Saudi Arabia and UAE are poised to lead the Gulf region’s economic expansion in 2026, supported by strong private-sector performance, resilient domestic demand and renewed investment momentum, according to a new report.
A series of roadshows across the GCC countries was organised by Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB), together with 8 industry partners to promote Azerbaijan’s diverse tourism offerings.
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has given the thumbs up to the first phase of a "one-stop" travel system that allows Gulf Arab nationals to complete all travel procedures at one point. The new system would first run a trial period for air travel between the UAE and Bahrain.
China’s affluent outbound audiences across tourism, investment and luxury sectors offer a $1 trillion opportunity for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to tap into the market, says a new report.
Starhotels Collezione, Italy’s luxury hotel group, recently held several events in the GCC, including a Sales Conclave in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, and exclusive Media and Partners Evenings in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
The real gross domestic product (GDP) of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries reached $466.2 billion by the end of the first quarter of 2025, up from $451.9 billion in the same period of 2023, marking a growth rate of 3.1 percent.
Bahrain’s Oil and Environment Minister Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Bin Dainah has called for deeper GCC industrial integration to strengthen competitiveness, resilience and sustainability, while promoting regional partnerships, value-added projects and green industries.
Visit Qatar has received a GCC-level award recognising Outstanding Companies in Workforce Nationalisation for its efforts to empower national talent within Qatar’s tourism sector.
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.
