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OPEC+ decision to keep a lid on Gulf economies’ growth

The decision by OPEC+ to keep oil production lower over the rest of this year means that oil sectors in the Gulf will grow more slowly than we had previously anticipated and we have revised down our GDP growth forecasts for this year and next. The exception is the UAE, whose new and higher base quota means that its GDP growth is set to strengthen markedly in 2025.

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