GCC Economies Demonstrate Resilience, Advance Diversification, and Accelerate Digital Transformation This page in:English العربي

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2025/12/04/gcc-economies-demonstrate-resilience-advance-diversification-and-accelerate-digital-transformation WASHINGTON, December 4, 2025 – Economic growth across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is gaining momentum in 2025, supported by structural reforms and rapid digital innovation. According to the latest edition of the Gulf Economic Update (GEU)- Fall 2025, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is expected to expand by 4.8%, Saudi Arabia by 3.8%, Bahrain by 3.5%, Oman by 3.1%, Qatar by 2.8%, and Kuwait by 2.7%. Sustaining this trajectory will require continued progress on national Vision strategies and disciplined fiscal management to mitigate risks from oil price fluctuations, geopolitical tensions, and potential reform slowdowns.