The economic impact of the war in the Middle East has been highly uneven. Oil exporters directly affected by energy and shipping disruptions have seen a sharp slowdown, while oil importers have proven more resilient, supported by remittances, tourism, and favorable financial conditions. https://www.imf.org/en/publications/reo/meca/issues/2026/10/22/regional-economic-outlook-middle-east-central-asia-october-2026?cid=sm-com-yt-am26-REOMCDEA2026002