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Al Etihad
20-04-2025
- General
- Al Etihad
GCC Statistical Centre: 6.6% increase in wildlife reserves across GCC countries
20 Apr 2025 11:16 MUSCAT (WAM) The latest statistics issued by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (GCC-Stat) indicate a 6.6% increase in the area of terrestrial reserves across GCC countries in 2023, reaching 390.5 thousand square kilometres, compared to 366.5 thousand square kilometres in the previous the area of mountain reserves established in the Sultanate of Oman, the United Arab Emirates, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia increased from 9.5 thousand square kilometres in 1996 to 14.7 thousand square kilometres in 2022 to the statistics published in the March 2025 bulletin, the cumulative area of nature reserves in the GCC recorded a notable leap in 2020, reaching 352.6 thousand square kilometres compared to 111.4 thousand square kilometres in countries have long prioritised wildlife conservation. In 1985, the GCC Environmental and Wildlife Award was introduced, followed by the launch of the Green Gulf Initiative for Environment and Sustainable Development in GCC states joined the Convention on Biological Diversity in 2010, and in 2012, they acceded to the CITES agreement, which entered into force. In 2016, the GCC Environmental Web Portal was launched to support biodiversity monitoring across the region.
Zawya
15-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Travel and tourism sector contributes 11.4% to GCC's GDP
Muscat: The latest data released by the GCC Statistical Centre (GCC-Stat) indicate that the travel and tourism sector's contribution to the GCC's gross domestic product (GDP) by the end of 2024 reached approximately 11.4%, with a value of OMR95 billion (USD 247.1 billion). The data also demonstrates that the growth rate of the sector's contribution to the GCC's GDP increased by approximately 31.9% compared to the figures recorded in 2019. The Centre revealed that the sector's contribution to the global GDP in 2024 amounted to 2.2%. It also pointed out that the sector's contribution to the GCC's GDP is expected to reach 13.3% in 2034 insomuch as RO 142.8 billion (USD 371.2 billion). The average annual growth rate of the sector's contribution during the period from 2024 to 2034 is expected to exceed 4.2%. On the other hand, statistics indicate that the average annual growth rate in the number of tourists traveling between GCC countries during the period from 2019 to 2023 reached 41.5%, which accounted for 26.5% of the total international tourists arriving in GCC countries in 2023. © Muscat Media Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Arabian Business
14-04-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
GCC travel reaches 11.4% of GDP, growth surpasses pre-pandemic levels
The travel and tourism sector in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries has contributed 11.4 per cent to the region's GDP by the end of 2024, reaching $247.1 billion, according to the latest data from the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (GCC-Stat). The figures represent a 31.9 per cent growth compared to 2019 levels, showcasing the sector's significant recovery and expansion following the global pandemic. The data indicates that the sector's contribution to global GDP in 2024 stood at 2.2 per cent, highlighting the Gulf's strong position in the international tourism market. Looking ahead, GCC-Stat projects the sector's contribution to reach 13.3 per cent of the Gulf's GDP by 2034, valued at $371.2 billion. The average annual growth rate during the 2024-2034 period is expected to exceed 4.2 per cent. Intra-GCC tourism has emerged as a key driver of this growth. Statistics show that the average annual growth rate in the number of tourists travelling between Gulf countries from 2019 to 2023 reached 41.5 per cent. These intra-regional visitors accounted for 26.5 per cent of all international tourists arriving in GCC countries in 2023.
Times of Oman
14-04-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
Travel and tourism sector contributes 11.4% to GCC's GDP
Muscat: The latest data released by the GCC Statistical Centre (GCC-Stat) indicate that the travel and tourism sector's contribution to the GCC's gross domestic product (GDP) by the end of 2024 reached approximately 11.4%, with a value of OMR95 billion (USD 247.1 billion). The data also demonstrates that the growth rate of the sector's contribution to the GCC's GDP increased by approximately 31.9% compared to the figures recorded in 2019. The Centre revealed that the sector's contribution to the global GDP in 2024 amounted to 2.2%. It also pointed out that the sector's contribution to the GCC's GDP is expected to reach 13.3% in 2034 insomuch as RO 142.8 billion (USD 371.2 billion). The average annual growth rate of the sector's contribution during the period from 2024 to 2034 is expected to exceed 4.2%. On the other hand, statistics indicate that the average annual growth rate in the number of tourists traveling between GCC countries during the period from 2019 to 2023 reached 41.5%, which accounted for 26.5% of the total international tourists arriving in GCC countries in 2023.
Hi Dubai
14-04-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
Gulf Tourism Booms: Sector Hits $247 Billion, Set to Soar Further by 2034
The Gulf's travel and tourism sector has marked a significant leap, contributing approximately 11.4% to the region's GDP in 2024 — a value of US$247.1 billion, according to the latest figures released by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (GCC-Stat). This represents a 31.9% growth in sectoral contribution compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019, highlighting a robust rebound and steady expansion of the industry across the Gulf region. Globally, the sector accounted for 2.2% of total GDP in 2024, placing the Gulf well ahead of the international average. The outlook remains promising, with projections indicating that by 2034, tourism could make up 13.3% of the GCC's GDP — an estimated $371.2 billion. The average annual growth rate for the sector over the next decade is forecasted to exceed 4.2%. Intra-GCC travel has also seen a remarkable upswing. From 2019 to 2023, the number of tourists moving between Gulf countries grew at an average annual rate of 41.5%. In 2023 alone, 26.5% of all international tourists arriving in the GCC were from within the region — underlining the strength of domestic and regional tourism. These figures underscore the Gulf's rising prominence as a global tourism hub and reflect the region's strategic investments in infrastructure, hospitality, and travel experiences tailored for both regional and international visitors. News Source: Emirates News Agency
