GCC Economies Seen Rebounding 10.3% in 2027 as Oil and Trade Recover
GCC economies are projected to rebound by 10.3% in 2027 if the regional conflict eases by the end of 2026, with the recovery expected to be driven by renewed hydrocarbon production, exports, shipping, trade, tourism and domestic activity. GCC economic growth, Gulf economic recovery and 2027 growth prospects are expected to strengthen significantly if regional […]
From Capital to Capability: The Next Phase of the GCC
How investment, international expertise and long-term ambition are building lasting economic capabilities across the Gulf. The New Global Bridges — A continuing series on geopolitics, technology, capital and the emerging centers of global gravity. When I first began working in the Gulf was already undergoing a remarkable period of economic transformation. Major infrastructure projects were […]
What Does “Normal” Look Like for the GCC After the Middle East Regional Conflict?
GCC activity to rebound within 1–2 years after a peace agreement. Though investment, tourism and capital flows may take longer to recover. One question came up repeatedly during my recent panel discussion on the Gulf economy: when will the GCC feel ‘normal’ again? The Middle East conflict recently passed a 100-day mark, although the region has been in a […]