COVER STORY

Easing of lockdowns and social distancing measures across the GCC are signs that these states have passed the peak with a flattening in the curve of new COVID-19 cases. However, it may be too early to predict whether the opening of most businesses will help the economic activities. Also, despite the phased easing in restrictions, the GCC by no means can take it easy! The past few months have been strenuous and destabilising. But the region is steadily looking to revive the post-COVID-19 path towards a new normal.