The World Governments Summit Organisation, in partnership with PwC Middle East, has released a new report outlining strategies to solidify the region’s position as a global trade and logistics powerhouse.
Titled How to Secure the Middle East’s Global Trade and Logistics Advantage, the report calls for stronger regional collaboration, technological investment, and talent development to drive sustainable growth.
The study highlights the need for coordinated government action to unlock greater economic and logistical value across the Middle East. It identifies three mechanisms to reshape efficiency in the sector: addressing current challenges to the region’s central role in global logistics, enhancing national transformation programmes to meet evolving industry demands, and strengthening cross-border cooperation to build an integrated and sustainable infrastructure.
Among its recommendations, the report urges governments and industry players to advance economic integration through cross-border initiatives, invest in emerging technologies, and expand training programmes to prepare local and international talent for future advancements. It also emphasizes adherence to international sustainability standards to ensure long-term competitiveness.
Mohammed Al Sharhan, Managing Director of the World Governments Summit Organisation, said the report’s vision aligns with a time of rapid transformation driven by new technologies and shifting trade dynamics.
Dominik Baumeister, Global and Middle East Transport and Logistics Practices Leader at PwC, noted the region’s growing momentum, citing Saudi Arabia’s $250 billion investment in infrastructure and the expansion of the GCC rail network as key examples of progress.
The World Governments Summit continues to serve as a global platform for shaping future governance, while PwC Middle East leverages its regional and international expertise to support innovation and sustainable transformation.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
