Industrial Sector in GCC Countries
Saudi Arabia:
The Riyadh region accounts for 40.4% of the total factories under construction, with 728 factories.
United Arab Emirates:
The UAE aims to rank 25th in the Global Industrial Competitiveness Index, having previously held the 38th position. The country’s strategy supports the establishment of 13,500 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
- The industrial sector contributes 8.4% to the GDP.
Kuwait:
The number of workers in industrial establishments has reached 129,735, with a total production value of 35,566.26 million Kuwaiti dinars.
Qatar:
The manufacturing industry contributes approximately 9.2% to the GDP.
Oman:
Manufacturing exports account for 31.4% of Oman’s total exports.