GCC beats global average in 2026 economic freedom index
GCC countries scored 66.9 in the 2026 Economic Freedom Index, beating the global 59.9 average as the UAE, Qatar and Oman led the bloc overall....
Tag : Gulf Cooperation Council
South Korea food exports rise 4% in first quarter
SEJONG: South Korea’s food exports rose 4.0% from a year earlier in the first quarter, supported by strong overseas demand for ramyeon, snacks, beverages and fresh fruit, according to provisional government data released on April 3. Food...
World Bank projects strong UAE economic growth through 2027
MENA Newswire, ABU DHABI: The World Bank has forecast that the United Arab Emirates economy will grow by 5 percent in 2026 and 5.1 percent in 2027, positioning the country among the fastest growing economies in the...
UAE Crown Prince leads delegation to US-Gulf summit
UAE Crown Prince leads delegation to Riyadh for strategic US-GCC summit focused on regional stability and cooperation....
World Bank projects UAE GDP growth of 4.1% in 2025
The UAE is projected to see GDP growth of 3.3% in 2024 and 4.1% in 2025, driven by a robust non-oil sector, according to the World Bank's latest MENA Economic Update released today....
World Bank predicts 4.8 percent expansion in UAE’s non-oil sector in 2023
The World Bank has released its projection stating that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is expected to experience a robust growth of 4.8% in its non-oil sector in 2023, contributing to an overall GDP growth...