As the world economy slowly emerges from the COVID crisis, it is the Gulf region that is making the most impressive rebounds. At the beginning of the pandemic, many GCC countries were quick to implement strict measures to combat the virus’ spread. The Gulf states were also relatively well-prepared. The legacy of dealing with the Middle East respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus (MERS) in 2012 – including health networks

monitoring expats living in the region, the experience of dealing with large numbers of pilgrims in Saudi Arabia and tourists in the United Arab Emirates, all contributed to a relatively low COVID mortality rate.

https://www.neweurope.eu/article/as-the-gulf-recovers-knowledge-based-economies-prove-the-way-forward/

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