Future GCC Market Shifts for 2026 World Markets

Sub-Saharan African countries account for around one-third of the total, followed by Latin America and the Middle East (the latter 2 together accounting for over 40% of the total). Consisting of, there has been an (from 90.3 in 2000-04 to 92.6 and 92.3 in the five 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 rose 17 ranks during the period. The caught or worse off nations are some parts of Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa where structural improvement has actually stalled.

shows a significant 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 duration versus 2020-24). with UAE exceeding in the trade sub-index (supported by current bilateral trade agreements & non-oil exports push). vs its pre-pandemic reading (partially offered the rise in medium & state-of-the-art production data).

ANSR July GCC PRs 50DR+

Its diversity metrics have actually stagnated, revealing the least enhancement in between the preliminary (2000-04) and final (2020-24) referral periods., in spite of the headwinds of OPEC+ production cuts. A robust non-hydrocarbon expansion was supported by the GCC's robust domestic need (supported by a strong job pipeline and implementation) and strong services sector efficiency.

Refining Capital Strategies for 2026 Gulf Economy

Kuwait and Saudi Arabia clocked in a boost in non-hydrocarbon profits, "primarily showing non-hydrocarbon tax base expansions and revenue collection performance enhancements", according to the IMF. In the current geopolitical environment characterized by heightening, it is in the very best interests of commodity dependent nations to diversify its export base, exports and trade partners.