Optimizing Capital Pipelines for the 2026 GCC Economy

Sub-Saharan African nations represent around one-third of the total, followed by Latin America and the Middle East (the latter two together accounting for 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 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 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 considerable 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 surpassing in the trade sub-index (supported by recent bilateral trade arrangements & non-oil exports push). vs its pre-pandemic reading (partly provided the rise in medium & high-tech manufacturing data).

ANSR July GCC PRs 50DR+

Its diversity metrics have stagnated, showing the least enhancement in between the initial (2000-04) and last (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 execution) and strong services sector efficiency.

Building Resilient Investment Portfolios with GCC Assets

Kuwait and Saudi Arabia clocked in an increase in non-hydrocarbon revenue, "primarily showing non-hydrocarbon tax base expansions and income collection efficiency improvements", according to the IMF. In the current geopolitical environment identified by magnifying, it remains in the best interests of product dependent countries to diversify its export base, exports and trade partners.