Guide to GCC Financial Market Success for 2026

Sub-Saharan African nations represent around one-third of the total, followed by Latin America and the Middle East (the latter 2 together representing over 40% of the total). Consisting of, there has 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 period. The trapped or even worse off nations are some parts of Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa where structural change has stalled.

reveals a significant increase in typical 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 current bilateral trade agreements & non-oil exports push). vs its pre-pandemic reading (partially provided the rise in medium & state-of-the-art manufacturing data).

ANSR July GCC PRs 50DR+

Its diversity metrics have actually stagnated, revealing the least enhancement between the initial (2000-04) and last (2020-24) referral periods., despite the headwinds of OPEC+ production cuts. A robust non-hydrocarbon expansion was supported by the GCC's robust domestic demand (supported by a strong task pipeline and execution) and strong services sector performance.

Upcoming GCC Investment Trends for 2026 World Markets

Kuwait and Saudi Arabia clocked in an increase in non-hydrocarbon earnings, "mostly reflecting non-hydrocarbon tax base expansions and revenue collection effectiveness improvements", according to the IMF. In the current geopolitical environment characterized by heightening, it remains in the best interests of product reliant nations to diversify its export base, exports and trade partners.