Gulf investment grows as regional disruption tests its global role
- Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are emerging as an investment bridge linking Asian capital and production networks with markets in Africa, Europe and North America.
- Outward foreign direct investment from GCC countries rose 11% to $130 billion in 2025.
- Foreign direct investment into GCC countries rose 18% to about $99 billion in 2025, a decade high.
- Announced greenfield investment in the countries rose 66% to around $78 billion in 2025, while project numbers increased 12%.
- International project finance value in them rose 65% in 2025, despite 16% fewer deals.
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are strengthening their role as an investment destination and a source of capital. Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to the GCC countries rose 18% to around $99 billion in 2025, compared with 6%…
