The UAE intends to absorb the economic effects of the confrontation with Iran through controlled
emirate-level deficits and selective spending delays rather than federal budget cuts or broad austerity. This approach will protect politically sensitive expenditure while redirecting capital toward defense readiness, critical infrastructure protection, and strategically important technologies.
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