Bitesize Business Breakfast

John Carey, Deputy CEO of ADNOC Distribution, discusses the company's expansion into Dubai and Saudi Arabia for the first time.

Simon Allison, chairman of hotel owners' group HOFTEL, and Olivier Harnisch, CEO of Emaar Hospitality, discuss dropping room rates in Dubai, a focus on affordable hotel options, and challenges in the industry.

Trefor Murphy, CEO of recruitment company Cooper Fitch, talks about the effect of IPOs, M&A, PPPs, and VAT on the employment market.

Robbie Greenfield from Sports Tonight is down at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic, and gives us an update on all the action.

Tom Blaksley, Head of Partnerships for Middle East at What3Words, explains why using a new word-based address system can compliment mapping technology – and why they’re being included in Mercedes’ new vehicles.

Kevin Hasler, Managing Director of communications firm BPG Cohn & Wolfe, takes us through research of the most authentic brands in the UAE, and why Apple and Emirates are at the top.

Lisa Martin, Founder of accounting, auditing and VAT consultancy The Counting House, discusses who is responsible for covering VAT on existing contracts. This comes following the news of Fitness First being in contention with some of its members after trying to charge them for VAT for pre-existing memberships.

Jeff O'Brien, Founder of Onside Sports, talks to us about the inaugural Dubai Eye 103.8 UAE Road Cycling Championship, just 48 hours before the event.

Alain Bejjani, CEO of Majid Al Futtaim, gives us an update from the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Fred Sicre, Managing Director of Abraaj Group, gives us a preview of the World Economic Forum in Davos, and tells us why Saudi reforms and Arab tech start-ups are big talking points this year.