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

12 Jun 2026. Short stay hotel company Vacationer says the winter rates it’s booking Dubai apartments for are higher than last year. We find out more with Harrison Moore. Abbas Sajwani’s company AHS has bought the Shangri-La for more than a billion dirhams. We find out why. Two CEOs in studio, property and hospitality. Guido De Wilde of Wasl Hospitality and Jonathan Emery of Aldar Development on how their sectors are bouncing back, and why they’re hopping on bikes this summer. And we speak to cables giant Ducab and CEO Charles-Edouard Mellagui about the strategies they’ve put in place to deal with a still shut Strait of Hormuz.

12 Jun 2026. Short stay hotel company Vacationer says the winter rates it&rsquo;s booking Dubai apartments for are higher than last year. We find out more with Harrison Moore. Abbas Sajwani&rsquo;s company AHS has bought the Shangri-La for more than a billion dirhams. We find out why. Two CEOs in studio, property and hospitality. Guido De Wilde of Wasl Hospitality and Jonathan Emery of Aldar Development on how their sectors are bouncing back, and why they&rsquo;re hopping on bikes this summer. And we speak to cables giant Ducab and CEO Charles-Edouard Mellagui about the strategies they&rsquo;ve put in place to deal with a still shut Strait of Hormuz.

Dubai winter rates are already going up

11 Jun 2026. Harrow International School Dubai opens this September despite the regional conflict. We find out what’s behind the launch of one of the UK’s most iconic schools in the UAE with Simon O’Connor, Head Master of Harrow International School. Dubai Holding Real Estate has partnered with Commercial Bank of Dubai to launch a new home financing programme for buyers across Nakheel, Meraas and Dubai Properties. We find out more with Dhiraj Kunwar, General Manager of Retail and Business Banking at CBD. And it’s FIFA-nomics. The 2026 World Cup is expected to add $41 billion to global GDP. UBS joins us with the numbers.

11 Jun 2026. Harrow International School Dubai opens this September despite the regional conflict. We find out what&rsquo;s behind the launch of one of the UK&rsquo;s most iconic schools in the UAE with Simon O&rsquo;Connor, Head Master of Harrow International School. Dubai Holding Real Estate has partnered with Commercial Bank of Dubai to launch a new home financing programme for buyers across Nakheel, Meraas and Dubai Properties. We find out more with Dhiraj Kunwar, General Manager of Retail and Business Banking at CBD. And it&rsquo;s FIFA-nomics. The 2026 World Cup is expected to add $41 billion to global GDP. UBS joins us with the numbers.

The conflict didn't stop Harrow International School Dubai

10 Jun 2026. With the World Cup kicking off tomorrow, Cahal Altman from Five Iron on what fans can expect at one of Dubai’s mega venues, and Duncan Walkinshaw from beIN Sports on where and how the region will be watching. Plus, Manish Jain from Aster Clinic on Dubai’s new smart medical visa and what it could mean for the medical tourist dirham. And it’s day 103 of the Strait of Hormuz situation. China appears to be weathering the storm better than many expected. Georgia Tolley reports from Hong Kong, speaking to Cameron Johnson of Tidalwave Solutions, on how China’s response is reshaping global supply chains.

10 Jun 2026. With the World Cup kicking off tomorrow, Cahal Altman from Five Iron on what fans can expect at one of Dubai&rsquo;s mega venues, and Duncan Walkinshaw from beIN Sports on where and how the region will be watching. Plus, Manish Jain from Aster Clinic on Dubai&rsquo;s new smart medical visa and what it could mean for the medical tourist dirham. And it&rsquo;s day 103 of the Strait of Hormuz situation. China appears to be weathering the storm better than many expected. Georgia Tolley reports from Hong Kong, speaking to Cameron Johnson of Tidalwave Solutions, on how China&rsquo;s response is reshaping global supply chains.

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

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