Refining Investment Strategies for the Next-Gen Gulf Economy

Sub-Saharan African countries account for around one-third of the overall, 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 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 period. The trapped or worse off countries are some parts of Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa where structural improvement has actually stalled.

shows 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 period versus 2020-24). with UAE surpassing in the trade sub-index (supported by recent bilateral trade agreements & non-oil exports push). vs its pre-pandemic reading (partially provided the rise in medium & state-of-the-art production information).

ANSR July GCC PRs 50DR+

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

Comparing Regional Capital Incentives vs Emerging Markets

Kuwait and Saudi Arabia clocked in an increase in non-hydrocarbon profits, "primarily reflecting non-hydrocarbon tax base expansions and profits collection effectiveness improvements", according to the IMF. In the existing geopolitical environment characterized by magnifying, it remains in the best interests of commodity dependent nations to diversify its export base, exports and trade partners.