Gulf logistics in 2026 faces a structural margin problem, not a volume shortage. DP World’s 29% profit drop on record revenue, Saudi Arabia’s new land bridge route, the Hafeet Rail link between Oman and the UAE, and cash pressure on SME operators — this analysis covers what each development means for GCC decision-makers.
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Bahrain’s government needs oil at $130 per barrel to balance its budget. Oil is trading at $70. The resulting deficit has pushed public debt to 134% of GDP, and a 10% corporate income tax arrives in 2027. This analysis covers what that fiscal gap means for businesses and investors operating in Bahrain today.
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In 2026, Omanization compliance is no longer an administrative target. Ministerial Decision 602/2025 has made a company’s national hiring ratio a direct variable in its work permit costs — discounting fees by 30 percent for compliant firms and doubling them for non-compliant ones. This article explains the full fee structure, the OMR 100 million fine waiver, and what both mean for foreign investors operating in Oman.
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