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Senior Editor, Gulf Economy
Ahmed Al-Said focuses on non-oil GDP growth and fiscal reforms across the GCC. He specializes in analyzing economic diversification strategies and Vision 2030 frameworks.
ahmed.al-said@mideastdevreport.comDeep analysis of how the Middle East third-party logistics market has become a microcosm of Gulf states' economic transformation and new infrastructure competition, based on the latest market forecasts and regional project dynamics.
The Middle East M&A market is being redefined by sovereign wealth funds: from petrodollars to strategic capital, how are national funds using M&A as a lever to drive regional economic transformation, cross-border industrial integration, and global asset allocation? This article analyzes the logic behind it.
The Middle East construction market is expected to grow from $413.3 billion in 2025 to $712.8 billion in 2034, at a compound annual growth rate of 7.05%. This article goes beyond the data to analyze the logic behind the construction boom, including economic diversification, energy transition, and the expansion of sovereign capital.
Trade between the Gulf and Asia has surpassed $516 billion, sovereign wealth funds are accelerating their eastward shift, and non-oil economic diversification has entered a new phase. Based on the latest data from Asia House, this article interprets the structural changes in the Middle East's economic transformation.
Sohar International Bank of Oman signed a strategic cooperation with cross-border investment institution ewpartners, which is expected to bring about US$1 billion in financial opportunities. This is not only a partnership between a bank and an enterprise, but also an inevitable outcome of the Asia-Gulf financial corridor at the intersection of industrial upgrading, sovereign capital, and regional visions. This article deconstructs the underlying logic of this cooperation from the perspectives of economic transformation and regional competitiveness.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the evolution of industrial policies in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, from historical developments to future strategies, revealing the opportunities and risks of their economic transformation.
Sovereign wealth funds in the Middle East are shifting from passive asset allocation to active strategic M&A, driving growth in the regional M&A market and accelerating economic diversification. This article analyzes the driving factors behind this trend and its future impact.
As generative AI becomes the new information gateway, enterprise communication models are undergoing transformation. Veerixa has launched the AI Visibility Distribution service, exploring information discoverability and new directions in global communication in the era of AI Search.
An in-depth analysis of the decade of achievements and challenges of Saudi Vision 2030, revealing the inevitable shift in the Middle East's economic transformation from scale expansion to quality priority.
The global freight forwarding market is projected to reach $369.7 billion by 2035, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.1%. Based on the latest data, this article analyzes structural characteristics such as the dominance of maritime transport and the high proportion of oil and gas applications, and explores the strategic opportunities for Middle Eastern countries in logistics corridor competition and economic diversification.
Abu Dhabi launches a major infrastructure plan worth over 200 billion dirhams, covering more than 600 projects, accelerating economic diversification through public-private partnerships, and enhancing global competitiveness.
The global green industrial transformation is accelerating, as Gulf countries compete to position themselves in hydrogen, carbon markets, and clean manufacturing, vying for economic leadership in the post-oil era. This article analyzes the profound impact of this trend on economic diversification and regional competitiveness in the Middle East.
fDi Intelligence launches a call for submissions for the European Cities and Regions of the Future 2027 ranking, evaluating investment attractiveness across six dimensions, allowing Middle Eastern investors to leverage it for optimizing location decisions.
Saudi Arabia partners with Emaar Executive Company through Magna AI to build a sovereign AI data center, reflecting the deepening of its digital transformation and data sovereignty strategy.
The asset size of Gulf sovereign wealth funds is expected to double to $30 trillion within ten years, and their investment and operation models are shifting from passive financial returns to strategic industry shaping, accelerating regional economic diversification.
The real estate industry in the Middle East is undergoing profound transformation, shifting from a sole focus on sales to a long-term model centered on operational value, reflecting the deepening of economic diversification strategies.
Analyze the progress of Middle Eastern countries in AI governance and its strategic impact on economic diversification and smart city construction.
The US-Iran agreement temporarily eases tensions, but the long-term risks in the Strait of Hormuz are prompting Israel to accelerate the development of a trade corridor that bypasses the strait. This move not only challenges the traditional hub status of Gulf countries but also reflects the transformation of Middle East logistics competition from the oil era to multipolarity.
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and Mubadala have jointly committed £1.5 billion to support EQT's acquisition of Intertek. This deal is not merely a financing arrangement but also reflects a fundamental shift in the role of Gulf sovereign wealth funds in the global private equity market — evolving from passive investors into active cornerstone capital providers.
According to the latest research by BlackRock, Saudi household wealth is highly concentrated in cash, gold, and real estate. By reforming the retirement system, Saudi Arabia can channel this idle capital into productive investments, deepen the local capital market, and accelerate economic diversification.