Economy

Participation in new country groupings offers the UAE additional avenues to navigate reconfigurations in global trade and reinforce economic partnerships.

On October 21, AGSI will host a discussion on the strategic economic significance of sovereign wealth funds in the Middle East-Asia investment corridor.

Israeli and Iranian attacks on targets in Qatar are worrying developments for the small Gulf state, but they are unlikely to disrupt an expected acceleration of economic growth over the short and medium terms.

While hydrocarbons will likely continue to dominate Kuwait-China economic ties, the two countries are increasing cooperation in sectors such as construction, logistics, and renewable energy, suggesting a growing appetite to broaden ties beyond oil.

The Gulf’s environmental, social, and governance regulation transformation is not only reshaping compliance, it is redefining risk.

On September 18, AGSI hosted a discussion on the trajectory of China's presence in the Middle East.

Lower oil revenue is affecting the Saudi budget, but spending is beginning to adjust, which will help limit the impact on the fiscal deficit.

On September 4, AGSI hosted a discussion on the International Monetary Fund’s 2025 Article IV report on Saudi Arabia.