Gulf economies are heading for a strong rebound in 2027 after the war tested their resilience, according to Jihad Azour, director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department at the International Monetary Fund. He said years of reform and long-term investment have helped maintain stability across the region.
Azour spoke to Arab News in a one-on-one interview at the launch of the IMF’s Regional Economic Outlook in Dubai. He pointed to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, saying its reform-driven pillars.