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Former US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says Middle East investment faces short-term uncertainty from the Iran conflict but argues the region remains attractive over the longer term. Mnuchin called for strict enforcement of sanctions on Iran, including potential action against Chinese banks, while saying the US and China should also seek a broader understanding on AI. At the 2026 Qatar Economic Forum, UNGA Special Edition; Powered by Bloomberg.

Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari says mediators are shuttling between capitals and exchanging proposals in an effort to restart negotiations between the US and Iran, with teams working around the clock to bridge remaining differences. Joining Bloomberg This Weekend, Al-Ansari says Qatar's priorities are ending the conflict and restoring freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, warning that restrictions on international waterways could set a dangerous precedent. At the 2026 Qatar Economic Forum, UNGA Special Edition; Powered by Bloomberg.

Oaktree Capital Management co-founder & co-chair Howard Marks says optimism has dominated markets since late 2022, pushing investors to look past bad news and making caution increasingly important. Marks is on Bloomberg This Weekend and tells David Gura and Christina Ruffini that enthusiasm around AI is undeniable but uncertainty over its profitability, valuations and potential impact on jobs makes it impossible to determine whether that exuberance is irrational. At the 2026 Qatar Economic Forum, UNGA Special Edition; Powered by Bloomberg.

Bloomberg Television editor at large Francine Lacqua says fear of missing out is helping keep markets relatively calm despite geopolitical disruptions, even as consumers and businesses remain sensitive to shortages and shifting supply chains. Lacqua tells David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend that European leaders are focused on maintaining US engagement on Ukraine and trade, while her Leaders With Francine Lacqua series examines how decision-makers are navigating AI, geopolitics and changing trade patterns. At the 2026 Qatar Economic Forum, UNGA Special Edition; Powered by Bloomberg.

Marsh CEO & President John Doyle says geopolitical tensions and their impact on trade and supply chains are among the biggest concerns facing corporate leaders, while emerging technology is adding to cyber threats. Doyle also tells Bloomberg This Weekend hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini that AI offers significant opportunities for growth and productivity but warns that systemic cyber risk stemming from new technologies remains poorly understood. At the 2026 Qatar Economic Forum, UNGA Special Edition; Powered by Bloomberg.

Joining Bloomberg This Weekend, Qatar Airways Group CEO Hamad Ali Al-Khater says passenger demand remains resilient despite regional conflict and sharply higher jet fuel costs, with travelers booking closer to departure and the carrier shifting capacity toward its most profitable routes. The airline plans to take delivery of 138 aircraft over the next five years while expanding its cargo business and continuing its Starlink rollout.

World leaders are gathering in New York for the UN General Assembly as escalating Middle East tensions, the war in Ukraine and pressure on global energy supplies dominate the diplomatic agenda. Bloomberg News managing editor for European economy & government Ben Sills and CNN senior national security reporter Jennifer Hansler join Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss Europe's push for Ukrainian air defenses, the US approach to the Houthis and the prospects for diplomacy as Saudi Arabia faces renewed attacks. At the 2026 Qatar Economic Forum, UNGA Special Edition; Powered by Bloomberg.

President Donald Trump's plans for the Kennedy Center are hitting legal roadblocks as questions mount over the landmark's future. Bloomberg's Shaquille Omari breaks down the escalating battle over one of Washington's most iconic cultural institutions.

New York City is building a 36-person bureau of data scientists, technologists and economists to analyze company records for potential violations involving pricing, wages and other consumer and worker protections. NYC Consumer and Worker Protection Commissioner Sam Levine tells David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend that the effort is designed to give the city the technical expertise to enforce existing laws as algorithms and AI play a growing role in how companies set prices and compensation.

Utah Governor Spencer Cox joins Bloomberg This Weekend and argues Americans need more substantive disagreement without the contempt he says is fueling polarization, damaged relationships and political violence. In his new book, Off Ramp, Cox calls for healthier political conflict and stronger local connections while also arguing that policymakers need more expertise to address emerging challenges such as AI.

Vanity Fair contributing writer Chris Whipple spent six months examining JD Vance's years at Yale Law School, including the influence of professor Amy Chua and previously unreported contacts in which Whipple says Vance offered Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign advice on defeating Donald Trump. Whipple is on Bloomberg This Weekend and discusses how his reporting traces Vance's evolution from a prominent Trump critic to Trump's vice president, while examining the relationships and experiences that helped shape his political career.

Bangalore helped turn India into a global hub for software services, tech talent and outsourcing, building an ecosystem that now supports multinational firms, domestic startups and capital. But the city's success has also become one of its biggest weaknesses. India still lacks the depth of capital available in the US and China, while Bangalore's physical infrastructure has struggled to keep pace with private-sector growth. At the same time, southern India's rising economic power is colliding with demographic and political shifts that could threaten its representation in the country's Central Government, which helps support the growth that cities like Bangalore have enjoyed.