16 May 2025. We break down what was said in Abu Dhabi and get reaction from economists and business leaders. Plus, Dubai adds two more megaprojects to its off-plan landscape, but do we have enough project managers to deliver them all? And ACCA says nearly 7 in 10 Middle East finance professionals want to quit and go solo. We dive into the data.

16 May 2025. We break down what was said in Abu Dhabi and get reaction from economists and business leaders. Plus, Dubai adds two more megaprojects to its off-plan landscape, but do we have enough project managers to deliver them all? And ACCA says nearly 7 in 10 Middle East finance professionals want to quit and go solo. We dive into the data.

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 Tom Urquhart & 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 Tom Urquhart &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 and Tom every weekday morning from 6 am. 

The award-winning four-hour show is an informative and entertaining mix of interviews, market updates, analysis and opinions covering the morning&rsquo;s top stories and big issues. Join the conversation with Brandy and Tom every weekday morning from 6 am.&nbsp;

Bitesize Business Breakfast

Donald Trump announces $200 billion of deals with the UAE

30 Oct 2026. Choithrams CEO Mark Mortimer-Davies tells us what Halloween spending reveals about UAE shoppers. Al Masraf CEO Fuad Mohamed breaks down the bank’s nine month results, while eToro’s Josh Gilbert explains why Aldar’s profits are rising as new UAE property sales fall. Plus, last day of our broadcast live from Dubai CommerCity, we speak to LIDE Emirates’ Rodrigo Paiva about turning connections between Brazil and the UAE into business.

30 Oct 2026. Choithrams CEO Mark Mortimer-Davies tells us what Halloween spending reveals about UAE shoppers. Al Masraf CEO Fuad Mohamed breaks down the bank&rsquo;s nine month results, while eToro&rsquo;s Josh Gilbert explains why Aldar&rsquo;s profits are rising as new UAE property sales fall. Plus, last day of our broadcast live from Dubai CommerCity, we speak to LIDE Emirates&rsquo; Rodrigo Paiva about turning connections between Brazil and the UAE into business.

Halloweenomics: how much is your pumpkin this year?

29 Oct 2026. UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi joins us fresh from Canada to explain the opportunities opened by the new trade agreement. Primark CEO Eoin Tonge discusses the response from UAE shoppers and plans for regional expansion. Plus, Chris Sylt reveals the latest UAE theme park records. And Day 4 broadcasting live from Dubai CommerCity, we ask William Allison how its new fulfilment tower will help growing brands.

29 Oct 2026. UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi joins us fresh from Canada to explain the opportunities opened by the new trade agreement. Primark CEO Eoin Tonge discusses the response from UAE shoppers and plans for regional expansion. Plus, Chris Sylt reveals the latest UAE theme park records. And Day 4 broadcasting live from Dubai CommerCity, we ask William Allison how its new fulfilment tower will help growing brands.

UAE and Canada sign trade deal

28 Oct 2026. Oxford Economics’ latest tracker points to a slowing GCC recovery. We ask Azad Zangana what that means for businesses and the outlook for 2027. ADNOC Drilling CFO Youssef Salem breaks down the company’s latest results and expansion plans. Plus, Dame Heather McGregor reveals new research on women shaping the UAE’s built environment, and Ellington’s Alexander Lea explains the thinking behind its 2.8 billion dirham office tower in Business Bay.

28 Oct 2026. Oxford Economics&rsquo; latest tracker points to a slowing GCC recovery. We ask Azad Zangana what that means for businesses and the outlook for 2027. ADNOC Drilling CFO Youssef Salem breaks down the company&rsquo;s latest results and expansion plans. Plus, Dame Heather McGregor reveals new research on women shaping the UAE&rsquo;s built environment, and Ellington&rsquo;s Alexander Lea explains the thinking behind its 2.8 billion dirham office tower in Business Bay.

Donald Trump announces $200 billion of deals with the UAE

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