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The UAE's Outlook Depends on Turning Non-Oil Resilience Into Durable Growth

The UAE enters the next period with diversified trade, services and investment buffers. Energy and shipping volatility still make credit quality and project selection important.

Aug 2, 2026/2 min read

A UAE skyline connected to modern port and logistics infrastructure

Business

Saudi Arabia's Recovery Case Now Runs Through Logistics as Much as Oil

The IMF sees Saudi growth recovering as maritime flows normalize. Diversified export routes, domestic demand and Vision 2030 investment are central to the resilience case.

Aug 2, 2026/2 min read

Modern Saudi logistics infrastructure connecting a port, rail line and city