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EPISODE · Mar 25, 2026 · 1H 4M

Efforts to keep trade moving

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The Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed and it's causing chaos in global trade flows. We get the latest on what can actually be done to restore safe passage through one of the world’s most important waterways with Damien Chevallier from the International Maritime Organization.  The UAE’s small and medium-sized businesses are facing rising costs and uncertainty, and they’re looking for help.  Some schools are planning a return to classrooms and in-school learning, but is it the right time? We speak with one of the biggest school groups - GEMS. With oil prices soaring due to the crisis in the Middle East, the Philippines has become the first country in the world to formally declare a state of national energy emergency. We get the latest on the ground live in Manila. And with record rains set to hit the UAE today, how can you protect your home before the next storm?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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