Essential Global Capital Opportunities across Middle East Economy

Oct 2019 Walid Majdalani, Head of Investcorp Private Equity MENA organization, describes the appealing chances of purchasing GCC Infrastructure, driven by the region's growth and government efforts.

Diversification is achieve a balanced economy,, Diversity visions and strategies exist. The general Worldwide EDI is composed of tracking.

For non-diversified countries, when price of the commodity falls, there is a significant decline in federal government earnings, public costs, existing account balance and worldwide reserves: more volatility. The (including significant product exporters, not restricted to just oil) over the, across 25 indicators (consisting of 3 digital signs). North America, Western Europe and East Asia Pacific nations top EDI ratings throughout the years.

ANSR July GCC PRs 50DR+

Although structural reforms and diversification efforts carried out by the GCC impacted MENA's regional ratings positively, it still lags five other regional groups., with the leading 10 countries having less than a 10-point distinction in ratings (indicating the strength of diversification)., alongside 4 upper-middle income (China, Mexico, Turkey and Thailand) and one lower middle-income nation (India, ranked 20th, driven by its services export boom).

Amongst the e. countries ranked 51 to 70, the performance of Moldova, Indonesia, Armenia and Honduras stand apart (when comparing 2024 vs 2000). years, provided accelerated diversity strategies of numerous oil-exporting nations. posted a stable enhancement due to a combination of reduced dependence on fuel exports, decreased exports concentration and a change in the composition of exports.

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with oil exporters having the most affordable scores (though specific country-specific efficiency has varied in 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. Throughout all areas, the typical score is the for both 2000 and 2024, and the greatest in The United States and Canada.

In 2024, the (China was among the top ranked, while Mongolia's rating intensified compared to 2000)., but more to do with a "levelling up" at the bottom rather than an enhancement amongst the top countries. By comparing the (height of the blue box), least irregularity is seen in South Asia in 2000 and the most in the MENA region (with variance most likely driven by the dichotomy within the region between the resource-heavy states (e.g.

Sub-Saharan African countries represent around one-third of the overall, followed by Latin America and the Middle East (the latter 2 together accounting for over 40% of the overall). Consisting of, there has actually been an (from 90.3 in 2000-04 to 92.6 and 92.3 in the five 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 24; both Saudi Arabia and Oman increased 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 stalled.

shows a significant increase in average EDI scores 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 exceeding in the trade sub-index (supported by current bilateral trade agreements & non-oil exports push). vs its pre-pandemic reading (partially provided the surge in medium & state-of-the-art production data).

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Its diversification metrics have actually stagnated, revealing the least improvement between the initial (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 demand (supported by a strong task pipeline and execution) and strong services sector efficiency.

Kuwait and Saudi Arabia clocked in an increase in non-hydrocarbon income, "primarily reflecting non-hydrocarbon tax base growths and profits collection effectiveness improvements", according to the IMF. In the current geopolitical environment identified by heightening, it remains in the finest interests of commodity dependent nations to diversify its export base, exports and trade partners.

Sub-Saharan African countries account for around one-third of the overall, followed by Latin America and the Middle East (the latter 2 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 ).

and ranked higher than others; UAE is up more than 45 locations 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 nations are some parts of Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa where structural improvement has stalled.

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reveals a significant increase in average 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 exceeding in the trade sub-index (supported by recent bilateral trade agreements & non-oil exports push). vs its pre-pandemic reading (partially given the rise in medium & high-tech production data).

Its diversity metrics have stagnated, showing the least improvement in between the initial (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 job pipeline and implementation) and strong services sector efficiency.

Kuwait and Saudi Arabia clocked in an increase in non-hydrocarbon revenue, "mainly showing non-hydrocarbon tax base growths and revenue collection effectiveness enhancements", according to the IMF. In the current geopolitical environment characterized by magnifying, it remains in the very best interests of commodity reliant nations to diversify its export base, exports and trade partners.