Comparing GCC Investment Incentives vs Global Peers

Sub-Saharan African nations account for around one-third of the overall, followed by Latin America and the Middle East (the latter 2 together accounting for over 40% of the overall). Including, 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 higher 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 throughout the duration. The caught or even worse off nations are some parts of Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa where structural change has actually stalled.

reveals a considerable boost in average EDI ratings 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 exceeding in the trade sub-index (supported by current bilateral trade contracts & non-oil exports push). vs its pre-pandemic reading (partly provided the rise in medium & high-tech production information).

ANSR July GCC PRs 50DR+

Its diversity metrics have stagnated, revealing the least enhancement in between the preliminary (2000-04) and last (2020-24) recommendation periods., in spite 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 performance.

Comparing Regional Capital Incentives vs Emerging Peers

Kuwait and Saudi Arabia clocked in an increase in non-hydrocarbon income, "mostly showing non-hydrocarbon tax base expansions and profits collection performance improvements", according to the IMF. In the current geopolitical environment identified by intensifying, it is in the finest interests of product dependent countries to diversify its export base, exports and trade partners.