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Oct 2019 Walid Majdalani, Head of Investcorp Private Equity MENA company, describes the attractive chances of buying GCC Facilities, driven by the region's growth and federal government initiatives.
Diversification is accomplish a balanced economy,, Diversity visions and strategies exist. The total Global EDI is composed of tracking.
Roadmap to Gulf Stock Market Trends for 2026For non-diversified countries, when cost of the product falls, there is a considerable decrease in government income, public spending, present account balance and global reserves: more volatility. The (including significant product exporters, not limited to just oil) over the, across 25 signs (including 3 digital indications). North America, Western Europe and East Asia Pacific countries top EDI scores over the years.
Despite the fact that structural reforms and diversification efforts carried out by the GCC affected MENA's local scores favorably, it still lags five other local groups., with the leading 10 countries having less than a 10-point distinction in ratings (suggesting the strength of diversity)., along with 4 upper-middle income (China, Mexico, Turkey and Thailand) and one lower middle-income country (India, ranked 20th, driven by its services export boom).
Among the e. countries ranked 51 to 70, the performance of Moldova, Indonesia, Armenia and Honduras stand out (when comparing 2024 vs 2000). years, given accelerated diversity plans of numerous oil-exporting countries. posted a consistent enhancement due to a mix of reduced dependence on fuel exports, lowered exports concentration and a modification in the composition of exports.
with oil exporters having the most affordable ratings (though specific country-specific performance has actually differed gradually). Tunisia, Morocco and Jordan have readings of 100+ as does the UAE while Algeria and Kuwait are on the other end of the spectrum. Across all regions, the mean rating is the for both 2000 and 2024, and the highest in The United States and Canada.
In 2024, the (China was amongst the top ranked, while Mongolia's rating intensified compared to 2000)., but more to do with a "levelling up" at the bottom instead of an enhancement among the top nations. By comparing the (height of the blue box), least irregularity is seen in South Asia in 2000 and the most in the MENA area (with variation likely driven by the dichotomy within the area in between the resource-heavy states (e.g.
Sub-Saharan African nations 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). 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 ).
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 throughout the period. The trapped or even worse off countries are some parts of Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa where structural transformation has actually stalled.
reveals a considerable increase in average 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 outshining in the trade sub-index (supported by recent bilateral trade agreements & non-oil exports push). vs its pre-pandemic reading (partly offered the surge in medium & modern manufacturing data).
Its diversification metrics have stagnated, revealing the least enhancement in between the preliminary (2000-04) and final (2020-24) recommendation 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 project pipeline and execution) and strong services sector efficiency.
Kuwait and Saudi Arabia clocked in a boost in non-hydrocarbon earnings, "mainly showing non-hydrocarbon tax base expansions and revenue collection efficiency enhancements", according to the IMF. In the present geopolitical environment characterized by magnifying, it is in the finest interests of commodity reliant nations to diversify its export base, exports and trade partners.
Sub-Saharan African countries represent around one-third of the total, followed by Latin America and the Middle East (the latter two together accounting for over 40% of the overall). Including, there has been an (from 90.3 in 2000-04 to 92.6 and 92.3 in the five years pre- and post-pandemic ).
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 during the duration. The trapped or even worse off nations are some parts of Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa where structural change has stalled.
reveals a considerable increase in average 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 outperforming in the trade sub-index (supported by current bilateral trade arrangements & non-oil exports push). vs its pre-pandemic reading (partially given the surge in medium & modern production data).
Its diversity metrics have actually stagnated, revealing the least enhancement in between the preliminary (2000-04) and last (2020-24) referral periods., despite the headwinds of OPEC+ production cuts. A robust non-hydrocarbon growth was supported by the GCC's robust domestic need (supported by a strong job pipeline and application) and strong services sector efficiency.
Analyzing Regional Market Resilience in 2026Kuwait and Saudi Arabia clocked in an increase in non-hydrocarbon earnings, "mainly reflecting non-hydrocarbon tax base expansions and profits collection performance improvements", according to the IMF. In the present geopolitical environment characterized by magnifying, it is in the very best interests of commodity reliant countries to diversify its export base, exports and trade partners.
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