Turning supply chain volatility into regional advantage

Recent geopolitical developments have once again placed the Middle East at the center of global economic attention. Immediate attention has focused on energy markets, shipping routes, and rising business costs. For business leaders and policymakers, the more important question is how the Middle East will use this moment to become more connected, more resilient, and more competitive over the long term. The Strait of Hormuz alone carries around a quarter of global seaborne oil trade, alongside significant volumes of liquefied natural gas and fertilizers.