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The Role of FDI on GCC Industrial Transformation

Published Aug 17, 26
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Sub-Saharan African nations represent around one-third of the total, 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 5 years pre- and post-pandemic ).

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and ranked greater 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 throughout the duration. The trapped or even worse off countries are some parts of Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa where structural improvement has actually stalled.

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reveals a substantial boost in typical EDI scores from 86.8 in 2000-04 to 92.6 in 2020-24, (up more than 10 points in the preliminary duration versus 2020-24). with UAE outshining in the trade sub-index (supported by current bilateral trade contracts & non-oil exports push). vs its pre-pandemic reading (partially provided the rise in medium & state-of-the-art manufacturing information).

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

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Kuwait and Saudi Arabia clocked in an increase in non-hydrocarbon revenue, "mainly reflecting non-hydrocarbon tax base expansions and income collection efficiency improvements", according to the IMF. In the present geopolitical environment defined by magnifying, it is in the very best interests of commodity dependent countries to diversify its export base, exports and trade partners.

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