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6 Nov 2026. Director General H.E. Marwan Ahmad Lutfi explains what it means for borrowers. Plus, RAK Ceramics CEO Abdallah Massaad breaks down the latest quarterly results. Chandu Siroya of Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group discusses the economics of Diwali as gold prices rise. Yas Lions’ Robin Uthappa explores the business of franchise cricket, and Steven Lamprell reflects on building a company that has spent 50 years in the UAE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 Nov 2026. We’re live from Yas Links Abu Dhabi! The Business Breakfast is broadcasting from the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship, supported by Abu Dhabi Sports Council.  Dubai Municipality’s Eng. Mansour Al Rais explains what new planning rules mean for developers and residents in Al Satwa. Plus, WPSL Services CEO Russell Yeomans discusses the business of amateur golf, while European Tour Group’s Max Hamilton explores the commercial pull of championship golf. Aramex’s Tom Nauwelaerts explains the high stakes of delivering AI data centre equipment. And Chris Hughes takes us behind the preparations for Abu Dhabi Finance Week, including bringing big name executives to the region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

04 Nov 2026. OpenAI has signed deals to deploy its models across UAE sectors including energy and government, as Sam Altman visits the country as part of a $20 billion fundraising round. Inception42 CEO Ashish Koshy explains what the agreements mean in practice. Plus, Oxford Economics’ Azad Zangana examines what the US midterms could mean for the Gulf’s recovery. GymNation’s Rory McEntee reveals a new AED 1 million investment programme for wellness startups. And happy at work, but not fulfilled? 75% of UAE employees are satisfied with their jobs, but only 25% feel fulfilled, Dr Mona Hammami, UAE head of Oliver Wyman explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03 Nov 2026. Dubai’s Work From Park destination is now open at Al Barsha Pond Park. Letswork co-founder Hamza Khan explains how it works and what it costs. Emirates NBD economist Daniel Richards looks at what the US midterms could mean for spending, debt and interest rates. Plus, Columbia University’s Christof Rühl explains why expiring fuel hedges could push airfares higher, and former MotoGP racer Cal Crutchlow discusses his move into athlete relocation with Allsopp & Allsopp. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

02 Nov 2026. Al-Futtaim will open the largest Marks & Spencer Foodhall outside the UK in Dubai next month, regional boss Richard Flint tells The Business Breakfast. Plus, UAE petrol prices have fallen after three months of increases, despite rising oil prices in October. Economist Daniel Richards explains why and what it means for inflation. Americana Restaurants CEO Amarpal Sandhu discusses bringing Taco Bell back to the UAE, and KFC’s Cagla Bozkurt tells us why Dubai is the starting point for the brand’s "next chapter". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 Oct 2026. Choithrams CEO Mark Mortimer-Davies tells us what Halloween spending reveals about UAE shoppers. Al Masraf CEO Fuad Mohamed breaks down the bank’s nine month results, while eToro’s Josh Gilbert explains why Aldar’s profits are rising as new UAE property sales fall. Plus, last day of our broadcast live from Dubai CommerCity, we speak to LIDE Emirates’ Rodrigo Paiva about turning connections between Brazil and the UAE into business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29 Oct 2026. UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi joins us fresh from Canada to explain the opportunities opened by the new trade agreement. Primark CEO Eoin Tonge discusses the response from UAE shoppers and plans for regional expansion. Plus, Chris Sylt reveals the latest UAE theme park records. And Day 4 broadcasting live from Dubai CommerCity, we ask William Allison how its new fulfilment tower will help growing brands. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 Oct 2026. Oxford Economics’ latest tracker points to a slowing GCC recovery. We ask Azad Zangana what that means for businesses and the outlook for 2027. ADNOC Drilling CFO Youssef Salem breaks down the company’s latest results and expansion plans. Plus, Dame Heather McGregor reveals new research on women shaping the UAE’s built environment, and Ellington’s Alexander Lea explains the thinking behind its 2.8 billion dirham office tower in Business Bay. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 Oct 2026. We speak to Emirates NBD’s Maurice Gravier about what the US midterms could mean for investors, and discuss Anthropic’s IPO filing. Broadcasting live from Dubai CommerCity, we ask Faisal Jassem what its second phase will offer businesses looking to expand. Plus, Dubai textile designer Jennifer Black tells us how she landed a collaboration with Paris Hilton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 Oct 2026. After UAE authorities confirmed an oil tanker spill in the Gulf, Fuelre4m CEO Rob Mortimer explains the business of containing and cleaning it up. BB Broadcasting live from Dubai CommerCity, we ask Arjun Sarkar what its recent agreement with Hong Kong will mean in practice. Richard Jones, the incoming principal of Dubai’s most expensive school, explains what parents should expect for the price. Plus, Capital.com reveals what UAE traders are buying and how much risk they are taking. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 Oct 2026. The UAE has voted in the annual “least trusted profession” competition, and Insight Discovery reveals the results first on Business Breakfast. University College London announces that the first international campus of its Global Business School for Health will open in Dubai next year. Plus, Aquaventure welcomes more visitors than either of Disney’s Orlando water parks. And could the future of Dubai nightlife be over by 10pm? Johana Angelova explains the business behind early evening parties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Oct 2026. Meta and Tesla’s latest results sent their shares in opposite directions, Capital.com’s Monte Safieddine explains. CBD CFO Darren Clarke breaks down the bank’s record profit and rapid loan growth. Dubai Future Foundation Deputy CEO Abdulaziz Al Jaziri tells us which emerging technologies are genuinely worth backing. Plus, Klay Group’s Ahmad Chaudry explains why gold is falling despite renewed inflation concerns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 Oct 2026. ValuStrat’s Sean Swinburne explains why Dubai’s commercial and residential property markets are moving in opposite directions. Plus, Oura CEO Tom Hale discusses the wearable technology company’s plans for the region, eToro’s Josh Gilbert analyses earnings from SpaceX, Netflix, and look ahead for Tesla.  And Honeywell Aerospace’s Kevin Schawb on the UAE’s business aviation boom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 Oct 2026. Dubai Investments is selling a 20% stake in DIP Holding, the company behind Dubai Investments Park, in what could be Dubai’s first IPO in nearly a year. 5% of the offering has been earmarked for retail investors, with the company planning to list on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM). Plus, we examine whether more IPOs could follow with market expert Sameer Lakhani, the rebound in GCC hiring with Cooper Fitch and the commercial impact of Rory McIlroy’s return to the Hero Dubai Desert Classic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Oct 2026. Dubai’s economy contracted by 2.3% in the first half of the year, even as finance, insurance and healthcare continued to grow. Oxford Economics helps us make sense of the numbers. Plus, Chris Sylt explains how Aquaventure attracted more visitors than either of Disney’s Orlando water parks, while Betterhomes looks at rising secondary sales, record rental enquiries and falling rents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.