Gulf financial institutions remain resilient

Major banks across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain continue benefiting from strong liquidity, government infrastructure spending, and diversified revenue streams. Financial analysts expect the GCC banking sector to remain resilient despite global economic uncertainty and evolving interest-rate conditions.

Ongoing investment in infrastructure, tourism, energy, and technology projects is expected to support credit growth and banking activity across the region.

Source

S&P Global / regional banking sector analysis – 7 August 2026