Is Middle East Emerging as Global Investment Hub?

Oct 2019 Walid Majdalani, Head of Investcorp Private Equity MENA organization, details the attractive opportunities of buying GCC Facilities, driven by the region's development and government initiatives.

Diversity is attain a balanced economy,, Diversity visions and strategies exist. The general Global EDI is composed of tracking.

For non-diversified countries, when cost of the commodity falls, there is a significant decline in federal government profits, public spending, current account balance and international reserves: more volatility. The (including major commodity exporters, not limited to just oil) over the, across 25 indicators (including three digital indications). The United States And Canada, Western Europe and East Asia Pacific nations leading EDI scores throughout the years.

ANSR July GCC PRs 50DR+

Although structural reforms and diversity efforts carried out by the GCC impacted MENA's local scores favorably, it still lags 5 other regional groups., with the top 10 nations having less than a 10-point distinction in ratings (implying the strength of diversity)., alongside four upper-middle earnings (China, Mexico, Turkey and Thailand) and one lower middle-income country (India, ranked 20th, driven by its services export boom).

Amongst the e. nations ranked 51 to 70, the efficiency of Moldova, Indonesia, Armenia and Honduras stand out (when comparing 2024 vs 2000). years, offered sped up diversity strategies of many oil-exporting countries. posted a consistent improvement due to a combination of decreased reliance on fuel exports, decreased exports concentration and a modification in the structure of exports.

Evaluating Regional Capital Climates vs Global Peers

with oil exporters having the most affordable scores (though specific country-specific performance has actually varied gradually). Tunisia, Morocco and Jordan have readings of 100+ as does the UAE while Algeria and Kuwait are on the other end of the spectrum. Throughout all areas, the mean rating is the for both 2000 and 2024, and the greatest in The United States and Canada.

In 2024, the (China was amongst the top ranked, while Mongolia's score intensified compared to 2000)., but more to do with a "levelling up" at the bottom instead of an improvement amongst the top countries. By comparing the (height of the blue box), least irregularity is seen in South Asia in 2000 and the most in the MENA region (with difference likely driven by the dichotomy within the area between the resource-heavy states (e.g.

Sub-Saharan African countries represent around one-third of the total, followed by Latin America and the Middle East (the latter two together representing over 40% of the overall). Including, 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 locations in 2024 compared to 2000 while Qatar climbed up 24; both Saudi Arabia and Oman increased 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.

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 exceeding in the trade sub-index (supported by current bilateral trade arrangements & non-oil exports push). vs its pre-pandemic reading (partly offered the rise in medium & modern production data).

Comparing GCC Capital Climates vs Emerging Peers

Its diversity metrics have stagnated, showing the least improvement between the preliminary (2000-04) and final (2020-24) reference periods., despite the headwinds of OPEC+ production cuts. A robust non-hydrocarbon expansion was supported by the GCC's robust domestic need (supported by a strong task pipeline and implementation) and strong services sector efficiency.

Kuwait and Saudi Arabia clocked in an increase in non-hydrocarbon revenue, "mostly showing non-hydrocarbon tax base growths and profits collection performance enhancements", according to the IMF. In the current geopolitical environment defined by magnifying, it is in the best interests of product dependent countries to diversify its export base, exports and trade partners.

Sub-Saharan African countries account for around one-third of the overall, followed by Latin America and the Middle East (the latter two together representing 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 ).

and ranked higher than others; UAE is up more than 45 locations in 2024 compared to 2000 while Qatar climbed 24; both Saudi Arabia and Oman rose 17 ranks throughout the period. The trapped or worse off nations are some parts of Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa where structural change has stalled.

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

Its diversity metrics have actually stagnated, showing the least improvement between the initial (2000-04) and last (2020-24) referral periods., in spite of 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 implementation) and strong services sector efficiency.

Kuwait and Saudi Arabia clocked in an increase in non-hydrocarbon income, "mainly showing non-hydrocarbon tax base growths and earnings collection efficiency enhancements", according to the IMF. In the current geopolitical environment identified by magnifying, it remains in the best interests of product reliant nations to diversify its export base, exports and trade partners.