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Middle East Conflict Further Weakens Regional Outlook, with Gulf Oil Exporters Hit Hardest
October 6, 2026-Bold reforms in infrastructure, skills, and policy are needed to maintain growth and turn AI’s potential into jobs.
East Asia and Pacific (EAP) is projected to grow at 4.5% in 2026, demonstrating resilience in the face of global headwinds.
Saudi Arabia's non-oil economy improves, but Iran war continues to weigh on growth
October 5, 2026-The kingdom's headline PMI rose to 55.3 in September, the strongest rate of improvement in 7 months
Iran war could pull Gulf capital out of global markets
September 28, 2026-- Domestic pivot' of up to $100bn
US would be hardest hit by withdrawal
SWFs face pressure to invest at home
Mideast Stocks: Gulf shares slip on regional uncertainty, shipping concerns
September 24, 2026--Saudi Arabia's benchmark index eased 0.1%
Major Gulf equity markets fell in early trade on Thursday as little progress in US-Iran diplomacy and persistent risks to Strait of Hormuz shipping unsettled investors.
