GCC Economies Demonstrate Resilience, Advance Diversification, and Accelerate Digital Transformation
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. |
July 6, 2026-Initiative supports efficient price formation and enhanced liquidity for investors
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group today announces the removal of daily price limits for Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and futures contracts listed on the Exchange, reinforcing its commitment to a more efficient, liquid, and investor-responsive market. This will be in effect from 3 August 2026.
June 25, 2026-Saudi Arabia's benchmark stock index eased 0.3%
Major stock markets in the Gulf fell in early trade on Thursday,pressured by weaker oil prices and rising bets on U.S. interest rate hikes this year.
June 23, 2026--amana, one of the MENA region's leading neo-brokers, has partnered with Zoya, a company that develops software to help Muslims align their faith with their finances, to introduce a seamless Shariah-compliance screening system designed to make halal investing easier, clearer, and more accessible for users across the region.
June 23, 2026-The ETF tracks the Solactive GCC Shariah Dividend Index, which has an index market capitalization of $1.49 trillion
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group welcomed on Tuesday the listing of the Chimera Solactive GCC Shariah Dividend ETF (GCCDIV), marking the fourth listing of the year.
June 22, 2026--Dubai's main share index added 0.1%
Most Gulf markets inched higher on Monday after Iranian negotiators reported progress in peace talks with the United States, soothing fears that the process was faltering.