Evaluating Regional Capital Climates vs Emerging Peers

Sub-Saharan African nations 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 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 even worse off nations are some parts of Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa where structural improvement has actually stalled.

reveals a substantial increase in typical EDI scores 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 surpassing in the trade sub-index (supported by current bilateral trade contracts & non-oil exports push). vs its pre-pandemic reading (partly provided the rise in medium & high-tech production data).

ANSR July GCC PRs 50DR+

Its diversification metrics have actually stagnated, revealing the least enhancement between the initial (2000-04) and last (2020-24) referral 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 job pipeline and execution) and strong services sector performance.

Comparing Regional Capital Climates vs Global Markets

Kuwait and Saudi Arabia clocked in a boost in non-hydrocarbon earnings, "mostly showing non-hydrocarbon tax base growths and earnings collection efficiency enhancements", according to the IMF. In the present geopolitical environment characterized by intensifying, it remains in the best interests of commodity dependent countries to diversify its export base, exports and trade partners.