A Look Into The Future Economies Of MENA
This article explores how the Middle East and North Africa region is transforming beyond its historic reliance on oil and gas. Steven Kenney highlights how investments in AI, digital services, and green economy sectors are already reshaping economic growth and employment across MENA. With countries like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Morocco prioritizing tech-enabled industries—from the metaverse to electric mobility—the region is laying the groundwork to diversify income sources and attract global investment. The piece underscores that embracing AI and emerging technologies isn’t optional: it’s essential to securing the region’s future prosperity.
This article explores how the Middle East and North Africa region is transforming beyond its historic reliance on oil and gas. Steven Kenney highlights how investments in AI, digital services, and green economy sectors are already reshaping economic growth and employment across MENA. With countries like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Morocco prioritizing tech-enabled industries—from the metaverse to electric mobility—the region is laying the groundwork to diversify income sources and attract global investment. The piece underscores that embracing AI and emerging technologies isn’t optional: it’s essential to securing the region’s future prosperity.
