Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast

A growing rental network, a coffee pivot, and a US green card shake up

26 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 gro...

Trump says the Strait could reopen. Here’s what it means for us.

25 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Dubai announces 1.5 billion dirhams of economic support

22 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

New UAE pipeline bypassing Hormuz 50% complete, says ADNOC CEO

21 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 20...

Etihad Rail's Fujairah station ready to receive passengers

20 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 Etih...

Are you creditworthy?

19 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

19 May 2026. Etihad Credit Bureau has launched a new service to help landlords make sure their tenants are creditworthy. Brandy speaks to Director Gen...

What will the West-East pipeline mean for the UAE's energy industry?

18 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 Ab...

Yas Island as the location for Sphere Abu Dhabi

15 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Dubai Taxi is acquiring National Taxi

14 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 f...

Q1 earnings: Presight, ADNOC Distribution and Emsteel

13 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

13 May 2026. Earning season: ADNOC Distribution on how the petrol station business is holding up, strong results across the board. Presight on being a...

Q1 earnings: Spinneys, ADNOC Drilling, ADNOC Gas and e7 Group

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Aramco net profits rise more than a quarter in Q1

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 pipeli...

Emirates reports record profits

08 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

08 May 2026. Emirates Group and Emirates Airline have both reported record profits and revenues for the financial year ending March 2026, despite the ...

Oil drops sharply on reports of a peace deal

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

EGF is looking for UAE manufacturers. Are you one of them?

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

06 May 2026. The Emirates Growth Fund (EGF) has launched the National Champions Programme to identify, prepare and lend to UAE manufacturers with the ...

Two years to embed agentic AI in Dubai’s private sector

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 Con...

Exclusive: Dubai Airports Q1 numbers. And airspace is back!

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

04 May 2026. Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, releases the Q1 earnings exclusively on The Business Breakfast. 18.6 million guests, 32,000 aircra...

The State of Dubai Dining

01 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 mor...

Jay Powell says not leaving Fed board, as rates kept on hold

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

The UAE is leaving OPEC and OPEC+

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Back to business. What does it look like?

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 st...

Premium Dubai offices still in demand

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

27 Apr 2026. The Business Breakfast broadcasting live from ICD Brookfiled place this morning - and premium office space is holding firm despite everyt...

Landlord-tenant relationship during the conflict

24 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

24 Apr 2026. One commercial landlord joins us to talk about what his tenants are asking for and what he's prepared to offer. Plus, Allianz Trade is pr...

Landlord-tenant relationship during the conflict.

24 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

24 Apr 2026. One commercial landlord joins us to talk about what his tenants are asking for and what he's prepared to offer. Plus, Allianz Trade is pr...

Earnings, fuel warnings and a market finding its feet

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

23 Apr 2026. Commercial Bank of Dubai is out with its Q1 numbers and the CFO joins us to break them down. The IEA is warning of jet fuel shortages in ...

Hot desks in the park. Rents dropping. And 55 events all hitting at once

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

22 Apr 2026. Dubai is shifting toward a renters market with rents down 12.5% year on year, but office space tells a completely different story, with r...

Dubai’s hotels are closing for refurb. What does that mean for the city?

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

21 Apr 2026. Several Dubai hotels have closed for renovation. STR, a hospitality data company, joins us to explain what that means for the city’...

Implications of reopening and closing again on Strait of Hormuz

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

20 Apr 2026. The Strait of Hormuz opened on Friday and closed again on Saturday and the impact on oil prices and shipping insurance costs was immediat...

World's first vertiport ready in Dubai

17 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

17 Apr 2026. The world's first commercial vertiport is ready next to DXB, with air taxis potentially flying before the end of 2026. We speak to Skypor...

Business of School is Back!

16 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

16 Apr 2026. UAE children are returning to classrooms but has the move come fast enough to ease financial pressure on schools? Education consultant Sh...

What does the UAE Labour Law say about being absent from work?

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

15 Apr 2026. The ceasefire is holding but the legal questions aren't going away. Chris Bailey-Gibbs from Hadef and Partners breaks down what UAE Labou...

Hormuz: The Blockade, the Peace Talks and What Comes Next

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

14 Apr 2026. Bit of a theme today on trade! Oil prices are swinging as hopes for peace talks jostle with realities on the ground in the Strait of Horm...

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

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 re...

Home renovations, Holiday Homes and Banks supporting SMEs

10 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

10 Apr 2026. David Cook, CEO of Contractors Direct, discussed a four-way business collaboration making home renovation easier for UAE residents. Harri...

Oil prices may be falling but don’t expect cheaper flights just yet

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

09 Apr 2026. IATA is warning that even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens and traffic returns to normal, jet fuel prices will take considerably longer to...

Oil prices plummet and stocks surge on ceasefire news

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

08 Apr 2026. How easy (or not) will it be for energy companies to get oil flowing again through the Strait of Hormuz, and what has five and a half wee...

MAF offering local companies the opportunity to get on their shelves

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

07 Apr 2026. Majid Al Futtaim has launched Ma’an in partnership with Dubai SME, giving UAE small businesses direct access to Mall of the Emirate...

A new package to support the tourism industry will be announced 'very soon', says economy minister

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

06 Apr 2026. The UAE Minister for Economy and Tourism HE Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri says authorities are in daily contact with the sector and a new tou...

More fee deferrals announced as part of Dubai's support package

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

03 Apr 2026. Dubai has added more fee deferrals to its billion dirham economic support package. Three month deferrals on local services fees, accommod...

Dubai’s Billion Dirham Support Package: What It Means on the Ground?

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

02 Apr 2026.  Dubai announced a billion dirham economic support package. We speak to a hotel owner about what this will actually mean on the grou...

Fuel prices rise in the UAE

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

01 Apr 2026. Fuel prices in the UAE jumped sharply for April. Super and Special are up around 30%, while diesel is up by more than 70%. Energy expert ...

How Is the MICE Industry Adapting?

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

31 Mar 2026. The events and conferences industry is adjusting to a very different landscape right now and Mohammed Tayem, CEO of Entourage, tells us h...

What you need to look for in your T’s & C’s

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

30 Mar 2026. Companies are rereading their contracts. Liability and risk around project delays are top of mind right now, one lawyer tells us. Plus, D...

Primark Opens in Dubai

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

27 Mar 2026. Primark has officially opened its doors in Dubai. We cross live from the store (PJs section!) with Alshaya Group CEO John Hadden. Plus, h...

Dubai property is holding firm

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

26 Mar 2026. Dubai’s property sector isn’t blinking despite regional uncertainty. Katralnada Binghatti, CEO and Managing Director of Bingh...

What UAE employees and employers need right now

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

25 Mar 2026.  Sarah Brooks, founder of Fikrah HR, shares the advice she’s giving companies as they navigate the current situation. Employme...

Airfares are climbing. How high will they go?

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

24 Mar 2026. Airlines worldwide are changing routes and raising prices due to rising jet fuel costs. We look at how high ticket prices could go with a...

Is It Legal to Cut Your Salary in the UAE?

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

23 Mar 2026. With salary deductions making headlines, we get the legal reality from Luke Tapp of Pinsent Masons. Regional tensions are driving up ship...

The Business Brunch Special: Oil, AI and Business Resilience

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

19 Mar 2026. We get the latest on oil markets with Matt Stanley of Kpler. Plus, Careem’s Shaden Khallaf on its Ramadan tip-matching campaign and...

DXB Airport will bounce back stronger

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

18 Mar 2026. As Dubai International Airport works to move passengers and cargo safely through challenging conditions, CEO Paul Griffiths tells us why ...

Dubai Rents: What’s Changing?

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

17 Mar 2026. What has the recent conflict meant for Dubai’s rental market? betterhomes’ Rupert Simmonds shares what he’s seeing on t...

Schools Plan for the Next Term Amid Uncertainty

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

16 Mar 2026. Dubai schools operator Taaleem is supporting teaching staff while preparing contingency plans for the next academic term amid regional un...

How airspace restrictions affect the wider aviation industry

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

13 Mar 2026. With airspace restrictions affecting flights across the region, IATA’s Kashif Khalid explains what it means for the wider aviation ...

Primark UAE launch on track!

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

12 Mar 2026. Primark is just two weeks away from opening its first UAE store. John Hadden, CEO of Alshaya Group, explains how the launch is staying on...

Travel Insurance: What’s Covered?

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

11 Mar 2026. With many travel plans uncertain right now, we ask Avinash Babur, founder and CEO of insurancemarket.ae, what travel insurance actua...

What is Stagflation and what it means for the UAE?

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

10 Mar 2026. With oil prices climbing above $115 a barrel amid Middle East tensions, concerns about stagflation are emerging. Economist Ed Bell of Emi...

How's the UAE job market going?

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

09 Mar 2026. Hiring in the UAE is continuing despite regional tensions. Recruitment expert Dan Chadwick tells us what companies are doing right now. P...

How is business holding up amid regional tensions?

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

06 Mar 2026. We speak to Majid Al Futtaim CEO Ahmed Ismail about the state of retail. Plus, the business of spring break holiday camps as families adj...

How are UAE companies dealing with uncertainty

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

05 Mar 2026. Drone damage to AWS facilities triggered outages for some online platforms, including Sarwa. Group CEO Mark Chawan explains what happened...

UAE Non-Oil Private Sector PMI Rises Slightly

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

04 Mar 2026. UAE and Saudi PMI data show robust, non-oil private sector growth. Economist Ed Bell breaks down the latest numbers and the most recent m...

Qatar and Saudi have shut production at two massive energy sites

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

03 Mar 2026. Plus, The Strait of Hormuz is closed and Iran will fire on any ship trying to pass. That's according to Iranian media quoting an Iranian ...

UAE says staple goods reserves secure, urges public not to stockpile

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

02 Mar 2026. Amid heightened regional tensions and airspace disruptions, UAE authorities are urging residents not to panic-buy. We speak to Spinneys a...

Does AI transcription of online calls and meetings break the UAE's privacy laws?

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

27 Feb 2026. Could AI transcription of online calls and meetings breach UAE privacy laws? We get legal clarity on what businesses need to know. Plus, ...

Uber will soon enable people in Dubai to book a Joby Aviation air taxi via their app.

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

26 Feb 2026. Etihad Airways has posted its best-ever financial results, with 2025 net profit up 47% as passenger numbers climbed 21% and the fleet exp...

DTC is getting ready to expand into Abu Dhabi

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

25 Feb 2025. Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) is preparing to enter the Abu Dhabi market through the Bolt e-hailing app. CEO Mansoor Alfalasi joins us to disc...

What CEOs Expect in 2026?

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

24 Feb 2026. Cooper Fitch has released its annual CEO survey, giving us a first look at how much growth leaders expect this year and what they’r...

US Supreme Court rules against Trump tariffs

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

23 Feb 2026. The US Supreme Court has declared President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs, among others declared under the International Emergency Ec...

Medcare expands with an organ transplant centre in Sharjah

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

20 Feb 2026. UAE healthcare provider Medcare continues to expand in the UAE and will open an organ transplant centre in Sharjah, in addition to plans ...

Dubai Holding teams up with Nord Anglia for premium schools

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

19 Feb 2026. Nord Anglia is partnering with Dubai Holding to build new schools across its communities, we speak to the regional director about what it...

Dubai Holding teams up with Nord Anglia for premium schools

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

18 Feb 2026. Dubai Holding and Nord Anglia Education are partnering to develop and operate premium schools across Dubai, with the first opening in Dub...

Dubai's Beyond airline to open Bahrain base

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

17 Feb 2026. Dubai’s premium leisure airline Beond is opening a Bahrain base, launching new Maldives services as competition across the Gulf int...

The Business of Parking: Can you legally buy or own a parking space?

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

16 Feb 2026. As rising parking costs squeeze Dubai’s drivers, some residents are turning their spaces into income streams. Our Executive Reporte...

Earnings: ADNOC Drilling, Spinneys, talabat

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

13 Feb 2026. It’s earnings season: Spinneys posts its biggest-ever store expansion in 2025, CEO Sunil Kumar walks us through the numbers. ADNOC ...

AirAsia X to set up Bahrain hub

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

12 Feb 2026. AirAsia X is setting up its first Middle East hub in Bahrain, with London flights launching later this year and plans for a separate...

DXB Hits 95.2 Million in Record Year

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

11 Feb 2026. Dubai International Airport welcomed 95.2 million passengers in 2025, up 3.1% year on year, the busiest year in its history and the highe...

2026 Dubai Real Estate Market Update

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

10 Feb 2026. Broadcasting live from the Address Sky View in Downtown Dubai for the release of the Cavendish Maxwell 2026 Dubai Real Estate Market Upda...

From Expo Site to Booming City

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

09 Feb 2026.Live from Expo City Dubai as the city moves into its next phase with the launch of Expo Valley Views. We unpack how Expo City is evolving ...

RAK Properties sees net profit rise 44% in 2025

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

06 Feb 2026. The Business Breakfast broadcast live from BDP Beach on Hayat Island, the latest addition to Bar du Port’s regional expansion at Mi...

Earnings & The Business of Premium Education

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

05 Feb 2026. It’s earnings season, and the CEO of Saudi low-cost carrier flyadeal joins us in the studio to walk through the airline’s lat...

Driverless Pods and Tunnels for Dubai

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

04 Feb 2026. Dubai’s transport plans move up a gear! Driverless Glydcars are coming, with Georgia Tolley speaking to the CEO of Glydways on how ...

ADNOC Distribution Delivers Record Profit

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

03 Feb 2026. It’s earnings season - and ADNOC Distribution has posted record net profit for 2025, up nearly 15.5%, driven by higher fuel volumes...

Dubai Duty Free Starts 2026 with a Record Month

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

02 Feb 2026. Dubai Duty Free has posted record January sales, again. We speak to Managing Director Ramesh Cidambi about what’s driving demand. P...

Is the Influencer Industry About to Change?

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

30 Jan 2026. New influencer rules come into force tomorrow (January 31) and they could change how the entire advertising industry operates. Georgia To...

The Fed keeps interest rates on hold as expected

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

29 Jan 2026. The US Federal Reserve has kept interest rates on hold, as expected and the UAE Central Bank has followed suit, despite renewed pressure ...

The DIFC to get a 100 billion dirham expansion

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

28 Jan 2026. Dh100 billion expansion plan, with the new DIFC Zabeel District rolling out in six phases between 2030 and 2040, adding nearly 18 million...

Can the UAE Become Egg-Self-Sufficient?

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

27 Jan 2026. Al Ain Farms plans to supply a quarter of the UAE’s eggs within three years, expanding poultry production by 38% to reach 550 milli...

Trump threatens 100% Canada tariffs

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

26 Jan 2026. The US President Donald Trump has threatened 100% tariffs on Canadian goods if Ottawa strikes a trade deal with China, following Mark Car...

Live from the Hero Dubai Desert Classic

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

23 Jan 2026. The Business Breakfast broadcasting live from the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. We talk the business of sport with tou...

RAK Airports Hits a Major Milestone

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

22 Jan 2026. Ras Al Khaimah Airports has passed the one-million passenger mark in 2025, we go through the numbers and what’s driving growth with...

Would you pay $125,000 to travel the world?

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

21 Jan 2025. A private jet, 22 nights, and a $125,000 price tag, we speak to the travel company offering a globe-trotting world tour on a private Boei...

Dubai inflation rose to 3% in December

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

20 Jan 2026. Dubai inflation rose to 3% year on year in December, on the back of higher transport and food prices. We ask Emirates NBD economist Ed Be...

Trump threatens tariffs if he can't buy Greenland

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

19 Jan 2026. US Pres Donald Trump is threatening tariffs on major European economies if he can’t buy Greenland. We ask the Chairman of the Inter...

16.01 BB Podcast - Is coffee heading for extinction

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

16 Jan 2026. Poor weather in Brazil and disruptions across major producing regions have pushed arabica prices to record highs. We ask coffee expert Ga...

Metals Surge, Property Warnings & a New Trade Deal

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

15 Jan 2026. Gold, silver and copper have all hit record highs amid geopolitical tensions and growing concerns over threats to US Fed independence. We...

Do we need another exhibition centre?

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

14 Jan 2025. Sharjah is getting a major new convention centre but does the region really need more exhibition space? We ask events expert Natalie Cram...

ADNOC’s EV Charging Mega Hub

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

13 Jan 2025. ADNOC Distribution has opened one of the world’s largest fast EV charging hubs on the E11 between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, capable...

The US DOJ launches a criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

12 Jan 2025. What could it mean for markets and confidence in the US economy? We ask economist Jeanne Walters. Plus, UAE Economy Minister Abdulla bin ...

Etihad Rail announces seven new train stations

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

09 Jan 2026. Etihad Rail has announced seven new passenger stations, expanding the national network to 11 locations across the UAE. What could this me...

Parkin to manage smart parking at select Spinneys, Waitrose stores

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

08 Jan 2026. Parkin has entered into a management agreement with Spinneys and Waitrose to deploy parking solutions across six selected retail location...

What Could 2026 Look Like for UAE IPOs?

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

07 Jan 2026. What could 2026 bring for local IPOs? Market watcher Sameer Lakhani joins us with his outlook on listings, valuations and investor appeti...