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The Gulf Report brings you the latest and the most crucial developments in tech and business from this powerhouse region.
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About the Author
Harveen Ahluwalia
Harveen Ahluwalia
Harveen is a co-founder at The Morning Context, and leads our coverage in the Middle East. She has previously worked as a media, consumer and tech writer at The Ken and Mint. At The Morning Context, she writes on tech, venture capital, consumer and media businesses across India and Gulf—from e-commerce to healthtech to streaming.
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The Gulf Report: IMF slashes growth projections for Mideast amid Iran war
The regional economy is expected to take a big hit in 2026, venture capital activity is starting to show signs of strain, and Saudi Arabia’s sovereign fund has a new investment strategy.
Recent Editions
The Gulf Report: UAE markets cheer on US-Iran ceasefire
Dubai stocks saw their best day in a long while on Wednesday, property data for the first quarter shows the market held its own and other updates from the week.
08 Apr 2026
The Gulf Report: A billion-dirham package for Dubai businesses
The emirate approves economic incentives for the local market, fuel prices are up and dealmaking rages on, even as the Iran war is in its fifth week.
01 Apr 2026
Gulf on edge as diplomacy and danger collide
The US and Iran seem to have their own ideas for a possible ceasefire and conclusion to the ongoing war. Everyone else hangs in the balance.
25 Mar 2026
The Gulf Report: UAE markets rise, but war jitters linger
Dubai and Abu Dhabi markets bounce back on real estate strength and central bank support, but sentiment remains fragile amid ongoing conflict.
18 Mar 2026
Older Editions
Iran war: New attacks engulf the UAE, as the conflict drags on
Dubai International Airport and Fujairah port were once again disrupted on Monday. Separately, there is a new warning that this conflict could result in the region’s worst crises in decades.
16 Mar 2026
Iran war: Attacks escalate across the Gulf
The Gulf states are dealing with elevated threats, even as the question of the UAE’s stability and status as a business haven becomes more pressing.
12 Mar 2026
The Gulf Report: Aramco’s war warning and the chaos in Bahrain
The oil giant’s chief says the ongoing Mideast conflict and the consequent Strait of Hormuz disruption could have catastrophic consequences; a look at the conflict’s effect in Bahrain.
10 Mar 2026
The Gulf Report: Day 11 of US, Israel and Iran war
The IMF asks policymakers to prepare for the unthinkable and warns that the new Mideast conflict poses inflation risks; separately, a war is also being waged on unverified information across the Mideast.
09 Mar 2026
UAE outgrows its emerging-market label
JPMorgan will phase out the country from its emerging-market bond indices by June. Separately, Al Habtoor Group preps for a fight against Lebanon and Saudi makes a new gaming play.
25 Feb 2026