Matt Stanley, Kpler

Tom Harvey,  Spinneys

Tim Cordon, Radisson Hotel Group, Middle East

Tobias Maier, DHL Global Forwarding

Yazan Aburaqabeh, Deliveroo

Mark Mortimer-Davies, Choithrams

02 Mar 2026. Amid heightened regional tensions and airspace disruptions, UAE authorities are urging residents not to panic-buy. We speak to Spinneys and Choithrams on food stocks and supply levels, a hotelier on supporting guests during disruption, energy expert Matt Stanley on oil and supply chains, and Deliveroo and logistics operators on keeping goods moving.

02 Mar 2026. Amid heightened regional tensions and airspace disruptions, UAE authorities are urging residents not to panic-buy. We speak to Spinneys and Choithrams on food stocks and supply levels, a hotelier on supporting guests during disruption, energy expert Matt Stanley on oil and supply chains, and Deliveroo and logistics operators on keeping goods moving.

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

UAE says staple goods reserves secure, urges public not to stockpile

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.

Is Dubai Airport seeing the tourism turnaround?

14 Sep 2026. “We’re done with the descending.” UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri says the country is preparing for tourism to “ascend strongly” as Arabian Travel Market begins. Plus, Emirates Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer Adnan Kazim discusses Premium Economy, new aircraft deliveries and its US$5 billion retrofit programme. Plus, full conversation with RAKBANK CEO Raheel Ahmed as the bank marks 50 years, and Kempinski Group CEO Barbara Muckermann joins us on the outlook for luxury hospitality.

14 Sep 2026. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re done with the descending.&rdquo; UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri says the country is preparing for tourism to &ldquo;ascend strongly&rdquo; as Arabian Travel Market begins. Plus, Emirates Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer Adnan Kazim discusses Premium Economy, new aircraft deliveries and its US$5 billion retrofit programme. Plus, full conversation with RAKBANK CEO Raheel Ahmed as the bank marks 50 years, and Kempinski Group CEO Barbara Muckermann joins us on the outlook for luxury hospitality.

UAE tourism is ready to “ascend strongly”, says Economy and Tourism Minister

11 Sep 2026. Emirates Development Bank (EDB) has lent Dh30 billion to companies over the past five years. We speak to its CEO, H.E. Ahmed Al Naqbi, about where the money is going and how businesses can access funding. Plus, Arvind Ramamurthy explains how ADGM increased its assets under management by 50% in the first half of the year. We also look at The Hoxton’s Middle East debut in Dubai Media City and Azizi’s plans to build more than 10,000 homes in Sharjah.

11 Sep 2026. Emirates Development Bank (EDB) has lent Dh30 billion to companies over the past five years. We speak to its CEO, H.E. Ahmed Al Naqbi, about where the money is going and how businesses can access funding. Plus, Arvind Ramamurthy explains how ADGM increased its assets under management by 50% in the first half of the year. We also look at The Hoxton&rsquo;s Middle East debut in Dubai Media City and Azizi&rsquo;s plans to build more than 10,000 homes in Sharjah.

UAE says staple goods reserves secure, urges public not to stockpile

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