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Due to the hydrocarbons-focused nature of its economy, Oman was not immune to the global shocks of the past decade. The government is therefore pursuing economic diversification, with specific sectors being strategically targeted for development. The authorities have also rolled out a number of new laws in recent years to create a more accommodating legislative environment for investors, and have focused on privatising government-owned enterprises, creating special economic zones and strengtheni...

Abu Dhabi is home to the world’s sixth-largest proven oil reserves and is working to achieve self-sufficiency in natural gas. It has been successfully pursuing diversification, particularly in terms of manufacturing, banking and ICT. While the global Covid-19 pandemic and decline in international oil prices poses challenges for the emirate, the fundamentals underpinning its economy remain strong.

The economy of Kuwait has long been underpinned by the production and export of crude oil. Although the rise in energy prices in 2021-22 boosted government revenue and macroeconomic stability, the Covid-19 pandemic, which preceded the commodity price boom, underscored the risk of over-reliance on an industry subject to fluctuating global demand.