The US-Iran interim deal has expired without a new agreement, while the Strait of Hormuz remains a major flashpoint. Oil prices are rising again, shipping is under pressure and businesses are facing renewed uncertainty over energy and trade.So what does this mean for the Gulf economy, UAE businesses and consumers? And could the UAE emerge stronger as regional uncertainty continues?We are joined by Dr Florian Meier, Associate Head of Department for Accounting, Economics and Finance at Heriot-Watt University Dubai, to assess what comes next.