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Sub-Saharan African countries represent around one-third of the overall, followed by Latin America and the Middle East (the latter two together representing over 40% of the total). Consisting of, there has actually been an (from 90.3 in 2000-04 to 92.6 and 92.3 in the 5 years pre- and post-pandemic ).

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and ranked greater than others; UAE is up more than 45 places in 2024 compared to 2000 while Qatar climbed up 24; both Saudi Arabia and Oman increased 17 ranks during the duration. The trapped or worse off countries are some parts of Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa where structural transformation has stalled.

reveals a substantial increase in average 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 surpassing in the trade sub-index (supported by current bilateral trade contracts & non-oil exports push). vs its pre-pandemic reading (partially provided the surge in medium & modern manufacturing information).

ANSR July GCC PRs 50DR+

Its diversification metrics have stagnated, showing the least improvement between the initial (2000-04) and final (2020-24) referral periods., regardless 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 implementation) and strong services sector performance.

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Kuwait and Saudi Arabia clocked in a boost in non-hydrocarbon earnings, "mostly reflecting non-hydrocarbon tax base expansions and income collection performance improvements", according to the IMF. In the existing geopolitical environment identified by intensifying, it remains in the best interests of commodity dependent countries to diversify its export base, exports and trade partners.