A Reuters poll points to a rebound across Gulf economies in 2025, buoyed by rising oil output and aggressive diversification strategies. Saudi Arabia is expected to grow 3.8%, up from 1.3% in 2024, and the UAE is forecasted to rise 4.8%. Qatar’s economy is projected to grow 2.7% in 2025, jumping to 5.4% in 2026 thanks to LNG expansion. Growth in Oman and Kuwait is expected to hit three-year highs, helped by fiscal discipline and tourism, while regional inflation remains low—just 1.0% to 2.5%.

Source: reuters