GCC economies are set for a sharp rebound, with growth forecast to reach 8.5% in 2027, according to ICAEW’s latest Economic Insight Q1 2026 report, produced in partnership with Oxford Economics.
Gulf gateways are vital assets to the GCC economies. As global security risks and threats to supply chain infrastructure grow in number and sophistication, regional leaders must consider proactive mitigation strategies to help ensure the protection of their trade growth, writes John Kim.
The pace of growth pf GCC economies will accelerate in the coming years to reach 4.3% by 2027, supported by expanding investments in tourism, renewable energy, manufacturing, and technology sectors, said a report.
As the GCC enters 2026, economic policy is being shaped by tighter external conditions, accelerating technological change and a more fragmented global trading system, says an expert.
