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Strong growth key to GCC’s FDI appeal

  • The optimism stems from strong economic growth, which is expected by IMF to reach 3.6% in 2023, higher than the global average of 3.3%.
  • The GCC region is especially ripe for FDI, as the high demand for oil and gas is expected to continue to spur the growth of economies in the region.

Dubai, UAE — The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region remains optimistic about Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows for 2023 and beyond. The optimism stems from strong economic growth, which is expected by IMF to reach 3.6% in 2023, higher than the global average of 3.3%, especially in the GCC region that will continue to witness a strong demand for oil and gas products, as well as by government-led diversification efforts. Here is a look at the three top-ranking GCC economies on the 2023 Kearney FDI Confidence Index.