EDB: Gulf Investment in Central Asia Triples to $31 Billion as Trade Nears $4 Billion

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Investment stock from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries in Central Asia increased 3.4-fold to $31.1 billion by mid-2026. In comparison, trade between the two regions nearly quadrupled over five years to reach $3.9 billion in 2025, reflecting growing economic ties and the Gulf’s expanding role in the region, according to a report by the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) released on Nov. 10. Photo c

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