Foreign investments in GCC equity markets soared to $2.47 billion in February 2025, up from $939 million in January. The UAE dominated inflows, attracting $2.47 billion, with Saudi Arabia ($352M) and Kuwait ($304M) following. Qatar and Oman saw outflows of -$212M and -$446M, respectively.

Year-on-year, inflows more than doubled from $890M, pushing cumulative foreign investments past $60B. Saudi Arabia remains the top recipient with $34B, followed by the UAE ($20B). Abu Dhabi led within the UAE, securing $2.26B, while Dubai recorded $208M.

Experts highlight investor confidence driven by index inclusions and earnings growth. Companies in strong markets are advised to reinforce investor trust, while those in weaker markets should address liquidity and macroeconomic concerns.