08 Aug 2025. Trump imposes a 25% tariff on Indian goods. Some Indian companies are moving operations to the UAE, to avoid the 50% tariff on Indian exports to the US. That's what professor Ulla Rao of Manipal University told Business Breakfast. Plus, Property Monitor’s Zhann Jochinke tells us if Dubai real estate is finally cooling despite the summer heat. And Al Ramz CEO Haisam Odeimeh explains how the brokerage posted a seven-fold profit jump.

08 Aug 2025. Trump imposes a 25% tariff on Indian goods. Some Indian companies are moving operations to the UAE, to avoid the 50% tariff on Indian exports to the US. That's what professor Ulla Rao of Manipal University told Business Breakfast. Plus, Property Monitor&rsquo;s Zhann Jochinke tells us if Dubai real estate is finally cooling despite the summer heat. And Al Ramz CEO Haisam Odeimeh explains how the brokerage posted a seven-fold profit jump.

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

Is the Dubai real estate finally cooling, despite the summer heat?

18 Sep 2026. Several international airlines are preparing to restore UAE services. Aviation lawyer Nick Humphrey explains which carriers are returning, why some remain cautious and what greater competition could mean for passengers. Plus, Rove Hotels says it could add another couple of thousand branded residences across the UAE, Grant Thornton’s Imran Mushtaq examines the country’s tax landscape, and RAKBANK CEO Raheel Ahmed and Group General Counsel Ghalia Bushnaq discuss managing risk during regional disruption.

18 Sep 2026. Several international airlines are preparing to restore UAE services. Aviation lawyer Nick Humphrey explains which carriers are returning, why some remain cautious and what greater competition could mean for passengers. Plus, Rove Hotels says it could add another couple of thousand branded residences across the UAE, Grant Thornton&rsquo;s Imran Mushtaq examines the country&rsquo;s tax landscape, and RAKBANK CEO Raheel Ahmed and Group General Counsel Ghalia Bushnaq discuss managing risk during regional disruption.

More airlines return to UAE skies

17 Sep 2026. ATM is showing the travel industry that Dubai is open for business, but how do you convince the average foreign punter? Hoor Alkhaja of Dubai Economy and Tourism explains the strategy behind the push. She says Dubai Invite attracted more than 90,000 registrations and has already brought 75,000 friends and relatives of residents to the emirate. Plus, UN Tourism Secretary General Her Excellency Shaikha Al Nuwais on rebuilding confidence in travel, Espace Real Estate’s John Lyons on Dubai’s property market, and pistachio is everywhere, but is it a lasting food trend or just the flavour of the moment? We ask Mondelēz International’s Mohamed Yousry Taher.

17 Sep 2026. ATM is showing the travel industry that Dubai is open for business, but how do you convince the average foreign punter? Hoor Alkhaja of Dubai Economy and Tourism explains the strategy behind the push. She says Dubai Invite attracted more than 90,000 registrations and has already brought 75,000 friends and relatives of residents to the emirate. Plus, UN Tourism Secretary General Her Excellency Shaikha Al Nuwais on rebuilding confidence in travel, Espace Real Estate&rsquo;s John Lyons on Dubai&rsquo;s property market, and pistachio is everywhere, but is it a lasting food trend or just the flavour of the moment? We ask Mondelēz International&rsquo;s Mohamed Yousry Taher.

Dubai is open. How does it convince the world?

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.

Is the Dubai real estate finally cooling, despite the summer heat?

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