Guide to GCC Financial Market Trends for 2026

Sub-Saharan African countries 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 total). Consisting of, 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 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 rose 17 ranks during the duration. The caught or even worse off nations are some parts of Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa where structural transformation has stalled.

shows a substantial increase in average 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 (partially given the rise in medium & modern production information).

ANSR July GCC PRs 50DR+

Its diversity metrics have actually stagnated, showing the least enhancement between the initial (2000-04) and last (2020-24) reference periods., regardless 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.

Evaluating Regional Capital Incentives vs Global Peers

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