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Al-Abdulqader: More Motivation to Diversify GCC Economies
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The US State Department's order for non-emergency American employees to leave Saudi Arabia due to safety risks may motivate GCC economies to diversify their economies further, according to Imad Al-Abdulqader. This move is a result of ongoing tensions in the region, particularly with Iran. The potential for a broader conflict could have significant implications for business decisions in the region.
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The US State Department ordered non-emergency American employees and diplomats in Saudi Arabia to leave the country, citing safety risks. The move comes as Iranian attacks across the Gulf continued with fears of a broader conflict. Imad Al-Abdulqader, partner at DGA-Albright Stonebridge Group spoke to Bloomberg’s Horizons Middle East and Africa anchor Joumanna Bercetche about the likely impact on business decisions in the region due to the war. (Source: Bloomberg)
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