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Iran war shows who ‘real friends’ are, says UAE minister

May 21, 2026·AGBI

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GCC CONTEXT

Regional geopolitical escalation involving Iran has historically created volatility in GCC equity and energy markets through multiple transmission channels: oil price shocks, currency pressures on dollar-pegged economies, and shifts in foreign direct investment flows. UAE's public positioning on regional conflicts carries particular weight given its role as a financial hub and its exposure to both regional tensions and global risk-off episodes that typically depress credit spreads and equity valuations across GCC bourses. Episodes of elevated geopolitical risk have historically coincided with divergent performance across GCC markets—defensive sectors such as utilities and banks tend to outperform cyclicals, while energy stocks may see mixed signals depending on crude price direction and pr

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