Witkoff Predicts Gaza Breakthrough; Intel Seeks Apple | Horizons Middle East & Africa 9/25/2025

US equity-index futures inch higher in Asian trading after Wall Street took a breather from the AI-driven rally. Also on the show: Taiwan is stepping back from chip export curbs on South Africa; US envoy Steve Witkoff is predicting a breakthrough in the Israel-Hamas Gaza war in the coming days; Malawi has elected its former President Peter Mutharika. Guests include: Ray Sharma-Ong, Aberdeen Investments, Deputy Global Head of Multi-Asset Bespoke Solutions; Frances Ames, Ajeej Capital, Director and Head of Research.

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
00:06:52 - Ray Sharma-Ong, Aberdeen Investments, Deputy Global Head of Multi-Asset Bespoke Solutions
00:13:16 - Frances Ames, Ajeej Capital, Director and Head of Research
00:20:12 - Taiwan halts chips curbs on South Africa
00:27:43 - Witkoff predicts Gaza peace breakthrough
00:33:40 - Erdogan to visit Trump at the White House
00:39:45 - Ex-president returns to power in Malawi
00:44:15 - Ajay Banga, World Bank, President
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