08 Apr 2026. How easy (or not) will it be for energy companies to get oil flowing again through the Strait of Hormuz, and what has five and a half weeks of closure actually done to global energy markets? We speak to economist Jeanne Walters and energy expert Matt Stanley. Plus, Union Properties pays its first dividend in 11 years, we speak to the CEO. And the company that drew up a 'conflict plan' in week one tells us how it’s played out

08 Apr 2026. How easy (or not) will it be for energy companies to get oil flowing again through the Strait of Hormuz, and what has five and a half weeks of closure actually done to global energy markets? We speak to economist Jeanne Walters and energy expert Matt Stanley. Plus, Union Properties pays its first dividend in 11 years, we speak to the CEO. And the company that drew up a 'conflict plan' in week one tells us how it&rsquo;s played out

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

Oil prices plummet and stocks surge on ceasefire news

16 Apr 2026. UAE children are returning to classrooms but has the move come fast enough to ease financial pressure on schools? Education consultant Shaun Robison, CEO of BBD Education and GSM Middle East, tells us. Art Dubai is revealing more details of its 20th edition, one of the few major events still going ahead in May amid the conflict. Executive Director Benedetta Ghione on what will feel different this year and how the conflict is shaping it. And Stellantis on a new initiative giving UAE small businesses free access to Jeep, RAM, Peugeot and Citroën vehicles to help them stay operational right now.

16 Apr 2026. UAE children are returning to classrooms but has the move come fast enough to ease financial pressure on schools? Education consultant Shaun Robison, CEO of BBD Education and GSM Middle East, tells us. Art Dubai is revealing more details of its 20th edition, one of the few major events still going ahead in May amid the conflict. Executive Director Benedetta Ghione on what will feel different this year and how the conflict is shaping it. And Stellantis on a new initiative giving UAE small businesses free access to Jeep, RAM, Peugeot and Citro&euml;n vehicles to help them stay operational right now.

Business of School is Back!

15 Apr 2026. The ceasefire is holding but the legal questions aren't going away. Chris Bailey-Gibbs from Hadef and Partners breaks down what UAE Labour Law actually says about workplace safety and your right to work from home. Plus, the IMF has cut its UAE growth forecast from 5% to 3.1% this year - economist Ed Bell tells us what that actually means. Sobha Realty launches a Dh40 billion waterfront city in Abu Dhabi, and SITA on why record aviation technology investment isn't delivering the results it should.

15 Apr 2026. The ceasefire is holding but the legal questions aren't going away. Chris Bailey-Gibbs from Hadef and Partners breaks down what UAE Labour Law actually says about workplace safety and your right to work from home. Plus, the IMF has cut its UAE growth forecast from 5% to 3.1% this year - economist Ed Bell tells us what that actually means. Sobha Realty launches a Dh40 billion waterfront city in Abu Dhabi, and SITA on why record aviation technology investment isn't delivering the results it should.

What does the UAE Labour Law say about being absent from work?

14 Apr 2026. Bit of a theme today on trade! Oil prices are swinging as hopes for peace talks jostle with realities on the ground in the Strait of Hormuz. Gulf Intelligence gives us the latest. The ceasefire raised hopes of the Strait reopening but supply chain leaders are still navigating a very uncertain environment and Sam Achampong, Regional Director of CIPS, tells us what that looks like on the ground. As the world waits to see how Iran responds to the new US blockade, we have an exclusive interview with the UN’s International Maritime Organization. And Fadi Ghandour of Wamda Capital on what the crisis is teaching Gulf businesses about resilience.

14 Apr 2026. Bit of a theme today on trade! Oil prices are swinging as hopes for peace talks jostle with realities on the ground in the Strait of Hormuz. Gulf Intelligence gives us the latest. The ceasefire raised hopes of the Strait reopening but supply chain leaders are still navigating a very uncertain environment and Sam Achampong, Regional Director of CIPS, tells us what that looks like on the ground. As the world waits to see how Iran responds to the new US blockade, we have an exclusive interview with the UN&rsquo;s International Maritime Organization. And Fadi Ghandour of Wamda Capital on what the crisis is teaching Gulf businesses about resilience.

Oil prices plummet and stocks surge on ceasefire news

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