Outreach
May 19, 2026
Institute of International Finance: Tim Callen presented his views on the economic outlook for Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region at the IIF’s “Virtual Investor Trip to the Gulf.”
Institute of International Finance
Media
May 19, 2026
Al Arabiya TV: Hussein Ibish was interviewed about President Trump’s continued mixed messaging on a potential return to bombardment of Iran, whether a limited strike rather than a return to large-scale and open-ended attacks is plausible, and what the purpose of a more focused escalation might be.
Al Arabiya TV
Media
May 19, 2026
Al Arabiya TV: In an interview, Hussein Ibish discussed statements made by President Trump regarding the possibility of a new round of strikes against Iran and the extent to which he may be trying to leave the door open for more serious negotiations while simultaneously threatening Tehran.
Al Arabiya TV