23 Oct 2025. Salary negotiations in the UAE have declined sharply over the past year, according to Michael Page’s latest report. We ask the team behind the report, Jon Ede, what’s driving the shift. Plus, we speak to the man putting the wellness into Al Jurf’s new wellness island. And CBD’s CFO joins us to break down the bank’s latest earnings Q3 results.

23 Oct 2025. Salary negotiations in the UAE have declined sharply over the past year, according to Michael Page&rsquo;s latest report. We ask the team behind the report, Jon Ede, what&rsquo;s driving the shift. Plus, we speak to the man putting the wellness into Al Jurf&rsquo;s new wellness island. And CBD&rsquo;s CFO joins us to break down the bank&rsquo;s latest earnings Q3 results.

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

Why Fewer People Are Asking for Pay Rises in the UAE? 

21 Jan 2025. A private jet, 22 nights, and a $125,000 price tag, we speak to the travel company offering a globe-trotting world tour on a private Boeing jet. Plus, we cross live to Davos with Oliver Wyman’s regional head of government and public institutions for the latest from the World Economic Forum. Gold is at record highs and silver is close behind - Marex tells us how much further prices could run. And DWTC VP Mark Napier joins us to explain the new events company launched with Informa.

21 Jan 2025. A private jet, 22 nights, and a $125,000 price tag, we speak to the travel company offering a globe-trotting world tour on a private Boeing jet. Plus, we cross live to Davos with Oliver Wyman&rsquo;s regional head of government and public institutions for the latest from the World Economic Forum. Gold is at record highs and silver is close behind - Marex tells us how much further prices could run. And DWTC VP Mark Napier joins us to explain the new events company launched with Informa.

Would you pay $125,000 to travel the world?

20 Jan 2026. Dubai inflation rose to 3% year on year in December, on the back of higher transport and food prices. We ask Emirates NBD economist Ed Bell what’s driving prices higher. Plus, the UAE President meets India’s Prime Minister. We unpack what the visit means for trade, jobs and investment with the team from EIU. And Abu Dhabi’s cruise sector wins two major global awards, we speak to Crystal Cruises’ Daniel Essex on what the emirate is getting right.

20 Jan 2026. Dubai inflation rose to 3% year on year in December, on the back of higher transport and food prices. We ask Emirates NBD economist Ed Bell what&rsquo;s driving prices higher. Plus, the UAE President meets India&rsquo;s Prime Minister. We unpack what the visit means for trade, jobs and investment with the team from EIU. And Abu Dhabi&rsquo;s cruise sector wins two major global awards, we speak to Crystal Cruises&rsquo; Daniel Essex on what the emirate is getting right.

Dubai inflation rose to 3% in December

19 Jan 2026. US Pres Donald Trump is threatening tariffs on major European economies if he can’t buy Greenland. We ask the Chairman of the Intercontinental Exchange about the potential knock-on effects for global trade and commodities. Plus, insurance costs and coverage are shifting in 2026, we speak to Zurich’s returning CEO on what’s changing. And Dubai’s residential property market shows a second straight month of price easing, according to Property Monitor. We break down what the latest data is telling us.

19 Jan 2026. US Pres Donald Trump is threatening tariffs on major European economies if he can&rsquo;t buy Greenland. We ask the Chairman of the Intercontinental Exchange about the potential knock-on effects for global trade and commodities. Plus, insurance costs and coverage are shifting in 2026, we speak to Zurich&rsquo;s returning CEO on what&rsquo;s changing. And Dubai&rsquo;s residential property market shows a second straight month of price easing, according to Property Monitor. We break down what the latest data is telling us.

Why Fewer People Are Asking for Pay Rises in the UAE?

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