{"id":106986,"date":"2026-04-07T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/?p=106986"},"modified":"2026-04-07T03:54:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T03:54:41","slug":"gcc-can-withstand-war-related-shocks-imf-chief","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2026\/04\/07\/gcc-can-withstand-war-related-shocks-imf-chief\/","title":{"rendered":"GCC can withstand war-related shocks -IMF chief"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Good morning, friends. <\/strong>The regional war still holds sway as yet another facet of the Kingdom\u2019s economy \u2014 its lineup of gigaprojects \u2014 falls victim to the resulting jitters, as m-o-m tendering activity sees a marked decline.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>And that\u2019s not all: <\/strong>The conflict has prompted Aramco to raise its Arab Light crude premium for its Asian customers by USD 17 a barrel for deliveries scheduled in May. In relative terms, the premium has never exceeded USD 10 a barrel over the past 26 years.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>WEATHER- Looks like rain: <\/strong>Najran, Asir, and Jazan are in for a soaking today, while Riyadh, Makkah, Al-Baha, and the Eastern Region get off a little easier with just a sprinkle.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Riyadh: 29\u00b0C high \/ 18\u00b0C low;<\/li>\n<li>Jeddah: 31\u00b0C high \/ 24\u00b0C low;<\/li>\n<li>Makkah: 37\u00b0C high \/ 25\u00b0C low;<\/li>\n<li>Dammam: 27\u00b0C high \/ 18\u00b0C low.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> Watch this space<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <a id=\"wwtt1\"><\/a> <strong>MACRO \u2014 The GCC can withstand war-related shocks, IMF chief says:<\/strong> Strong institutions and economic diversification will allow Gulf economies to absorb shocks from the US-Iran war, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/asharqbusiness.com\/economics\/127183\/%D8%B5%D9%86%D8%AF%D9%88%D9%82-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%86%D9%82%D8%AF-%D8%AF%D9%88%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AE%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%AC-%D9%82%D8%A7%D8%AF%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%89-%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%AA%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%B5-%D8%B5%D8%AF%D9%85%D8%A9-%D8%AD%D8%B1%D8%A8-%D8%A5%D9%8A%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86\/\" style=\"\">Asharq Business<\/a>. That being said, the global lender will \u201csomewhat\u201d lower its growth forecast for GCC nations, she added. Global growth, too, will see a downward revision. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Watch this space: <\/strong>The regional war and its economic impact is expected to dominate discussions among policymakers during the IMF and World Bank\u2019s annual spring meetings, which will kick off on Monday, 13 April. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>WAR WATCH<\/strong><strong> \u2014 Debris from intercepted missiles lands near energy sites: <\/strong>Saudi Arabia intercepted seven missiles bound for the Eastern Province, with debris falling near energy facilities, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/modgovksa\/status\/2041287030705959341\" style=\"\">statements<\/a> by the Defense Ministry. The ministry said damage assessment was underway without specifying who launched the missiles.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>OIL \u2014 South<\/strong><strong> Korean envoy to lock in crude supplies in Saudi visit: <\/strong>South Korean presidential chief of staff Kang Hoon-sik is heading to Saudi Arabia to secure crude oil and naphtha supplies, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/asia-pacific\/south-korea-envoy-visit-kazakhstan-oman-saudi-arabia-secure-oil-supplies-2026-04-07\/\" style=\"\">Reuters<\/a> reports. He kicks off his trip, which will also see him land in Kazakhstan and Oman, later today. Seoul relies on the Strait of Hormuz for over half of its crude imports.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt2\"><\/a> <strong>PRIVATIZATION \u2014<\/strong> <strong>Development plans for <\/strong><strong>Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz<\/strong> <strong>International Airport are moving forward<\/strong>, as Matarat Holding and the National Center for Privatization & PPP (NCP) invite interested firms to submit credentials for the project\u2019s prequalification phase, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MATARAT_KSA\/status\/2041170824678236251\" style=\"\">statement<\/a>. The tender has attracted 89 bidders \u2014 55 local players and 34 international firms.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI: <\/strong>Matarat and NCP <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2026\/02\/10\/this-morning-pif-carefully-kicks-the-new-strategys-tires-with-investors\/\" style=\"\">called for expressions of interest<\/a> for the project \u2014 which includes the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the facility \u2014 earlier this year. The project will be implemented under a build-transfer-operate contract with a concession period of 30 years.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">Data point<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>13% \u2014 that\u2019s how much Saudi Arabia\u2019s total revenues are projected to rise in 2026, <\/strong><strong>totalling SAR 1.3 tn<\/strong>, according to a SNB Capital <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.al-madina.com\/article\/983454\/%D8%A7%D9%82%D8%AA%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%AF\/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%87%D9%84%D9%8A-%D9%83%D8%A7%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%AA%D8%A7%D9%84-13-%D8%B2%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%AF%D8%A9-%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A5%D9%8A%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D9%88%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AC%D8%B9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%AC%D8%B2-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%8A\" style=\"\">report<\/a>. The asset manager sees the Kingdom\u2019s economy growing 4.3% this year \u2014 down from previous estimates of 4.7%.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 subscribe-box-panel\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"title\">\n<h4 class=\"fw-lighter mb-10\">   Get <b style=\"font-weight: 700\">Enterprise<\/b> daily   <\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-10\">The roundup of news and trends that move your markets and shape corporate agendas delivered straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n<p>  <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"ksa\/en\/user\/NewsLetters\" class=\"btn-green px-3 d-flex align-items-center\">Subscribe here<\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>***<\/strong><strong>You\u2019re reading EnterpriseAM Saudi<\/strong>, your essential daily roundup of business, economics, and must-read news about Saudi, delivered straight to your inbox. 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Reach out to us on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:climate@enterprisemea.com\" style=\"\">saudi@enterpriseAM.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>DID YOU KNOW <\/strong>that we also cover <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\" style=\"\">Egypt<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\" style=\"\">the UAE<\/a>, the MENA <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\" style=\"\">logistics<\/a> industry, and the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/mena-india\/en\" style=\"\"><\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/mena-india\/en\" style=\"\">MENA <> India<\/a> corridor?<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Were you forwarded this email? <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/newsletters\/\" style=\"\">Tap or click here<\/a> to get your own copy of EnterpriseAM Saudi delivered every weekday.<br \/><strong>***<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">The big story abroad <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt3\"><\/a> <strong>US-Iran talks haven\u2019t made much headway yet. <\/strong>US President Donald Trump <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2026\/04\/06\/trump-iran-war-ceasefire-hormuz-strait.html\" style=\"\">shut down<\/a> Iran\u2019s 45-day ceasefire proposal, which he criticised for being \u201cnot good enough.\u201d Trump <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2026-04-06\/trump-says-reopening-hormuz-must-be-part-of-iran-ceasefire-deal?srnd=homepage-middle-east\" style=\"\">warned<\/a> that every bridge in Iran could be destroyed if a resolution \u2014 that reopens the Strait of Hormuz \u2014 was not reached by later today. \u201cThe entire country can be taken out in one night,\u201d Trump <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/livecoverage\/iran-war-latest-news-updates-2026?mod=WSJ_home_mediumtopper_pos_1\" style=\"\">said<\/a> during a news conference yesterday.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Tehran hit back with a ten-point proposal<\/strong>, which reportedly demands assurances that Iran would not be attacked again, an end to Israeli strikes on Lebanon\u2019s Hezbollah, and the removal of all sanctions, two senior Iranian officials told the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2026\/04\/06\/world\/middleeast\/iran-10-point-proposal.html\" style=\"\">New York Times<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Meanwhile, in the world of finance: <\/strong>Global investment bank Goldman Sachs <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2026-04-06\/goldman-says-it-s-ready-to-pounce-as-retail-flees-private-credit?srnd=homepage-middle-east\" style=\"\">said<\/a> that the recent exodus of retail investors from private credit has created an opportune moment to invest in the asset class. The firm characterized the trend as a \u201cmeaningful shift\u201d which will result in heavier reliance on institutional investors.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Also in the news orbit is Nasa\u2019s latest mission, Artemis II<\/strong>, which has officially <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/science\/artemis-crew-reaches-moon-approaches-record-breaking-distance-earth-2026-04-06\/\" style=\"\">reached the<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/science\/artemis-crew-reaches-moon-approaches-record-breaking-distance-earth-2026-04-06\/\" style=\"\">farthest point<\/a> in space ever travelled by humans. Launched earlier this week, the mission took four astronauts around the far side of the moon and they\u2019re now on their way back to Earth. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Good morning, friends. The regional war still holds sway as yet another facet of the Kingdom\u2019s economy \u2014 its lineup of gigaprojects \u2014 falls victim to the resulting jitters, as m-o-m tendering activity sees a marked decline. 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