Inside StoryImpact of US-Israeli war on Iran poses serious risks beyond energy sector.The US-Israeli war on Iran is hitting Gulf Arab nations hard – but with a wider impact in today’s interlinked world.As well as global oil and gas supplies, Gulf States play a critical role in many economies.So how are they connected – and what could be at risk?Presenter: James BaysGuests:Nikolay Kozjharnov – Research associate professor in energy security at the Gulf Studies Center at Qatar UniversityCornelia Meyer – Macroeconomist and oil and gas specialistTorbjorn Soltvedt – Associate director at global risk intelligence company Verisk MaplecroftPublished On 27 Mar 2026
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FRI · 2026-03-27 · 20:12 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0327-40043
NSR-2026-0327-40043News Report·EN·Economic Impact
How important are the Gulf economies to the world?
A 2026 news report analyzes the global economic importance of Gulf Arab nations amidst the US-Israeli war on Iran. The report, featuring experts from Qatar University, and Verisk Maplecroft, highlights the Gulf states' critical role beyond oil and gas, impacting various economies worldwide.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-03-27 · 20:12 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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A 2026 news report analyzes the global economic importance of Gulf Arab nations amidst the US-Israeli war on Iran. The report, featuring experts from Qatar University, and Verisk Maplecroft, highlights the Gulf states' critical role beyond oil and gas, impacting various economies worldwide. It examines the interconnectedness of these economies and the potential risks posed by the conflict. The discussion covers the Gulf states' broader economic influence and vulnerabilities in the face of regional instability. The report emphasizes the potential for wider global repercussions due to the Gulf's significance in international trade and finance.
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Gulf states play a critical role in global oil and gas supplies.
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Gulf states play a critical role in many economies.
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Impact of US-Israeli war on Iran poses serious risks beyond energy sector.
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The US-Israeli war on Iran is hitting Gulf Arab nations hard.
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