Podcast appearances and mentions of georgia tolley

10 Jun 2026. With the World Cup kicking off tomorrow, Cahal Altman from Five Iron on what fans can expect at one of Dubai’s mega venues, and Duncan Walkinshaw from beIN Sports on where and how the region will be watching. Plus, Manish Jain from Aster Clinic on Dubai’s new smart medical visa and what it could mean for the medical tourist dirham. And it’s day 103 of the Strait of Hormuz situation. China appears to be weathering the storm better than many expected. Georgia Tolley reports from Hong Kong, speaking to Cameron Johnson of Tidalwave Solutions, on how China’s response is reshaping global supply chains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Etihad Rail’s Executive Director of Commercial about how it’ll be a catalyst for growth. Plus, AED 62 billion. 22 million square feet. Right next to what will become the world’s largest airport. We find out what’s being built with the CEO of Dubai South. ADNOC Distribution is tying up with Americana to bring 200 quick-service restaurants to its service stations - we find out more with Jacqueline El Boghdadi, CMO at ADNOC Distribution. And finally, still thinking of a staycation for Eid? We find out what’s left, where to go and what it’ll cost you up north with Phillipa Harrison, CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 more resident repeat visits and what expansion looks like from here. Nando’s is aggressively opening new locations across the UAE in 2026 and the MD tells us why. Plus, luxury retail took a hit during the conflict. We find out what recovery actually looks like and how long it takes. And end of service gratuity is ever changing. More UAE employers are moving toward structured savings solutions and we find out what that means for employees.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 what it means for the region. Plus Euromonitor on a very different Gulf travel market ahead. Dubai Tourism's Hoor Al Khaja on whether the hospitality sector is seeing the first green shoots of recovery. RAKBank CEO Raheel Ahmed on record profits and careful provisioning. And BlackRock's Ehsan Khoman on what it would take to call a turning point for the regional economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 more than five decades actually mean for the UAE's oil production and revenues? Matt Stanley and economist Daniel Richards join us with the analysis. Plus, three Primark stores in under two months - we speak to the Vice President of Primark at Alshaya Group ahead of the Mall of the Emirates opening on May 21. Dubai Taxi Company is growing its fleet and we find out why. And luxury restaurants are struggling amid a dip in tourist numbers - but could this conflict actually be the reset the sector needed? We get analysis from the founder of Il Borro and Josette.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 still going strong through a conflict. Lulu & The Beanstalk is back to business after six tough weeks - thanks to their loyal customers. Two ICD Brookfield resilience stories told live from the building. Plus, DMCC launches two new Grade A office towers and we ask CEO Ahmed Bin Sulayem what the timing tells us. And Professor Dame Heather McGregor, Provost and Vice Principal Heriot-Watt University on women on boards across the UAE and GCC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 Apr 2026. The Business Breakfast broadcasting live from ICD Brookfiled place this morning - and premium office space is holding firm despite everything, we find out why with the man behind one of the city’s most sought after addresses. Plus, Goldman Sachs warns global oil inventories could hit record lows even if the Strait reopens. Kuwait goes to the bond market and more Gulf states could follow, a bond expert joins us. And Haus & Haus says an overdue property correction is underway in Dubai. Is it a buying opportunity?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 means for families and long-term demand. Plus, UAE proptech Stake has raised $31 million as it expands into Saudi Arabia and the US. Co-founder and Co-CEO Rami Tabbara joins us. And after Wasl pledged 17,000 affordable homes back in May, our Executive Reporter Georgia Tolley finds out how much progress has actually been made and what it means for Dubai’s workforce.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17 Feb 2026. Dubai’s premium leisure airline Beond is opening a Bahrain base, launching new Maldives services as competition across the Gulf intensifies. We speak to the team behind the move. Plus, we pay tribute to royal photographer Ramesh Shukla, who chronicled the history of the UAE. Etihad Rail is preparing to launch passenger services within months, executive reporter Georgia Tolley got a sneak preview onboard and brings us the details, including what it could mean for GDP. And Premier Inn unveils a AED 2 billion expansion plan to double its Gulf footprint.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the pods will work. And construction has officially started on the Dubai Loop, linking DIFC and Dubai Mall - GT gets the details from the RTA. Plus, SQUATWOLF’s co-founder on building a global fitness brand from a Dubai apartment. And former UK trade envoy Lord Marland on the investment council he’s bringing to the UAE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 Jan 2026. New influencer rules come into force tomorrow (January 31) and they could change how the entire advertising industry operates. Georgia Tolley has been finding out what it means for creators and brands. Plus, Big Tech earnings are in - Apple, Meta, Microsoft and Tesla give fresh signals on AI and profits. And with major expansion plans announced across DIFC, DSO and D3, CRC’s Ben Bargh and Dubai Holding Real Estate unpack what it means for Dubai’s office market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09 Jan 2026. Etihad Rail has announced seven new passenger stations, expanding the national network to 11 locations across the UAE. What could this mean for property development, connectivity, and prices? We ask Zhann Johincke, the man with the map. Plus, could Dubai’s Water Canal area one day rival Mayfair or Fifth Avenue? Georgia Tolley reports on the city’s emerging hotspots. And a leadership change at Binance as regulation tightens across the Gulf. We speak to the new Regional Head for MENAT, and Senior Executive Officer for Abu Dhabi, Tarik Erk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 joined us with the details, and we asked our favourite headhunter who will fill all that space. Plus, how tech is transforming the justice system at ADGM Courts with CEO Linda Fitz-Alan. And ADIO launches its brand-new future economy cluster FIDA - covering fintech, insurance, digital, and alternative assets, executive reporter Georgia Tolley in conversation with Fatima AlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Zacky Sajjad about what’s driving demand. Plus, F1-nomics - Seven Yachts breaks down how much the marine and hospitality sectors really make. And Sotheby’s brings a billion-dollar showcase to Abu Dhabi as Collectors Week kicks off, Georgia Tolley finding out whether luxury is investment… or indulgence.Finally, Saxo Bank’s Outrageous Predictions 2026 and what the falling Indian rupee means for UAE remittances.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 find out. Plus, Dubai is rolling out more than 17,000 affordable homes. Executive reporter Georgia Tolley looks at what this could mean for residents hunting for value in a hot property market. And Property Finder is helping tenants move to monthly rent payments, we speak to the company’s chief revenue officer to learn how it works.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, the boom in family offices is creating new hiring opportunities. Oscar Orellana-Hyder of Cordell Partners explains what roles are in demand.And with record government spending pushing ahead, executive reporter Georgia Tolley looks at whether rising construction costs could make the UAE’s building boom more expensive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 unpack what that means for workers and employers in 2026. Plus, from dinosaurs to deep space, Georgia Tolley takes us inside Abu Dhabi’s new Natural History Museum and what it means for the capital’s cultural future. And we start the countdown to New Year’s Eve and count the costs with Nando’s!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 waterways. Plus, flyadeal announces a new hub. We speak to CEO Steven Greenway about where the airline is heading next. And the UAE wants to be the region’s space capital. H.E. Ibrahim Al Qasim explains how this year’s Airshow pavilion marks a new wave of investment in the sector. Finally, Olympic legend Sir Mo Farah joins us live after being named Ambassador for Run Yas 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 with 130 GE engines, in a deal worth around 38 billion dollars. We speak to Boeing’s VP of Commercial Marketing about what this means for the airline and the future of long-haul travel. Plus, Riyadh Air is pushing ahead despite Boeing delays. Executive reporter Georgia Tolley speaks to CEO Tony Douglas for the inside track. And Dubai’s flying taxis take a major leap toward reality. Georgia also sits down with Joby Aviation after completing the first crewed eVTOL flight between two UAE locations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 at the Dubai Business Forum. Plus, where are we in the UAE’s CEPA trade deal journey? We put the question to HE Dr Thani Al Zayoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade. And in our C-Suite Series, we’re joined by one of the UAE’s most influential public health pioneers, H.E. Dr Mariam Matar, to explore how she has shaped national policy and redefined longevity and well-being.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Executive reporter Georgia Tolley speaks to H.E. Eng. Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansoori about what this means for global trade ties. Plus, with the Dubai Airshow just days away, we check in with DXB Airport CEO Paul Griffiths on what to expect. And Parsons has secured a 56-million-dollar contract for Phase 2 of the Diriyah development, we hear what’s next for one of Saudi Arabia’s biggest giga-projects.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 bag of inflight nuts with aviation expert Nick Humphrey. Plus, Microsoft’s Brad Smith joins The Business Breakfast’s Georgia Tolley to discuss the $15 billion investment into the UAE by 2030 to enhance AI and cloud infrastructure and train local talent. And the UAE has unveiled a Dhs170 billion transport overhaul - new highways, wider roads, and faster commutes. We ask Phil Clarke what it really means for drivers and the economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17 Oct 2025. LVMH shares have posted their best day in more than two decades on hopes the Chinese luxury shopper is making a comeback. We ask the team at Chalhoub what this could mean for the region’s high-end market. Plus, Canadian prop-tech firm 1VALET is bringing its smart-building technology to Dubai, but how much does it really cost to make a building intelligent? And finally, would you be happy to have a chip implanted in your brain? Georgia Tolley speaks to the CEO of Paradromics, the U.S. company starting clinical trials next year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 Oct 2025. We get analysis from market expert Sameer Lakhani on what the listing means for investors and the UAE’s tech scene. Plus, Chinese company Xpeng AeroHT has carried out the first international public flight of its eVTOL and “Land Aircraft Carrier” in Dubai. The Business Breakfast’s Georgia Tolley caught up with the company’s CFO and Vice President, Michael Chu, right after the test flight. And Amazon has launched a new scheme to recycle delivery packaging in the UAE — we speak to the company making it happen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 Mar 2020: Jodh Dhesi, deputy chief education officer at GEMS Education, tells Georgia what students and teachers have been saying about distance learning across GEMS schools.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 Mar 2020: Tom Harvey, commercial manager at Spinneys, says it will be business as usual for supermarkets and supplies will continue to come in. He also appeals to shoppers to stop hoarding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 Mar 2020: Ben Pullen, CEO and Co-Founder of Generation E HQ, has been organising the Smart Mobility World Conference, which takes place in Dubai tomorrow.After months of preparation, fears over the spread of covid19 prompted authorities to cancel all events in Dubai. Instead of calling it off, Ben is holding the conference entirely online, with over 2,000 registered participants.Find out how he's pulling it off. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 Mar 2020: Karl Feilder, CEO and Founder of Neutral Fuels, tells Georgia how much carbon we're not emitting by staying at home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Mar 2020: Respected food reviewer Food Sheikh tells us about the new platform, which lets customers order directly from their favourite local eatery in Dubai.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Mar 2020: Lisa Sherrington-Boyd, principal at Kangaroo Kids Nursery in Dubai, gives us practical advise on how to tackle distance learning with our children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Mar 2020: Wissam Amid, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Xische, says working remotely is going to be the future. He gives us some practical advise on how to ensure it goes smoothly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Mar 2020: University students and professors are being encouraged to design solutions that would help the world in the fight against covid 19. Joining Georgia on the line is Brendan McGetrick, Head of Curation of the Global Grad Show and Curative Director of The Museum of the Future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Mar 2020: Georgia chats to Dr. Wael Farouq Elamin, an infection control doctor at the King’s College Hospital in Dubai about proper testing for covid 19, and whether we are close to developing a vaccine for it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Mar 2020: Georgia chats to Jenny Mollon, Senior Editor at WhichSchoolAdvisor about what this announcement means to UAE students.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Mar 2020: Tracy Moxley, Director of Education at Aldar Education, tells Georgia how they will implement distance learning for their 20,000 students across Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Mar 2020: Zach Holz a.k.a. The Happiest Teacher tells Georgia how parents and children can cope with distance learning, which takes effect on 22nd March.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Mar 2020: Georgia meets Alma, a mother of four and one of the millions of residents in Manila who are forced to stay home to prevent the spread of coronavirus. She remains optimistic and believes social distancing and isolation is the right thing to do.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Mar 2020: Georgia and Zeena discuss the new rules for eateries set by the Dubai Municipality. They also talk to Nicky Ramchandani, managing director of JLT food hall Streetery, about the measures they've put in place to ensure that the preparation and delivery of their food is safe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Mar 2020: Simone Noorali has recently flown back to Dubai after the University of Pennsylvania, where she's been studying as a freshman, closed over coronavirus concerns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Mar 2020: Peter Davos, CEO of Hale Education, tells Georgia how applicants are dealing with preparing for university as amid closures across the US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Mar 2020: Dr. Mansoor Al Awar, Chancellor at the Hamdan bin Mohammed Smart University, tells Georgia about a free course they're offering to teachers and academic support staff to equip them with skills they need during the distance learning period in the UAE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Mar 2020: Georgia puts this question to Jonathan Robinson, the Head of Physiotherapy at The Nightingale Clinic, and in the process performs a full body workout on air. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17 Mar 2020: We've seen empty shelves and trolleys filled with mountains of supplies, especially toilet rolls! Georgia chats to Christine Kritzas, a psychologist at LightHouse Arabia, to make sense of this form of consumer behaviour in recent weeks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17 Mar 2020: Georgia chats to pulmonologist Dr. Faisal Asad, from the Saudi German Hospital, about what we need to understand about covid19 and why social distancing is crucial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17 Mar 2020: Joe Franklin tells Georgia all about an app that lets people earn rewards based on the number of steps they take. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17 Mar 2020: If you're a tenant, have you ever gotten your security deposit back? Equally if you're a landlord, have you ever given your tenant their security deposit? Hossein Lankarani, the CEO of Inventally, tells us the importance of doing an inventory of every property before a tenant moves in to avoid disputes between the two parties. We also speak to Mario Volpi, Sales Manager at Engel and Volkers, who has a few tips on how to maintain a good relationship with your tenant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 Mar 2020: Absolutely, according to Dr. Abdullatif Al Shamsi, President & CEO of the Higher Colleges of Technology. HCT piloted their online programme recently, garnering positive feeedback from a majority of faculty and students.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 Mar 2020: Charlie Barlow is the Founder and CEO of Health at Hand, an app that lets you consult a doctor through its built-in VOIP service.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 Mar 2020: Worried about kitchen hygiene? Bobby Krishna, Food Safety Specialist at the Dubai Municipality, tells Georgia how to keep food clean and safe to consume at all times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 Mar 2020: Amy Lobl is the Regional Development Manager for Online Master’s at King’s College London. She's seen a massive spike in interest in online MBAs, with subject likes public health catching the eye of potential students. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.