Economy news in the Middle East

An overview of news, trends and research in the category Economy in the Middle East:

Private credit poised for Middle East return once stability and five conditions are met Over the past several years, private credit has been one of the fastest-growing segments of non-bank financing in the Middle East.
27 August 2026
LOGIC Consulting outlines the pillars of Oman’s Development Plan 2026–2030 Oman has entered a new chapter in its long-term development journey with the launch of its 11th Five-Year Development Plan, covering the years 2026 to 2030.
27 August 2026
Várri Consultancy: Global climate adaptation finance gap reaches $3 trillion threshold The world faces a critical funding shortfall for climate risk adaptation, with billions of dollars needed annually to safeguard economies and communities against escalating threats.
27 August 2026
Riyadh has evolved into a ‘globally competitive city’ – and is ready for its next phase Over the past decade, Riyadh has strengthened its foundations and evolved into a globally competitive city.
25 August 2026
Egypt has opportunity to unlock $30 billion in non-oil export revenue: Strategic Gears report By boosting competitiveness and performance in sectors other than energy, Egypt has an opportunity to unlock $30 billion in untapped revenue, according to a new report from Strategic Gears based on a
20 August 2026
Turning supply chain volatility into regional advantage Recent geopolitical developments have once again placed the Middle East at the center of global economic attention.
04 August 2026
Dubai remains one of the world’s leading cities for growth, find Oliver Wyman report Oliver Wyman has released an in-depth study highlighting cities worldwide that are set to power the next era of business growth. Led by Tokyo and New York, Dubai ranks 12th on the global list.
25 June 2026
Consumer markets emerge as standout opportunity in UAE-India economic corridor The UAE India Business Council has partnered with Arthur D.
19 June 2026
Zero-Based Budgeting in Turkey: An approach to drive smarter spending and cost discipline Facing a demanding and uncertain economic environment in recent years, many companies in Turkey are shifting cost optimization higher on their agenda.
05 June 2026
Supercomputing a new frontier of national sovereignty and global competitiveness Experts warn that a growing ‘compute divide’ is redrawing the map of global competitiveness.
14 May 2026
How Qatar can forge a new path to resilience and a stronger economy post-regional conflict The war between the United States, Israel and Iran that began in February has served as a significant test for the economy of Qatar, which has been dragged into the conflict.
15 April 2026
Resilience over perception: How the UAE is redefining its role in global capital markets While recent disruptions have introduced new layers of uncertainty in the UAE’s financial services sector, Ordenco managing partner Armin Ordodary argues that the current environment is not undermini
02 April 2026
Driving KSA’s economic diversification but with less reliance on oil revenues For Saudi Arabia to continue the growth of its non-oil economy, the next few years should focus less on scale and more on competitiveness, productivity and export capability, according to PwC’s lates
25 February 2026
Charlie Rix (Ocorian): ‘Capital in the UAE is evolving beyond sovereign wealth’ The capital base of the UAE has changed materially over the past five years.
22 February 2026
Report: Creative economy emerges as economic and social pillar in Arab world In a significant shift toward a more diversified post-oil economy, Arab nations are prioritizing creative and cultural industries as vital engines for growth and global influence.
17 February 2026
‘Recognize the creative economy as a strategic national asset’ A significant shift is underway in global economic planning, as cultural and creative industries move from the sidelines to the centre of national development.
09 February 2026
Global sports market to hit $3.7 trillion by 2030, say Oliver Wyman and WEF The global sports industry reached a size of $2.3 trillion last year, according to research by Oliver Wyman and the World Economic Forum.
03 February 2026
GCC is rethinking food security in face of global disruption and tariffs A serious convergence of global economic disruption and inherent food security vulnerabilities has forced a reckoning for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations.
05 December 2025
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh and Doha among the world’s top 25 most resilient cities Kearney and the FII Institute have released the inaugural version of their Global Cities Resilience Index 2025, highlighting the world’s most resilient urban centres – with Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh,
11 November 2025
Next wave of global AI innovation to shift investments toward the Global South The next wave of AI investment will see an increased focus on the Global South, according to a study by the Future Investment Initiative Institute in collaboration with Accenture.
04 November 2025
Dubai and Istanbul shine in Kearney’s Global Cities Index The latest Global Cities Index from Kearney indicates a significant acceleration of urban power shifts, with Dubai and Istanbul emerging as key movers in the MENA region.
22 October 2025
Unlocking sovereign finance through tokenized collateral and FDI as a Service The concept of tokenization is rapidly gaining attention across both the private and public sectors.
17 October 2025
Fragmenting global trade order calls on GCC to strengthen strategic autonomy With the global economy entering a more fragmented, disruptive, and uncertain phase, the GCC region should focus on strengthening its resilience and building more robust supply chains, according to a
29 September 2025
$2 trillion green finance opportunity awaits GCC nations The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has a promising opportunity to emerge as a major destination for climate-aligned foreign direct investment (FDI).
25 September 2025
Ibtechar lays out plan for Public Innovation Lab ecosystem in Qatar A new proposal by Qatari innovation firm Ibtechar, which specializes in innovation acceleration and capacity building, outlines a plan for the roll-out of a ‘Public Innovation Lab’ (PIL) ecosystem in
09 September 2025
Strategic reflections on consulting in Saudi Arabia: Insights from GGC’s CEO In its Saudi Arabia 2025 edition, The Business Year – a global publication known for exclusive interviews and economic insights – featured an interview with Albatoul Alhodaibi, Founder and CEO of GGC
01 September 2025
Saudi Arabia’s economic trade shift: Non-oil exports set to double As it moves away from its long-standing dependence on oil, Saudi Arabia’s economy is undergoing a major shift.
27 August 2025
Saudi CEOs navigate economic uncertainty and AI with optimism Business leaders in Saudi Arabia are confronting the dual challenges of global economic uncertainty and the rapid advancement of AI, according to a new report.
05 August 2025
The imperative of regeneration for safeguarding a city’s urban health In cities around the world, there is a strategic imperative to prioritize urban regeneration.
28 July 2025
The Syrian-Saudi Investment Forum: A turning point for Syria’s economic re-entry At the Syrian-Saudi Investment Forum held in Damascus yesterday, Saudi Arabia announced $6.4 billion of investments in Syria.
25 July 2025
Qatar Economic Forum 2025: Key takeaways for the GCC and Qatari economy Held this week, the Qatar Economic Forum brought together leaders and policymakers to explore the forces reshaping the economy.
24 May 2025
Influx of millionaires sees UAE become world’s 14th largest wealth market The number of dollar millionaires in the UAE has soared by nearly 100% over the past decade, meaning the UAE now ranks as the 14th largest wealth market worldwide.
29 April 2025

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