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The economic shock from the ongoing Middle East conflict is hitting the United Arab Emirates hard. According to economic estimates cited by regional analysts, disruptions to trade, shipping, and energy flows linked to tensions around the Strait of Hormuz could be costing the UAE close to $1 million per minute, potentially reaching around $10 billion per week in economic impact.
The estimate mainly reflects losses from oil and trade disruptions, logistics delays, and reduced financial market activity. It does not yet include secondary losses affecting tourism, airlines, hotels, and other sectors that depend on regional stability.
With shipping routes under pressure and geopolitical tensions escalating, analysts warn that economic damage across the Gulf could grow further if the crisis continues.
📌 Reference:
1-Reuters – reports on economic risks to Gulf economies from disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and regional conflict.
2-IMF and regional economic analyses on Gulf trade exposure to Hormuz shipping routes.