Future GCC Investment Trends for 2026 World Markets

Sub-Saharan African nations account for 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 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 up 24; both Saudi Arabia and Oman increased 17 ranks during the period. The caught or worse off nations are some parts of Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa where structural transformation has stalled.

shows a considerable increase in typical EDI scores from 86.8 in 2000-04 to 92.6 in 2020-24, (up more than 10 points in the initial period 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 offered the surge in medium & high-tech production information).

ANSR July GCC PRs 50DR+

Its diversification metrics have actually stagnated, showing the least improvement between the preliminary (2000-04) and last (2020-24) reference periods., in spite of the headwinds of OPEC+ production cuts. A robust non-hydrocarbon growth was supported by the GCC's robust domestic need (supported by a strong job pipeline and execution) and strong services sector efficiency.

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Kuwait and Saudi Arabia clocked in an increase in non-hydrocarbon income, "primarily showing non-hydrocarbon tax base growths and profits collection performance enhancements", according to the IMF. In the current geopolitical environment characterized by heightening, it remains in the very best interests of commodity reliant nations to diversify its export base, exports and trade partners.