Over the next three years, KCIC Research will become a leader in the GCC by building a strong comparative advantage on the “East-East Corridor” (a.k.a. the New Silk Road). Research will focus on:

1.   Investment opportunities in Emerging Asia; and
2.   How to facilitate capital flows between the Middle East and Far East.

Flagship products:

Macroeconomic Outlook: KCIC’s view on: a) short-term macro outlook; b) medium-term risks; and c) where to invest.

Country Analysis: Country-level analysis of: a) the structure of the economy and the long-term growth drivers; and b) the latest business cycle developments.

Commodities Update: KCIC’s view on: a) market fundamentals; and b) trading developments for all major commodities.

New Silk Road: Analysis on the “New Silk Road”. While the world’s centre of economic gravity is moving “East”, the “New Silk Road” is re-emerging as an important East-East corridor.

QuICs: The “Quantitative Index for Countries and Sectors” crystallizes KCIC’s assessment of returns and risks in Asian Countries.

Events: Highlights and key material from conferences and major events attended by KCIC.