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Oil markets extended their decline as optimism over the Strait of Hormuz reopening outweighed supply concerns. Ramin Lakhani highlighted the possibility of a historic US-Iran rapprochement but warned lasting peace remains fragile. June Goh noted Asia has shifted from shortages to surplus crude. Peter McGuire said markets are refocusing on Fed policy, inflation and equity volatility.

Today’s Daily Energy Markets explored whether markets are underestimating the risk of renewed Middle East tensions despite optimism surrounding the Iran-US MOU. Joining guest host Paul Hickin, Omar Najia warned geopolitical threats remain underpriced, Sara Akbar highlighted AI-driven energy demand and shifting GCC alliances, while Osama Rizvi argued emerging economies will continue to underpin long-term oil demand growth.

AI Arabia Center of Excellence Dialogues | Roundtable Podcast 6 "Part B"In Part B, the discussion focuses on how organizations can move beyond pilot projects to enterprise-wide implementation, overcome barriers to deployment, and build the talent, governance, and infrastructure required to unlock AI’s full potential.Featured Speakers:Anand Jeevaraj, Vice President, InfosysGaurav Mathur, Chief AI & Data Center Officer, JLL Saudi ArabiaAmith Rajan, EVP, Head, Wholesale Digital Banking, Mashreq & CEO, NeoVenturesHani Elshafey, AI Researcher, Educator & Trainer, Saudi ArabiaSpeakers also share insights on how businesses can measure AI-driven outcomes, manage risks, and create sustainable competitive advantages in an increasingly AI-powered economy.

AI Arabia Center of Excellence Dialogues | Roundtable Podcast 6 "Part A"Theme: 𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙁𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙨 𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝘼𝙄 – 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙒𝙝𝙤 𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙇𝙤𝙣𝙜-𝙏𝙚𝙧𝙢 𝙑𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙚?In this episode of the AI Arabia Center of Excellence Dialogues Podcast Series, leading voices from technology, banking, real estate, investment, and AI innovation explore how capital is flowing into the AI ecosystem, where long-term value is being created, and which sectors, companies, and economies are best positioned to benefit from the next wave of AI-driven growth.Featured Speakers: Anand Jeevaraj, Vice President, Infosys Gaurav Mathur, Chief AI & Data Center Officer, JLL Saudi ArabiaAmith Rajan, EVP, Head, Wholesale Digital Banking, Mashreq & CEO, NeoVenturesHani Elshafey, AI Researcher, Educator & Trainer, Saudi ArabiaThe discussion examines the investment strategies, infrastructure priorities, innovation ecosystems, and business models shaping the future of AI, while exploring how organizations can convert AI investments into sustainable economic and commercial value.

Today’s Daily Energy Markets asked whether the Iran-US de-escalation agreement can secure the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz or if Israel remains the key spoiler. Danial Rahmat highlighted Iran’s focus on rebuilding resilience and exports. Raad Alkadiri called it a fragile ceasefire extension, while Jorge Montepeque and Omar Najia debated whether markets are underestimating geopolitical risks.

Today’s Daily Energy Markets examined why oil and commodity markets are softening despite ongoing Strait of Hormuz disruptions and falling inventories. Andy Laven said traders are increasingly ignoring geopolitical noise, David Wech argued supply chains have adapted, Yuriy Humber highlighted Japan’s mounting energy-import costs, while Bora Bariman warned inflation remains the crisis’s most damaging consequence.

Today’s Daily Energy Markets explored whether renewed Israel-Iran hostilities and Hormuz disruptions are creating a supply crisis that markets are failing to price in. Omar Najia warned investor complacency could give way to higher oil prices and economic pain. Ron Bousso highlighted falling inventories and hidden supply losses, while Victor Yang pointed to weakening Chinese demand and imports.

Will the Strait of Hormuz reopen before tightening inventories trigger a global energy crunch? Today’s Daily Energy Markets examined whether diplomacy can outpace disruption as Brent nears $100. Ali Al Riyami defended Oman’s engagement with Iran, Narendra Taneja warned Asia is rethinking Middle East energy dependence, Jamie Ingram flagged looming supply shortages, while Ilia Bouchouev highlighted financial markets’ surprising complacency.