The publication “GCC Countries’ Statistics at a Glance 2024”, issued by GCC-Stat, highlighted a wide range of indicators reflecting the resilience of Gulf economies and their progress in international rankings, alongside notable improvements across population, social, energy and tourism sectors. The publication noted that the GCC ranked ninth globally in terms of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at current prices in 2024, with a total output of approximately US$2.3 trillion, confirming its position as an influential economic power at the international level. [...]