Creating Resilient Investment Structures with GCC Assets

Sub-Saharan African countries represent around one-third of the overall, followed by Latin America and the Middle East (the latter 2 together representing over 40% of the total). Including, there has actually 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 places in 2024 compared to 2000 while Qatar climbed 24; both Saudi Arabia and Oman rose 17 ranks during the duration. The caught or worse off countries are some parts of Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa where structural improvement has actually stalled.

reveals a significant boost in typical EDI ratings from 86.8 in 2000-04 to 92.6 in 2020-24, (up more than 10 points in the initial duration versus 2020-24). with UAE exceeding in the trade sub-index (supported by recent bilateral trade agreements & non-oil exports push). vs its pre-pandemic reading (partially offered 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., despite the headwinds of OPEC+ production cuts. A robust non-hydrocarbon expansion was supported by the GCC's robust domestic need (supported by a strong project pipeline and implementation) and strong services sector performance.

Is the GCC Emerging as Primary Investment Hub?

Kuwait and Saudi Arabia clocked in a boost in non-hydrocarbon profits, "mainly showing non-hydrocarbon tax base expansions and profits collection effectiveness improvements", according to the IMF. In the present geopolitical environment identified by intensifying, it remains in the finest interests of product dependent nations to diversify its export base, exports and trade partners.