18 Jul 2024. We're joined by one of our favourite economists – Andrew Scott of London Business School: his new book says we'll live to be 100 years old - and that will cause a radical economic shake-up. Plus, we look at the rise in demand for Chinese cars in Dubai with Al Habtoor Motors. And with investment scams on the rise, how can you spot a bogus investment?  

18 Jul 2024. We're joined by one of our favourite economists – Andrew Scott of London Business School: his new book says we'll live to be 100 years old - and that will cause a radical economic shake-up. Plus, we look at the rise in demand for Chinese cars in Dubai with Al Habtoor Motors. And with investment scams on the rise, how can you spot a bogus investment?

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

We're living longer - what does it mean for the economy?

21 Oct 2026. ValuStrat’s Sean Swinburne explains why Dubai’s commercial and residential property markets are moving in opposite directions. Plus, Oura CEO Tom Hale discusses the wearable technology company’s plans for the region, eToro’s Josh Gilbert analyses earnings from SpaceX, Netflix, and look ahead for Tesla.  And Honeywell Aerospace’s Kevin Schawb on the UAE’s business aviation boom.

21 Oct 2026. ValuStrat&rsquo;s Sean Swinburne explains why Dubai&rsquo;s commercial and residential property markets are moving in opposite directions. Plus, Oura CEO Tom Hale discusses the wearable technology company&rsquo;s plans for the region, eToro&rsquo;s Josh Gilbert analyses earnings from SpaceX, Netflix, and look ahead for Tesla. &nbsp;And Honeywell Aerospace&rsquo;s Kevin Schawb on the UAE&rsquo;s business aviation boom.

Dubai office values triple as residential prices fall

20 Oct 2026. Dubai Investments is selling a 20% stake in DIP Holding, the company behind Dubai Investments Park, in what could be Dubai’s first IPO in nearly a year. 5% of the offering has been earmarked for retail investors, with the company planning to list on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM). Plus, we examine whether more IPOs could follow with market expert Sameer Lakhani, the rebound in GCC hiring with Cooper Fitch and the commercial impact of Rory McIlroy’s return to the Hero Dubai Desert Classic.

20 Oct 2026. Dubai Investments is selling a 20% stake in DIP Holding, the company behind Dubai Investments Park, in what could be Dubai&rsquo;s first IPO in nearly a year. 5% of the offering has been earmarked for retail investors, with the company planning to list on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM). Plus, we examine whether more IPOs could follow with market expert Sameer Lakhani, the rebound in GCC hiring with Cooper Fitch and the commercial impact of Rory McIlroy&rsquo;s return to the Hero Dubai Desert Classic.

DIP Holding IPO to offer 20% stake to investors

19 Oct 2026. Dubai’s economy contracted by 2.3% in the first half of the year, even as finance, insurance and healthcare continued to grow. Oxford Economics helps us make sense of the numbers. Plus, Chris Sylt explains how Aquaventure attracted more visitors than either of Disney’s Orlando water parks, while Betterhomes looks at rising secondary sales, record rental enquiries and falling rents.

19 Oct 2026. Dubai&rsquo;s economy contracted by 2.3% in the first half of the year, even as finance, insurance and healthcare continued to grow. Oxford Economics helps us make sense of the numbers. Plus, Chris Sylt explains how Aquaventure attracted more visitors than either of Disney&rsquo;s Orlando water parks, while Betterhomes looks at rising secondary sales, record rental enquiries and falling rents.

We're living longer - what does it mean for the economy?

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