Gulf states
IPO activity in the Gulf states will remain robust
IPO activity in the Gulf states increased year-on-year in the second quarter of 2024
Gulf statesDrone exports will expand Ankara’s international reach
Ankara is reaping the benefits of the rising influence of its domestic drone industry
TurkeyMediation by the Gulf states will increase
Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates are increasingly mediating in regional and global conflicts
Gulf statesGulf states’ non-oil sector will grow more slowly
The non-oil sector PMIs across the Gulf states all show slowing business activity
Gulf statesNew FTAs will boost Gulf states’ trade and investment
Turkey and the United Kingdom hope to conclude free trade agreements (FTAs) with the Gulf Cooperation Council states
Gulf statesChinese investment in the Gulf states will rise
Investment by China in countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council is evolving
Gulf statesGulf states’ project awards will remain strong in 2024
Total project awards in the Gulf states in the second quarter were dragged down by a collapse in activity in Qatar
Gulf statesQatar will act as a balancing actor within the GCC
The exchange of ambassadors with Bahrain marks the end of the GCC boycott of Qatar
Qatar
