Gulf Nations Face Food, Water Crisis Amidst War, Despite Oil Wealth

• Gulf countries, rich in oil and gas, face severe food and water dependency, making them vulnerable during conflicts.
• Qatar, a gas powerhouse, imports 85-93% of its food, relying on airlifts for fresh produce due to supply chain disruptions.
• UAE's water supply heavily depends on desalination plants, vulnerable to cyber or missile attacks, with only 48-72 hours of operational backup.
• Saudi Arabia, the world's largest oil exporter, imports 80% of its food and depleted ancient water reserves for agriculture.
• Oman, guardian of the Strait of Hormuz, faces soaring food prices due to 'war risk surcharges' on shipping after drone attacks.