The Next Pandemic Could Happen Anytime. Are Health Systems Ready?

How Etihad Rail Will Change Where We Live and Work

As passenger services officially commence on the Etihad Rail network, host Tim Elliott sits down with Mackenzie Jones Middle East MD David Mackenzie to dissect how mass transit will reshape the regional economy. The discussion highlights how high-speed rail could alleviate surging urban rental stresses and transform the daily commute.

Gold Surges Past $4,200 as US Payroll Growth Slows

US non-farm payrolls came in significantly lower than expected, dampening aggressive interest rate hike noise and sparking a massive overnight gold rally back to $4,200. Presenter Tim Elliott checks in with Monetary Metals' Jeff Rhodes to discuss the commodity's decoupling from traditional correlations and its long-term bullish outlook.

Will Higher Hormuz Fees Push Up Prices Worldwide?

Could the cost of moving oil through one of the world's busiest shipping lanes soon hit consumers everywhere? Fresh concerns are emerging that proposed charges for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz could push up energy prices, disrupt global trade, and fuel another wave of inflation.    Joining us is Ryan Bohl, Senior Middle East and North African Analyst at the RANE Network, to unpack what this could mean for businesses, markets, and consumers around the world.

More Than Half of GCC Employees Feel Constantly Stressed

The latest GCC People Pulse from Ipsos and Employee Experience Exchange reveals a surprising contradiction in the region's workforce. Employees are more confident in their organisations than the global average, yet more than half say they are under constant strain at work, while AI optimism is rising alongside fears over job security.    Joining Tim Elliott is James Tarbit, Global Head of Employee Experience at Ipsos, to unpack what these findings mean for business leaders across the Gulf.

Strait of Hormuz: Can Fragile Peace Keep Global Shipping Safe?

A ceasefire has eased tensions between the US and Iran, but uncertainty over the next round of peace talks means risks remain in the Strait of Hormuz. So, how safe is one of the world's busiest shipping routes today?   Joining Tim Elliott is Christopher Long, Head of Intelligence & Compliance at Neptune P2P Group, to discuss the latest maritime security situation, vessel traffic, and what it means for global trade and businesses.