Gulf 2020
The GCC in 2020
The Gulf and its People
A report from the Economist Intelligence Unit
Sponsored by the Qatar Financial Centre Authority
The GCC To 2020
The Gulf And Its People
About this research
T
he GCC in 2020: Outlook for the Gulf and the global economy is a white paper written by the
Economist Intelligence Unit and sponsored by the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) Authority. The findings and views expressed in this briefing paper do not necessarily reflect the views of the QFC
Authority, which has sponsored this publication in the interest of promoting informed debate. The
Economist Intelligence Unit bears sole responsibility for the content of the report. The author was Jane
Kinninmont and the editor was Aviva Freudmann.
The findings are based on two main strands of research: l A programme of in-depth analysis, conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit, which drew on its own long-term forecasts and projections for the six GCC economies, along with other published sources of information. l A series of interviews in which economists, academics and leading experts in the development of the GCC were invited to give their views. In some cases, interviewees have chosen to remain anonymous. Our sincere thanks go to all the interviewees for sharing their insight on this topic.
September 2009
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The GCC To 2020
The Gulf And Its People
Executive summary
T
he profound demographic and social changes that have transformed the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab
Emirates) are set to continue over the next decade, raising significant questions related to labour and immigration policies, the role of women, and the adequacy of infrastructure and public services.
This report is the second in a series that examines the likely themes in the
The Gulf and its People
A report from the Economist Intelligence Unit
Sponsored by the Qatar Financial Centre Authority
The GCC To 2020
The Gulf And Its People
About this research
T
he GCC in 2020: Outlook for the Gulf and the global economy is a white paper written by the
Economist Intelligence Unit and sponsored by the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) Authority. The findings and views expressed in this briefing paper do not necessarily reflect the views of the QFC
Authority, which has sponsored this publication in the interest of promoting informed debate. The
Economist Intelligence Unit bears sole responsibility for the content of the report. The author was Jane
Kinninmont and the editor was Aviva Freudmann.
The findings are based on two main strands of research: l A programme of in-depth analysis, conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit, which drew on its own long-term forecasts and projections for the six GCC economies, along with other published sources of information. l A series of interviews in which economists, academics and leading experts in the development of the GCC were invited to give their views. In some cases, interviewees have chosen to remain anonymous. Our sincere thanks go to all the interviewees for sharing their insight on this topic.
September 2009
© The Economist Intelligence Unit Limited 2009
QFC_GCC Demographics_TEXT.indd 1
25/09/2009 16:10:56
The GCC To 2020
The Gulf And Its People
Executive summary
T
he profound demographic and social changes that have transformed the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab
Emirates) are set to continue over the next decade, raising significant questions related to labour and immigration policies, the role of women, and the adequacy of infrastructure and public services.
This report is the second in a series that examines the likely themes in the