What does that mean for the UAE & our interest rates? We ask Daniel Richards of Emirates NBD. Plus, as shares of Americana – the KFC and Pizza hut guys – surge again in Abu Dhabi, now 20% above the IPO price, we get analysis from Andrew Tarbuck of Al Tamimi & Co. And, how Japan has emerged as a top destination for travel despite all the restrictions. 

What does that mean for the UAE &amp; our interest rates? We ask Daniel Richards of Emirates NBD. Plus, as shares of Americana – the KFC and Pizza hut guys – surge again in Abu Dhabi, now 20% above the IPO price, we get analysis from Andrew Tarbuck of Al Tamimi &amp; Co. And, how Japan has emerged as a top destination for travel despite all the restrictions.

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

US Fed have hiked up interest rates.

08 Oct 2026. Live from HSBC Tower, Simon Williams explains how Gulf economies have absorbed regional instability and why growth could rebound n 2027. HSBC UAE CEO Mohamed Al Marzooqi reflects on the bank's 80 years in the country, Al Ghurair's John Iossifidis discusses its move into healthcare, and Duncan Fraser-Smith examines the business value of a Michelin star. 

08 Oct 2026. Live from HSBC Tower, Simon Williams explains how Gulf economies have absorbed regional instability and why growth could rebound n 2027. HSBC UAE CEO Mohamed Al Marzooqi reflects on the bank's 80 years in the country, Al Ghurair's John Iossifidis discusses its move into healthcare, and Duncan Fraser-Smith examines the business value of a Michelin star.&nbsp;

Why Gulf economies are holding up

07 Oct 2026. Live from HSBC Tower as the bank celebrates 80 years in the UAE, HSBC’s Janet Henry expects a soft landing for the global economy, despite slower growth, higher inflation and geopolitical risks. Paul Mackel looks at the outlook for the US dollar. Plus, ValuStrat says the decline in property valuations has paused and Musafir.com discussed winter travel demand.

07 Oct 2026. Live from HSBC Tower as the bank celebrates 80 years in the UAE, HSBC&rsquo;s Janet Henry expects a soft landing for the global economy, despite slower growth, higher inflation and geopolitical risks. Paul Mackel looks at the outlook for the US dollar. Plus, ValuStrat says the decline in property valuations has paused and Musafir.com discussed winter travel demand.

HSBC sees a soft landing for the global economy

06 Oct 2026. HOLM Developments’ Mahmud Raad and VOCE International Constructions’ Nesar Reza Khan explain how rising material costs are changing projects and squeezing contractor margins. Zeekr’s Roberto Colucci discusses how Chinese premium EV brands are challenging established European rivals, while GreatPeople’s Fadi El Husseini on whether pressuring service workers to request five star reviews actually helps anyone.

06 Oct 2026. HOLM Developments&rsquo; Mahmud Raad and VOCE International Constructions&rsquo; Nesar Reza Khan explain how rising material costs are changing projects and squeezing contractor margins. Zeekr&rsquo;s Roberto Colucci discusses how Chinese premium EV brands are challenging established European rivals, while GreatPeople&rsquo;s Fadi El Husseini on whether pressuring service workers to request five star reviews actually helps anyone.

US Fed have hiked up interest rates.

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