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Benefits of Expanding Manufacturing Projects across Middle East

Published Aug 20, 26
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Sub-Saharan African nations 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 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 places in 2024 compared to 2000 while Qatar climbed 24; both Saudi Arabia and Oman rose 17 ranks during the duration. The trapped or even worse off countries are some parts of Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa where structural improvement has stalled.

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reveals a substantial boost in typical EDI scores 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 outshining in the trade sub-index (supported by recent bilateral trade contracts & non-oil exports push). vs its pre-pandemic reading (partly given the surge in medium & modern manufacturing data).

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

Role of FDI on Regional Industrial Transformation

Kuwait and Saudi Arabia clocked in a boost in non-hydrocarbon income, "primarily reflecting non-hydrocarbon tax base growths and income collection effectiveness improvements", according to the IMF. In the existing geopolitical environment identified by magnifying, it is in the very best interests of product reliant nations to diversify its export base, exports and trade partners.

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