The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economies recorded a 3.1 percent rise in real GDP during the first quarter of 2025, reaching US$466.2 billion compared to US$451.9 billion in the same period of 2023, according to data released by the Statistical Centre of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC-Stat).
The report highlighted the growing role of non-oil activities, which accounted for 73.2 percent of the GCC’s real GDP by the end of the first quarter. Oil-related activities contributed 26.8 percent, underscoring the region’s continued shift toward economic diversification.
On a quarterly basis, the GCC’s real GDP rose marginally by 0.1 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2024, when it stood at US$465.5 billion.
The steady performance reflects the resilience of the Gulf economies amid global market fluctuations and sustained efforts by member states to strengthen non-oil sectors such as manufacturing, tourism, trade, and technology.
Analysts view the figures as a sign of balanced growth supported by ongoing reforms and investment strategies aimed at achieving long-term economic stability across the region.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
