Focus
A crossroads for trade between Southeast Asia, North Africa, and Mediterranean Europe, the Gulf countries are characterized by remarkable economic dynamism, which is also a consequence of diversification policies in the non-oil sector. The strong commercial ties with Italy
Focus
Water scarcity, arid soils, and desertification have not prevented the countries of the Arabian Peninsula from enhancing their agricultural economies, focusing in particular on high-value-added crops. The growth of gardening in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates
Focus
The banking system in the countries of the Arabian Peninsula consists of particularly solid institutions that offer a high level of service and are characterized by a high sensitivity to counterparty risk
Scenario
This region’s countries, in particular the United Arab Emirates, are going through a delicate phase due to the conflicts in the Middle East and the effects of the Covid 19 epidemic. This does not stop the socalled Energy Transition, the process of transforming the economy, currently based on oil products, towards new sectors. There are
interesting prospects for the agricultural and agri-food chains