Is the GCC Becoming Primary Investment Powerhouse?

Sub-Saharan African nations account for around one-third of the overall, followed by Latin America and the Middle East (the latter two 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 ).

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 increased 17 ranks during the duration. The trapped or worse off nations are some parts of Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa where structural transformation has actually stalled.

reveals a significant increase in average EDI ratings 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 outperforming in the trade sub-index (supported by current bilateral trade contracts & non-oil exports push). vs its pre-pandemic reading (partially given the surge in medium & state-of-the-art production data).

ANSR July GCC PRs 50DR+

Its diversity metrics have stagnated, showing the least enhancement between the preliminary (2000-04) and final (2020-24) recommendation 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 project pipeline and implementation) and strong services sector efficiency.

Analyzing GCC Equity Market Shifts for 2026

Kuwait and Saudi Arabia clocked in an increase in non-hydrocarbon profits, "mainly showing non-hydrocarbon tax base growths and income collection effectiveness improvements", according to the IMF. In the present geopolitical environment defined by intensifying, it remains in the very best interests of commodity dependent nations to diversify its export base, exports and trade partners.