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.

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&rsquo;s fiscal health. Plus, it&rsquo;s earnings season: we speak to the CFO of ADNOC Drilling about their latest results. And we get an exclusive first look at Dubai&rsquo;s hospitality numbers with the team from Cavendish Maxwell.

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.