Middle Eastern air hubs are an essential cog in the wheel of the global aviation industry. But in mid-June, these hubs were caught in the crosshairs of escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. Scores of flights were diverted away from the likes of Doha, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, home to the three most profitable carriers in the world, resulting in operational chaos.  Shukor Yusof, Founder & Analyst, Endau Analytics, discusses whether the recent geopolitical turmoil may have any long-term implications for the viability of these Gulf aviation hubs, and what it would take for them to regain their shine.

Produced/Presented: Emaad Akhtar

Middle Eastern air hubs are an essential cog in the wheel of the global aviation industry. But in mid-June, these hubs were caught in the crosshairs of escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. Scores of flights were diverted away from the likes of Doha, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, home to the three most profitable carriers in the world, resulting in operational chaos.&nbsp; Shukor Yusof, Founder &amp; Analyst, Endau Analytics, discusses whether the recent geopolitical turmoil may have any long-term implications for the viability of these Gulf aviation hubs, and what it would take for them to regain their shine.
Produced/Presented: Emaad Akhtar
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MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore&rsquo;s first and only Business and Personal Finance station. MONEY FM is a 24-hour English talk format station featuring local and international business and financial news. We provide you with financial market and currency updates and insights from analysts, economists, policy makers, industry experts and business owners.
In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’s first and only Business and Personal Finance station.

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Get a head start on your workday with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6 am to 9 am. 

Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Get a head start on your workday with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6 am to 9 am. 
Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

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Many influencers launch brands. Few build businesses that last.&nbsp;The Breakfast Show invites&nbsp;Andrea Chong, Co-Founder &amp; Creative Director of Good Addition as they discuss her journey from influencer to co-founder of Good Addition, and what it really takes to turn personal brand equity into operational infrastructure.

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Nvidia’s GTC 2026 conference delivered major announcements around AI chips, inference computing, and the company’s long-term roadmap. CEO Jensen Huang raised the company’s AI market opportunity to $1 trillion and unveiled new chips, software platforms, and AI agent technologies.

Dan Koh and Ryan Huang break down the biggest takeaways and what they mean for Nvidia’s growth story.

Nvidia&rsquo;s GTC 2026 conference delivered major announcements around AI chips, inference computing, and the company&rsquo;s long-term roadmap. CEO Jensen Huang raised the company&rsquo;s AI market opportunity to $1 trillion and unveiled new chips, software platforms, and AI agent technologies.
Dan Koh and Ryan Huang break down the biggest takeaways and what they mean for Nvidia&rsquo;s growth story.

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For years, Gulf states such as the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar have positioned themselves as stable economic hubs in an otherwise volatile region,  attracting global capital, businesses and talent. But the latest escalation involving Iran, the United States and Israel has brought missile strikes, disrupted air travel and attacks near key infrastructure, raising questions about whether that carefully built image of stability can hold.

So how significant is this shift, and what does it mean for the Gulf’s long-term economic ambitions and regional diplomacy?

Carl Skadian, Deputy Director, Middle-East Institute, NUS joins the Breakfast Show.

For years, Gulf states such as the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar have positioned themselves as stable economic hubs in an otherwise volatile region,&nbsp; attracting global capital, businesses and talent. But the latest escalation involving Iran, the United States and Israel has brought missile strikes, disrupted air travel and attacks near key infrastructure, raising questions about whether that carefully built image of stability can hold.
So how significant is this shift, and what does it mean for the Gulf&rsquo;s long-term economic ambitions and regional diplomacy?
Carl Skadian, Deputy Director, Middle-East Institute, NUS&nbsp;joins the&nbsp;Breakfast Show.

Bigger Pic: Have Middle East air hubs lost their mojo?

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