Analyzing GCC Equity Exchange Shifts for 2026

Sub-Saharan African countries represent around one-third of the overall, followed by Latin America and the Middle East (the latter 2 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 five years pre- and post-pandemic ).

ANSR July GCC PRs 50DR+

and ranked higher than others; UAE is up more than 45 places in 2024 compared to 2000 while Qatar climbed up 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 transformation has stalled.

shows a considerable 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 outperforming in the trade sub-index (supported by current bilateral trade arrangements & non-oil exports push). vs its pre-pandemic reading (partially offered the rise in medium & state-of-the-art manufacturing information).

ANSR July GCC PRs 50DR+

Its diversification metrics have actually stagnated, showing the least improvement between the preliminary (2000-04) and final (2020-24) recommendation periods., regardless 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 application) and strong services sector efficiency.

The Role of FDI on Regional Industrial Transformation

Kuwait and Saudi Arabia clocked in a boost in non-hydrocarbon income, "mainly reflecting non-hydrocarbon tax base expansions and profits collection effectiveness enhancements", according to the IMF. In the present geopolitical environment defined by heightening, it remains in the best interests of product dependent countries to diversify its export base, exports and trade partners.