05 Feb 2025. Growth in the UAE non-oil economy remained strong at the beginning of 2025, according to the latest PMI at 55.0. Economists at S&P cited “Robust expansion in activity and new business” for UAE firms. Economist Christopher Payne of Knight Frank explain more. Plus, Wendy's has just opened its 50th burger restaurant in the Gulf. We speak to the man behind the square patty about how close we're getting to peak burger. And, we break down the biggest aviation headlines, regional and international, with aviation expert Nick Humphrey.

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