SAARC contributes 5.21% (US$4.47 trillion) to the global economy as of 2021.

India's economy dominates SAARC, contributing significantly to the region's 5.21% of global GDP.

SAARC accounts for 21% of the global population, covering 1.7 billion people.

The 2021 New York meeting was canceled over disputes regarding Taliban representation for Afghanistan.

Islam is derived from the Arabic root 's-l-m', which means peace and submission (to the will of God).

The grounding of the Ever Given container ship in the Suez Canal in March 2021 blocked a major trade artery for six days, costing billions in delayed trade and highlighting supply chain fragility.

The Great Resignation was an economic trend beginning in 2021 in which employees voluntarily resigned from their jobs en masse, citing low pay, lack of opportunities, and a desire for better work-life balance.

China's property sector faced a massive crisis triggered by government crackdowns on excessive borrowing (the 'Three Red Lines'), leading to defaults by major developers like Evergrande.

Supply chain issues, rising energy costs, and increased demand pushed inflation upward.

The World Bank published the 'Doing Business' report, which ranked countries on the ease of doing business. It was discontinued in 2021 due to data irregularities, but remains a famous benchmark in the history of international financial metrics.