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IMF Gulf forecast: GCC economies set to shrink in 2026

The IMF Gulf forecast shows Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait contracting in 2026 as the Hormuz closure drags on, before a 2027 rebound.

13 October 2026
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