18 Dec 2024. We talk the economics of health insurance as the UAE launches a policy for just Dhs320 with insurance broker Stephen McLaren of Seven Insurance Brokers. Plus, winter travel trends and record growth with the boss of Wizz Air Abu Dhabi. And, cocoa prices are skyrocketing, we check if your favorite chocolate be affected with Co Chocolat CEO Iman Suguitan.

18 Dec 2024. We talk the economics of health insurance as the UAE launches a policy for just Dhs320 with insurance broker Stephen McLaren of Seven Insurance Brokers. Plus, winter travel trends and record growth with the boss of Wizz Air Abu Dhabi. And, cocoa prices are skyrocketing, we check if your favorite chocolate be affected with Co Chocolat CEO Iman Suguitan.

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.

Daily highlights and exclusive interviews from Dubai's most informative news and business radio show. With a round-up of the day&rsquo;s most important business stories, providing local content and context on the international issues that matter.Presented by Richard Dean &amp; Brandy Scott.

Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast

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. 

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.

Bitesize Business Breakfast

A new basic health insurance scheme for private sector employees

20 Dec 2024. Dubai’s RTA has awarded a Dhs20 billion contract to build the metro Blue Line. It will open on September 9th 2029 – 20 years to the day since the first metro opened. We get reaction to that new metro contract with Roger Cruikshank of AtkinsRealis. Plus, we celebrate Dubai Duty Free 41 years of success - Managing Director Ramesh Cidambi joins us to discuss milestones, sales highlights, and what’s next. And, ahead of a busy weekend of festive frollicking, we talk Christmas-nomics with the team from The8 hotel on Palm Jumeirah. 

20 Dec 2024. Dubai&rsquo;s RTA has awarded a Dhs20 billion contract to build the metro Blue Line. It will open on September 9th 2029 &ndash; 20 years to the day since the first metro opened. We get reaction to that new metro contract with Roger Cruikshank of AtkinsRealis. Plus, we celebrate Dubai Duty Free 41 years of success - Managing Director Ramesh Cidambi joins us to discuss milestones, sales highlights, and what&rsquo;s next. And, ahead of a busy weekend of festive frollicking, we talk Christmas-nomics with the team from The8 hotel on Palm Jumeirah.&nbsp;

RTA awards Dhs20 billion contract for new metro Blue Line

19 Dec. 2024. The Fed has cut interest rates overnight by 0.25%, and the UAE Central Bank followed suit, bringing the UAE base lending rate to 4.4%. What does this mean for the UAE economy and consumers? We asked Daniel Richards, MENA Economist at Emirates NBD.  Plus, 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.

19 Dec. 2024. The Fed has cut interest rates overnight by 0.25%, and the UAE Central Bank followed suit, bringing the UAE base lending rate to 4.4%. What does this mean for the UAE economy and consumers? We asked Daniel Richards, MENA Economist at Emirates NBD. &nbsp;Plus, Honda &amp; 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.

Federal Reserve cuts interest rates

17 Dec 2024. We get reaction to that spectacular Dubai stock market rally with Amer Halawi of Al Ramz Capital. Plus, Dubai adds 740 new EV chargers, what’s next for sustainable transport? We ask Chintan Sareen, CEO of PlusX Electric. And, we speak to Stephan Livera, host of Stephan Livera Podcast about  Bitcoin new record above $107,000. 

17 Dec 2024. We get reaction to that spectacular Dubai stock market rally with Amer Halawi of Al Ramz Capital. Plus,&nbsp;Dubai adds 740 new EV chargers, what&rsquo;s next for sustainable transport? We ask Chintan Sareen, CEO of PlusX Electric. And, we speak to Stephan Livera, host of Stephan Livera Podcast about&nbsp; Bitcoin new record above $107,000.&nbsp;

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