Is the Middle East Still Investible? Gulf leaders defend region amid Iran war
- Barron’s analysis: the Iran war has chilled investor sentiment but Gulf leaders argue fundamentals remain intact.
- Highlights near-term risks to travel, data-centre investment and cross-border deals that could affect Saudi tech projects.
- Market implication: increased risk premium for regional assets; potential delays to large infrastructure or data-centre transactions.
Barron's · 2026-03-27