A recent Reuters poll (July 15–28) forecasts accelerated growth across GCC states this year—Saudi Arabia expected to expand 3.8%, UAE 4.8%, and Qatar surging from 2.7% in 2025 to 5.4% in 2026, thanks to LNG developments. Omanand Kuwait are also set to hit multi-year highs, while Bahrain remains more stable. Economists cite higher oil output, increased diversification efforts, and modest inflation (1.0–2.5%) as key factors. 

Source: reuters.com