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Insights Brief Series #1 · April 2026 Edition

OIC Economic Impact Brief

US–Israel–Iran Regional Crisis 2026

Economic impact brief for the OIC (Organization of Islamic Cooperation — 57 member countries) — from the pre-crisis baseline through the current disruption to four forward scenarios.

Key Question

“What are the medium- and long-term strategic positioning options for OIC economies in response to the US–Israel–Iran regional crisis?”

For OIC economic agencies, policymakers & corporate strategists.

$9.2T
OIC Combined GDP (baseline)
$126/bbl
Brent peak — largest supply shock since 1973
70%+
OIC trade corridors disrupted
$2.43T
Islamic/Halal economy impacted · 8.3% CAGR

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OIC Pre-Crisis Baseline — February 2026

State of the $9.2T OIC economy before the February 2026 regional crisis

Member states57
Population~2B(24% of world)
Combined GDP$9.2T
Merch. exports$2.6T
Global export share10.6%
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Brent (baseline)$70/bbl
Global oil reserves66%
Energy cluster VA$1.9T(20.6% GDP)
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Intra-OIC trade$870B
Food deficit nations28(LIFD)
Chokepoint control4 of 5global oil transit
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Islamic finance assets$5.98T
Halal economy spend$2.43T· 8.3% CAGR
Halal VA (OIC)$1.13T(12.3% of GDP)
11 OIC clusters~74%of OIC GDP
Member states57
Population~2B(24% of world)
Combined GDP$9.2T
Merch. exports$2.6T
Global export share10.6%
·
Brent (baseline)$70/bbl
Global oil reserves66%
Energy cluster VA$1.9T(20.6% GDP)
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Intra-OIC trade$870B
Food deficit nations28(LIFD)
Chokepoint control4 of 5global oil transit
·
Islamic finance assets$5.98T
Halal economy spend$2.43T· 8.3% CAGR
Halal VA (OIC)$1.13T(12.3% of GDP)
11 OIC clusters~74%of OIC GDP

Top OIC Industry Clusters — 2024 Value-Added

$9.2T OIC GDP · 11 clusters ≈ 74% of GDP · click a cluster to cross-filter.

$6.97T
Energy, Petrochem & Renewables$1.90T · 20.6%2030 · 21.0% ▲Food & Agriculture$920B · 10.0%2030 · 10.5% ▲Retail & Textile$782B · 8.5%2030 · 9.0% ▲Construction & Real Es$736B · 8.0%2030 · 9.5% ▲Finance & Islamic Fi$700B · 7.6%2030 · 9.0% ▲Tourism & Hospitality$460B · 5.0%2030 · 5.5% ▲Healthcare & Pharma$414B · 4.5%2030 · 6.0% ▲Technology & AI$368B · 4.0%2030 · 6.5% ▲Logistics & Maritime$368B · 4.0%2030 · 4.5% ▲Mining & CDefense &
Rectangle size = 2024 value-added · click a cluster to cross-filter the map|Halal portion
Refugees & DisplacementHIGH
3.6M + 1.4M

Türkiye hosts 3.6M refugees; Pakistan hosts 1.4M Afghan refugees — further displacement risk from escalation

Remittances at RiskCRITICAL
$83B

Pakistan $30B, Egypt $32B, Bangladesh $21B — GCC-origin remittances threatened by economic contraction

Food Deficit CountriesCRITICAL
28 OIC nations

28 OIC member states are net food importers, highly exposed to supply chain disruption and wheat price surges (+60%)

Desalination DependencyCRITICAL
99%

Kuwait and Qatar depend 99% on desalination for freshwater — energy disruption threatens water security

Digital DivideHIGH
40%

40% of OIC population lacks reliable internet access, limiting digital economic alternatives during disruption

Youth UnemploymentHIGH
60% under 30

60% of OIC population is under 30 with high youth unemployment — social instability risk during economic shock

Methodology

Methodology

Leveraging DinarStandard's proprietary Innovation Megatrends Framework to drive scenario analysis and strategic options.

Adapted DS Innovation Megatrends Framework

v4.7 Edition
Current State
Social · Economical · Political · Environmental
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US-Israel-Iran War
Contextualized Current State
02
Relevant Technologies
03
Available Technologies
04
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Scenario 1
Ceasefire / New Normal
→ Econ. impl.:Oil stabilises at $85–100; trade routes reopen over 6–12 months.
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Scenario 2
Civil Unrest in Iran
→ Econ. impl.:Iran exports disrupted 1.5–2M bpd; proxy activity fragments; refugee pressure on TR & PK.
3a/3b
Scenario 3a / 3b
Protracted War
→ Econ. impl.:Hormuz severely restricted; GCC GDP –8 to –14% (Goldman); global GDP at risk $3.5T.
  • Med and LT
  • Macro themes
  • Regional themes
Informed by DS models: OIC clusters · National agendas · Islamic Economy · Past learnings (COVID · Suez canal · Ukraine War)
Adverse Effects
New Appetites

Expert Interviews

Primary validation from senior economists at IsDB, Bank Indonesia, ICDT, and DinarStandard's global partner network spanning 50+ years of combined OIC advisory experience across trade, finance, and policy.

Secondary Research

Trusted global sources: IMF, World Bank, IEA, WTO, FAO, UNCTAD, SIPRI, Goldman Sachs, Oxford Economics, Lloyd's of London. All data points are attributed to their original sources for independent verification.

AI Usage

AI tools assisted with data synthesis, scenario modelling support, and drafting. All outputs reviewed, validated, and refined by DinarStandard's senior analysts and subject-matter experts.

Output: Insights Brief Report format linked to a series of Roundtables. First Report sets macro framing; follow-up Updates cover sector/country-level deep dives.

How DinarStandard can help

Consultancy, ImpactIntell data platform, and the Signal Sensing Tool — full services lineup on the next page.

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DinarStandard Support

DinarStandard Support

How DinarStandard can help OIC governments and economic agencies navigate this crisis.

First publication sets the macro framing. Follow-up briefs provide sector and regional deep dives.

Impact Intel

Proprietary Data Intelligence Platform

Predictive analytics dashboard covering the global Islamic and OIC economy — real-time market sizing, investment tracking, trade flow analysis, and sector benchmarking across 57 OIC member states.

Powers the SGIE Report, GIFT Report, and custom client intelligence.

Featured

Signal Sensing Tool

Live OIC monitoring & early-warning

Continuous live monitoring of economic, trade, and geopolitical signals across OIC markets. Detects early-warning shifts in supply chains, investment flows, commodity pricing, and policy changes — moving agencies from reactive crisis management to proactive strategic positioning.

Trade & Supply Chain Alerts
Chokepoint disruptions, freight shifts, corridor rerouting.
Investment Flow Tracking
FDI, SWF movements, startup funding across OIC.
Policy & Sanctions Monitor
Regulatory changes, sanctions risk, currency shifts.

Consulting

Advisory engagements for OIC agencies

1

Vulnerability Assessment & Diagnostics

Country-level vulnerability analysis across industry clusters, supply chains, and trade flows. Identifies risks and readiness gaps.

2

Strategic Advisory

Direct engagement with government agencies on economic strategy, halal economy development, and defense/trade corridor planning.

3

Deep-Dive Reports

Sector and regional deep dives — education, tourism, trade, defense — tailored to specific agency mandates and national agendas.

Ready to engage?

Policy briefings, ImpactIntell licenses, or a Signal Sensing pilot — start a conversation.

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