Saudi finance minister says Middle East economies divided by crisis

· Economy · Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's finance minister said Middle East economies are divided by crisis, Nikkei Asia reported, in remarks that highlight how conflict is fragmenting the region's economic outlook. The comment came during a period of heightened tension, with Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and Red Sea shipping disruptions weighing on Gulf economies. The minister did not elaborate in the report on which economies were most affected or what policy response might follow.

Why it matters：Diverging economic fortunes in the Middle East complicate regional coordination just as conflict threatens trade and investment flows.

Key points

  • The Saudi finance minister spoke about crisis dividing regional economies.
  • The remarks came amid Houthi attacks and Red Sea shipping disruption.
  • No specific economies or policy responses were detailed.

Sources (original reporting)

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