Middle East and North Africa

The Middle East and North Africa region is expected to experience sharply slower growth, with its real GDP growth forecast slashed to 1.1% for 2026. This is primarily due to the fallout from the Iran war, which has damaged energy facilities and disrupted shipping.

The Middle East and North Africa region is a significant market for Indian pharmaceutical exports, with trade value increasing from $1,320.44 million in FY 2020-21 to $1,749.68 million in FY 2024-25, now at risk due to the conflict.

The partnership between GoWit and Publicis Groupe===Publicis Media Middle East is specifically focused on expanding Retail Media operations across the Middle East and North Africa region, including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Lebanon, and Iraq.

Financial institutions across the Middle East and North Africa region can leverage Antier's VARA-ready white label crypto exchange software to expand into regulated digital asset trading and tokenized-asset markets.

Ooredoo's investment in submarine and terrestrial optical fiber infrastructure aims to expand high-capacity connectivity across the Middle East and North Africa region, strengthening regional digital links and supporting inclusive economic growth.