The World Bank in the Gulf Cooperation Council

The World Bank has been a strong partner to the Gulf Cooperation Council countries for over 50 years. Governments in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have mobilized the Bank’s global knowledge and development experience through technical assistance programs.

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GCC Economic Growth to Slow to 2.5% in 2023

In the face of lower oil and gas earnings and a global economic slowdown, growth is expected to slow compared to the remarkable 7.3% growth in 2022.
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Advancing Knowledge of the Water-Energy Nexus

This report focuses on the challenges and opportunities for GCC countries to better manage their water and energy sectors.
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Women in the GCC are Taking Over Tech!

Countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are working to empower women to enter the labor market by implementing reforms that will incentivize and protect them.

The Gulf Cooperation Council At-A-Glance

The World Bank has been a strong partner to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries for over 40 years. Governments in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have mobilized the Bank’s global knowledge and development experience through technical assistance programs over the years. The World Bank offers these programs on reimbursable advisory services (RAS) ...

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