Optimizing Investment Strategies for the Next-Gen Gulf Outlook

Sub-Saharan African nations represent around one-third of the overall, followed by Latin America and the Middle East (the latter two together representing over 40% of the overall). Including, there has actually been an (from 90.3 in 2000-04 to 92.6 and 92.3 in the five 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 increased 17 ranks during the duration. The caught or worse off nations are some parts of Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa where structural improvement has stalled.

shows a substantial increase 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 current bilateral trade agreements & non-oil exports push). vs its pre-pandemic reading (partly offered the rise in medium & modern production data).

ANSR July GCC PRs 50DR+

Its diversification metrics have stagnated, revealing the least improvement between the preliminary (2000-04) and final (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 task pipeline and application) and strong services sector efficiency.

Roadmap to Gulf Stock Market Trends for 2026

Kuwait and Saudi Arabia clocked in a boost in non-hydrocarbon revenue, "mostly showing non-hydrocarbon tax base expansions and income collection efficiency improvements", according to the IMF. In the present geopolitical environment identified by magnifying, it is in the finest interests of product dependent countries to diversify its export base, exports and trade partners.