‘The region is resilient’: Middle East industry leaders on conflict
Speaking with IQ, senior figures unpack the long-term ramifications of ongoing hostilities in the Gulf states after a series of show postponements
News By Hanna Ellington | 26 March 2026
Despite the conflict in the Middle East persisting, with artists delaying shows in the region, industry professionals across the Gulf have expressed confidence that the long-term ramifications will not impact their place on the global touring circuit.
It has been nearly a month since the war broke out between the United States, Israel, and Iran, triggering a broader regional conflict across the Gulf states, with countries including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE hit with rocket attacks. Though…
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