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Gulf economies to contract 4.8% this year amid Iran war shock, IMF says

Outlet: The National · Aarti Nagraj · Published 22/10/2026 09:38 UTC

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  1. Headline · detected on 22/10/2026 12:39 UTC

    IMF forecasts Gulf economies to contract 4.8% Gulf economic contraction in 2026 as this year amid Iran war hits energy exports shock, IMF says

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https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/10/22/imf-forecasts-48-gulf-economic-contraction-in-2026-as-iran-war-hits-energy-exports/
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22/10/2026 09:38 UTC
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22/10/2026 10:09 UTC
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