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Will GCC Industrial Success Exceed Western Benchmarks?

Published Aug 24, 26
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Sub-Saharan African countries account for around one-third of the total, followed by Latin America and the Middle East (the latter 2 together representing over 40% of the overall). Consisting of, 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 locations in 2024 compared to 2000 while Qatar climbed 24; both Saudi Arabia and Oman rose 17 ranks throughout the duration. The trapped or worse off nations are some parts of Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa where structural improvement has actually stalled.

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shows a substantial increase in typical EDI ratings 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 manufacturing information).

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Its diversification metrics have stagnated, showing the least improvement in between the preliminary (2000-04) and final (2020-24) referral 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 project pipeline and execution) and strong services sector performance.

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

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