13 March 2023. Saudi Arabia's PIF has announced a long rumoured new airline - Riyadh Air. We asked Nick Humphrey of Norton White about the emergence of a new carrier in the region and if this would mean more codesharing within the GCC. Plus, OSN joined us to discuss their recent deal with Warner Bros Discovery. And, so much market related news today - Adnoc Gas, Presight, IHC, Aramco - we put it all in context with capital markets specialist Mohammed Ali Yassin.

13 March 2023. Saudi Arabia's PIF has announced a long rumoured new airline - Riyadh Air. We asked Nick Humphrey of Norton White about the emergence of a new carrier in the region and if this would mean more codesharing within the GCC. Plus, OSN joined us to discuss their recent deal with Warner Bros Discovery. And, so much market related news today - Adnoc Gas, Presight, IHC, Aramco - we put it all in context with capital markets specialist Mohammed Ali Yassin.

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 Tom Urquhart & 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 Tom Urquhart &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

Saudi's newest national airline.

14 Oct 2026. Dubai’s inflation rate just dropped to 5% annualized for September, down half a percent from last year. But while housing prices are finally starting to cool, food and travel costs are still holding firm. What does this actually mean for your day-to-day spending? We break down the latest numbers with economist Dan Richards, speak with industry insiders in travel and food imports about the cost pressures they’re facing, and take stock of the IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook.

14 Oct 2026. Dubai&rsquo;s inflation rate just dropped to 5% annualized for September, down half a percent from last year. But while housing prices are finally starting to cool, food and travel costs are still holding firm. What does this actually mean for your day-to-day spending? We break down the latest numbers with economist Dan Richards, speak with industry insiders in travel and food imports about the cost pressures they&rsquo;re facing, and take stock of the IMF&rsquo;s latest World Economic Outlook.

Dubai inflation drops to 5%: What does it actually mean for your wallet?

13 Oct 2026. Emirates NBD’s Daniel Richards explains what businesses should take from the UAE’s new three year federal budget, which is more than 28%t larger than the previous plan. S&P Global Energy’s Dave Ernsberger reports from the World Petroleum Congress, NEOPAY’s Vibhor Mundhada explains its deal for a controlling stake in noon payments, and Accenture’s Andrew Smart looks ahead to ADIPEC.

13 Oct 2026. Emirates NBD&rsquo;s Daniel Richards explains what businesses should take from the UAE&rsquo;s new three year federal budget, which is more than 28%t larger than the previous plan. S&amp;P Global Energy&rsquo;s Dave Ernsberger reports from the World Petroleum Congress, NEOPAY&rsquo;s Vibhor Mundhada explains its deal for a controlling stake in noon payments, and Accenture&rsquo;s Andrew Smart looks ahead to ADIPEC.

UAE approves AED 290 billion federal budget

12 Oct 2026. The UAE economy grew by just under half a per cent in the first six months of the year, despite contracting by more than 2% in Q2. Emirates NBD’s Daniel Richards explains what the figures mean for businesses. We also discuss Dubai property with Savills, oil markets with Gulf Intelligence, the UAE’s couch economy with Visa and the Dubai Oman Green Corridor with Dubai Customs.

12 Oct 2026. The UAE economy grew by just under half a per cent in the first six months of the year, despite contracting by more than 2% in Q2. Emirates NBD&rsquo;s Daniel Richards explains what the figures mean for businesses. We also discuss Dubai property with Savills, oil markets with Gulf Intelligence, the UAE&rsquo;s couch economy with Visa and the Dubai Oman Green Corridor with Dubai Customs.

Saudi's newest national airline.

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