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After the Iran war, the Gulf’s next economic phase awaits

May 19, 2026·Atlantic CouncilEconomy

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GCC CONTEXT

Regional geopolitical tensions have historically driven cyclical volatility in Gulf equity markets, particularly affecting energy valuations, capital flows, and foreign investor sentiment, while periods of reduced conflict uncertainty typically correlate with renewed focus on domestic economic diversification and non-oil sector development. The GCC economies—heavily dependent on oil export revenues and regional stability—have demonstrated structural resilience through prior cycles by leveraging sovereign wealth fund interventions and fiscal stimulus, though prolonged uncertainty constrains private investment and delays infrastructure projects. Any transition toward a lower-tension regional environment traditionally realigns market focus toward execution of Vision 2030–style reforms, financ

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