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  "title": "Gulf Cooperation Council: Economic Prospects and Policy Challenges for the GCC Countries",
  "publication": "Policy Papers, November 29, 2022",
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    "Published: November 29, 2022",
    "Series: Policy Papers",
    "DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9798400226670.007",
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    "Commodity prices have surged, and the outlook is more positive for GCC countries.",
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