Economy news in the Middle East

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

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
Cooper Fitch CEO Report: GCC chiefs foresee growth in 2025 CEOs in the GCC region are largely optimistic in their outlooks for growth in 2025, despite some lingering concerns around talent acquisition and retention.
09 April 2025
Saudi CEOs highly confident about economy and company growth in 2025 Against the backdrop of a backlash in global CEO confidence, chief executive officers in Saudi Arabia remain highly optimistic about the nation’s outlook and the revenue growth of the company they le
01 April 2025
Egypt’s GAFI partners with Foresight Consulting for economic and ESG expertise Egypt’s General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Foresight Consulting.
05 March 2025
Strategy&’s Potential Productivity Index redefines how national productivity is measured Global strategy consulting firm Strategy& has teamed up with the World Governments Summit to launch the Productivity Potential Index (PPI).
11 February 2025
CEOs in Jordan cautiously optimistic amid geopolitics and other challenges Despite facing some significant geopolitical challenges, CEOs in Jordan remain cautiously optimistic about growth prospects.
03 February 2025
Strategy&: Lifting GCC exports of non-oil goods to $1 trillion by 2030 If GCC countries craft and successfully execute a masterplan for the export of non-oil goods, they could see the value of these exports grow to a massive $1 trillion annually by 2030.
30 January 2025
Middle East CEOs most confident globally about company growth in 2025 CEOs in the Middle East are among the most confident globally about revenue growth in the year ahead. That is according to the 2025 edition of PwC’s annual CEO Survey.
27 January 2025
As global consumers tighten their wallets, UAE and KSA consumers spend more Consumers worldwide are expected to tighten their wallets in 2025, as they grapple with challenges such as reduced disposable income and continued inflation, but in the UAE, consumers are set to defy
17 January 2025
Botswana primed as luxury tourism destination for Gulf Cooperation Council travellers Citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are increasingly travelling beyond the region, with advisory firm Glasgow Research & Consulting forwarding the market potential of Botswana’s luxury safari segment.
16 January 2025
KSA’s economic diversification path going hand in hand with sustainability Saudi Arabia is continuing to make progress on its economic diversification agenda, while at the same time booking positive momentum on its sustainable targets, according to PwC’s latest economic rep
07 November 2024
UAE’s trade with India to hit $100 billion mark well ahead of 2030 target The bilateral trade between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is on course to surpass the ambitious target of $100 billion well ahead of the 2030 deadline, according to a report from Primus Partners.
25 September 2024
GCC leaders positive on economic outlook and investment climate The majority of leaders in the GCC region are optimistic on the outlook for the rest of 2024, anticipating improvements in their local economies.
19 September 2024
Harnessing public-private partnerships to transform GCC economies As countries in the GCC region continue to drive economic diversification plans and fast-track growth in several areas, the role of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) is becoming more powerful and ev
02 September 2024
Regional development of rural areas a potential ‘growth engine’ for KSA Bringing rural and underdeveloped regions in Saudi Arabia on par with urban centers is a massive opportunity for the Kingdom to accelerate its economic progress.
20 August 2024

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