Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast

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BUSINESS
UPDATED DAILY

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.

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Boom in real estate brokers - but how many can actually make it?

31 Oct 2025. Dubai gained 37 new real estate brokers every day last quarter, but how many actually make it in the business? We ask Nathan Kearney of Executive Search what’s behind the surge and whether it’s sustainable. Plus, RAK Properties marks 20 years on the ADX and expands its footprint to Dubai, CEO Sameh Muhtadi joins us live. And as Dubai’s population booms, longevity is becoming big business, AEON founder Dr. Jaffer Khan explains why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

32 min
2 DAYS AGO

Fed Cuts Rates - UAE Follows Suit

30 Oct 2025. The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates by a quarter of a percent and the UAE Central Bank followed immediately. We ask economist Daniel Richards what this means for UAE borrowers, savers, and the wider economy. Plus, the UAE’s ambassador to Japan, His Excellency Shihab Ahmed Al Faheem, joins us live as Asia takes centre stage this week. And it’s Halloweenomics - with cocoa prices climbing, we find out from Spinneys what that means for your sweet treats this season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29 min
3 DAYS AGO

Are jobs keeping up with population growth?

29 Oct 2025. We spoke to Dr. Trefor Murphy of Cooper Fitch after UAE job creation rose 3% in Q3. Plus Emirates’ Nick Moore on biometrics, Skywards Miles, and the year-end travel rush. And Orange Hospitality’s Omar Saideh on staying profitable in Dubai’s ever-changing dining scene. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29 min
4 DAYS AGO

UAE Budget Forecasts 30% Rise in Revenues for 2026

28 Oct 2025. The UAE Cabinet has approved the 2026 federal budget, projecting a 30% increase in revenues and balanced spending for another year. We ask Emirates NBD economist Daniel Richards where those gains are likely to come from and what they say about the country’s fiscal health. Plus, it’s earnings season: we speak to the CFO of ADNOC Drilling about their latest results. And we get an exclusive first look at Dubai’s hospitality numbers with the team from Cavendish Maxwell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 min
5 DAYS AGO

Amanat to IPO education subsidiary

27 Oct 2025. Investment firm Amanat plans to sell a 30% stake in its education subsidiary, Al Masar Al Shamil Education, ahead of a listing on Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul. We speak to MD Fadi Habib about what this move means for the region’s booming education sector. Plus, Alshaya opens the Middle East’s first Primark in Kuwait, with three Dubai stores on the way. CEO John Hadden tells us why the region is primed for fast fashion. And we’re live from ICD Brookfield Place celebrating its fifth anniversary, where UAE fitness brand Reform Athletica shares how it’s scaling up into Saudi Arabia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29 min
24 OCT

Emaar Launches Dhs100 Billion Luxury Masterplan

24 Oct 2025. Loads of masterplan announcement - including Emaar launching Dubai Mansions, 40,000 ultra-luxury homes, as part of a wider 100 billion dirham project called Emaar Hills. We speak to Paul Sharland of haus & haus about what this means for Dubai’s property market. Plus, JGE villas are renting for up to Dhs6,000 a night ahead of the DP World Championship, we find out more with Paul Kelly of Allsopp & Allsopp. And Property Finder is betting big on proptech with a Dhs250 million fundraise and new investment in Stake. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 min
23 OCT

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

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

31 min
22 OCT

Record-Breaking Summer for Miral

22 Oct 2025. Abu Dhabi’s theme park operator Miral Destinations has announced its best summer ever. We speak to the CEO about how they kept the visitors coming through the heat. Plus, Amazon is launching 15-minute delivery in Dubai before anywhere else in the world. We ask regional VP Ronaldo Mouchawar why the UAE was chosen and whether we really need it.Also, we speak to the UAE-based AI payroll startup that raised $12 million, and Dubai’s viral chocolate brand FIX goes exclusive with Careem, we unpack the business behind the sweet deal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23 Ratings

Amazing show

31/07/2022

Gupta27

Every morning I drive for one and half hour to go to work. I listen to it every day in the morning while driving. Richard, Brandy and Tom are amazing. The standard of information and the analytical insight is top quality. Only improvement I can suggest is to give a quick 10 or 15 minutes summary of the day before when they start as six in the morning. As I start my journey at six and can only listen till 7:30, having a quick summary of the day before show will help me to catch up. Cheers!
Insightful and a powerful platform

06/11/2020

M. Waqas

Absolutely love this show. Richard, brandy and Tom are an amazing team. Only channel I tune into, on my way to work.

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.