Insights
Bangladesh
Bangladesh is navigating a volatile transition following the end of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s 16-year rule. The current interim administration has pledged to restore institutional integrity and deliver the country’s first competitive elections in over a decade.
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Democratic Republic of Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo is one of Africa’s largest and most resource-rich states, spanning Central Africa from the Atlantic to the Great Lakes. Enormous deposits of cobalt, copper, coltan, gold, and diamonds make the DRC central to global energy transition supply chains.
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Syria
Syria sits at the nexus of the Levant, Turkey, Iraq, and Jordan, with a pre-war economy that blended agriculture, light industry, and services. After more than a decade of conflict, the country is now starting to open up.
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Jordan
Despite limited natural resources and dependency on external financing and energy imports, Jordan has built a reputation for prudent macroeconomic management, security cooperation, and a relatively predictable business environment.
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Iran
Iran is a geostrategic heavyweight bridging the Middle East, Central Asia, and the Caucasus, with a large domestic market (~87–89 million people), significant hydrocarbon reserves, and a diversified industrial base (petrochemicals, autos, mining, agriculture).
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Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is the largest economy in the Arab world and a pivotal energy producer, anchoring OPEC+ and regional capital flows. Under Vision 2030, the state pursues diversification via giga-projects, industrial localization, and services growth, backed by the Public Investment Fund (PIF).
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Qatar
Qatar offers stability, scale in energy, and niche opportunities in logistics, finance, and technology—though market access requires alignment with local partners, compliance with labor and financial regulations, and sensitivity to the state’s governance model.
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United Arab Emirates
The UAE is a federation of seven emirates and one of the Middle East’s most dynamic economies. With world-class infrastructure, a business-friendly regulatory framework, and diversified growth strategies, the UAE is a global hub for finance, trade, logistics, and innovation.
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Egypt
Egypt is the Arab world’s most populous country and a linchpin of North Africa–Middle East trade, anchored by the Suez Canal and a diversified economy spanning energy, manufacturing, agriculture, tourism, and services.
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Libya
Libya is a resource-rich but politically fragmented country situated at the crossroads of North Africa and the Mediterranean. With the largest oil and gas reserves in Africa, Libya plays a critical role in global energy markets.
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Algeria
Algeria's hydrocarbon-dominated economy, extensive state involvement, and a conservative regulatory environment shape market entry and operating risk.
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Tunisia
Tunisia retains advantages such as geographic proximity to Europe, a skilled workforce, and diversified industries, but persistent instability, fiscal stress, and political uncertainty shape its risk profile.
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GIG joins leaders at the World Energies Summit 2025
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