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Gulf Economies, Torn by War in Iran, Desperately Need a Return to Normal

2 November 2026 at 10:02
States like Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates that have worked to rebalance from a dependence on energy have seen growth plunge in a year of strife.

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The Olaya district of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Gulf economies have shrunk 5 percent, as the Hormuz crisis hits energy exports and threatens regional diversification plans.
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