The Impact of FDI on GCC Industrial Transformation

Sub-Saharan African nations account for 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 5 years pre- and post-pandemic ).

ANSR July GCC PRs 50DR+

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 increased 17 ranks throughout the period. The caught or worse off nations are some parts of Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa where structural change has actually stalled.

reveals 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 initial period 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 (partly offered the surge in medium & modern production data).

ANSR July GCC PRs 50DR+

Its diversity metrics have stagnated, revealing the least improvement between the initial (2000-04) and last (2020-24) recommendation periods., regardless of 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 implementation) and strong services sector efficiency.

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Kuwait and Saudi Arabia clocked in an increase in non-hydrocarbon profits, "mainly showing non-hydrocarbon tax base growths and income collection efficiency improvements", according to the IMF. In the current geopolitical environment characterized by intensifying, it is in the finest interests of product dependent nations to diversify its export base, exports and trade partners.