GCC industrial investments reach $426bn across nearly 22,000 factories
Statistical data shows significant industrial expansion across Gulf Cooperation Council member states.
At a glance
- Industrial investments in GCC states total $426 billion
- Nearly 22,000 factories operate across the region
- Data sourced from GCC-Stat
Industrial investments in GCC states have reached $426 billion, according to data from the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC-Stat). The investments support the operation of nearly 22,000 factories across the region.
The figures reflect ongoing industrial development across the six member states of the GCC.
Why it matters
The scale of industrial investment demonstrates the economic diversification efforts underway across the Gulf region beyond oil and gas sectors.
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