Yesterday (1st October) was the deadline to sign up for the UAE's unemployment scheme but what happens if you missed it? We ask Employment Lawyer Lisa Merod of Clyde and Co. Plus, we find out why IKEA is slashing its prices. And, Richard Dean is our roving reporter, he's been in Copenhagen over the weekend onboard Etihad's first flight to the Scandinavian city. 

Yesterday (1st October) was the deadline to sign up for the UAE's unemployment scheme but what happens if you missed it? We ask Employment Lawyer Lisa Merod of Clyde and Co. Plus, we find out why IKEA is slashing its prices. And, Richard Dean is our roving reporter, he's been in Copenhagen over the weekend onboard Etihad's first flight to the Scandinavian city.

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;

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Have you signed up for the unemployment scheme?

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19 Mar 2026. We get the latest on oil markets with Matt Stanley of Kpler. Plus, Careem&rsquo;s Shaden Khallaf on its Ramadan tip-matching campaign and the impact it&rsquo;s had, Dubai Autodrome&rsquo;s CEO on adapting during disruption, and how companies are turning to AI as a resilience tool with Shaffra.

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18 Mar 2026. As Dubai International Airport works to move passengers and cargo safely through challenging conditions, CEO Paul Griffiths tells us why DXB will come back stronger. Plus, what the conflict means for Dubai’s real estate brokers, how companies are managing remote work and supporting parents, and the small business behind the ‘Dubai is Home’ hoodies capturing the mood of the moment.

18 Mar 2026. As Dubai International Airport works to move passengers and cargo safely through challenging conditions, CEO Paul Griffiths tells us why DXB will come back stronger. Plus, what the conflict means for Dubai&rsquo;s real estate brokers, how companies are managing remote work and supporting parents, and the small business behind the &lsquo;Dubai is Home&rsquo; hoodies capturing the mood of the moment.

DXB Airport will bounce back stronger

17 Mar 2026. What has the recent conflict meant for Dubai’s rental market? betterhomes’ Rupert Simmonds shares what he’s seeing on the ground over the past two weeks. Plus, DHL Express on adapting supply chains across the region, flyadeal on schedules ahead of Eid travel, and a check-in with local business Nordix Homework on operating through uncertainty.

17 Mar 2026. What has the recent conflict meant for Dubai&rsquo;s rental market? betterhomes&rsquo; Rupert Simmonds shares what he&rsquo;s seeing on the ground over the past two weeks. Plus, DHL Express on adapting supply chains across the region, flyadeal on schedules ahead of Eid travel, and a check-in with local business Nordix Homework on operating through uncertainty.

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