Lara Tandy, Associate Director and head of MENA at @SRMInform, says the current crisis has highlighted something the world often forgets: the Gulf is not a passive bystander in global economics – it’s a core pillar. Daniel Hensel, Client Partner at 4most, says the UAE’s sensitivity sits in a few key channels – energy, logistics, and confidence-driven sectors such as tourism, aviation, real estate, and trade. Hydrocarbons remain a major revenue source, but the country’s sovereign wealth and strong net asset position provide a cushion that few economies can match.