The pipelines that could finally end the region’s oil problem

The pipelines that could finally end the region’s oil problem

From Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast by Dubai Eye 103.8

June 2, 2026 · 42 min

About this episode

The episode discusses potential pipeline investments in the region, investment strategies for June, the impact of the 2026 World Cup on local businesses, and advancements in AI technology.

02 Jun 2026. With the conflict showing no signs of resolution, we ask whether the Strait of Hormuz blockade could fast-track major new pipeline investment across the region with Omar Albusaidy of Future Pipe Industries. Plus, stocks or bonds? Where should investors actually put their money in June? Steve Brice, Global Chief Investment Officer at Standard Chartered, joins us with the monthly outlook. The 2026 World Cup kicks off in days. What does that actually mean for restaurants and bars in the UAE? Naim Maadad, CEO and Founder of Gates Hospitality, joins us with the expectation. And tech giants Nvidia and Intel are both designing new chips to make AI more powerful and more practical, but they’re taking very different approaches. Andreas Hassellöf of Ombori on what it means for the future of AI. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guests: Omar Albusaidy, Steve Brice, Naim Maadad, Andreas Hassellöf

Topics covered

  • oil investment
  • pipeline development
  • investment strategies
  • 2026 World Cup impact
  • AI technology
  • financial outlook

Keywords

  • oil problem
  • pipeline investment
  • stocks vs bonds
  • 2026 World Cup
  • UAE restaurants
  • AI chips
  • Nvidia
  • Intel

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Future Pipe Industries, Standard Chartered, Gates Hospitality, Ombori

Places: UAE, Strait of Hormuz

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