Comparing Regional Investment Incentives vs Global Peers

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

shows a substantial boost in average 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 outperforming in the trade sub-index (supported by current bilateral trade agreements & non-oil exports push). vs its pre-pandemic reading (partially offered the surge in medium & high-tech manufacturing data).

ANSR July GCC PRs 50DR+

Its diversification metrics have stagnated, revealing the least improvement in between the initial (2000-04) and last (2020-24) referral periods., despite the headwinds of OPEC+ production cuts. A robust non-hydrocarbon expansion was supported by the GCC's robust domestic need (supported by a strong project pipeline and execution) and strong services sector efficiency.

Top Global Investment Trends across Middle East Market

Kuwait and Saudi Arabia clocked in a boost in non-hydrocarbon profits, "mainly showing non-hydrocarbon tax base expansions and profits collection efficiency improvements", according to the IMF. In the present geopolitical environment identified by intensifying, it is in the best interests of commodity reliant nations to diversify its export base, exports and trade partners.