To sustain global influence, Gulf economies recalibrate foreign investments as war drains revenues

To sustain global influence, Gulf economies recalibrate foreign investments as war drains revenues Submitted by Gaspard Rouffin on Fri, 09/04/2026 - 11:46 Closure of Hormuz is forcing GCC states to balance domestic infrastructure and overseas economic ambitions for political influence to maintain soft power A general view shows Abu Dhabi's skyline across the Gulf waters in the Emirati capital (Karim Sahib/AFP) Off Economies across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), comprising Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Ar