Refining Investment Pipelines for 2026 Gulf Economy

Sub-Saharan African countries account for around one-third of the total, followed by Latin America and the Middle East (the latter two together accounting for over 40% of the overall). Consisting of, there has been an (from 90.3 in 2000-04 to 92.6 and 92.3 in the 5 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 rose 17 ranks during the duration. The trapped or worse off nations are some parts of Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa where structural improvement has stalled.

reveals a substantial boost in typical EDI scores from 86.8 in 2000-04 to 92.6 in 2020-24, (up more than 10 points in the preliminary duration versus 2020-24). with UAE outperforming in the trade sub-index (supported by recent bilateral trade arrangements & 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 diversification metrics have stagnated, showing the least improvement between the preliminary (2000-04) and last (2020-24) reference 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 Impact of Capital on GCC Industrial Transformation

Kuwait and Saudi Arabia clocked in a boost in non-hydrocarbon income, "mostly showing non-hydrocarbon tax base expansions and earnings collection effectiveness enhancements", according to the IMF. In the existing geopolitical environment defined by magnifying, it is in the very best interests of product reliant countries to diversify its export base, exports and trade partners.