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Dubai is to get a new smart rental index, the DLD has announced, with more timely valuation data for landlords and tenants. We spoke with real estate expert Rami Tabbara, Co-founder and Co-CEO at Stake, about what the market truly needs from a smart rental index and how it could shape Dubai’s real estate landscape. #BB1038FM #TheBusinessBreakfast #DubaieyeOnOne #DubaiRealEstate #SmartRentalIndex #PropertyMarket #InnovationInRealEstate #Stake

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) is reminding companies of the upcoming deadline for Emiratisation targets by December 31. Private sector companies with over 50 employees must increase the number of skilled Emirati staff by 2%. We spoke with Emirati HR expert Talib Hashim, Managing Director of TBH Advisory and founder of myjlis.com, to get an update on where we stand with meeting the targets and the consequences for those who fail to comply.

The Kuwait Cabinet has signed off on a draft law that will tax multinationals 15 per cent, the state news agency has reported. It will take effect from the first of January. We spoke to Addison Younan, Head of Tax at Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB), about what this means for businesses across the Gulf region and its potential impact on foreign investments.

Holiday travel chaos hits the UK as strong winds disrupt flights. Aviation expert Nicholas Humphrey of Norton White unpacks the challenges, shares travel tips, and reflects on the year in aviation.

The Dubai Metro Blue Line will be operational from September 9, 2029 according to the big announcement by the Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority Road & Transport Authority - RTA. The 30-kilometre project will strategically link key areas in the emirate through 14 stations. Abdul Muhsen Ibrahim Kalbat, CEO of the Rail Agency for the RTA, shares the details to The Agenda, including the innovations for the next stage of the metro. Georgia Tolley

Dubai Duty Free marks its 41st Anniversary today, December 20th! Managing Director Ramesh Cidambi joins The Business Breakfast to discuss milestones, sales highlights, and what’s next.

Dubai’s Road & Transport Authority - RTA has awarded a Dhs20 billion contract to build the metro Blue Line, set to open on September 9, 2029—exactly 20 years after Dubai’s first metro journey. We discuss what to expect and the economic impact of this project with Roger Cruickshank, Senior Director, Transportation Market Lead - Middle East at AtkinsRéalis

Honda & Nissan are in talks about a potential merger to strengthen their position against electric vehicle (EV) makers. What could this possible merger mean for the auto industry? We drive into the details with Imthishan Giado, Editor-in-Chief at Motoring Middle East.

Cocoa prices have hit record highs, creating challenges for chocolate makers around the world. Iman Suguitan, CEO of Co Chocolat, explains how this volatility is affecting the industry, what it means for customers, and whether we’ll see price increase here in the UAE.

Shares of Emaar Properties jumped 15% - the maximum daily limit - after raising its dividend payment to shareholders. Shares of sister company Emaar Development also climbed 15%. And it fuelled a rally across the Dubai stock market, with the main DFM index up more than 4%. That’s the biggest jump in Dubai for three years. We get reaction to that spectacular Dubai stock market rally with Amer Halawi of Al Ramz Capital