24 Nov 2025. It’s salary survey season and Cooper Fitch is projecting just 1.6% growth in UAE pay next year, why? CEO Trefor Murphy joins us to unpack what that means for workers and employers in 2026. Plus, from dinosaurs to deep space, Georgia Tolley takes us inside Abu Dhabi’s new Natural History Museum and what it means for the capital’s cultural future. And we start the countdown to New Year’s Eve and count the costs with Nando’s!

24 Nov 2025. It&rsquo;s salary survey season and Cooper Fitch is projecting just 1.6% growth in UAE pay next year, why? CEO Trefor Murphy joins us to unpack what that means for workers and employers in 2026. Plus, from dinosaurs to deep space, Georgia Tolley takes us inside Abu Dhabi&rsquo;s new Natural History Museum and what it means for the capital&rsquo;s cultural future. And we start the countdown to New Year&rsquo;s Eve and count the costs with Nando&rsquo;s!

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, Richard, and Tom every weekday morning from 6am. 

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, Richard, and Tom every weekday morning from 6am.

Bitesize Business Breakfast

What 2026 Could Mean for Your Salary

05 Dec 2025. Dubai’s office market has posted its strongest quarter ever, with AED 3.1 billion in sales. We speak to Cavendish Maxwell’s Zacky Sajjad about what’s driving demand. Plus, F1-nomics - Seven Yachts breaks down how much the marine and hospitality sectors really make. And Sotheby’s brings a billion-dollar showcase to Abu Dhabi as Collectors Week kicks off, Georgia Tolley finding out whether luxury is investment… or indulgence.Finally, Saxo Bank’s Outrageous Predictions 2026 and what the falling Indian rupee means for UAE remittances.

05 Dec 2025. Dubai&rsquo;s office market has posted its strongest quarter ever, with AED 3.1 billion in sales. We speak to Cavendish Maxwell&rsquo;s Zacky Sajjad about what&rsquo;s driving demand. Plus, F1-nomics - Seven Yachts breaks down how much the marine and hospitality sectors really make. And Sotheby&rsquo;s brings a billion-dollar showcase to Abu Dhabi as Collectors Week kicks off, Georgia Tolley finding out whether luxury is investment&hellip; or indulgence.Finally, Saxo Bank&rsquo;s Outrageous Predictions 2026 and what the falling Indian rupee means for UAE remittances.

Dubai’s office market has just delivered its strongest quarter on record

04 Dec 2025. The UAE is rolling out new VAT amendments from January 1st, simplifying procedures and tightening refund and transparency rules to stay aligned with global standards. We get the details from tax expert Thomas Vanhee, Founding Partner at Aurifer. Plus, Saudia’s new subscription model, Emirates’ bundled passes, and Asia Pass, why airlines are leaning into special schemes? We asked aviation expert Nick Humprey. And we look ahead to Dubai’s 2026 property outlook with Espace Real Estate.

04 Dec 2025. The UAE is rolling out new VAT amendments from January 1st, simplifying procedures and tightening refund and transparency rules to stay aligned with global standards. We get the details from tax expert Thomas Vanhee, Founding Partner at Aurifer. Plus, Saudia&rsquo;s new subscription model, Emirates&rsquo; bundled passes, and Asia Pass, why airlines are leaning into special schemes? We asked aviation expert Nick Humprey. And we look ahead to Dubai&rsquo;s 2026 property outlook with Espace Real Estate.

UAE to amend VAT rules

03 Dec 2025. Dubai Duty Free has posted its strongest monthly sales in more than four decades. We speak to MD Ramesh Cidambi about what drove the record. Plus, AI lunch subscription startup Funch has raised half a million dollars, we find out more with co-founder Ahmad Joehnny. And Samsung unveils its first triple-folding phone, we hear from regional VP Fadi Abu Shamat. Finally, peak season has begun for Dubai hotels. FIVE’s Mushal Nisthar joins us as the city enters its most lucrative two weeks of the year.

03 Dec 2025. Dubai Duty Free has posted its strongest monthly sales in more than four decades. We speak to MD Ramesh Cidambi about what drove the record. Plus, AI lunch subscription startup Funch has raised half a million dollars, we find out more with co-founder Ahmad Joehnny. And Samsung unveils its first triple-folding phone, we hear from regional VP Fadi Abu Shamat. Finally, peak season has begun for Dubai hotels. FIVE&rsquo;s Mushal Nisthar joins us as the city enters its most lucrative two weeks of the year.

What 2026 Could Mean for Your Salary

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