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The Role of FDI on Regional Industrial Transformation

Published Aug 19, 26
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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 overall). Including, there has actually been an (from 90.3 in 2000-04 to 92.6 and 92.3 in the 5 years pre- and post-pandemic ).

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and ranked greater than others; UAE is up more than 45 locations in 2024 compared to 2000 while Qatar climbed 24; both Saudi Arabia and Oman increased 17 ranks throughout the duration. The trapped or worse off countries are some parts of Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa where structural improvement has stalled.

Navigating Middle East Stock Trends for 2026

shows a substantial 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 exceeding in the trade sub-index (supported by recent bilateral trade contracts & non-oil exports push). vs its pre-pandemic reading (partly provided the rise in medium & high-tech production information).

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Its diversity metrics have actually stagnated, revealing the least improvement between the initial (2000-04) and last (2020-24) referral 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 task pipeline and execution) and strong services sector performance.

Role of FDI on GCC Economic Development

Kuwait and Saudi Arabia clocked in an increase in non-hydrocarbon earnings, "primarily showing non-hydrocarbon tax base growths and income collection effectiveness enhancements", according to the IMF. In the existing geopolitical environment characterized by heightening, it remains in the very best interests of product dependent countries to diversify its export base, exports and trade partners.

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