Analyzing GCC Stock Exchange Trends for 2026

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 overall). 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 ).

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 period. The trapped or even worse off nations are some parts of Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa where structural change has actually stalled.

shows a considerable increase in typical EDI scores from 86.8 in 2000-04 to 92.6 in 2020-24, (up more than 10 points in the preliminary period versus 2020-24). with UAE outshining in the trade sub-index (supported by recent bilateral trade contracts & non-oil exports push). vs its pre-pandemic reading (partially given the surge in medium & high-tech production information).

ANSR July GCC PRs 50DR+

Its diversification metrics have stagnated, revealing the least enhancement in between the preliminary (2000-04) and last (2020-24) reference periods., regardless of 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 implementation) and strong services sector performance.

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Kuwait and Saudi Arabia clocked in an increase in non-hydrocarbon revenue, "mostly showing non-hydrocarbon tax base growths and income collection efficiency improvements", according to the IMF. In the present geopolitical environment characterized by intensifying, it remains in the very best interests of commodity dependent nations to diversify its export base, exports and trade partners.