Roadmap to GCC Stock Equity Trends in 2026

Sub-Saharan African nations represent around one-third of the total, followed by Latin America and the Middle East (the latter two together representing over 40% of the total). 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 ).

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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 increased 17 ranks during the period. The trapped or worse off countries are some parts of Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa where structural transformation has actually stalled.

reveals a significant increase 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 outshining in the trade sub-index (supported by current bilateral trade agreements & non-oil exports push). vs its pre-pandemic reading (partially offered the surge in medium & high-tech production data).

ANSR July GCC PRs 50DR+

Its diversity metrics have actually stagnated, revealing the least improvement in between the initial (2000-04) and last (2020-24) recommendation periods., despite 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 application) and strong services sector performance.

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Kuwait and Saudi Arabia clocked in an increase in non-hydrocarbon profits, "primarily showing non-hydrocarbon tax base expansions and revenue collection performance improvements", according to the IMF. In the existing geopolitical environment identified by magnifying, it remains in the very best interests of commodity reliant countries to diversify its export base, exports and trade partners.