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UAE projections mirror wider MENAP turmoil as regional conflict reshapes economic outlook: IMF

​The escalation of the war in the region has severely disrupted the broader Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan (MENAP) region, with overall economic growth projected to contract by 1.3 percent in 2026. Within this context, the UAE reflects the sharp economic divide facing Gulf oil exporters, while its medium-term outlook points to recovery supported by technological investment.

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UAE projections mirror wider MENAP turmoil as regional conflict reshapes economic outlook: IMF

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