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 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

US Fed have hiked up interest rates.

20 Feb 2026. UAE healthcare provider Medcare continues to expand in the UAE and will open an organ transplant centre in Sharjah, in addition to plans for building a multispecialty hospital in Dubai Studio City in 2028. Plus, Expo City Dubai is hosting the annual Hai Ramadan celebration starting tomorrow. And Dubai is spending millions of dirhams developing its beaches.

20 Feb 2026. UAE healthcare provider Medcare continues to expand in the UAE and will open an organ transplant centre in Sharjah, in addition to plans for building a multispecialty hospital in Dubai Studio City in 2028. Plus, Expo City Dubai is hosting the annual Hai Ramadan celebration starting tomorrow. And Dubai is spending millions of dirhams developing its beaches.

Medcare expands with an organ transplant centre in Sharjah

19 Feb 2026. Nord Anglia is partnering with Dubai Holding to build new schools across its communities, we speak to the regional director about what it means for families and long-term demand. Plus, UAE proptech Stake has raised $31 million as it expands into Saudi Arabia and the US. Co-founder and Co-CEO Rami Tabbara joins us. And after Wasl pledged 17,000 affordable homes back in May, our Executive Reporter Georgia Tolley finds out how much progress has actually been made and what it means for Dubai’s workforce.

19 Feb 2026. Nord Anglia is partnering with Dubai Holding to build new schools across its communities, we speak to the regional director about what it means for families and long-term demand. Plus, UAE proptech Stake has raised $31 million as it expands into Saudi Arabia and the US. Co-founder and Co-CEO Rami Tabbara joins us. And after Wasl pledged 17,000 affordable homes back in May, our Executive Reporter Georgia Tolley finds out how much progress has actually been made and what it means for Dubai&rsquo;s workforce.

Dubai Holding teams up with Nord Anglia for premium schools

18 Feb 2026. Dubai Holding and Nord Anglia Education are partnering to develop and operate premium schools across Dubai, with the first opening in Dubai Production City. We unpack what this means for the emirate’s education landscape. Plus, DMCC’s Ahmed Bin Sulayem joins us to discuss redevelopment plans in JLT and the outlook for commodities. UAE-born hotel brand Rove expands into Egypt, COO Paul Bridger shares the strategy. And S&P Global says sustainable bond issuance in the Middle East could reach $25 billion, we speak to the director.

18 Feb 2026. Dubai Holding and Nord Anglia Education are partnering to develop and operate premium schools across Dubai, with the first opening in Dubai Production City. We unpack what this means for the emirate&rsquo;s education landscape. Plus, DMCC&rsquo;s Ahmed Bin Sulayem joins us to discuss redevelopment plans in JLT and the outlook for commodities. UAE-born hotel brand Rove expands into Egypt, COO Paul Bridger shares the strategy. And S&amp;P Global says sustainable bond issuance in the Middle East could reach $25 billion, we speak to the director.

US Fed have hiked up interest rates.

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