Navigating GCC Equity Market Trends through 2026

Sub-Saharan African nations 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 ).

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 caught or even worse off nations are some parts of Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa where structural improvement has stalled.

reveals 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 duration versus 2020-24). with UAE exceeding in the trade sub-index (supported by current bilateral trade contracts & non-oil exports push). vs its pre-pandemic reading (partially provided the surge in medium & state-of-the-art production data).

ANSR July GCC PRs 50DR+

Its diversity metrics have stagnated, revealing the least enhancement in between the preliminary (2000-04) and last (2020-24) reference 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 implementation) and strong services sector performance.

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Kuwait and Saudi Arabia clocked in an increase in non-hydrocarbon income, "mainly showing non-hydrocarbon tax base expansions and earnings collection effectiveness enhancements", according to the IMF. In the current geopolitical environment characterized by intensifying, it remains in the best interests of commodity reliant countries to diversify its export base, exports and trade partners.