أهم تحديات 2026 !

Finally, this year is coming to an end, and the countdown to welcome a new year begins, a year likely to be filled with significant and exciting events and fluctuations. Here, we will attempt to highlight the most anticipated headlines.

The main expected challenges for 2026 revolve around the complex intersections between geopolitical, economic, and technological transformations on a global level.

Global Economic and Geopolitical Challenges

A year of extreme sensitivity and tension: 2026 is viewed as a year where geopolitical transformations (such as bilateral deal policies and economic clashes) intersect with economic and technological changes.

Weak growth and rising debts: The world continues to face the need to reform the global financial system due to weak growth and a massive increase in sovereign debt levels, which heralds what could be described as "financial storms."

Slow growth in major economies:

The United States: Continued expected slow growth and its impact on GDP and investment, in addition to the pressures of massive public debt and high interest costs.

The Eurozone: Expectations that it will remain the weakest, with challenges such as weak production, an aging population, the impact of the war in Ukraine on energy, and the burden of debt in its major countries.

A tough test for China: Facing economic pressures that are not limited to U.S. tariffs but also extend to increasing pressures in European markets.

Technological and Entrepreneurship Challenges

Accelerated digital transformation: The necessity to integrate advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and the Internet of Things, where lagging institutions face the risk of falling behind faster competitors.

The paradox of artificial intelligence: Despite the great potential, advanced economies still face the dilemma of slow productivity growth that has not kept pace with the technological revolution as expected.

Skills gap (scarcity of qualified personnel): Difficulty in finding employees with modern skills that align with the demands of the era (digital skills, advanced financial analysis, innovation). This gap poses a significant challenge for companies.

Manufacturing automation (the year of robots): Accelerating efforts to fully digitize traditional factory environments, with an increasing trend towards remanufacturing to enhance supply chain resilience.

Sustainability and Energy Challenges

The transition to clean energy: Represents a significant challenge for Europe in terms of financing and cost.

“Zero Carbon 2030” policies: Escalating global efforts and the adoption of policies to reduce carbon emissions, requiring investments and radical transformations in the industrial and energy sectors.

This does not overlook the militarily volatile regions, which consume resources, complicate relations, and hinder opportunities for global economic growth.

And this does not mean that there are no new regions likely to ignite, with Venezuela being one of the most notable examples. 2026 is poised to be a concerning year with uncertainty on the horizon, which often results in caution in growth and investment.