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4D AGO

Oil prices plummet and stocks surge on ceasefire news

08 Apr 2026. How easy (or not) will it be for energy companies to get oil flowing again through the Strait of Hormuz, and what has five and a half weeks of closure actually done to global energy markets? We speak to economist Jeanne Walters and energy expert Matt Stanley. Plus, Union Properties pays its first dividend in 11 years, we speak to the CEO. And the company that drew up a 'conflict plan' in week one tells us how it’s played out See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4d ago

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44 min
2D AGO

Tourism slowdown hitting businesses

With tourism slowing, business leaders are having to make difficult decisions about staffing. Meanwhile, there is a new initiative aiming to turn parking into a boost for Dubai’s small businesses. A key element of the ceasefire centres around Iran opening the Strait of Hormuz. But only a trickle of ships have passed through in the last 24 hours - we'll ask the International Chamber of Shipping what's going on. And how can people adjust to hopefully normality and recover from weeks of upheaval and uncertainty? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2d ago

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56 min
APR 3

More fee deferrals announced as part of Dubai's support package

03 Apr 2026. Dubai has added more fee deferrals to its billion dirham economic support package. Three month deferrals on local services fees, accommodation fees and licence amendment fees are now in play and we break down why it matters and what it is trying to do. Media One on how hotels are getting creative to keep occupancy up and what the hospitality picture looks like on the ground right now. Grandiose on how they are keeping shelves stocked and supply chains stable as regional uncertainty puts pressure on food imports and shipping routes. And it started as a WhatsApp group of 60 chefs. Now 200 strong and pumping real money into Dubai’s independent restaurant scene. Chef Kelvin Cheung, Chef and Partner at Jun’s, tells us the story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 3

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37 min
5D AGO

Is your off-plan investment safe?

Your home is often your biggest commitment, so when circumstances change, it can feel overwhelming. From rent renewals to off-plan investments, we put your questions to property lawyer Scott Hutton. Plus, Heather Harries joins us with advice for families facing exam cancellations, and we discuss cosmeticorexia with Dr Natalia Spierings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5d ago

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6D AGO

A new package to support the tourism industry will be announced 'very soon', says economy minister

06 Apr 2026. The UAE Minister for Economy and Tourism HE Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri says authorities are in daily contact with the sector and a new tourism support package is coming very soon. He also made clear that a forty day conflict would not determine the future of the UAE economy. Moody’s has reaffirmed the UAE’s Aa2 credit rating and economist Jeanne Walters tells us what that means in practical terms right now. Better Homes on the March performance for the off-plan sector. And visa renewals are holding up but new applications took a hit when the conflict began. Six weeks in, Smart Salem tells us what the numbers are saying about expat confidence in the UAE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6d ago

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30 min
5D AGO

MAF offering local companies the opportunity to get on their shelves

07 Apr 2026. Majid Al Futtaim has launched Ma’an in partnership with Dubai SME, giving UAE small businesses direct access to Mall of the Emirates, VOX Cinemas and Carrefour. CEO of Majid Al Futtaim Asset Management Khalifa Bin Braik tells us exactly what is on offer and how to get involved. Hotels in Deira are rolling out 'work from hotel' packages and Yann Decaix, Cluster General Manager of the Dubai Gold District and Dubai Deira Cluster of Hotels, tells us how the hospitality sector is reinventing itself to keep locals coming through the door. Dubai Customs on what the deferral of customs clearance fees means for importers, with Nadia Ibrahim AlMaazmi, Director of Legal Affairs. And Standard Chartered discusses where investors should actually be putting their money right now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5d ago

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36 min
3D AGO

Oil prices may be falling but don’t expect cheaper flights just yet

09 Apr 2026. IATA is warning that even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens and traffic returns to normal, jet fuel prices will take considerably longer to follow. Aviation expert Nick Humphrey joins us to explain why the lag exists and what it means for airlines and passengers in the months ahead. Plus, gold hit record highs during the conflict as investors rushed to safety, so what does that mean for the jewellery sector? We speak to the Dubai Jewellery Group about how the industry is adapting to shifts in visitor patterns right now. And our property pulse with Espace Real Estate - covering what both buyers and sellers are actually seeing on the ground right now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3d ago

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37 min
2D AGO

Home renovations, Holiday Homes and Banks supporting SMEs

10 Apr 2026. David Cook, CEO of Contractors Direct, discussed a four-way business collaboration making home renovation easier for UAE residents. Harrison Moore, CEO of Vacationer, discussed rising holiday home occupancies and who’s actually staying. Amit Malhotra, Global Head of Retail Banking at ADIB on what the banking sector is doing to support SME cash flow six weeks into the regional uncertainty, And NESR, one of the region’s biggest oilfield services companies, discussed why the MENA energy sector could be on the verge of a major investment surge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2d ago

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35 min
6D AGO

US airman rescue mission

A risky mission to rescue a US airman stranded in Iran over the weekend is reported to have cost more than 300 million dollars Retired US Marine Corps Colonel Brendan Kearney will join us to explain why it’s being described as one of the most daring operations in recent US military history The UAE has approved its first pill for weight loss and obesity, becoming just the second country in the world to do so. We’ll ask how, and why now Plus, the UAE has approved its first pill for weight loss and obesity, becoming just the second country in the world to do so. NASA’s Artemis II is set to swing around the Moon later today, marking a major milestone in the first lunar mission programme in more than 50 years. And, with fewer boat surveys, the UAE Dolphin Project is turning to the public to help track endangered dolphins from shore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6d ago

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52 min
1D AGO

KHDA's Guide to distance learning

We’ve got the interview a lot of parents will be waiting for - the KHDA, which regulates private schools in Dubai, joins us shortly to talk through their guide to distance learning. While it still feels too early to announce a return to normality - some sectors of the economy are still bubbling along. We'll discuss concerts with Dubai Opera, and sports with the team from ISD Dubai Sports City - who despite the conflict are busy with children getting active. The immediate picture looks more stable, experts are warning the conflict in the Gulf could have longer-term environmental consequences - particularly with both sides targeting oil and gas facilities, as well as desalination plants. We’ll dig into that with a local expert. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1d ago

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41 min

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