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Economy

Shockwaves From Iran: Implications for Energy Markets and the Global Economy

On March 11, AGSI will host a discussion on global energy and economic market volatility.

Flames rise from an oil storage facility south of Tehran as strikes hit the city, Iran, March 7. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Markets Respond to the Iran Conflict

The early reactions of regional stock markets reflect serious concerns but not full-blown panic despite an unprecedented escalation of the Iran conflict.

Large fire and plume of smoke is visible after, according to the authorities, debris of an Iranian intercepted drone hit an oil facility in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, March 3. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)

Iran War: Gulf Unity, Economic Shocks, and Regime Scenarios

After a massive U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran, AGSI explores scenarios for the future of Iran and implications for broader Gulf security.

A plume of smoke rises after a strike in Tehran, Iran, March 1. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Demographics Mean That Job Creation Is Top of the Saudi Economic Policy Agenda

With young Saudis continuing to enter their working age years in large numbers, robust employment gains need to continue, but slower non-oil growth may present a challenge.

A woman prepares beverages in the historic old city of Al-Balad during the holy month of Ramadan, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, February 24. (REUTERS/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa)

Oman Sets Its Economic Compass for the Year Ahead

A flurry of economic announcements and initiatives by the Omani government indicate a strong desire to sustain both reform progress and economic momentum amid potential headwinds.

An Omani couple stand on the Mutrah Corniche in Muscat, Oman, February 6. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)

Outlook 2026

AGSI experts assess the trends likely to shape the Gulf region and U.S. foreign policy in 2026.

Outlook 2026

Oman’s Space Ambitions: A Pragmatic Gulf Model

Oman is positioning itself as a future regional hub for space applications and innovation and a host, regulator, and service provider embedded within the global space economy.

Regional States Test the Economic Waters in Syria

New investment deals, mainly from the Gulf states and Turkey, are opening a path for Syrian reconstruction. But the fragile security situation and financial environment remain hurdles for foreign investment.

President of the United Arab Emirates Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan meets with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, July 7, 2025. (Mohamed Al Hammadi/UAE Presidential Court/Handout via Reuters)