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How is the Iran war affecting the economies of the Middle East?

One of the consequences of the Middle East war is the way Dubai and the wider Emirates region hav...

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10.10 28 Mar 2026


How is the Iran war affecting the economies of the Middle East?



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10.10 28 Mar 2026


One of the consequences of the Middle East war is the way Dubai and the wider Emirates region have fallen off an economic cliff. From its status as the premium airline hub to trying to attract world-class sporting events, the war has disrupted the Emirati economy at lightning speed. We also know that many Irish people have decided to make the Gulf region their home while building their careers. So what is it like for them as the war enters its fourth week? Paul Kearns is an Irish journalist based in the region, and he joins Bobby to discuss.


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