28 May 2026. We find out what Eid has meant so far for those selling popular gifts like flowers and chocolates, that’s with the team from Udora. Plus, forget flight prices, what does the private jet market look like over Eid? We speak to VistaJet. And in a region obsessed with tech, one UAE startup is selling something very different. Human presence. We find out how loneliness has become a business opportunity.

28 May 2026. We find out what Eid has meant so far for those selling popular gifts like flowers and chocolates, that&rsquo;s with the team from Udora. Plus, forget flight prices, what does the private jet market look like over Eid? We speak to VistaJet. And in a region obsessed with tech, one UAE startup is selling something very different. Human presence. We find out how loneliness has become a business opportunity.

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

Gifting, jets and human connection. The Eid brunch.

16 Sep 2026. Emirates says passengers should not expect much movement in ticket prices while fuel and operating costs remain high. Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer Adnan Kazim also explains how the airline restored passenger and cargo flights after safe corridors opened. Plus, what did postponing ATM cost, and what does its return tell us about confidence? Executive Reporter Georgia Tolley asks organiser RX Global. We also hear from Hilton’s Guy Hutchinson on the outlook for hotels across the Middle East and Africa, and RAKBANK’s Vishal Shah on what UAE businesses need from their bank.

16 Sep 2026. Emirates says passengers should not expect much movement in ticket prices while fuel and operating costs remain high. Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer Adnan Kazim also explains how the airline restored passenger and cargo flights after safe corridors opened. Plus, what did postponing ATM cost, and what does its return tell us about confidence? Executive Reporter Georgia Tolley asks organiser RX Global. We also hear from Hilton&rsquo;s Guy Hutchinson on the outlook for hotels across the Middle East and Africa, and RAKBANK&rsquo;s Vishal Shah on what UAE businesses need from their bank.

Why Emirates fares may not fall yet

15 Sep 2026. The UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism says the decline is over. We ask Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths what he is seeing on the ground. Plus, Etihad CEO Antonoaldo Neves on new aircraft and cabin upgrades; Executive Reporter Georgia Tolley speaks to Dr Marwan Alzarouni at the Arabian Travel Market about how AI could change the way we plan holidays; and RAKBANK’s Shehzad Hameed on how residents staying longer are changing the way they invest.

15 Sep 2026. The UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism says the decline is over. We ask Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths what he is seeing on the ground. Plus, Etihad CEO Antonoaldo Neves on new aircraft and cabin upgrades; Executive Reporter Georgia Tolley speaks to Dr Marwan Alzarouni at the Arabian Travel Market about how AI could change the way we plan holidays; and RAKBANK&rsquo;s Shehzad Hameed on how residents staying longer are changing the way they invest.

Is Dubai Airport seeing the tourism turnaround?

14 Sep 2026. “We’re done with the descending.” UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri says the country is preparing for tourism to “ascend strongly” as Arabian Travel Market begins. Plus, Emirates Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer Adnan Kazim discusses Premium Economy, new aircraft deliveries and its US$5 billion retrofit programme. Plus, full conversation with RAKBANK CEO Raheel Ahmed as the bank marks 50 years, and Kempinski Group CEO Barbara Muckermann joins us on the outlook for luxury hospitality.

14 Sep 2026. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re done with the descending.&rdquo; UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri says the country is preparing for tourism to &ldquo;ascend strongly&rdquo; as Arabian Travel Market begins. Plus, Emirates Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer Adnan Kazim discusses Premium Economy, new aircraft deliveries and its US$5 billion retrofit programme. Plus, full conversation with RAKBANK CEO Raheel Ahmed as the bank marks 50 years, and Kempinski Group CEO Barbara Muckermann joins us on the outlook for luxury hospitality.

Gifting, jets and human connection. The Eid brunch.

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