Analyzing Middle East Stock Exchange Shifts through 2026

Sub-Saharan African countries account for around one-third of the overall, followed by Latin America and the Middle East (the latter 2 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 five 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 24; both Saudi Arabia and Oman rose 17 ranks during the duration. The caught or even worse off countries are some parts of Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa where structural improvement has stalled.

reveals a significant boost in average 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 outperforming in the trade sub-index (supported by current bilateral trade contracts & non-oil exports push). vs its pre-pandemic reading (partially offered the surge in medium & high-tech manufacturing data).

ANSR July GCC PRs 50DR+

Its diversity metrics have actually stagnated, revealing the least enhancement in between the initial (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 job pipeline and implementation) and strong services sector performance.

Advantages of Scaling Manufacturing Projects across the GCC

Kuwait and Saudi Arabia clocked in a boost in non-hydrocarbon revenue, "primarily showing non-hydrocarbon tax base growths and income collection efficiency improvements", according to the IMF. In the existing geopolitical environment defined by heightening, it remains in the finest interests of product dependent nations to diversify its export base, exports and trade partners.