Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast

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...

UAE Sugar-based Tax Comes into Force: Is the Cost of Fizz About to Rise?

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

06 Jan 2025. The UAE’s new sugar-based tax is now live. Will it push up prices on fizzy drinks and sweetened products? We ask Spinneys whether s...

US takes control of Venezuelan reserves, what could it mean for supply and prices?

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

05 Jan 2025. US President Donald Trump says US oil companies could invest billions in Venezuela. What would American big oil returning to Venezuela me...

Dubai Duty Free Wraps 2025 with Record Sales

02 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

02 Jan 2025. Dubai Duty Free has capped off 2025 with record-breaking sales, nearly 10% higher than last year, with December the strongest month in it...

NYE Special: Keeping Dubai Moving

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

31 Dec 2025. It’s the final Business Breakfast of 2025. As Dubai gears up for New Year’s Eve celebrations, the RTA reveals how it plans to...

New Year’s Eve Stress Test for Dubai

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

30 Dec 2025. Dubai Airport has just handled its busiest Christmas on record, and now all eyes are on the New Year rush. We break down the numbers and ...

NYE-nomics: The Price of Midnight in Dubai

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

29 Dec 2025. New Year’s Eve in Dubai is big business. From Burj Khalifa view hotel rates to floating parties and private drivers, we break down ...

Will there be books under the Christmas tree?

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

24 Dec 2025. It's almost Christmas! Will there be books under the tree this year? We ask the boss of Kinokuniya what’s selling in the final fest...

CEO and Investor Outlook for 2026

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

23 Dec 2025. Teneo’s Vision 2026 survey shows optimism at the top - but impatience among investors. We break down why CEOs still back AI despite...

NewYears-nomics: How Much for a Burj Khalifa View?

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

22 Dec 2025. Demand for short-term rentals in Dubai is surging ahead of New Year’s Eve,  especially apartments with a Burj Khalifa firework...

Celebrating 42 Years of Dubai Duty Free

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

19 Dec 2025. Dubai Duty Free marks 42 years, and MD Ramesh Cidambi joins us early to share how they’re celebrating and where sales are heading. ...

The Christmas Dinner Dilemma: Cook It or Call It?

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

18 Dec 2025. Are more Dubai families opting for takeaway turkey this Christmas? We ask Jones the Grocer CEO Yunib Siddiqui what it means for festive f...

What 2026 Could Hold for the UAE Economy?

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

17 Dec 2025. Emirates NBD has released a series of forecasts for 2026 - covering growth, oil, and the dollar. Acting Chief Economist Ed Bell breaks do...

Christmas-nomics: Travel, Trees & Presents!

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

16 Dec 2025. We continue our Christmas-nomics series, looking at how much we’re spending on trees and gifts with category managers from Ferns N ...

How Expensive Is Christmas This Year?

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

15 Dec 2025. It’s Christmas-nomics. We break down festive spending in 2025 - from turkeys and chocolates to premium treats, with Spinneys. Plus,...

What Do Hotel Alliances Really Give You?

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

12 Dec 2025. Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) expands with Rotana- what does joining an alliance really mean for travellers? We asked GHA CEO Chris Hartley...

Fed Cuts Rates - UAE Follows

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

11 Dec 2025. The US Federal Reserve has cut rates by 25 basis points, and the UAE Central Bank followed immediately. Economist Ed Bell breaks down wha...

ADGM & DIFC Climb Global Rankings

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

10 Dec 2025. Abu Dhabi and Dubai both rank highly in a new global financial centres index unveiled at Abu Dhabi Finance Week. We break down what it me...

Aldar to Double Office Space on Al Maryah Island

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

09 Dec 2025. Day 2 of broadcasting live from Abu Dhabi Finance Week: Aldar plans to double office space on Al Maryah Island - CEO Jonathan Emery joine...

Live from Abu Dhabi Finance Week

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

08 Dec 2025. We’re live from Al Maryah Island for Day 1 of Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025, as global leaders gather to shape the future of capital ...

Dubai’s office market has just delivered its strongest quarter on record

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

05 Dec 2025. Dubai’s office market has posted its strongest quarter ever, with AED 3.1 billion in sales. We speak to Cavendish Maxwell’s Z...

UAE to amend VAT rules

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

04 Dec 2025. The UAE is rolling out new VAT amendments from January 1st, simplifying procedures and tightening refund and transparency rules to stay a...

Dubai Duty Free has reported its strongest monthly performance in 42 years

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

03 Dec 2025. Dubai Duty Free has posted its strongest monthly sales in more than four decades. We speak to MD Ramesh Cidambi about what drove the reco...

Eid Weekend: Any Staycations Left?

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

28 Nov 2025. It’s the Eid Al Etihad long weekend - but are there still any staycations available? We check in with a Ras Al Khaimah hotelier to ...

Turkey-nomics in Dubai this Thanksgiving

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

27 Nov 2025. We’re broadcasting live from the Doers Summit, where Dubai Silicon Oasis is calling for less networking and more deal-making. Direc...

Can We Still Book a Holiday Flight?

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

26 Nov 2025. National Day weekend is almost here - but are there still seats left for a last-minute getaway? We ask travel expert Emily Jenkins. Plus,...

Is Dubai Heading for Oversupply?

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

25 Nov 2025. Knight Frank warns that supply could start outpacing demand. We ask Faisal Durrani whether Dubai’s property market is really at ris...

What 2026 Could Mean for Your Salary

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

24 Nov 2025. It’s salary survey season and Cooper Fitch is projecting just 1.6% growth in UAE pay next year, why? CEO Trefor Murphy joins us to ...

Dubai Airshow 2025: Boeing vs Airbus

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

21 Nov 2025. Dubai Airshow 2025 is over - who topped the order table? We break it down with aviation expert Nick Humphrey. Plus, what the week meant f...

Is it a boat - is it a plane? Or is it a.....sea-glider?

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

20 Nov 2025. Georgia Tolley sits down with REGENT’s Co-Founder and CEO to explore the sea-glider set to take to the country’s skies and wa...

Live from Dubai Airshow 2025: C-Suite Special

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

19 Nov 2025. We’re broadcasting live from Day 3 of the Dubai Airshow 2025 - and it’s a full C-suite takeover at the biggest aviation event...

Emirates Places $38 Billion Boeing Order

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

18 Nov 2025. Broadcasting live from the Dubai Airshow 2025, we break down the biggest headline of the week: Emirates has ordered 65 Boeing 777s, along...

Dubai's a magnet for talent, but do some residents risk being left behind in the AI gold rush?

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

17 Nov 2025. Is the city’s liveability being tested, and are some residents at risk of being left behind? Georgia Tolley reports from New York a...

Dubai Chambers opens first New York office

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

14 Nov 2025. Dubai Chambers is heading to the US, opening its first American office in New York, an announcement made at the Dubai Business Forum. Exe...

Dubai Exhibition Centre Expansion Nears Its First Milestone

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

13 Nov 2025. Dubai Exhibition Centre’s AED 10 billion expansion is powering ahead, with Phase 1 on track for completion in Q1 2026. We speak to ...

Abu Dhabi Takes Flight with Emirate-Wide Vertiport Network

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

12 Nov 2025. Abu Dhabi is building a citywide network of air taxi vertiports, with more than 10 sites planned and the first two ready early next year....

Eye on Abu Dhabi: ADGM at 10

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

11 Nov 2025. Abu Dhabi Global Market is marking 10 years, but what will the next decade look like? We speak to Arvind Ramamurthy, Chief of Market Deve...

Dubai Economy Grows 4.4% in H1

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

10 Nov 2025. Dubai’s economy expanded 4.4% in the first half of 2025, with Q2 growth hitting 4.7%. We ask economist Jeanne Walters which sectors...

Emirates Group posts record H1 profit

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Adnoc Drilling has just made a second regional acquisition

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

Dubai Holding launches AI venture with Palantir

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

05 Nov 2025. Dubai Holding and Palantir Technologies have launched a joint venture called Aither, aimed at driving AI transformation across the UAE&rs...

The Rise of the Purple Dirham

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

04 Nov 2025. We speak to Paralympian and entrepreneur Jessica Smith, the woman behind the Purple Dirham - an initiative championing accessibility and ...

Dubai Duty Free Hits Record October Sales

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Boom in real estate brokers - but how many can actually make it?

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 E...

Fed Cuts Rates - UAE Follows Suit

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 D...