Trump Faces Emboldened Xi as War Clips US Leverage | Horizons Middle East & Africa 5/13/2026

US President Donald Trump is on his way to Beijing for his highly anticipated meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The two leaders are set to discuss trade, tariffs, and Taiwan. Also on the show: Satellite images show oil shipments from Iran’s main export terminal appear to have come to a standstill; UK’s Keir Starmer clings on as rivals try to build coup momentum; Dubai ruler tightens grip on Emaar in $6.5B reshuffle. Guests include: Selena Ling, OCBC Chief Economist; Bill Ford, General Atlantic Chairman and CEO; Thomas Pramotedham, Presight CEO

Horizons Middle East & Africa is your daily spotlight on one of the world’s fastest-growing regions. Live from Dubai, we bring you the latest global markets and analysis, plus news-making interviews, with a special focus on MEA. All that and more, as you head to the office in the Gulf, pause for lunch in Hong Kong, or start your day in London or Johannesburg.

Chapters:
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:05:30 – Trump heads to China
00:09:55 – Kharg Island oil jetties empty in possible sign of Iran strain
00:14:21 – Selena Ling, OCBC Chief Economist
00:26:35 – UK’s Starmer clings on as rivals try to build coup momentum
00:29:45 – Bill Ford, General Atlantic Chairman and CEO
00:35:20 – Thomas Pramotedham, Presight CEO
00:43:37 – Dubai ruler tightens grip on Emaar
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