Strategies for Asset Allocation for 2026 Global Markets

Sub-Saharan African nations represent 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 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 throughout the duration. The caught or even worse off countries are some parts of Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa where structural transformation has stalled.

shows a significant boost 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 agreements & non-oil exports push). vs its pre-pandemic reading (partially provided the surge in medium & state-of-the-art production data).

ANSR July GCC PRs 50DR+

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

Key Drivers Influencing Gulf Market Outlooks for 2026

Kuwait and Saudi Arabia clocked in an increase in non-hydrocarbon profits, "mainly showing non-hydrocarbon tax base expansions and profits collection efficiency enhancements", according to the IMF. In the existing geopolitical environment characterized by magnifying, it is in the finest interests of commodity dependent countries to diversify its export base, exports and trade partners.