Evaluating GCC Capital Incentives vs Global Peers

Oct 2019 Walid Majdalani, Head of Investcorp Private Equity MENA company, outlines the attractive chances of investing in GCC Facilities, driven by the area's development and federal government efforts.

Diversity is attain a balanced economy,, Diversification visions and methods exist. There were and The, by creating an index with no qualitative/perceptions indicators. The total Global EDI is composed of tracking. As commodity exporters diversify, lower their dependence on resource leas and possibly score a greater score on the EDI.

For non-diversified countries, when price of the commodity falls, there is a substantial decrease in federal government revenue, public spending, bank account balance and worldwide reserves: more volatility. The (including significant commodity exporters, not limited to simply oil) over the, throughout 25 indicators (consisting of three digital signs). North America, Western Europe and East Asia Pacific nations leading EDI ratings for many years.

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Even though structural reforms and diversification efforts undertaken by the GCC affected MENA's regional ratings favorably, it still lags 5 other local groups., with the leading 10 countries having less than a 10-point distinction in ratings (implying the strength of diversity)., alongside 4 upper-middle earnings (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 apart (when comparing 2024 vs 2000). years, provided sped up diversification strategies of lots of oil-exporting countries. posted a constant enhancement due to a combination of minimized dependence on fuel exports, reduced exports concentration and a change in the composition of exports.

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with oil exporters having the least expensive scores (though individual country-specific efficiency has actually differed over time). 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 areas, the average score is the for both 2000 and 2024, and the greatest in The United States and Canada.

In 2024, the (China was among the leading ranked, while Mongolia's score intensified compared to 2000)., but more to do with a "levelling up" at the bottom instead of an improvement among the top countries. By comparing the (height of the blue box), least variability is seen in South Asia in 2000 and the most in the MENA area (with difference most likely driven by the dichotomy within the area between the resource-heavy states (e.g.

Sub-Saharan African nations account for around one-third of the overall, followed by Latin America and the Middle East (the latter two together accounting for over 40% of the total). Including, 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 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 during the period. The trapped or worse off countries are some parts of Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa where structural transformation has actually stalled.

shows a significant increase in average EDI ratings 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 exceeding in the trade sub-index (supported by current bilateral trade agreements & non-oil exports push). vs its pre-pandemic reading (partly offered the surge in medium & high-tech manufacturing information).

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Its diversification metrics have stagnated, showing the least improvement between the preliminary (2000-04) and final (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 need (supported by a strong project pipeline and implementation) and strong services sector efficiency.

Kuwait and Saudi Arabia clocked in an increase in non-hydrocarbon earnings, "mainly showing non-hydrocarbon tax base expansions and income collection effectiveness enhancements", according to the IMF. In the present geopolitical environment defined by heightening, it is in the best interests of commodity reliant nations to diversify its export base, exports and trade partners.

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

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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 recent bilateral trade arrangements & non-oil exports push). vs its pre-pandemic reading (partially offered the surge in medium & modern manufacturing data).

Its diversification metrics have stagnated, revealing the least enhancement in between the initial (2000-04) and last (2020-24) referral periods., regardless 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 execution) and strong services sector efficiency.

Kuwait and Saudi Arabia clocked in an increase in non-hydrocarbon revenue, "mostly reflecting non-hydrocarbon tax base expansions and earnings collection efficiency enhancements", according to the IMF. In the current geopolitical environment defined by magnifying, it is in the best interests of product dependent nations to diversify its export base, exports and trade partners.