Future GCC Investment Trends for 2026 Global Markets

Sub-Saharan African nations account for around one-third of the total, followed by Latin America and the Middle East (the latter two together accounting for over 40% of the total). Including, there has actually been an (from 90.3 in 2000-04 to 92.6 and 92.3 in the 5 years pre- and post-pandemic ).

ANSR July GCC PRs 50DR+

and ranked greater than others; UAE is up more than 45 places in 2024 compared to 2000 while Qatar climbed 24; both Saudi Arabia and Oman rose 17 ranks throughout the duration. The caught or even worse off countries are some parts of Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa where structural improvement has actually stalled.

shows a significant increase in average EDI ratings from 86.8 in 2000-04 to 92.6 in 2020-24, (up more than 10 points in the preliminary period versus 2020-24). with UAE outperforming in the trade sub-index (supported by recent bilateral trade arrangements & non-oil exports push). vs its pre-pandemic reading (partially offered the rise in medium & state-of-the-art manufacturing data).

ANSR July GCC PRs 50DR+

Its diversification metrics have stagnated, revealing the least improvement between the preliminary (2000-04) and last (2020-24) recommendation periods., in spite of the headwinds of OPEC+ production cuts. A robust non-hydrocarbon growth was supported by the GCC's robust domestic demand (supported by a strong project pipeline and execution) and strong services sector performance.

Analyzing GCC Stock Market Shifts through 2026

Kuwait and Saudi Arabia clocked in a boost in non-hydrocarbon profits, "mostly showing non-hydrocarbon tax base growths and profits collection performance improvements", according to the IMF. In the existing geopolitical environment characterized by intensifying, it is in the finest interests of product dependent countries to diversify its export base, exports and trade partners.