By Hisham Jabi, CEO of Jabi Consulting The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) — comprising Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman — is undergoing one of the most ambitious economic transformations in the modern era. With $3.85 trillion in sovereign wealth funds and multi-trillion-dollar diversification plans…

By Hisham Jabi, Founder & CEO As of early 2025, Syria stands at a precarious turning point. With 16.5–16.7 million people—over 70% of its ~23 million population—in need of humanitarian aid, and more than 13 million displaced, the scope of the challenge is immense. Yet, the transitional leadership under President…

The Jabi Consulting team is excited to share the sixth edition of the Jabi Consulting MENA Monthly Pulse – a monthly newsletter aimed at providing policymakers, practitioners and leaders with the latest political and economic trends from the MENA region. If you are interested in receiving this publication directly to…

(Image generated using AI) By Hisham Jabi, CEO Jabi Consulting www.jabiconsulting.com The $4 Trillion Gulf Opportunity: Why American Firms Can’t Afford to Wait on the Gulf Cooperation Council Market The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) represents a highly strategic and profoundly mature economic bloc, offering compelling opportunities for American corporations seeking…

By Hisham Jabi, CEO Jabi Consulting Across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), young people represent one of the region’s greatest untapped resources. With nearly 60% of the population under 30, youth should be at the forefront of economic growth, AI adaptation, social innovation, and political renewal. Yet they…

Jabi Consulting is excited to announce Dr. Amna-Noor Al-Gallas-Streeter as our new Global Health and Development Senior Advisor! Dr. Amna-Noor Al-Gallas-Streeter is a medical doctor and global health expert with over 20 years of experience designing and leading global health programs in low-resourced countries around the world. She has served…

The Jabi Consulting team is excited to share the fifth edition of the Jabi Consulting MENA Monthly Pulse – a monthly newsletter aimed at providing policymakers, practitioners and leaders with the latest political and economic trends from the MENA region. If you are interested in receiving this publication directly to…

The Jabi Consulting team is excited to share the special fourth edition of the Jabi Consulting MENA Monthly Pulse – a monthly newsletter aimed at providing policymakers, practitioners and leaders with the latest political and economic trends from the MENA region. This volume has a particular focus on the Gulf…

The Jabi Consulting team is excited to share the third edition of the Jabi Consulting MENA Monthly Pulse – a monthly newsletter aimed at providing policymakers, practitioners and leaders with the latest political and economic trends from the MENA region. If you are interested in receiving this publication directly to…

By: Hisham Jabi, Founder & CEO As Jordan marks its 79th Independence Day, the occasion comes at a time of mounting regional and domestic challenges. Widely seen as a pillar of stability in a turbulent region, the country has shown resilience in the face of ongoing pressures—from hosting millions of…