May 12th, 2026

Moubayed: Saudi Deficit Widening Higher Than Expected

The impact of the Iran war is starting to emerge across the Gulf, raising uncertainty for growth and trade in the region. Alia Moubayed, Managing Director for EMEA Economics & Strategy, Jefferies International spoke to Bloomberg’s Horizons Middle East and Africa anchor Joumanna Bercetche on the war’s impact on GCC economies