#non-oil economy

UAE’s economy grew 3.4% in first quarter of 2024

UAE’s economy grew 3.4% in first quarter of 2024

The financial and insurance sector, trade activities and manufacturing were among the biggest contributors to non-oil GDP

Saudi Arabia posts 2023 budget deficit of $22bn - capex

Saudi Arabia’s ‘capex super-cycle’ pivot to non-oil sectors: Goldman Sachs

Sectors such as clean energy, metals and minerals, transport and logistics, and digitalisation are expected to see significant funding as part of the kingdom’s economic diversification efforts

Bahrain’s Q1 2024 GDP expands by 3.3% YoY

Bahrain’s Q1 GDP up 3.3% fueled by non-oil sector growth

Non-oil economy increased 3.3 per cent in the January-March period, contributing almost 85.9 per cent to overall GDP

Abu Dhabi GDP

Abu Dhabi GDP growth hits 3.3% in first quarter of 2024

Non-oil activities now contribute 54.1 per cent to Abu Dhabi’s economy—the highest since 2015

saudi arabia - Vision 2030 - IMF

Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 projects to be adjusted as needed: Finance Minister

Saudi Arabia is accelerating efforts to diversify its economy away from oil under a plan known as Vision 2030

Abu Dhabi GDP

Abu Dhabi sees strong non-oil trade growth amid diversification push

The latest data from the statistics authority shows that non-oil foreign trade grew by more than Dhs281.9bn in 2023

CBUAE

CBUAE quarterly review: UAE economy to grow by 4.2% this year

The Central Bank’s report underscores the UAE’s resilience and positive economic trajectory, fueled by strong performance across various sectors

saudi arabia non-oil activity

Saudi Arabia hits important economic milestone: Non-oil activities at 50% of GDP

The data points to a positive trajectory for the kingdom’s economy, driven by diversification, and growth across multiple sectors

saudi arabia - Vision 2030 - IMF

Saudi finance minister expects above 5% non-oil growth

Non-oil GDP grew 4.6 per cent in 2023, while overall GDP contracted 0.9 per cent

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UAE central bank raises GDP growth outlook to 5.7% in 2024

The apex lender projected that the country’s overall GDP will grow by 3.1 per cent in 2023

UBS says UAE economy to grow by 3.5% in 2023

UAE economy to grow by 3.5% in 2023

The country’s non-oil economy is projected to grow by a robust 4.5 per cent this year

New Abu Dhabi industrial licences surge 16.6% in H1 2023

New Abu Dhabi industrial licences surge 16.6% in H1 2023

Capital investments by manufacturers operating in the emirate grew by Dhs12.4bn to Dhs384.1bn over the same period

UAE’s 2022 GDP grows 7.9%, driven by non-oil activities

UAE’s 2022 GDP grows 7.9%, driven by non-oil activities

The statistics authority attributed the growth of the economy to innovative economic initiatives related to non-oil sectors and activities

World Bank non-oil

World Bank expects UAE’s non-oil economy to grow by 4.8% in 2023

The economies of the Gulf Cooperation Council are projected to grow by 2.5 per cent in 2023 and 3.2 per cent in 2024

Saudi jobs growth highest in half a decade

Saudi jobs growth is strongest in half decade amid business boom

Companies are looking to raise their staffing capacity in response to an increase in sales and higher demand