24 Feb 2026. Cooper Fitch has released its annual CEO survey, giving us a first look at how much growth leaders expect this year and what they’re likely to be rewarded for delivering it. Plus, cycling shifts from sport to serious business as demand accelerates in the UAE we speak to the team at Wolfi’s. And executives are trading calendar time for charity. We ask MeetMagic founder Carl Gough how the model works.

24 Feb 2026. Cooper Fitch has released its annual CEO survey, giving us a first look at how much growth leaders expect this year and what they&rsquo;re likely to be rewarded for delivering it. Plus, cycling shifts from sport to serious business as demand accelerates in the UAE we speak to the team at Wolfi&rsquo;s. And executives are trading calendar time for charity. We ask MeetMagic founder Carl Gough how the model works.

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What CEOs Expect in 2026?

23 Feb 2026. The US Supreme Court has declared President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs, among others declared under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, illegal. We break down what it means for businesses that have been selling under tariff pricing, and for companies that have paid those levies at both ends, with a trade expert and economist, including the knock-on effects for the UAE. Plus, in the C-suite, we look at Hollywood leadership in the age of AI with the former head of Amazon MGM’s production studios. And with Ramadan demand peaking, Jumeirah’s Andy Cuthbert tells us how important the season is for hospitality margins, and what trends are standing out this year.

23 Feb 2026. The US Supreme Court has declared President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs, among others declared under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, illegal. We break down what it means for businesses that have been selling under tariff pricing, and for companies that have paid those levies at both ends, with a trade expert and economist, including the knock-on effects for the UAE. Plus, in the C-suite, we look at Hollywood leadership in the age of AI with the former head of Amazon MGM&rsquo;s production studios. And with Ramadan demand peaking, Jumeirah&rsquo;s Andy Cuthbert tells us how important the season is for hospitality margins, and what trends are standing out this year.

US Supreme Court rules against Trump tariffs

20 Feb 2026. UAE healthcare provider Medcare continues to expand in the UAE and will open an organ transplant centre in Sharjah, in addition to plans for building a multispecialty hospital in Dubai Studio City in 2028. Plus, Expo City Dubai is hosting the annual Hai Ramadan celebration starting tomorrow. And Dubai is spending millions of dirhams developing its beaches.

20 Feb 2026. UAE healthcare provider Medcare continues to expand in the UAE and will open an organ transplant centre in Sharjah, in addition to plans for building a multispecialty hospital in Dubai Studio City in 2028. Plus, Expo City Dubai is hosting the annual Hai Ramadan celebration starting tomorrow. And Dubai is spending millions of dirhams developing its beaches.

Medcare expands with an organ transplant centre in Sharjah

19 Feb 2026. Nord Anglia is partnering with Dubai Holding to build new schools across its communities, we speak to the regional director about what it means for families and long-term demand. Plus, UAE proptech Stake has raised $31 million as it expands into Saudi Arabia and the US. Co-founder and Co-CEO Rami Tabbara joins us. And after Wasl pledged 17,000 affordable homes back in May, our Executive Reporter Georgia Tolley finds out how much progress has actually been made and what it means for Dubai’s workforce.

19 Feb 2026. Nord Anglia is partnering with Dubai Holding to build new schools across its communities, we speak to the regional director about what it means for families and long-term demand. Plus, UAE proptech Stake has raised $31 million as it expands into Saudi Arabia and the US. Co-founder and Co-CEO Rami Tabbara joins us. And after Wasl pledged 17,000 affordable homes back in May, our Executive Reporter Georgia Tolley finds out how much progress has actually been made and what it means for Dubai&rsquo;s workforce.

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