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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.comIn-depth analysis of the structural transformation in energy cooperation between China and the Middle East, exploring how the region can shift from traditional oil dependence to industrial upgrading centered on renewable energy, and the profound impact this will have on the global energy geopolitical landscape.
In-depth analysis of the structural reshaping of trade relations between the Middle East and Asia from a strategic level to an operational level. Analyze the expansion of trade corridors, the flow of investment capital, and the changes in the adaptability of financial instruments, and explore the drivers of non-oil economic growth and the evolution of the regional competitive landscape.
In-depth analysis of the explosive growth in the Middle Eastern construction market and the underlying economic transformation logic. Focusing on the driving role of Vision 2030, smart cities, and energy diversification on regional infrastructure investment, revealing the underlying logic of non-oil economic growth and the future regional competitive landscape.
Analyze the surge in investment in global clean energy and battery storage, explore the structural impact of AI infrastructure on electricity demand, and discuss the profound implications of energy security strategies under geopolitical contexts for the energy and industrial layout in the Middle East and globally.
In-depth analysis of Saudi Vision 2030: Beyond the surface of economic diversification, revealing its systemic strategy in energy transition, human capital upgrading, and building national resilience, foreshadowing long-term trends in the economic restructuring of the Middle East.
Analyzing how the Middle East can respond to the reshaping of global supply chains by building 'interconnected trade corridors', and exploring the profound strategic changes in energy, logistics, and regional economic diversification.
Analyze the vision of smart cities, represented by Neom in Saudi Arabia, explore how it drives the diversification and transformation of the Middle Eastern economy, reshapes the regional competitive landscape, and provides new models for global urban development.
Analyze how the "smart city" strategy, represented by NEOM, drives the structural transformation of the Middle Eastern economy under the background of Saudi Vision 2030, and explore the reshaping of urban resilience and regional competitiveness under the empowerment of technology.
Deep 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.