Economy of the Middle East

The economy of the Middle East is highly diverse, encompassing a range of economic systems and levels of development. Some countries are wealthy hydrocarbon exporters, while others have centrally planned economies, emerging market structures, or more liberalized, service-oriented markets. Beyond oil and gas, the region’s economies vary in terms of industrialization agriculture, tourism, finance, and technology sectors.

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