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Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast
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.
Episodes
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Dubai inflation drops to 5%: What does it actually mean for your wallet?
14 Oct 2026. Dubai’s inflation rate just dropped to 5% annualized for September, down half a percent from last year. But while housing prices are finally…
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UAE approves AED 290 billion federal budget
13 Oct 2026. Emirates NBD’s Daniel Richards explains what businesses should take from the UAE’s new three year federal budget, which is more than…
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UAE economy grows despite Q2 contraction
12 Oct 2026. The UAE economy grew by just under half a per cent in the first six months of the year, despite contracting by more than 2% in Q2. Emirates…
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Will healthier snacks cost more?
09 Oct 2026. New UAE limits on sodium, sugar and fat will require some food manufacturers to reformulate their products. Hunter Foods’ Ananya Narayan…
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Why Gulf economies are holding up
08 Oct 2026. Live from HSBC Tower, Simon Williams explains how Gulf economies have absorbed regional instability and why growth could rebound n 2027. HSBC UAE…
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HSBC sees a soft landing for the global economy
07 Oct 2026. Live from HSBC Tower as the bank celebrates 80 years in the UAE, HSBC’s Janet Henry expects a soft landing for the global economy, despite…
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Who pays when building costs rise?
06 Oct 2026. HOLM Developments’ Mahmud Raad and VOCE International Constructions’ Nesar Reza Khan explain how rising material costs are changing…
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What do rising construction costs mean for contractors and future offplan launches?
05 Oct 2026. The UAE’s non oil private sector continued to expand in September, with business activity and employment rising, while selling prices…
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Is AI coming for middle management?
02 Oct 2026. As BMW, Apple, Volkswagen and Amazon cut management roles, Hays’ Eamonn Hart explains whether AI is flattening corporate structures here in…
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UAE petrol prices rise around 16%
1 Oct 2026. Matt Stanley explains why UAE petrol prices have risen for a third consecutive month, while economist Daniel Richards looks at what it means for…
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Etihad Rail Dubai launches today!
30 Sep 2026. We are celebrating the launch of the Etihad Rail network today! Etihad Rail’s Adhraa Almansoori explains what the Dubai launch means for the…
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Accor is building the world's first Pullman branded offices in Dubai
29 Sep 2026. Accor’s Jeff Tisdall unveils the world’s first Pullman branded offices, opening in Meydan in 2029 alongside new residences. Plus…
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Your rights when flights are disrupted
28 Sep 2026. Aviation expert Nick Humphrey explains what airlines owe passengers when flights are delayed or cancelled, plus Raza Rizvi on AI liability, Andrew…
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Global Village beats Disney on daily visitors
25 Sep 2026. Chris Sylt explains how Global Village overtook Disney’s Magic Kingdom for daily attendance, while AIQ’s Saravan Penubarthi discusses…
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Airtel Money eyes one of London’s biggest IPOs
24 Sep 2026. Airtel Money CEO Ian Ferrao discusses its planned London IPO, while CII’s Swarup Gupta examines the Trump Xi summit, VentureOne’s El…
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More goods are moving by land. Do we have enough trucks?
21 Sep 2026. More goods are moving by land as disruption redirects cargo through alternative ports. TruKKer founder and CEO Gaurav Biswas says the UAE could…
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More airlines return to UAE skies
18 Sep 2026. Several international airlines are preparing to restore UAE services. Aviation lawyer Nick Humphrey explains which carriers are returning, why…
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Dubai is open. How does it convince the world?
17 Sep 2026. ATM is showing the travel industry that Dubai is open for business, but how do you convince the average foreign punter? Hoor Alkhaja of Dubai…
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Why Emirates fares may not fall yet
16 Sep 2026. Emirates says passengers should not expect much movement in ticket prices while fuel and operating costs remain high. Deputy President and Chief…
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Is Dubai Airport seeing the tourism turnaround?
15 Sep 2026. The UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism says the decline is over. We ask Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths what he is seeing on the ground. Plus…
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UAE tourism is ready to “ascend strongly”, says Economy and Tourism Minister
14 Sep 2026. “We’re done with the descending.” UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri says the country is…
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How businesses can access EDB funding
11 Sep 2026. Emirates Development Bank (EDB) has lent Dh30 billion to companies over the past five years. We speak to its CEO, H.E. Ahmed Al Naqbi, about where…
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Wizz Air to return to UAE
10 Sep 2026. Wizz Air is restoring flights to Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Global Chief Commercial Officer Ian Malin explains what has changed and what it could mean…
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Is AI really killing entry level jobs?
09 Sep 2026. Despite fears that AI is replacing entry level roles, ManpowerGroup says demand for junior staff is surging. Country Manager Bryan Luro explains…
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Why is UAE medical insurance getting more expensive?
08 Sep 2026. UAE employer medical costs could rise by another 10% next year. Adel Alderi of Marsh Health and Benefits explains what is driving the increase and…
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Loyalty in a time of conflict
04 Sep 2026. What have the past six months meant for Emirates Skywards and its members? Dr Nejib Ben Khedher discusses rising membership, changes to rewards…
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Would you pay AED1,949 for a toothbrush?
03 Sep 2026. Would you pay AED1,949 for a toothbrush with a camera, AI and its own water jet? Dyson Principal Engineer Chris Vincent explains what took 661…
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Who pays when an event is cancelled?
02 Sep 2026. Events season is under way, but what insurance do organisers need and what happens when a show is cancelled or postponed? Boyd Edmondson of Seven…
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UAE commuters will pay more at the pump this month
01 Sep 2026. UAE petrol prices up around 5.5% this month, while diesel has increased 13%. We unpack the sharp rise at the pump with Kpler’s Matt Stanley…
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Back to School: Who’s Filling Dubai’s Classrooms?
31 Aug 2026. Taaleem’s Alan Williamson and GEMS Education’s Dino Varkey discuss school enrolments, teacher recruitment and parents&rsquo…
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Nvidia’s billion-dollar days, beats expectations again
27 Aug 2026. eToro’s Josh Gilbert unpacks Nvidia’s $96.2 billion quarter; Platinumlist explains why UAE event bookings are up 31% while customers…
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DXB reported 31.5 million H1 passengers
26 Aug 2026. Dubai International Airport saw 31.5 million passengers in the first half of the year, just over 30% down on the same period in 2025, with…
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How did business fare through the summer?
25 Aug 2026. We started a new interview series this morning, Summer Stocktake, looking at how business fared through the hotter months. Today, gyms, summer…
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Formula 1 GP confirmed for Abu Dhabi!
24 Aug 2026. The CEO of F1 has confirmed that the final race of the 2026 season will take place in Abu Dhabi, in a boost for hotels and other businesses in the…
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New VAT rules around supplier verification coming in next month
21 Aug 2026. UAE companies claiming VAT refunds will need to verify their suppliers under new rules coming into force from 1 October. The Federal Tax Authority…
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Dubai inflation eases to 5.3%.
20 Aug 2026. Dubai inflation came in at just over 5.3% annually in July. Transport rose by nearly 12%, while food and beverage prices grew by nearly 8%…
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Choithrams moves into Metro stations
19 Aug 2026. Choithrams has launched convenience stores, called Quickerr, in four Dubai Metro stations, with four more to open in the next two days, the CEO…
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Mid-range hotels are beating the luxury end
18 Aug 2026. Dubai’s mid-range hotels outperformed our high end hotels in the first half of this year, according to Cavendish Maxwell. We find out more…
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Will bonuses get scrutiny from the tax man?
17 Aug 2026. Corporate tax filing is underway, so what questions might the FTA be asking about executive bonuses? We ask tax lawyer Nils Vanhassel, Partner and…
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How EGA made more money selling less metal
14 Aug 2026. Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has posted adjusted profits up 34%, even as sales volumes fell by a third. CFO Pål Kildemo joins us on how…
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Gold is a safe haven trade, Copper a growth trade. Where is Silver?
13 Aug 2026. US prices rose 3.4% in the year to July, slightly lower than the 3.5% recorded in June, according to new figures. We get the analysis and reaction…
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Is Bitcoin actually a safe haven?
12 Aug 2026. Is Bitcoin becoming a safe haven when tensions rise? We ask Saqr Ereiqat of the Dubai Digital Asset Association, who says yes and no. Plus…
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She admitted her business might fail. It worked!
11 Aug 2026. Stevi Lowmass publicly admitted The Camel Soap Factory might not survive, then launched a campaign to sell 25,000 bars. Three months on…
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ADNOC Gas beats its own forecast
10 Aug 2026. ADNOC Gas has beaten its own guidance with a $665 million second quarter, despite the Strait disruption, and greenlit $8.2 billion of new…
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The Rise and Risks of Alternative Assets
08 Aug 2026: Luxury watches, fine art, rare collectibles and classic cars are increasingly being considered alternative stores of wealth as investors look…
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Rebuilding UAE Tourism
06 August 2026. The Japanese yen has strengthened sharply following the first coordinated US-Japan currency intervention since 1998. It has recovered from a…
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05 August 2026. Oil Boom for Aramco
Saudi Aramco reported a 33 per cent jump in quarterly profit after oil prices surged above $100 a barrel during the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. Amena…
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The business behind the UAE's biggest pop-culture event
04 August 2026. Middle East Film & Comic Con returns to Abu Dhabi in September with an expanded programme and ambitions to surpass last year’s attendance…
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Is Abu Dhabi's property market cooling?
03 August 2026: Abu Dhabi’s property market continues to record strong annual gains—but is momentum beginning to slow? Sean Swinburn, Director of…
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ADNOC Drilling posts record first-half revenue
Economic growth in the US unexpectedly slowed in the second quarter, despite an increase in consumer spending. Dan Richards of Emirates NBD explains what…
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What Andy Burnham means for Gulf-UK ties
Iran's Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) could extend its remit beyond merchant shipping to include subsea cable installation and maintenance in the Strait of…
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Are European visa delays changing UAE travel plans?
29 Jul 2026. We continue the earnings conversation following SK Hynix's results and ahead of updates from the hyperscalers. Monte Safieddine of Capital.com…
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Dubai’s holiday homes pivot to longer stays
28 Jul 2026. Longer stays now account for nearly 70% of booked nights in Dubai’s short-term rental market. We speak to Luis Santos of First Class…
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Ras Al Khaimah sees record visitor numbers
27.07.2026 Ras Al Khaimah welcomed a record 670,000 plus visitors during the first half of 2026, driven by strong domestic tourism despite regional tensions…
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Dubai Taxi sees revenue and net profit slip
24 Jul 2026. Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) saw revenue and net profit fall as tourism and airport demand weighed on earnings, though Group CEO Mansoor Rahma…
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Dubai inflation hits 5.7%
23 Jul 2026. Dubai inflation rose to 5.7% in June on the back of higher fuel and food costs, although monthly gains came at their slowest pace in several…
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The conflict bringing clarity to Dubai property?
22 Jul 2026. Betterhomes says the conflict is actually bringing some clarity to Dubai’s real estate market. We ask how, with Richard Waind. Plus, a major…
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Dubai’s warehouse market is booming
21 Jul 2026. Warehouse demand is rising in Dubai, and prices with it, despite the conflict. We speak to Sean Swinburne of ValuStrat about why. Plus, with the…
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The Gulf keeps flying through the disruption
20 Jul 2026 Some Gulf flights are being rescheduled, but airlines are keeping the region moving. We find out how with Kashif Khalid of IATA. Plus, TikTok has…
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The economics of the World Cup. Did it pay off?
17 Jul 2026. Spain against Argentina in the final on Sunday. But behind the football, has the first 48-team World Cup actually paid off? We get the commercial…