World Bank expects Middle East economic growth to slow to 1.8% and warns of scarring from Iran war | The National
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Source: The National (UAE)
Published: 2026-04-08 23:00 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Economy & Finance, World News, Business & Economy, War & Conflict
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The World Bank expects economic growth in the Middle East to slow to 1.8 per cent this year as a result of the Iran war, warning the fallout can result in long-term “scarring”.
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