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2025 WRAPPED: A YEAR OF TRANSITIONS IN GLOBAL TRADE AND THE GCC

2025 has been a year of recalibration for international trade. According to preliminary estimates, global trade is projected to reach approximately USD 34 trillion, representing modest but steady growth despite persistent headwinds from tariff escalations, geopolitical realignments, and climate imperatives. For the GCC and broader MENA region, this year marked…

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In the News: FDI Intelligence; Saudi Arabia’s Free Zone Initiative Encounters Early Challenges

Mohammad Raza, Managing Director for the Middle East at OCO Global, spoke to FDI Intelligence about growing investor interest in Saudi Arabia’s special economic zones (SEZs) and the need for…

Made in the Gulf, Built to Endure: Why Incentivised Self-Sufficiency Beats Protectionism

In an era of geopolitical uncertainty and global supply chain fragility, governments worldwide are scrambling to reshore production and reduce external dependencies. The United States, under both Trump and Biden,…

OCO Global appoints Middle East Managing Director Mohammad Raza

New Leadership Announced by Keynote Speaker at WAIPA Conference in Riyadh  RIYADH, KSA  25 NOV 2024 World leading international economic development, trade, and investment advisory firm, OCO Global, has appointed…

Future forward: How smart cities are transforming Saudi Arabia’s urban landscape with a blueprint for urban resilience and innovation

Saudi Arabia has experienced a steady urban population growth of over 2% annually in the last decade, mirroring global urbanisation trends. This expansion presents significant challenges, as the rapid increase…

Why investment opportunities in the Middle East are increasingly attracting smaller British and Irish firms

Our Dubai-based Project Manager Fatoumata Tall speaks with Belfast Telegraph on The Middle East as a growing hub for Smaller Business from UK & Ireland . Read full article HERE …

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There’s more to FDI than Regional Headquarters

Our Middle East director Joe Hepworth examines the impact of Saudi Arabia’s current focus on other investment opportunities in the latest edition of CEO Middle East. Read more here: https://www.ceo-middleeast.com/emagazines?id=12684

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