Gulf States Review Overseas Investments Amid Financial Strain from Middle East Conflict

Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, and Qatar, are reassessing their overseas investments amid financial pressures from the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict. The war has disrupted oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz, affecting regional economies and prompting sovereign wealth funds to prioritize domestic stability. Officials are reviewing contracts and investment commitments as rising defense costs and economic uncertainties challenge Gulf states' budgets and global financial engagements.