Evaluating Regional Investment Climates vs Emerging Markets

Sub-Saharan African countries account for around one-third of the total, followed by Latin America and the Middle East (the latter 2 together accounting for 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 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 trapped or even worse off nations are some parts of Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa where structural improvement has stalled.

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

ANSR July GCC PRs 50DR+

Its diversity metrics have actually stagnated, showing the least improvement in between the initial (2000-04) and final (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 need (supported by a strong task pipeline and application) and strong services sector efficiency.

Roadmap to GCC Financial Equity Success for 2026

Kuwait and Saudi Arabia clocked in a boost in non-hydrocarbon earnings, "primarily showing non-hydrocarbon tax base growths and earnings collection effectiveness enhancements", according to the IMF. In the existing geopolitical environment characterized by magnifying, it remains in the very best interests of commodity dependent countries to diversify its export base, exports and trade partners.