It is not correct to claim that the Middle East is poor and unstable only because its resources were "stolen" by Western colonial powers. While the history of colonialism and resource exploitation in the region is complex and cannot be denied, it is important to recognize that there are several factors that have contributed to the current economic and political conditions in the Middle East.

Some of the factors that have contributed to the economic challenges in the Middle East include:

- The dependence of many countries in the region on a single commodity, such as oil.

- The lack of diversification in the economy, which makes it vulnerable to fluctuations in commodity prices

- Corruption and lack of good governance

- Conflict and instability in some countries

- Lack of investment in education, technology and infrastructure

- Political and economic policies that do not promote growth and development

In addition, it should be noted that the colonial era in the Middle East ended decades ago and the region has undergone significant changes since then. The current economic and political conditions in the Middle East are shaped by a variety of internal and external factors that have evolved over time and cannot be reduced to a single cause or historical event.