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PODCAST: The business impact of the Middle East conflict

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17 Mar 2026, 6:23 pm

As conflict spreads beyond Iran, the US and Israel in the Middle East we examine some of the immediate issues for businesses and assess what action can be taken now to reduce companies’ risks.

Pamela McDonald gives an overview from Qatar and insight into the issues faced by the construction industry; Luke Tapp updates from Dubai on how companies can deal with issues their people are facing, and Julia Maguire gives an overview of the global impact of an energy price shock.

 

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