Aggressive maritime blockades and financial restrictions severely choke Iranian exports, creating substantial trade friction with major Asian energy consumers.
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Dubai’s shell companies and free zones keep Iran sanctions evasion alive despite the UAE’s new direct trade suspension.
Sanctions, bombing, and blockade have not broken Iran’s economy. New data show surprising resilience amid triple-digit inflation and job losses.
Beijing advances renminbi trade settlements and digital rails across Gulf markets, expanding alternatives to traditional petrodollar payment mechanisms.
Record foreign investment and sovereign borrowing are testing Kuwait’s ability to withstand Iran war shipping risks and fiscal pressure.
The 2026 Global Muslim Travel Index reveals a $310 billion shift driven by AI visibility and regional travel.
Qatar’s non-hydrocarbon economy grew faster than gas output in 2025, but the LNG expansion will test how durable diversification is
The UAE’s BRICS trade surge to $312 billion in non-oil goods is recasting its strategic role in global commerce.
Iran’s economic options narrow as war damage and Hormuz tensions force a choice between Gulf trade and Chinese reliance.
How the Saudi digital economy turns idle cars, space, and skills into income, driving economic diversification beyond oil.