In this episode, Head of News Tom Evans and Managing Editor Tala Michel Issa sit down to discuss the biggest business developments from July 13 to July 17, 2026.

They unpack:

* Trump’s Hormuz U-turn, Gulf airspace warnings and the wider cost of regional uncertainty

* Why Gulf job openings fell 3%, Qatar was hit hardest and Saudi Arabia continued to grow

* The UAE’s global energy and trade ambitions, from ADNOC’s South Africa deal to its $1tn non-oil target

* What an Andy Burnham premiership could mean for Gulf investment, tax, defence and wealth migration

* Saudi infrastructure investment, Burjeel’s $500m London sukuk, Revolut’s UAE crypto plans and Dubai’s record AED17m palace lease

This Week in Business is Arabian Business’ weekly podcast explaining what happened across the Gulf, why it matters and what ...