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

14 Jul 2026. Oil is surging and Kpler’s own data shows tanker traffic has halved in a week. We get the latest with Matt Stanley. Plus, GCC hiring has contracted for the first time in seven quarters. Dr Trefor Murphy of Cooper Fitch has the Q2 numbers. Taaleem’s revenue is up 19% and profits are climbing even through the turmoil. We speak to CEO Alan Williamson. And we meet the gym chain behind the world’s first muscle thobe.

14 Jul 2026. Oil is surging and Kpler&rsquo;s own data shows tanker traffic has halved in a week. We get the latest with Matt Stanley. Plus, GCC hiring has contracted for the first time in seven quarters. Dr Trefor Murphy of Cooper Fitch has the Q2 numbers. Taaleem&rsquo;s revenue is up 19% and profits are climbing even through the turmoil. We speak to CEO Alan Williamson. And we meet the gym chain behind the world&rsquo;s first muscle thobe.

Oil prices surge as US reinstates Iran blockade in the Strait of Hormuz

13 Jul 2026. Mortgage enquiries fell off a cliff when the conflict began. Now they’re almost back. Sam Amidi of Mortgage Finder has the first half numbers. Plus, Tabby is moving beyond buy now pay later, and Zarik Nabi reveals what’s next right here on the Business Breakfast. DIFC Courts has just had its busiest six months ever. Registrar Ayesha Bin Kalban has the exclusive figures. And Ryan and Calvin Smith on opening what they believe is the world’s largest bespoke tailoring showroom.

13 Jul 2026. Mortgage enquiries fell off a cliff when the conflict began. Now they&rsquo;re almost back. Sam Amidi of Mortgage Finder has the first half numbers. Plus, Tabby is moving beyond buy now pay later, and Zarik Nabi reveals what&rsquo;s next right here on the Business Breakfast. DIFC Courts has just had its busiest six months ever. Registrar Ayesha Bin Kalban has the exclusive figures. And Ryan and Calvin Smith on opening what they believe is the world&rsquo;s largest bespoke tailoring showroom.

Dubai’s mortgage market is back

10 Jul 2026. We find out how Dubai's original value clothing chain has reacted to the arrival of a 100 pound gorilla. We've got the new-ish CEO of Landmark's Max Fashion, Hani Weiss. Plus, what has June meant for Dubai property valuations and transactions? The team at ValuStrat are seeing some interesting new movements. We speak to their Head of Research, Haider Tuaima.

10 Jul 2026. We find out how Dubai's original value clothing chain has reacted to the arrival of a 100 pound gorilla. We've got the new-ish CEO of Landmark's Max Fashion, Hani Weiss. Plus, what has June meant for Dubai property valuations and transactions? The team at ValuStrat are seeing some interesting new movements. We speak to their Head of Research, Haider Tuaima.

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