27 May 2025. Labubu dolls are outselling Barbie, and UAE can’t get enough. We speak to a local retailer about the craze and how they’re keeping up with demand. Plus, the NFL’s go-to agency has bought a Dubai firm, we ask RISE’s Seth Holmes what’s driving their move into Middle East sport. And, meet the man bringing a reservation app to Dubai that promises access to any restaurant in town.

27 May 2025. Labubu dolls are outselling Barbie, and UAE can&rsquo;t get enough. We speak to a local retailer about the craze and how they&rsquo;re keeping up with demand. Plus, the NFL&rsquo;s go-to agency has bought a Dubai firm, we ask RISE&rsquo;s Seth Holmes what&rsquo;s driving their move into Middle East sport. And, meet the man bringing a reservation app to Dubai that promises access to any restaurant in town.

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

Labubu fever hits the UAE!

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.

Dubai Rents: What’s Changing?

16 Mar 2026. Dubai schools operator Taaleem is supporting teaching staff while preparing contingency plans for the next academic term amid regional uncertainty. CEO Alan Williamson joins us. Plus, it’s our C-Suite with Standard Chartered, featuring the career journey of Professor Dame Heather McGregor of Heriot-Watt Dubai. With oil still above $100 a barrel after the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Amena Bakr of Kpler breaks down the energy market impact. And despite uncertainty, Dubai property deals continue, with Driven Properties founder Abdullah Alajaji discussing what that says about investor confidence.

16 Mar 2026. Dubai schools operator Taaleem is supporting teaching staff while preparing contingency plans for the next academic term amid regional uncertainty. CEO Alan Williamson joins us. Plus, it&rsquo;s our C-Suite with Standard Chartered, featuring the career journey of Professor Dame Heather McGregor of Heriot-Watt Dubai. With oil still above $100 a barrel after the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Amena Bakr of Kpler breaks down the energy market impact. And despite uncertainty, Dubai property deals continue, with Driven Properties founder Abdullah Alajaji discussing what that says about investor confidence.

Schools Plan for the Next Term Amid Uncertainty

13 Mar 2026. With airspace restrictions affecting flights across the region, IATA’s Kashif Khalid explains what it means for the wider aviation industry. Plus, a look at hospitality jobs with an F&B recruitment expert, Rove Hotels COO Paul Bridger on adjusting pricing as visitor demand softens, and we check in with a Dubai automotive events company taking high-speed driving indoors.

13 Mar 2026. With airspace restrictions affecting flights across the region, IATA&rsquo;s Kashif Khalid explains what it means for the wider aviation industry. Plus, a look at hospitality jobs with an F&amp;B recruitment expert, Rove Hotels COO Paul Bridger on adjusting pricing as visitor demand softens, and we check in with a Dubai automotive events company taking high-speed driving indoors.

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