Economy: The International Monetary Fund indicated in its latest report anticipated shifts in the performance of Arab economies between 2026 and 2027, as several oil-exporting countries faced pressures resulting from navigation challenges in the Strait of Hormuz and declining supplies.
Nevertheless, estimates suggest a widespread recovery for most Arab nations by 2027 in conjunction with the restoration of oil flows and the stabilization of security conditions, with Iraq uniquely recording the highest economic growth rate across the Arab region in
that year.
