Middle East economic outlook: 2025 growth projections paint an interesting picture across the region. The UAE leads with 4.8% projected growth, followed by Egypt at 4.3%, while Saudi Arabia sits at 4%. Turkey eyes 3.5%, creating a notable spread between top performers and others. The GCC nations show mixed momentum—Oman, Qatar, and Bahrain cluster around 2.9%, Kuwait trails slightly at 2.6%. Israel projects 2.5% growth. Meanwhile, the lower end presents challenges: Iran forecasts just 0.6%, and Iraq 0.5%, reflecting structural headwinds. According to IMF projections, this regional divergence matters for global risk sentiment and crypto market dynamics, as emerging market growth trajectories often correlate with institutional capital flows and alternative asset allocation strategies.