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.

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

UAE economy grows despite Q2 contraction

16 Oct 2026. With 50 days to go, Ethara’s Saif Rashid Al Noaimi and David Powell tell us how preparations are shaping up for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Plus, CPX reveals how securely UAE businesses are using AI, and Pinsent Masons explains what rising costs mean for the construction industry.

 

16 Oct 2026. With 50 days to go, Ethara&rsquo;s Saif Rashid Al Noaimi and David Powell tell us how preparations are shaping up for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Plus, CPX reveals how securely UAE businesses are using AI, and Pinsent Masons explains what rising costs mean for the construction industry.
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 The countdown to Abu Dhabi F1 is on!

15 Oct 2026. Aldar Development CEO Jonathan Emery explains why the developer has opened its first international World of Aldar experience in London. Marriott’s Stavros Fassaris reveals how Christmas bookings are shaping up, Espace’s Tom Rees assesses Dubai’s off plan market as AED 1.1 trillion of development is planned through 2030, and H&H’s Shahab Lutfi announces Water Gardens in DIFC.

15 Oct 2026. Aldar Development CEO Jonathan Emery explains why the developer has opened its first international World of Aldar experience in London. Marriott&rsquo;s Stavros Fassaris reveals how Christmas bookings are shaping up, Espace&rsquo;s Tom Rees assesses Dubai&rsquo;s off plan market as AED 1.1 trillion of development is planned through 2030, and H&amp;H&rsquo;s Shahab Lutfi announces Water Gardens in DIFC.

Can demand keep up with Dubai’s property pipeline?

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.

UAE economy grows despite Q2 contraction

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