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GCC CONTEXT
Cross-border SME initiatives in the GCC reflect a structural trend toward intraregional trade diversification and supply-chain localization, particularly as member states seek to reduce import dependency and strengthen non-oil economic bases. Oman and Bahrain, both smaller Gulf economies with limited hydrocarbon revenues relative to peers, have historically positioned themselves as trade hubs and logistics nodes, making bilateral SME connectivity programs consistent with their economic development strategies. Such platforms typically address persistent constraints in GCC intra-trade—including regulatory harmonization, financing access, and market information asymmetries—that have historically limited cross-border business formation despite geographical proximity and shared institutional fr
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