In the first half of 2025, the volume of investments amounted to $23.9 billion, which is 3.2 times higher compared to 2016 and 60% above the level of 2023.
Statistics show that almost 96% of all investments from Gulf countries are directed towards Central Asia, with the largest amounts invested in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan.
At the same time, Kyrgyzstan receives relatively small investments, totaling $75 million.
Additionally, significant funds are being invested in the economies of Azerbaijan ($606 million), Armenia ($174 million), and Georgia ($157 million).
In the EDB study, Gulf countries refer to Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, the UAE, Oman, and Saudi Arabia.
