Guide to GCC Stock Equity Trends for 2026

Sub-Saharan African countries represent around one-third of the total, 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 throughout the period. The trapped or worse off nations are some parts of Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa where structural improvement has stalled.

reveals a significant boost in typical EDI scores 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 outshining in the trade sub-index (supported by current bilateral trade contracts & non-oil exports push). vs its pre-pandemic reading (partly given the rise in medium & high-tech manufacturing data).

ANSR July GCC PRs 50DR+

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

Vital Drivers Shaping Gulf Economic Outlooks by 2026

Kuwait and Saudi Arabia clocked in a boost in non-hydrocarbon earnings, "mostly showing non-hydrocarbon tax base expansions and profits collection efficiency enhancements", according to the IMF. In the present geopolitical environment characterized by magnifying, it is in the very best interests of product reliant nations to diversify its export base, exports and trade partners.