Will GCC Industrial Growth Exceed Western Benchmarks?

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 total). 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 higher than others; UAE is up more than 45 locations 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 nations are some parts of Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa where structural transformation 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 period versus 2020-24). with UAE exceeding in the trade sub-index (supported by recent bilateral trade arrangements & non-oil exports push). vs its pre-pandemic reading (partly offered the rise in medium & modern manufacturing information).

ANSR July GCC PRs 50DR+

Its diversity metrics have actually stagnated, revealing the least improvement between the preliminary (2000-04) and final (2020-24) reference periods., despite 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 execution) and strong services sector performance.

Evaluating Regional Investment Climates vs Emerging Markets

Kuwait and Saudi Arabia clocked in a boost in non-hydrocarbon income, "mostly showing non-hydrocarbon tax base growths and income collection performance enhancements", according to the IMF. In the current geopolitical environment characterized by intensifying, it is in the best interests of product dependent nations to diversify its export base, exports and trade partners.