The total Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the GCC states at current prices rose 3 percent to $588.1 billion in the first quarter of 2025 from $570.9 billion a year earlier, data from the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC-Stat) showed on Monday.
Bahrain’s Minister of Oil and Environment and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, Dr. Mohammed Bin Dinah, stressed the importance of closer GCC coordination on oil and energy policies to safeguard global energy security and market stability amid rapid economic, technological and geopolitical changes.
Gulf states are seeking to strengthen industrial co-operation and expand manufacturing’s contribution to their economies as they pursue diversification and greater resilience, said senior officials on the opening day of the inaugural 'Made in GCC Forum and Exhibition 2026' in Bahrain.
The Gulf countries have approved five joint industrial investment opportunities as part of an initiative to identify 20 projects across the GCC region, marking a step forward in efforts to deepen industrial integration and boost its manufacturing base, said a top official at the debut 'Made in GCC 2026' event in Bahrain.
Tourism Seychelles has further strengthened its presence in the GCC region through its active participation in the recent TBO Travel Business Show, held in Doha on September 15 and in Dubai on September 17.
The Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY), the leading maritime fabrication facility in GCC, has announced the winners of the first cycle of its 'Ibtaker Award' that was launched recently to foster a culture of creativity and out of the box thinking across the workplace.
Gulftainer, a global leader in integrated maritime and logistics solutions, has announced the launch of its India-Gulf Express (GIX) - the newest maritime service designed to enhance regional trade and logistics between West India and the Gulf countries.
Arabian Adventures, the destination management arm of dnata Travel Group, has appointed Sébastien Garcia as its new head, with responsibility for all business verticals across the GCC.
Port of NEOM, a strategic deep-water maritime and logistics hub located at Oxagon within the mega Saudi futuristic city, haas signed an agreement with Ceva Almajdouie Logistics to explore integrated logistics solutions linking Europe, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the GCC and Iraq through an emerging multimodal trade corridor.
The Georgian National Tourism Administration (GNTA) is enhancing its engagement with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) tourism sector, aiming to establish Georgia as a key partner for MICE operators and travel agencies, leveraging rapid tourism growth and strategic development plans.
