Why the Gulf Economy Held When the Region Didn't
A war that closed the Strait of Hormuz and hit every GCC state should have broken the region's economics. Reserves and diversification kept it standing.
Jul 16, 2026

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A war that closed the Strait of Hormuz and hit every GCC state should have broken the region's economics. Reserves and diversification kept it standing.
Jul 16, 2026

Crude shipments through the Gulf have recovered sharply, yet refineries and fuel supply remain constrained. That gap explains why cheaper oil may not quickly reach consumers.
Jul 31, 2026

Scatec's proposed two-year investment program spans batteries, desalination, wind, solar and green data centers, revealing how Egypt wants clean power to support industry.
Aug 3, 2026

A decade after Vision 2030 was announced, the non-oil economy is the majority of Saudi output, the sovereign fund has grown roughly sixfold, and about 1.3 million more Saudi women are in work. The record is strong, and the interesting part is the method.
Aug 22, 2026

Governor Christopher Waller said he is inclined to hold in September, and market odds on a rise fell about twelve points to 54.6 percent. With rates at 3.50 to 3.75 percent, the swing variable is how fast energy supply chains normalise.
Sep 4, 2026
