegates. We also speak to the CEO of Lulu Retail about the hypermarket group's hotly anticipated IPO. And, we get the inside story on our home for the week, with Faisal Jassem of Dubai CommerCity. Plus, we’re talking Cypto as bitcoin hit a three-month high in early Asia trading on Monday. See...