Bitesize Business Breakfast
Bitesize Business Breakfast
The award-winning four-hour show is an informative and entertaining mix of interviews, market updates, analysis and opinions covering the morning’s top stories and big issues. Join the conversation with Brandy, Richard, and Tom every weekday morning from 6am.Social links:
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 rush. Plus, a new housing project linked to Riyadh’s rail expansion, and with gold at record highs and markets wobbling, Century Financial’s Vijay Vale…
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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 returns, what it means for hiring with Nick McDonagh, Regional MD at Teneo. Plus, a headhunter responds to a controversial hiring request, and we ex…
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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 ask Vinayak Mahtani, CEO of bnbme Holiday Homes, what it’ll cost you this year. Plus, what the next single-use plastic ban means for businesses in 20…
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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, what Christmas corporate catering says about business confidence, a deep dive into Dubai’s red-hot prime property market with Savills, and our 2025 E…
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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 food spending. Plus, Expo City Dubai launches a new leadership initiative, we get the details from CHRO Marjan Faradooni. And Rove Hotels is expanding…
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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 down what to expect. Plus, new tax rules come into force on January 1 - we speak to a friendly accountant on what businesses need to know. And Alvarez …
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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 and Noon. Plus, as DXB heads into its busiest weeks of the year, Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths tells us how the airport is managing the festive …
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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, Talabat CEO Tomaso Rodriguez on why he’s stepping down, and our C-Suite Series with HSBC continues as Kitopi co-founder Saman Darkkhan talks about scaling…
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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 and Rotana CEO Phil Barnes why loyalty is being rethought as competition heats up. Plus, we discussed what a proposed US move to check travellers’ s…
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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 what the move means for borrowing, inflation and the wider UAE economy. Plus, Wafi Group and ALMAD Group reveal a major new joint venture to transform W…
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