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 explore the business of Christmas pantos in Dubai with Lisa Scott-Lee.

23 Dec 2025. Teneo&rsquo;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 explore the business of Christmas pantos in Dubai with Lisa Scott-Lee.

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

CEO and Investor Outlook for 2026

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 Valecha explains what’s driving global prices.

24 Dec 2025. It's almost Christmas! Will there be books under the tree this year? We ask the boss of Kinokuniya what&rsquo;s selling in the final festive rush. Plus, a new housing project linked to Riyadh&rsquo;s rail expansion, and with gold at record highs and markets wobbling, Century Financial&rsquo;s Vijay Valecha explains what&rsquo;s driving global prices.

Will there be books under the Christmas tree?

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 2026 with Francois De Bie, COO, Emirates Bioplastic. And why tax, AI and governance are now front and centre for Gulf companies with Jade Wong of Sovereign PPG.

22 Dec 2025. Demand for short-term rentals in Dubai is surging ahead of New Year&rsquo;s Eve,&nbsp; especially apartments with a Burj Khalifa fireworks view. We ask Vinayak Mahtani, CEO of bnbme Holiday Homes, what it&rsquo;ll cost you this year. Plus, what the next single-use plastic ban means for businesses in 2026 with&nbsp;Francois De Bie, COO, Emirates Bioplastic. And why tax, AI and governance are now front and centre for Gulf companies with Jade Wong of Sovereign PPG.

NewYears-nomics: How Much for a Burj Khalifa View?

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 Energy Round-Up with energy expert Matt Stanley.

19 Dec 2025. Dubai Duty Free marks 42 years, and MD Ramesh Cidambi joins us early to share how they&rsquo;re celebrating and where sales are heading. Plus, what Christmas corporate catering says about business confidence, a deep dive into Dubai&rsquo;s red-hot prime property market with Savills, and our 2025 Energy Round-Up with energy expert Matt Stanley.

CEO and Investor Outlook for 2026

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