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Saudi Arabia Warns Oil Output Recovery Will Take Time After Infrastructure Damage

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Saudi Arabia’s finance minister has warned that restoring oil production capacity across the Gulf will take time following extensive infrastructure damage caused by recent regional conflict. Speaking at a global economic forum, officials highlighted a “disconnect between paper markets and physical supply,” as oil prices fluctuated sharply despite the reopening of key shipping routes. Although […]

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IMF Slashes Middle East Growth Forecast as Conflict Disrupts Trade and Energy

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has sharply downgraded its economic outlook for the Middle East, warning that ongoing geopolitical tensions are severely impacting growth, trade, and energy markets. According to the latest update, regional growth is now projected at just 1.1% for 2026, down nearly 2.8 percentage points from earlier estimates. The downgrade comes amid

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Middle East AI Boom Continues as Big Tech Commits Billions Despite Tensions

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Global technology giants are continuing to pour billions into Middle East artificial intelligence infrastructure, reinforcing the region’s emergence as a major global tech hub. Companies including Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, and Google Cloud have committed tens of billions of dollars to AI and cloud projects across Saudi Arabia and the UAE. These investments are driven

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Gulf Sovereign Wealth Funds Reassess Global Tech Investments Amid Uncertainty

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Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds, which collectively manage over $5 trillion in assets, are beginning to reassess their global technology investment strategies amid rising geopolitical and economic uncertainty. Recent analysis indicates that some Gulf funds are slowing or pausing overseas tech investments to prioritize domestic economic stability and strategic sectors. These funds — including major

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Shipping Disruptions in Strait of Hormuz Drive Surge in Global Logistics Costs

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Ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are sending shockwaves through global supply chains, with shipping volumes falling sharply and costs rising across industries. Traffic through the strategic waterway remains far below pre-conflict levels, significantly impacting oil shipments, trade flows, and insurance pricing. Businesses across the Middle East are facing increased logistics costs as companies

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China-UAE Economic Ties Deepen Amid Push for Trade and Technology Expansion

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China and the United Arab Emirates are strengthening economic cooperation, with both nations signaling deeper collaboration across trade, energy, and advanced technology sectors. During high-level meetings this week, China emphasized the need for stronger economic ties with Arab nations, including potential progress toward a China-GCC free trade agreement. The UAE has emerged as a key

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Gulf Economies Brace for AI Infrastructure Risks After Data Center Attacks

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Gulf economies are reassessing their ambitious artificial intelligence expansion plans after recent attacks on critical data infrastructure exposed new vulnerabilities in the region’s digital backbone. According to recent reporting, AI data centers in the UAE and Bahrain were directly impacted during regional conflict, temporarily disrupting banking systems, payment platforms, and digital services. This marks a

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Middle East Trade Routes Disrupted as Shipping Costs Surge Across Region

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Trade routes across the Middle East are experiencing major disruptions, with shipping costs rising sharply due to ongoing geopolitical tensions affecting key maritime corridors. The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes, continues to operate at significantly reduced capacity. This has forced companies to reroute shipments, increasing delivery times and logistics

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Gulf Banks Face Pressure as Conflict Risks Impact Liquidity and Credit Quality

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Banks across the Gulf region are facing mounting pressure as geopolitical tensions begin to impact liquidity levels and asset quality, according to new industry assessments released today. Financial institutions are seeing increased risk exposure due to disrupted trade flows, reduced investor confidence, and volatility in regional markets. Analysts warn that prolonged instability could affect loan

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Middle East AI Investments Accelerate Despite Rising Security Risks

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Artificial intelligence investments across the Middle East continue to accelerate despite heightened geopolitical risks, as governments and global tech firms double down on long-term digital transformation strategies. Major players including Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, and Google Cloud have committed over $30 billion collectively toward AI and cloud infrastructure in the region. Saudi Arabia alone is

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