GCC states continued apace with painful reform to counter the slump in oil prices, while geopolitical instability in MENA remained a concern – impacting immigration and trade flows. But 2016 has also seen a buoyant sukuk market and a huge increase in bond issuances in the region, while the stable political environment continued to draw foreign investors. Watch the video for a brief overview of 2016 and a look ahead into 2017 for Middle Eastern countries.