Raffael Quintas,  Etihad Airways

Stephen Rayfield,  Marks & Spencer

Sarfraz Maredia,  Uber

 Harris Hiscoe, ESPACE

26 Feb 2026. Etihad Airways has posted its best-ever financial results, with 2025 net profit up 47% as passenger numbers climbed 21% and the fleet expanded by 30%. We speak to the CFO about the numbers behind the growth. Plus, Uber will soon let users in Dubai book a Joby Aviation air taxi through its app, our Executive Reporter Georgia Tolley speaks to Uber’s President of Autonomous Mobility & Delivery, Sarfraz Maredia. And we talk “Ramadanomics” and retail expansion with Marks & Spencer. 

26 Feb 2026. Etihad Airways has posted its best-ever financial results, with 2025 net profit up 47% as passenger numbers climbed 21% and the fleet expanded by 30%. We speak to the CFO about the numbers behind the growth. Plus, Uber will soon let users in Dubai book a Joby Aviation air taxi through its app, our Executive Reporter Georgia Tolley speaks to Uber&rsquo;s President of Autonomous Mobility &amp; Delivery, Sarfraz Maredia. And we talk &ldquo;Ramadanomics&rdquo; and retail expansion with Marks &amp; Spencer.&nbsp;

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

Uber will soon enable people in Dubai to book a Joby Aviation air taxi via their app.

Mansoor Rahma Alfalasi of DTC

Minnie Wallington, Arena Group

Ramesh Cidambi,  Dubai Duty Free

Manish Ahluwalia, Kleindienst Group

25 Feb 2025. Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) is preparing to enter the Abu Dhabi market through the Bolt e-hailing app. CEO Mansoor Alfalasi joins us to discuss the expansion and the company’s full-year results. Plus, with Ramadan and the weather on side, we ask whether there’s still strong demand for Ramadan tents. And the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships is expanding its stadium capacity, we hear from Ramesh Cidambi on the strategy behind the move.

25 Feb 2025. Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) is preparing to enter the Abu Dhabi market through the Bolt e-hailing app. CEO Mansoor Alfalasi joins us to discuss the expansion and the company&rsquo;s full-year results. Plus, with Ramadan and the weather on side, we ask whether there&rsquo;s still strong demand for Ramadan tents. And the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships is expanding its stadium capacity, we hear from Ramesh Cidambi on the strategy behind the move.

DTC is getting ready to expand into Abu Dhabi

24 Feb 2026. Cooper Fitch has released its annual CEO survey, giving us a first look at how much growth leaders expect this year and what they’re likely to be rewarded for delivering it. Plus, cycling shifts from sport to serious business as demand accelerates in the UAE we speak to the team at Wolfi’s. And executives are trading calendar time for charity. We ask MeetMagic founder Carl Gough how the model works.

24 Feb 2026. Cooper Fitch has released its annual CEO survey, giving us a first look at how much growth leaders expect this year and what they&rsquo;re likely to be rewarded for delivering it. Plus, cycling shifts from sport to serious business as demand accelerates in the UAE we speak to the team at Wolfi&rsquo;s. And executives are trading calendar time for charity. We ask MeetMagic founder Carl Gough how the model works.

What CEOs Expect in 2026?

23 Feb 2026. The US Supreme Court has declared President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs, among others declared under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, illegal. We break down what it means for businesses that have been selling under tariff pricing, and for companies that have paid those levies at both ends, with a trade expert and economist, including the knock-on effects for the UAE. Plus, in the C-suite, we look at Hollywood leadership in the age of AI with the former head of Amazon MGM’s production studios. And with Ramadan demand peaking, Jumeirah’s Andy Cuthbert tells us how important the season is for hospitality margins, and what trends are standing out this year.

23 Feb 2026. The US Supreme Court has declared President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs, among others declared under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, illegal. We break down what it means for businesses that have been selling under tariff pricing, and for companies that have paid those levies at both ends, with a trade expert and economist, including the knock-on effects for the UAE. Plus, in the C-suite, we look at Hollywood leadership in the age of AI with the former head of Amazon MGM&rsquo;s production studios. And with Ramadan demand peaking, Jumeirah&rsquo;s Andy Cuthbert tells us how important the season is for hospitality margins, and what trends are standing out this year.

Uber will soon enable people in Dubai to book a Joby Aviation air taxi via their app.

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