| Tuesday, 24 April, 2012 |
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 New Real Estate Investment Trust: Zaid Abdullah, Senior executive Officer at NBAD Investment Management (DIFC) Limited, explains the ins and outs of bank's new real estate investment trust. |
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Marwan Shurrab, Vice-President and Chief Trader at Gulfmena Investments, looks at the reaction to Emaar's decision to hold its dividend at 10.DH. |
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Metal Market: Jeff Rhodes, CEO INTL Commodities, discusses the metals market. |
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European Situation: Marios Maratheftis Head of Research for the Western Hemisphere at Standard Chartered Bank, likens the European situation to jumping out of a plane |
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Abu Dhabi Real Estate: Mathew Green, Head of Research and Consultancy at CBRE, talks about Abu Dhabi real estate. |
| Monday, 23 April, 2012 |
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Effect of Allowing Margin Trading: David Verghese, Fund Manager at Emirates NBD Asset Management, explains the probable effect on the DFM, after allowing of margin trading on the market. |
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Groupon Delivery Issues: Alexander Kappes, CEO of Groupon Middle East, apologizes for recent late delivery issues with Groupon orders. |
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Standalone Kiosks in Malls: Khalifa Furqan Athar, Managing Director at Retail Solutions, looks at retail matters, especially the standalone kiosks found in malls. |
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Taghreedat Arabic Web Content: Mina Nagy Takla, Co-Founder of Taghreedat, explains how his organization intends to increase Arabic content on the web. |
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Cultural Diversity in the Workplace: David Evans, General Manager at Talent2, gives his views on cultural diversity in the workplace. |
| Sunday, 22 April, 2012 |
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Eagles Concert Cancelled: Thomas Oveson, CEO of Done Events, explains how close the recent Eagles concert came to being cancelled because of high winds and sand. |
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Indian Issues: Gaurang Shah, AVP Geojit BNP Paribas Financial Services, looks at Indian issues. |
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IMF and EU Financing: Tim Fox, Chief Economist and Head of Research at Emirates NBD, talks about the IMF and EU financing. |
| Thursday, 19 April, 2012 |
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Dubai Is Second Global Retailer After London: Nickolas Maclean, Managing Director of CBRE Middle East, looks at why Dubai is second in the global retail list behind London, and not top spot as last year. |
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Kate Spades in Kuwait: Craig Leavitt, CEO of Kate Spades, explains why they have opened a store in Kuwait before Dubai, to start their gulf expansion. |
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Comic Con at Mina Seyahi : Ben Caddy, Manageing Director at ExtraCake PRA, tells listeners why Comic Con at Mina Seyahi this weekend is worth a visit. |
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Radio Advertising: Steve Smith, COO of Arabian Radio Network, has a look at why radio advertising only has a 4% slice of the UAE's ad-spend pie. |
| Wednesday, 18 April, 2012 |
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Siemens Renewable Energy: Adrian Wood, Siemens Regional Director Renewable Energy, Middle East, told The Business Breakfast how Siemens makes money from alternative energy markets. |
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Local Equity Markets: David Verghese, Fund Manager at Emirates NBD Asset Management, discusses local equity markets. |
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Investment Climates in Nigeria: Daniel Broby, CIO of Silk Invest, looks at investment climates in Nigeria, Botswana and Kenya. |
| Tuesday, 17 April, 2012 |
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Metal Markets: Jeff Rhodes, CEO INTL Commodities, looks at movements, or lack of, in metals markets. |
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Property Market In Dubai: Alan Robertson, CEO of Jones Lang LaSalle MENA, says the property market is recovering in Dubai. |
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United Arab Bank: Paul Trowbridge, CEO of United Arab Bank, explains how the bank intends to double its balance sheet within 5 years. |
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Nakheel 2011 Profit: Rory Jones, Reporter of The National, talks through the latest stories, including Nakheel's results. |
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China's Currency Move: Philippe Dauba-Pantanacce, Senior Economist at Standard Chartered Bank, discusses China, and looks at the convertibility of its currency. |
| Monday, 16 April, 2012 |
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Larry Swan, Inventor of the Snoozecube, reckons the trend for fully equipped sleeping and relaxation spaces at airports will really take off. |
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Simon Baugh, Director of Media and Publication Relations at BAA, says the number of people transiting Heathrow during the Olympics will only increase by around 5%. |
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Anthony Edwards, Partner and Head of Engineering & Construction at Hadef & Partners, discusses construction law and cases against contractors and developers. |
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Suhail Gidwani, CEO of Nando's, explains what's driving the company's branch expansion in the UAE. |
| Sunday, 15 April, 2012 |
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Hans Christensen, Director of the new Incubation Centre at Silicon Oasis, explains the business model of their new incubation unit. |
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Nick Stadtmiller, Head of Fixed Income Research Global Markets and Treasury at Emirates NBD, looks at Spain's banks and its debt. |
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Katie Fielder, Producer/Presenter at Emirates 24/7 on Dubai One TV, looks at Azerbaijan's plans for a new tallest tower, and water issues in the UAE. |
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Gaurang Shah, AVP Geojit BNP Paribas Financial Services, discusses India and its markets. |
| Thursday, 12 April, 2012 |
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The members of Dubai based rock group Juliana Down, gave the Business Breakfast a snapshot of their life on the way to stardom. |
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Randa Bessiso, Director - Middle East Manchester Business School, explains the continuing benefits of the MBA qualification. |
| Wednesday, 11 April, 2012 |
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David Verghese, Fund Manager at Emirates NBD Asset Management, looks at local stock markets, and the latest corporate announcements. |
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Yolanda Pineda, Director of French Business Council, highlights the growing French business footprint in the UAE. |
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Colm McLoughlin, Executive Vice-Chairman at Dubai Duty Free, explains why DDF is borrowing $1.1 billion, and the thinking behind their new "creekside" hotel. |
| Tuesday, 10 April, 2012 |
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Matt Jennison, Sales and Marketing Director at Biz-Ability, explains their initiative called "Emirati Ready" to get more UAE nationals into the workplace. |
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Dr. Jaffer Jhan, Director at Aesthetics International, talks about the profile of those undertaking cosmetic surgery, and also the size, ethics and insurance aspects of the business. |
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ARN's Lucy Taylor talks to Alan Simpson, Director of Recruitment at Jumeirah Group, about the rise of social media in recruitment, and the challenges regarding Emiratisation. |
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Jeff Rhodes, CEO INTL Commodities, looks at the precious metals market. |
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Philippe Dauba-Pantanacce, Senior Economist at Standard Chartered Bank, discusses US employment, and the rise of political parties willing to strike down European austerity measures. |
| Monday, 09 April, 2012 |
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Rikke Raahauge and Nanna Dalsgaard, Founders and Managing Partners of fashion website Xagura.com, explain why they've given up their day-jobs to concentrate on their online venture. |
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St. John Cooper, Business Development Director of The Big Bus Tour, outlines their expansion plans as they approach their 10th birthday. |
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Gaj Ravichandra, General Manager HR Solutions at Talent2 International, asks whether the day of the extrovert manager is coming to an end. |
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Zaid Kamhavi, IPS Middle East Business Leader at Mercer Consulting ME, outlines his company's latest regional salary survey. |
| Sunday, 08 April, 2012 |
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Tim Fox, Chief Economist and Head of Research at Emirates NBD, looks at US employment numbers and the stuttering global economy |
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Katie Fielder, Producer/Presenter at Emirates 24/7 on Dubai One TV, looks at stories coming out over the weekend, including our expectations for pay rises, and the introduction of "chocolate cafe's". |
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Gaurang Shah, AVP Geojit BNP Paribas Financial Services, discusses current Indian issues and markets. |
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