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Sunday 25 October

22:49
Gulf EconomiesAnalysis
IMF expects Gulf economies to shrink 4.8% this year before a sharp rebound
Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain face the deepest contractions as the Hormuz disruption cuts oil and gas output, while Oman is the only GCC state forecast to grow.
22:40
Saudi Arabia
Houthi attacks on Saudi energy sites and airports prompt US staff withdrawal
Washington ordered non-essential diplomats out of Saudi Arabia after strikes on Dammam airport and the Shaybah oilfield, as Aramco told staff to leave its Dhahran headquarters.