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Middle East Conflict Further Weakens Regional Outlook, with Gulf Oil Exporters Hit Hardest
October 06, 2026
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The World Bank issued the following news release:

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Middle East Conflict Further Weakens Regional Outlook, with Gulf Oil Exporters Hit Hardest

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Longer term, artificial intelligence has the potential to boost regional productivity and growth, but structural gaps must be closed

WASHINGTON, October 6, 2026 -- The conflict that began in February 2026 continues to impose serious economic costs across the Middl . . .

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