They also revealed that deposits at commercial banks operating across all GCC countries increased by the end of 2024 compared to the deposits recorded in 2023. Loans granted to the private sector accounted for about 80.7 percent of total loans across the GCC Countries. The ratio of non-performing loans to total loans declined in most GCC countries during the period 2020-2024, although it varied from one country to another. Similarly, the loan-to-deposit ratio varied significantly across GCC countries, ranging between 125 percent and 66 percent. The net profits of commercial banks operating in the GCC countries have also witnessed significant growth over the past four years, surpassing pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels.