15 Dec 2025. It’s Christmas-nomics. We break down festive spending in 2025 - from turkeys and chocolates to premium treats, with Spinneys. Plus, Talabat CEO Tomaso Rodriguez on why he’s stepping down, and our C-Suite Series with HSBC continues as Kitopi co-founder Saman Darkkhan talks about scaling a UAE unicorn and what comes next.

15 Dec 2025. It&rsquo;s Christmas-nomics. We break down festive spending in 2025 - from turkeys and chocolates to premium treats, with Spinneys. Plus, Talabat CEO Tomaso Rodriguez on why he&rsquo;s stepping down, and our C-Suite Series with HSBC continues as Kitopi co-founder Saman Darkkhan talks about scaling a UAE unicorn and what comes next.

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, Richard, and Tom every weekday morning from 6am. 

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, Richard, and Tom every weekday morning from 6am.

Bitesize Business Breakfast

How Expensive Is Christmas This Year?

17 Dec 2025. Emirates NBD has released a series of forecasts for 2026 - covering growth, oil, and the dollar. Acting Chief Economist Ed Bell breaks down what to expect. Plus, new tax rules come into force on January 1 - we speak to a friendly accountant on what businesses need to know. And Alvarez & Marsal’s Sam Gidoomal unpacks the latest UAE Banking Pulse, analysing performance across the country’s biggest lenders.

17 Dec 2025. Emirates NBD has released a series of forecasts for 2026 - covering growth, oil, and the dollar. Acting Chief Economist Ed Bell breaks down what to expect. Plus, new tax rules come into force on January 1 - we speak to a friendly accountant on what businesses need to know. And Alvarez &amp; Marsal&rsquo;s Sam Gidoomal unpacks the latest UAE Banking Pulse, analysing performance across the country&rsquo;s biggest lenders.

What 2026 Could Hold for the UAE Economy?

16 Dec 2025. We continue our Christmas-nomics series, looking at how much we’re spending on trees and gifts with category managers from Ferns N Petals and Noon. Plus, as DXB heads into its busiest weeks of the year, Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths tells us how the airport is managing the festive travel surge. And the RTA reveals fresh details on the Dubai Metro Blue Line -  executive reporter Fiona Nicole Mee has the latest.

16 Dec 2025. We continue our Christmas-nomics series, looking at how much we&rsquo;re spending on trees and gifts with category managers from Ferns N Petals and Noon. Plus, as DXB heads into its busiest weeks of the year, Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths tells us how the airport is managing the festive travel surge. And the RTA reveals fresh details on the Dubai Metro Blue Line - &nbsp;executive reporter Fiona Nicole Mee has the latest.

Christmas-nomics: Travel, Trees & Presents!

12 Dec 2025. Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) expands with Rotana- what does joining an alliance really mean for travellers? We asked GHA CEO Chris Hartley and Rotana CEO Phil Barnes why loyalty is being rethought as competition heats up. Plus, we discussed what a proposed US move to check travellers’ social media history could mean for ESTA applicants.

12 Dec 2025. Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) expands with Rotana- what does joining an alliance really mean for travellers? We asked GHA CEO Chris Hartley and Rotana CEO Phil Barnes why loyalty is being rethought as competition heats up. Plus, we discussed what a proposed US move to check travellers&rsquo; social media history could mean for ESTA applicants.

How Expensive Is Christmas This Year?

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