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Special Report: Special Report: Turning MENA Markets Green

Executive Summary The global growth in sustainable finance is a unique opportunity to transition to a more sustainable economic model and mitigate the risks associated with climate change. The report “Turning MENA Markets Green” examines the progress of non-GCC MENA countries in at...

Think Research & Advisory is a MENA-based firm providing independent research and strategic advisory to support decision-makers in navigating a complex global landscape. Our strong suite of services provides unique insights, analysis, and evidence-based views in the areas of energy, geopolitics, macroeconomics, and media. As part of our services, we leverage our dynamic team of experts, well versed in our thematic areas of focus, to deliver bespoke and targeted strategic advisory on the most pressing challenges facing global and regional leaders.

Unique expertise and perspectives from

The middle east, world-class experts and analysts with deep understanding of the region.

Think Insights

Our articles and research briefings provide independent and in-depth analysis on the most pressing challenges in macroeconomics, geopolitics, energy and media in the MENA region

UK Politics: New FP Agenda Takes Shape

NATO at 75: Key Takeaways

The French Elections

2024 EU Parliament elections: key outcomes, policy changes and implications for GCC relations

Pathways to Sustainable Water Management

Us elections, 2024 elections.

US Elections Weekly: October Surprise(s)

US Elections Weekly: Midwestern Showdown

US Elections Weekly: Swaying the Swing Voter

US Elections Weekly: The Gloves Come Off

US Elections Weekly - The Real Campaign Begins

US Elections Weekly: Treading Water ‘Till the Tenth

Opinion editorials.

Rewriting the script: Saudi Arabia’s role in cinema

After the UK riots, Keir Starmer needs to tackle the root causes

What’s on the horizon for hydrogen?

KSA Sports: On Track to Medal

Grand Designs: Making IMEC Work

Arab News: A decisive moment for Egypt: Economic reforms for a prosperous future

Areas of expertise.

Research & Advisory’s macro-research encompasses four main areas of expertise

Energy Research​

Our industry-specific research focuses on energy and media two areas of particular importance for the MENA region. Our energy research builds on the region’s leadership in the sector, as well as our team’s extensive knowledge of geopolitics and macroeconomics, to deliver valuable insights not only in the energy landscape, but also on key issues on the international agenda such as green economies, renewable energy, and sustainability.

Macroeconomic Research​

To help clients understand and deal with potential challenges, our macroeconomic research couples data on the economy’s structure, performance, and behaviours with our unique understanding of the MENA region, to provide valuable insights on long-term economic growth and short-term business cycles.

Geopolitical Research​

Organizations, companies, and all forms of entities in the international arena don’t interact in a vacuum. Global and regional landscapes are driven by many complex factors that are often in flux. This is why our geopolitical research not only focuses on providing independent insights into MENA countries, but provides research and advisory on how best to navigate geopolitical landscapes, analyze political risk, and the provide actionable solutions.

Media Policy Research​

Our media research focus area explores the intersection of public policy, media, and society, and future trends.

Research and Advisory

We deliver bespoke briefings and strategic advisory to help our clients understand and manage pressing challenges in macroeconomics, geopolitics, energy and media in the MENA region.

Strategic Advisory

In-depth research services, briefings & policy updates, trends analysis and forecast, country political and policy risk, polling and survey.

Data Gathering

Using technology-powered polling and surveys, we gather the information needed to answer clients’ questions on a number of sectors and topics

We bring data to life by leveraging our teams’ experience and knowledge of the MENA region to ensure that our customers can truly understand public sentiment, behaviour and preferences

With our data and analysis, we create bespoke reports which include actionable insights to help customers navigate a complex regional and international environment

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