Middle East war tests Gulf's food & water systems - Can they hold?

Pure Harvest CEO Sky Kurtz says the recent Middle East tensions did not push the UAE into a food security crisis, thanks to strong reserves, robust logistics, and decades of planning, particularly since COVID-19. However, the episode underscores a deeper structural vulnerability - the Gulf’s reliance on importing up to 85-90% of its food, especially fresh produce. Supply shocks including disruptions from key suppliers like Iran highlight the risks.