UAE and Saudi Arabia are forecast to lead regional expansion as reforms, rising oil output and investment strengthen economic momentum
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UAE set for 4.8% growth surge as World Bank hails Gulf’s digital boom
New report says the UAE is powering ahead with tech, AI and diversification as the Gulf races to reshape its economic future
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GCC chief: Gulf bloc emerges as $4.8 trillion sovereign wealth powerhouse
Secretary General Jasem Albudaiwi tells Abu Dhabi summit the bloc’s $2.3trn economy, vast reserves and AI-driven transformation are reshaping its role in global capital flows – as non-oil sectors now account for over three-quarters of GDP
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GCC growth accelerates as diversification and trade reshape economic landscape, says PwC
PwC Middle East forecasts GCC growth of 3.9% in 2025 and 4.4% in 2026, driven by non-oil sectors and expanding global trade, even as lower oil prices test fiscal resilience
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Saudi recovery and diversification to anchor GCC growth amid mixed global outlook – report
Global growth is expected to remain steady but subdued through 2026 and 2027, with Saudi Arabia’s oil rebound and diversification efforts set to drive the Gulf’s resilience, says Moody’s Ratings
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GCC economy grows 3.1 per cent to $466bn in Q1 2025 as non-oil sectors surge
GCC real GDP rose 3.1 per cent to $466.2bn in Q1 2025, driven by strong non-oil growth, which accounted for 73.2 per cent of the total
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Gulf markets watch Washington’s dysfunction as US shutdown drags on
From delayed Fed decisions to potential shifts in sovereign wealth priorities and IPO sentiment across the Gulf, the ripple effects of Washington’s impasse are hard to ignore
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GCC banks post strong H1 2025 results with 13.2% ROE despite margin pressure
GCC banks delivered solid H1 2025 results with 13.2 per cent ROE, stronger asset quality and capital, but face tighter liquidity
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GCC GDP hits $587.8bn in Q4 2024 with 1.5% growth rate
The data showed that non-oil activities contributed 77.9 per cent to the GCC’s nominal GDP by the end of the fourth quarter of 2024
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GCC government spending to pass $542bn this year
GCC countries expected to spend over $542bn on revenues of $487bn this year
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Analysis: Will Gulf economies feel the heat from Trump’s tariffs?
Regional analysts predict limited direct effects but warn of broader economic fallout if global slowdown hits oil demand
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GCC economy set for 4% growth in 2025 amid global uncertainty: ICAEW
The Middle East GDP is also forecast to see a growth of 3.3% this year
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Gulf-Asia corridor: The $578bn economic powerhouse reshaping global investment flows
HSBC top brass and regional leaders share exclusive insights with Arabian Business on the sidelines of the HSBC MENAT Future Forum
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Non-oil sector to drive resilience of GCC economies in 2025, report finds
Despite a projected slowdown in global growth to 3.1% from 3.2%, the GCC is expected to outperform, driven by resilient non-oil sector growth and strategic investments
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2025: A year of transformative growth for the GCC
This year the region isn’t just growing, it’s redefining its place on the world stage
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GCC economic growth to double in 2025 as oil cuts unwind, report finds
The forecast comes as high-frequency indicators show continued economic resilience across the region
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Gulf region is world’s ‘most ambitious economic reform story,’ says Templeton executive at FII 2024
Despite regional geopolitical tensions, investment risks in Gulf markets remain well-contained, with key markets maintaining stability, says Bassel Khatoun
