Bit of a crypto round up with Bitcoin becoming legal tender in El Salvador and Kim Kardashian getting criticised for promoting an untested cryptocurrency on Instagram by the head of the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). We discuss them and other crypto tales with Lauren Haworth from MEX Digital. Plus, we crunch the numbers on not one but two big stock market flotations in the capital this week with merchant banker Arnab Chatterjee. And it's a celebration of a successful career with our very own, Mark Lloyd.

 

Bit of a crypto round up with Bitcoin becoming legal tender in El Salvador and Kim Kardashian getting criticised&nbsp;for promoting an untested cryptocurrency on Instagram by the head of the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). We discuss them and other crypto tales with Lauren&nbsp;Haworth&nbsp;from MEX Digital. Plus, we crunch the numbers on not one but two big stock market flotations in the capital this week with merchant banker Arnab Chatterjee. And it's a celebration of a successful career with our very own, Mark Lloyd.
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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

Would you take financial advice from Kim Kardashian?

16 Jul 2026. Dubai’s GDRFA issued more than one million new residence permits and 66,000 Golden Visas in the first half of 2026. We discuss what does that tell us about the emirate’s ability to attract talent, investors and businesses, and what could it mean for economic growth. Plus, if conflict is driving oil higher, why isn’t gold behaving like a traditional safe haven? We ask Marex. And the UN’s maritime body has raised concerns over shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. We discuss the impact on global trade and shipping with maritime security expert Christopher Long.

16 Jul 2026. Dubai&rsquo;s GDRFA issued more than one million new residence permits and 66,000 Golden Visas in the first half of 2026. We discuss what does that tell us about the emirate&rsquo;s ability to attract talent, investors and businesses, and what could it mean for economic growth. Plus, if conflict is driving oil higher, why isn&rsquo;t gold behaving like a traditional safe haven? We ask Marex. And the UN&rsquo;s maritime body has raised concerns over shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. We discuss the impact on global trade and shipping with maritime security expert Christopher Long.

GDRFA processes over 7 million entry and residency permits in H1

15 Jul 2026. Parkin reveals its first expansion outside Dubai, into Sharjah. Naveed Khawaja joins us with the details and what it means. Plus, US inflation has cooled sharply, the biggest monthly fall in six years, but with oil surging again, can it last? Daniel Richards of Emirates NBD breaks it down. Oil is climbing after fresh tanker attacks, and the FT reports DP World is in talks to build a new port that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz entirely. Robin Mills of Qamar Energy has the analysis. And our Summer Strategy series continues. When business slows, do you discount, collaborate or expand? Bart Misztal of Naughty Pizza did all three.

15 Jul 2026. Parkin reveals its first expansion outside Dubai, into Sharjah. Naveed Khawaja joins us with the details and what it means. Plus, US inflation has cooled sharply, the biggest monthly fall in six years, but with oil surging again, can it last? Daniel Richards of Emirates NBD breaks it down. Oil is climbing after fresh tanker attacks, and the FT reports DP World is in talks to build a new port that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz entirely. Robin Mills of Qamar Energy has the analysis. And our Summer Strategy series continues. When business slows, do you discount, collaborate or expand? Bart Misztal of Naughty Pizza did all three.

Parkin expands into Sharjah

14 Jul 2026. Oil is surging and Kpler’s own data shows tanker traffic has halved in a week. We get the latest with Matt Stanley. Plus, GCC hiring has contracted for the first time in seven quarters. Dr Trefor Murphy of Cooper Fitch has the Q2 numbers. Taaleem’s revenue is up 19% and profits are climbing even through the turmoil. We speak to CEO Alan Williamson. And we meet the gym chain behind the world’s first muscle thobe.

14 Jul 2026. Oil is surging and Kpler&rsquo;s own data shows tanker traffic has halved in a week. We get the latest with Matt Stanley. Plus, GCC hiring has contracted for the first time in seven quarters. Dr Trefor Murphy of Cooper Fitch has the Q2 numbers. Taaleem&rsquo;s revenue is up 19% and profits are climbing even through the turmoil. We speak to CEO Alan Williamson. And we meet the gym chain behind the world&rsquo;s first muscle thobe.

Would you take financial advice from Kim Kardashian?

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