Analysing 2026 GCC Data for Future Growth

Verifying the development of AI in the area, a report released by PwC earlier this month stated that the usage of AI amongst the workforce in the Middle East continues to increase, with 75 percent of workers in the region utilizing it in their jobs over the past 12 months.

In November, a report launched by KPMG highlighted Saudi Arabia's development in the innovation sector and said that 84 percent of CEOs in the country are ready to release AI responsibly, well above the 76 percent international standard, supported by the Kingdom's information governance environment, consisting of national efforts led by the Saudi Data and Expert System Authority.

Policymakers are thinking holistically about how to make the region attractive, including having more practical laws to permit experimentation and growth," stated the report.

Top magnate, policymakers and financiers from the GCC and Latin America just recently checked out how nations from the two areas can grow trade in between each other in Dubai, UAE.More than 500 regional and worldwide policymakers, presidents, CEOs, magnate, investors, and market experts participated in the first Global Service Forum Latin America held at the Atlantis Palm - Dubai.

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In 2015 the GCC comprised of the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, imported $11 billion worth of items from Latin America. And exports to Latin America from the area were $5.6 billion, a declaration from organisers stated. Both regions depend on each other for essential products.

In 2015 Latin America supplied almost half the meat imports into the GCC and 36 per cent of the region's overall sugar imports, it included. Brazil is without a doubt the largest trading partner for countries in the region, followed by Argentina and Mexico. Amongst the Latin American states, the GCC relies on Brazil for meat (generally poultry), Argentina for cereals, Mexico for cars and Chile for wood products, said a statement.

The forum was arranged by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce under the theme "Shifting Synergies", explores how organizations can benefit from the changing patterns of worldwide need and what function Dubai can play in helping with the next step in organization relations. Dubai Chamber takes a pioneering position not only in the UAE and in the GCC however globally too, by serving as an info and research centre, by supplying company paperwork, providing legal services, assisting in networking chances through signature company occasions and providing almost every possible business solution, it specified.

GCC growth will strengthen in 2026, led by faster growth in hydrocarbons; non-oil growth will stay strong but sluggish slightly. Non-oil activity will be supported by population growth, brand-new industries, and public financial investment; inflation will remain soft, while monetary policy will loosen. Hydrocarbons sector growth will speed up, offsetting in part lower oil rates; fiscal balances will be mixed, with surpluses in UAE and Qatar, however deficits continue elsewhere.

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SHARJAH (WAM) The GCC and wider Middle East area is poised for the next wave of investments in AI and tech-led sectors, with business-friendly and innovation-focused federal government policies attracting funds and skill, said business leaders at the 9th edition of Sharjah Entrepreneurial Celebration (SEF 2026). Throughout a panel discussion on the first day of SEF 2026 examining "What Does the Next Year of Endeavor Capital Appear Like", speakers concurred that the emerging local financial investment landscape appears promising.

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Reacting to a question on regional startups' potential customers of taking advantage of current investments in digital infrastructure, Tala Al Jabri, Creator and Handling Partner of Wyld VC stated: "We have a lot going for us in the region: the low expense of energy, an extremely progressive federal government that is ahead in policy, guideline and data privacy; and actually strong universities that are significantly looking at AI and turning out technical skill in AI."She added: "Our ultimate goal is to see this region, specifically the GCC, end up being an AI superpower.

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"International growth funds are can be found in, which reveals clear indications of maturity of the environment The ability of the UAE and regional governments to attract talent; their innovation-first method, abundance of capital here as well as inflow globally are the crucial foundation."Paula Tavangar, Chief Investment Officer at Injaz Capital said that within the area, Saudi Arabia is leading the number of handle the greatest worths, with 250 "largest ticket size" offers taped in 2025 in the country.