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Gulf 2026 growth outlook slashed as Hormuz closure continues
IMF slashes 2026 economic growth projections for Gulf amid continued Hormuz closure
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The Washington-based fund expects Strait of Hormuz will reopen in March 2027 with a return to pre-war shipping conditions by October 2027.
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Reported by: Arabian Business 13 Oct 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Arabian Business →
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Arabian Business (UAE).
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13 Oct 2026.
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Read the original at Arabian Business: https://www.arabianbusiness.com/finance/economy/imf-gulf-2026-growth-hormuz
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