The United Arab Emirates quits OPEC. The oil-producing bloc is losing one of its most important members. It comes during the worst global energy crisis of modern times, caused by the Iran war, which has hit the UAE hard. So why now - and what's the impact?

In this episode:

• Chris Weafer, Chief Executive Officer at Macro-Advisory strategic consultancy
• Cornelia Meyer, CEO of Meyer Resources and an oil and gas Specialist
• Torbjorn Soltvedt, Associate Director at the global risk intelligence company, Verisk Maplecroft

Host: Mohammed Jamjoom

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The UN Secretary General has given a dire warning about the waning influence of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). It's being reviewed in the shadow of a tense ceasefire between the US and Iran. Will the agreement survive? And is it enough to prevent a nuclear disaster?

In this episode:

• Tariq Rauf, Former Head of Verification and Security Policy Coordination at the International Atomic Energy Agency
• Kelsey Davenport, Director for Nonproliferation Policy at the US Arms Control Association
• Seyed Hossein Mousavian, former Iranian nuclear negotiator

Host: Mohammed Jamjoom

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Palestinians exercising their democratic right to vote. But the municipal elections alienated most factions. The Palestinian Authority's party, Fatah, and its affiliates claimed victory. Will the elections make a difference to the people under Israeli occupation?

In this episode:

• Ahmed Fattouh, Fatah spokesperson
• Jalal Abukhater, Policy Manager at 7amleh - The Arab Center for the Advancement of Social Media
• Xavier Abu Eid, Political analyst and former PLO Communications Director

Host: Imran Khan

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