GCC GDP reached US $4.66 trillion end of Q1 2025

New data from the GCC Statistical Center shows the bloc’s real GDP reached US $4.66 trillion by the end of the first quarter of 2025, thanks to resilient non-oil growth. Economists say diversification is paying off, with services, logistics and manufacturing helping offset softer oil prices. Saudi Arabia and the UAE remain the key drivers, while Oman and Bahrain posted steady, if slower, expansions. The overall outlook for the year remains positive — with growth across the Gulf expected to edge above 3 per cent.