07 May 2025. Dubai’s MBS Global Investments is backing a $9 billion plan to build a tax-free financial hub in the Maldives, we speak to Nadeem Hussein about what’s coming. Plus, earnings season rolls on with results from Presight, CEO Thomas Pramotedham crunching the numbers for us. And with Dubai hosting GameExpo, we dive into the UAE’s $16.7 billion gaming boom with Xsolla’s Rytis Joseph Jan.

07 May 2025. Dubai&rsquo;s MBS Global Investments is backing a $9 billion plan to build a tax-free financial hub in the Maldives, we speak to Nadeem Hussein about what&rsquo;s coming. Plus, earnings season rolls on with results from Presight, CEO Thomas Pramotedham crunching the numbers for us. And with Dubai hosting GameExpo, we dive into the UAE&rsquo;s $16.7 billion gaming boom with Xsolla&rsquo;s Rytis Joseph Jan.

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 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

Dubai's MBS Global Investments plans to build a tax-free financial centre in Maldives

27 Aug 2026. eToro’s Josh Gilbert unpacks Nvidia’s $96.2 billion quarter; Platinumlist explains why UAE event bookings are up 31% while customers spend less; Ethara discusses the latest additions to Abu Dhabi’s F1 concert line-up; and Atlantis Dubai takes stock of its summer

27 Aug 2026. eToro&rsquo;s Josh Gilbert unpacks Nvidia&rsquo;s $96.2 billion quarter; Platinumlist explains why UAE event bookings are up 31% while customers spend less; Ethara discusses the latest additions to Abu Dhabi&rsquo;s F1 concert line-up; and Atlantis Dubai takes stock of its summer

Nvidia’s billion-dollar days, beats expectations again

26 Aug 2026. Dubai International Airport saw 31.5 million passengers in the first half of the year, just over 30% down on the same period in 2025, with aircraft movements falling by a similar margin. CEO Paul Griffiths takes us through the numbers. Plus, Anthony Robbins is coming to Coca-Cola Arena. What else is keeping the seats full? We talk to GM Mark Jan Kar. Dubai has 20,000 international students and only 6,000 proper beds, and Craig Fernandes of Makaan is trying to fix that. And the iconic Toyota building is reportedly coming down in 2027. We hear the story behind the landmark from Katib Belkhodja as Marketing Director for Toyota and Lexus in the UAE

26 Aug 2026. Dubai International Airport saw 31.5 million passengers in the first half of the year, just over 30% down on the same period in 2025, with aircraft movements falling by a similar margin. CEO Paul Griffiths takes us through the numbers. Plus, Anthony Robbins is coming to Coca-Cola Arena. What else is keeping the seats full? We talk to GM Mark Jan Kar. Dubai has 20,000 international students and only 6,000 proper beds, and Craig Fernandes of Makaan is trying to fix that. And the iconic Toyota building is reportedly coming down in 2027. We hear the story behind the landmark from Katib Belkhodja as Marketing Director for Toyota and Lexus in the UAE

DXB reported 31.5 million H1 passengers

25 Aug 2026. We started a new interview series this morning, Summer Stocktake, looking at how business fared through the hotter months. Today, gyms, summer camps and cafes. Plus, the F1 Grand Prix isn’t the only big event coming back to the capital this December. We also have Abu Dhabi Finance Week, and we spoke to the Editor in Chief. Companies used to choose a base on licence costs alone, but now they’re asking about schools and housing. Ramy Jallad of RAKEZ on what’s changed. And the business of being funny. Zarna Garg is headlining the Dubai Comedy Festival, and she joined us this morning.

25 Aug 2026. We started a new interview series this morning, Summer Stocktake, looking at how business fared through the hotter months. Today, gyms, summer camps and cafes. Plus, the F1 Grand Prix isn&rsquo;t the only big event coming back to the capital this December. We also have Abu Dhabi Finance Week, and we spoke to the Editor in Chief. Companies used to choose a base on licence costs alone, but now they&rsquo;re asking about schools and housing. Ramy Jallad of RAKEZ on what&rsquo;s changed. And the business of being funny. Zarna Garg is headlining the Dubai Comedy Festival, and she joined us this morning.

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