Saudi Arabia and Qatar are sinking, Israel is soaring: the new regional order in the Middle East | Amit Yagur
An opinion piece by Amit Yagur argues that Saudi Arabia and Qatar are economically declining, with Saudi GDP contracting by 3.3%-3.6% and Qatar cutting 14% of public spending, while Israel leads OECD growth at 4.5%+. The article presents this as a historic shift in the regional balance of power.
An opinion piece by Amit Yagur argues that Saudi Arabia and Qatar are economically declining while Israel is soaring, relying on the IMF's October 2026 World Economic Outlook growth projections. The article notes that Saudi GDP is contracting by 3.3% to 3.6%, and Qatar has been forced to cut 14% of public spending and shut down about 17% of its LNG export capacity. In contrast, Israel ranks first in the OECD with growth of 4.5%+. The article claims that the Gulf's decline and Israel's rise are shaping a new geopolitical order in which Israel is a necessary condition for regional stability. It presents future scenarios including a public strategic alliance within the framework of the 'Abraham Accords'.