{"id":12604,"date":"2026-03-16T21:22:34","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T19:22:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/?p=12604"},"modified":"2026-03-16T21:22:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T19:22:34","slug":"vvp-kataru-ta-kuvejtu-mozhe-vpasty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/en\/economics\/vvp-kataru-ta-kuvejtu-mozhe-vpasty\/","title":{"rendered":"Qatar and Kuwait's GDP may fall by 14% due to crisis"},"content":{"rendered":"

Military operations in Iran<\/strong> could have a significant impact on the economies of Qatar and Kuwait. To. data<\/a> Bloomberg<\/em><\/strong>, If the Strait of Hormuz is blocked, the GDP of these countries will decrease by 14% this year. Saudi Arabia and the UAE will also suffer economic losses.<\/p>\n

The threat of an economic downturn<\/h2>\n

If the fighting in Iran continues until April and closes the Strait of Hormuz for two months, it will lead to a deep economic downturn in the region. Qatar and Kuwait will suffer the most, with their GDP may shrink by 14%<\/strong> in 2026.<\/p>\n

This will be the worst economic downturn for these states since the early 1990s. Saudi Arabia and the UAE will also feel the effects, albeit to a lesser extent.<\/p>\n

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  • Qatar: GDP expected to decline by 14%<\/li>\n
  • Kuwait: expected GDP decline by 14%<\/li>\n
  • Saudi Arabia: GDP decline by 3%<\/li>\n
  • UAE: GDP decline by 5%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Causes of economic risks<\/h2>\n

    A key risk factor is the possible closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which a significant portion of global oil exports pass. Stopping the transportation of oil could lead to a sharp decline in the income of the Gulf countries.<\/p>\n

    The region's economies are dependent on energy exports, so even a short-term closure of the strait would lead to significant financial losses. Analysts warn of the possibility of prolonged economic instability if the conflict escalates.<\/p>\n

    Context.<\/h2>\n

    The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic route for transporting oil from the Middle East. Most energy exports from the Gulf countries go through this waterway.<\/p>\n

    Qatar and Kuwait have not faced such large-scale economic challenges since the early 1990s. Experts note that the situation remains tense and depends on developments in the region.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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