Plus, we continue our special report on local businesses and what we can do to help them.

Plus, we continue our special report on local businesses and what we can do to help them.

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

Should food delivery apps waive their fees for restaurants?

02 Feb 2026. Dubai Duty Free has posted record January sales, again. We speak to Managing Director Ramesh Cidambi about what’s driving demand. Plus, GEMS Education CEO Dino Varkey reflects on the responsibility of leading a family business and where he plans to take it next. Markets surged in 2025, but 2026 could be a very different story, Emirates NBD’s Group CIO shares his view on volatility, AI and investing ahead. And as families chase villa communities close to schools and sports, House Hunters’ Alannah Cope breaks down what AED 2–3 million actually buys in Dubai today.

02 Feb 2026. Dubai Duty Free has posted record January sales, again. We speak to Managing Director Ramesh Cidambi about what&rsquo;s driving demand. Plus, GEMS Education CEO Dino Varkey reflects on the responsibility of leading a family business and where he plans to take it next. Markets surged in 2025, but 2026 could be a very different story, Emirates NBD&rsquo;s Group CIO shares his view on volatility, AI and investing ahead. And as families chase villa communities close to schools and sports, House Hunters&rsquo; Alannah Cope breaks down what AED 2&ndash;3 million actually buys in Dubai today.

Dubai Duty Free Starts 2026 with a Record Month

30 Jan 2026. New influencer rules come into force tomorrow (January 31) and they could change how the entire advertising industry operates. Georgia Tolley has been finding out what it means for creators and brands. Plus, Big Tech earnings are in - Apple, Meta, Microsoft and Tesla give fresh signals on AI and profits. And with major expansion plans announced across DIFC, DSO and D3, CRC’s Ben Bargh and Dubai Holding Real Estate unpack what it means for Dubai’s office market.

30 Jan 2026. New influencer rules come into force tomorrow (January 31) and they could change how the entire advertising industry operates. Georgia Tolley has been finding out what it means for creators and brands. Plus, Big Tech earnings are in - Apple, Meta, Microsoft and Tesla give fresh signals on AI and profits. And with major expansion plans announced across DIFC, DSO and D3, CRC&rsquo;s Ben Bargh and Dubai Holding Real Estate unpack what it means for Dubai&rsquo;s office market.

Is the Influencer Industry About to Change?

29 Jan 2026. The US Federal Reserve has kept interest rates on hold, as expected and the UAE Central Bank has followed suit, despite renewed pressure from President Trump for lower borrowing costs. Economist Daniel Richards explains what it means for the region. Plus, with gold prices at record levels, we get a first look at the World Gold Council’s annual report and where the yellow metal could be headed. And Emirates is reviving a luxury icon, investing $50 million to transform Wolgan Valley into the world’s first Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Tom speaks to Emirates’ Barry Brown.

29 Jan 2026. The US Federal Reserve has kept interest rates on hold, as expected and the UAE Central Bank has followed suit, despite renewed pressure from President Trump for lower borrowing costs. Economist Daniel Richards explains what it means for the region. Plus, with gold prices at record levels, we get a first look at the World Gold Council&rsquo;s annual report and where the yellow metal could be headed. And Emirates is reviving a luxury icon, investing $50 million to transform Wolgan Valley into the world&rsquo;s first Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Tom speaks to Emirates&rsquo; Barry Brown.

Should food delivery apps waive their fees for restaurants?

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