GCC trade with Asia grows, diversifies as the two regions warm up relations with frequent talks, visits

- Several factors are at play when it comes to strengthening relations between GCC and Asian countries. TRENDS looks at all of them and gives them a perspective
- COVID-19 inevitably reduced trade volumes, but the outlook for further growth remains strong and trade between the two regions is likely to hit $480bn by 2030
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