War restricts Saudi growth but worse expected to come
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GCC CONTEXT
Regional conflicts have historically created supply-chain disruptions and elevated energy price volatility, affecting GCC economies' non-oil sectors and foreign direct investment flows despite the Gulf's position as a net energy exporter. Saudi Arabia's economic diversification efforts under Vision 2030—spanning tourism, manufacturing, and financial services—face headwinds when geopolitical tensions constrain regional stability and cross-border commerce. Periods of elevated regional risk have typically compressed valuations across GCC equities and credit spreads, while simultaneously supporting hydrocarbon revenues if global energy markets tighten.
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