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GCC Industrial Investments Reach $426B
The data released by the Statistical Center of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries focuses on the growth and expansion of the industrial sector in the Gulf region. Industrial investments amounted to approximately $426 billion, with around 22,000 factories operating in the sector as of July 2026. Over 1.7 million workers are employed in this sector. Manufacturing industries accounted for about 13% of the GDP in 2025, with roughly 40% of investments concentrated in key industries such as plastics, refined petroleum products, aluminum, and iron and steel, which support industrial value chains. Industrial products make up approximately 69% of Gulf exports, heavily relying on imports of equipment and cars from China, which accounts for about 20% of these imports. The data confirms the expansion of the Gulf's industrial base and underscores its importance in supporting economic diversification and driving growth.
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