
What 2026 Could Hold for the UAE Economy?
Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast
December 17, 202531m 51s
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Show Notes
17 Dec 2025. Emirates NBD has released a series of forecasts for 2026 - covering growth, oil, and the dollar. Acting Chief Economist Ed Bell breaks down what to expect. Plus, new tax rules come into force on January 1 - we speak to a friendly accountant on what businesses need to know. And Alvarez & Marsal’s Sam Gidoomal unpacks the latest UAE Banking Pulse, analysing performance across the country’s biggest lenders.
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Topics
Emirates NBDDubai economy growth forecasttourism risestrong infra investmentpopulation growthUAE tax reformFTI ConsultingVAT amendmentsUAE banking pulseAlvarez & Marshall