The GCC economies posted robust growth in the third quarter of 2025, driven by the non-oil sector as the region’s sustained push to diversify income sources gained further momentum.
The GCC economy expanded in the third quarter of 2025, reflecting its sustained ability to balance the role of the oil sector while enhancing the contribution of non-oil activities to gross domestic product (GDP), said a report. Its real GDP for the period soared to hit $474 billion, up 5.2% over Q3 2024.