GCC ECONOMIES
Beyond oil: reading the Gulf’s economic transformation
A framework for following investment, non-oil activity and the region’s links to global markets.
Separate the drivers
A useful Gulf economy dashboard separates energy activity from non-energy activity. GDP, investment, trade, tourism and public finances describe different aspects of an economy and should be read together.
Compare consistently
Compare indicators with the same definitions and reporting periods. Nominal growth can reflect price changes, while real growth attempts to adjust for them. Publication dates and source methodology belong beside every chart.
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