Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast
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Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast
Daily highlights and exclusive interviews from Dubai's most informative news and business radio show. With a round-up of the day’s most important business stories, providing local content and context on the international issues that matter.Presented by Richard Dean & Brandy Scott.
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Dubai inflation rose to 3% in December
20 Jan 2026. Dubai inflation rose to 3% year on year in December, on the back of higher transport and food prices. We ask Emirates NBD economist Ed Be...
Trump threatens tariffs if he can't buy Greenland
19 Jan 2026. US Pres Donald Trump is threatening tariffs on major European economies if he can’t buy Greenland. We ask the Chairman of the Intercontin...
Is coffee heading for extinction?
16 Jan 2026. Poor weather in Brazil and disruptions across major producing regions have pushed arabica prices to record highs. We ask coffee expert Ga...
Metals Surge, Property Warnings & a New Trade Deal
15 Jan 2026. Gold, silver and copper have all hit record highs amid geopolitical tensions and growing concerns over threats to US Fed independence. We...
Do we need another exhibition centre?
14 Jan 2026. Sharjah is getting a major new convention centre but does the region really need more exhibition space? We ask events expert Natalie Cram...
ADNOC’s EV Charging Mega Hub
13 Jan 2026. ADNOC Distribution has opened one of the world’s largest fast EV charging hubs on the E11 between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, capable of chargin...
The US DOJ launches a criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell
12 Jan 2026. What could it mean for markets and confidence in the US economy? We ask economist Jeanne Walters. Plus, UAE Economy Minister Abdulla bin...
Etihad Rail announces seven new train stations
09 Jan 2026. Etihad Rail has announced seven new passenger stations, expanding the national network to 11 locations across the UAE. What could this me...
Parkin to manage smart parking at select Spinneys, Waitrose stores
08 Jan 2026. Parkin has entered into a management agreement with Spinneys and Waitrose to deploy parking solutions across six selected retail location...
What Could 2026 Look Like for UAE IPOs?
07 Jan 2026. What could 2026 bring for local IPOs? Market watcher Sameer Lakhani joins us with his outlook on listings, valuations and investor appeti...
UAE Sugar-based Tax Comes into Force: Is the Cost of Fizz About to Rise?
06 Jan 2026. The UAE’s new sugar-based tax is now live. Will it push up prices on fizzy drinks and sweetened products? We ask Spinneys whether shopper...
US takes control of Venezuelan reserves, what could it mean for supply and prices?
05 Jan 2026. US President Donald Trump says US oil companies could invest billions in Venezuela. What would American big oil returning to Venezuela me...
Dubai Duty Free Wraps 2025 with Record Sales
02 Jan 2026. Dubai Duty Free has capped off 2025 with record-breaking sales, nearly 10% higher than last year, with December the strongest month in it...
NYE Special: Keeping Dubai Moving
31 Dec 2025. It’s the final Business Breakfast of 2025. As Dubai gears up for New Year’s Eve celebrations, the RTA reveals how it plans to keep the ci...
New Year’s Eve Stress Test for Dubai
30 Dec 2025. Dubai Airport has just handled its busiest Christmas on record, and now all eyes are on the New Year rush. We break down the numbers and...
NYE-nomics: The Price of Midnight in Dubai
29 Dec 2025. New Year’s Eve in Dubai is big business. From Burj Khalifa view hotel rates to floating parties and private drivers, we break down what m...
Will there be books under the Christmas tree?
24 Dec 2025. It's almost Christmas! Will there be books under the tree this year? We ask the boss of Kinokuniya what’s selling in the final festive ru...
CEO and Investor Outlook for 2026
23 Dec 2025. Teneo’s Vision 2026 survey shows optimism at the top - but impatience among investors. We break down why CEOs still back AI despite mixed...
NewYears-nomics: How Much for a Burj Khalifa View?
22 Dec 2025. Demand for short-term rentals in Dubai is surging ahead of New Year’s Eve, especially apartments with a Burj Khalifa fireworks view. We...
Celebrating 42 Years of Dubai Duty Free
19 Dec 2025. Dubai Duty Free marks 42 years, and MD Ramesh Cidambi joins us early to share how they’re celebrating and where sales are heading. Plus,...
The Christmas Dinner Dilemma: Cook It or Call It?
18 Dec 2025. Are more Dubai families opting for takeaway turkey this Christmas? We ask Jones the Grocer CEO Yunib Siddiqui what it means for festive f...
What 2026 Could Hold for the UAE Economy?
17 Dec 2025. Emirates NBD has released a series of forecasts for 2026 - covering growth, oil, and the dollar. Acting Chief Economist Ed Bell breaks do...
Christmas-nomics: Travel, Trees & Presents!
16 Dec 2025. We continue our Christmas-nomics series, looking at how much we’re spending on trees and gifts with category managers from Ferns N Petals...
How Expensive Is Christmas This Year?
15 Dec 2025. It’s Christmas-nomics. We break down festive spending in 2025 - from turkeys and chocolates to premium treats, with Spinneys. Plus, Talab...
What Do Hotel Alliances Really Give You?
12 Dec 2025. Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) expands with Rotana- what does joining an alliance really mean for travellers? We asked GHA CEO Chris Hartley...
Fed Cuts Rates - UAE Follows
11 Dec 2025. The US Federal Reserve has cut rates by 25 basis points, and the UAE Central Bank followed immediately. Economist Ed Bell breaks down wha...
ADGM & DIFC Climb Global Rankings
10 Dec 2025. Abu Dhabi and Dubai both rank highly in a new global financial centres index unveiled at Abu Dhabi Finance Week. We break down what it me...
Aldar to Double Office Space on Al Maryah Island
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 joine...
Live from Abu Dhabi Finance Week
08 Dec 2025. We’re live from Al Maryah Island for Day 1 of Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025, as global leaders gather to shape the future of capital and in...
Dubai’s office market has just delivered its strongest quarter on record
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...
UAE to amend VAT rules
04 Dec 2025. The UAE is rolling out new VAT amendments from January 1st, simplifying procedures and tightening refund and transparency rules to stay a...
Dubai Duty Free has reported its strongest monthly performance in 42 years
03 Dec 2025. Dubai Duty Free has posted its strongest monthly sales in more than four decades. We speak to MD Ramesh Cidambi about what drove the reco...
Eid Weekend: Any Staycations Left?
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 o...
Turkey-nomics in Dubai this Thanksgiving
27 Nov 2025. We’re broadcasting live from the Doers Summit, where Dubai Silicon Oasis is calling for less networking and more deal-making. Director Ge...
Can We Still Book a Holiday Flight?
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,...
Is Dubai Heading for Oversupply?
25 Nov 2025. Knight Frank warns that supply could start outpacing demand. We ask Faisal Durrani whether Dubai’s property market is really at risk.Plus...
What 2026 Could Mean for Your Salary
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...
Dubai Airshow 2025: Boeing vs Airbus
21 Nov 2025. Dubai Airshow 2025 is over - who topped the order table? We break it down with aviation expert Nick Humphrey. Plus, what the week meant f...
Is it a boat - is it a plane? Or is it a.....sea-glider?
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. Plu...
Live from Dubai Airshow 2025: C-Suite Special
19 Nov 2025. We’re broadcasting live from Day 3 of the Dubai Airshow 2025 - and it’s a full C-suite takeover at the biggest aviation event of the year...