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you are currently viewing::GCC Economies Demonstrate Resilience, Advance Diversification, and Accelerate Digital TransformationDecember 4, 2025--World Bank's Gulf Economic Update reviews a decade of economic diversification, highlights strong momentum in recent years, and a surge in AI-driven digital transformation
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. |
Abu Dhabi's GDP expands 7.7%,non-oil economy grows 7.6% in Q3 2025
February 9, 2025-Over the first nine months of 2025 (January to September),Abu Dhabi's GDP grew by 5% year-on-year,while the non-oil economy expanded by 6.8% year-on-year
TASE to Expand the Range of Equity Indices: The TA-Technology 35 Index Will Include the Largest Technology Companies
January 28, 2026--For the First Time-The TA-Energy Index Will Include All Energy Companies
TASE (TASE:TASE) is expanding its range of investment products and announces the launch of two new equity indices-TA-Technology 35 and TA-Israel Energy.
Abu Dhabi's Lunate-backed luxury focused ETF lists on ADX
January 27, 2026--The listing marks the first luxury-focused ETF and the fourth thematic one on ADX
Abu Dhabi has marked its first public offering of 2026 with the listing of Boreas S&P Absolute Luxury UCITS ETF, a luxury-focused fund that is backed by UAE alternative investment firm Lunate.
Saudi Arabia to open financial market to all foreign investors next month
January 6, 2026-The move will allow investors from around the world to invest directly in the capital market, the CMA said
Saudi Arabia plans to open its financial markets to all foreign investors from February 1, the Gulf country's market regulator said on Tuesday, as it eases rules to attract more money from abroad.
Saudi Arabia's Path Forward Amid Lower Oil Prices
December 18, 2025-Next year will be pivotal for Saudi Arabia. The country is well placed to move beyond the favorable tailwinds of 2022-2024-when high oil prices and reform implementation facilitated the acceleration of Saudi Vision 2030-related spending-into a more challenging environment characterized by lower oil prices and rising financing needs.
