2026 MENA key theme 1GCC consumers will be standout performersThe outlook is bright for GCC consumers as we expect them to outperform their international peers. 2026 MENA key theme 3Fiscal policies divergeMuted oil revenues are prompting divergence in fiscal strategies across the region. 2026 MENA key theme 4Could AI be the next tourism sector for the region? MENA 2026 economic outlook: Stronger growth, but rising divergenceTaken together, these themes point to stronger regional growth in 2026, alongside increasing divergence in policy paths and economic drivers across countries. Our report MENA Key themes 2026, explores these key trends in detail.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 16, 2026 12:45 UTC