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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. |
Mideast Stocks: Most Gulf markets gain as Trump holds off Iran strike
August 3, 2026-- Dubai's main share index gained 1%, with top lender Emirates NBD rising 1.9%
Most stock markets in the Gulf rose in early trade on Monday, after U.S. President Donald Trump paused a potential strike on Iran, raising hopes for a deal and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
STARTRADER expands AI offering with 31 New US Share & ETF CFDs in Semiconductors, Optical Networking & Nuclear
July 31, 2026-STARTRADER today announced the launch of 31 new US Share CFDs and ETF CFDs, available on the trading platform from August 3 and on the STARTRADER app from August 5, spanning semiconductors, AI infrastructure, optical networking, and nuclear.
Saudi economy shrinks for first time in three years
July 30, 2026--GDP down 4.8% in second quarter
Aramco output cuts dent oil activity
IMF praises Saudi economic 'agility'
