25 May 2026. President Trump says he’s close to a deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Economist Nick Stadtmiller of Emirates NBD joins us to break down what that could actually mean for the UAE economy. Plus, the closure of the Strait means moving companies haven’t been moving as much. We find out what they’ve been doing instead with the CEO of Easytruck. And the UK just closed a £3.7 billion trade deal with the GCC, the first G7 country to do so. Deyana Cherneva, Regional Head of Global Trade Solutions at HSBC Bank Middle East, on what the agreement actually unlocks.

25 May 2026. President Trump says he&rsquo;s close to a deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Economist Nick Stadtmiller of Emirates NBD joins us to break down what that could actually mean for the UAE economy. Plus, the closure of the Strait means moving companies haven&rsquo;t been moving as much. We find out what they&rsquo;ve been doing instead with the CEO of Easytruck. And the UK just closed a &pound;3.7 billion trade deal with the GCC, the first G7 country to do so. Deyana Cherneva, Regional Head of Global Trade Solutions at HSBC Bank Middle East, on what the agreement actually unlocks.

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

Trump says the Strait could reopen. Here’s what it means for us.

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.

Why Emirates fares may not fall yet

15 Sep 2026. The UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism says the decline is over. We ask Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths what he is seeing on the ground. Plus, Etihad CEO Antonoaldo Neves on new aircraft and cabin upgrades; Executive Reporter Georgia Tolley speaks to Dr Marwan Alzarouni at the Arabian Travel Market about how AI could change the way we plan holidays; and RAKBANK’s Shehzad Hameed on how residents staying longer are changing the way they invest.

15 Sep 2026. The UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism says the decline is over. We ask Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths what he is seeing on the ground. Plus, Etihad CEO Antonoaldo Neves on new aircraft and cabin upgrades; Executive Reporter Georgia Tolley speaks to Dr Marwan Alzarouni at the Arabian Travel Market about how AI could change the way we plan holidays; and RAKBANK&rsquo;s Shehzad Hameed on how residents staying longer are changing the way they invest.

Trump says the Strait could reopen. Here’s what it means for us.

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