Analyzing GCC Equity Market Trends for 2026

Oct 2019 Walid Majdalani, Head of Investcorp Private Equity MENA service, outlines the attractive chances of buying GCC Infrastructure, driven by the region's development and government efforts.

Diversity is attain a well balanced economy,, Diversification visions and techniques exist. The total Global EDI is composed of tracking.

For non-diversified countries, when rate of the product falls, there is a considerable decrease in federal government revenue, public costs, present account balance and global reserves: more volatility. The (consisting of significant product exporters, not restricted to simply oil) over the, across 25 indications (consisting of 3 digital indicators). The United States And Canada, Western Europe and East Asia Pacific countries leading EDI ratings for many years.

ANSR July GCC PRs 50DR+

Despite the fact that structural reforms and diversification efforts carried out by the GCC impacted MENA's local ratings positively, it still lags 5 other regional groups., with the top 10 countries having less than a 10-point difference in scores (indicating the strength of diversity)., alongside four upper-middle earnings (China, Mexico, Turkey and Thailand) and one lower middle-income nation (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 out (when comparing 2024 vs 2000). years, provided sped up diversity strategies of lots of oil-exporting countries. published a stable improvement due to a combination of minimized reliance on fuel exports, lowered exports concentration and a modification in the composition of exports.

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

In 2024, the (China was amongst the leading ranked, while Mongolia's score got worse compared to 2000)., however more to do with a "levelling up" at the bottom instead of an enhancement amongst the top nations. 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 variance most likely driven by the dichotomy within the region in 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 overall). Including, 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 locations in 2024 compared to 2000 while Qatar climbed 24; both Saudi Arabia and Oman increased 17 ranks during the duration. 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 substantial boost in typical EDI scores 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 outperforming in the trade sub-index (supported by current bilateral trade contracts & non-oil exports push). vs its pre-pandemic reading (partially provided the rise in medium & modern manufacturing data).

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Its diversity metrics have stagnated, showing the least improvement between the initial (2000-04) and final (2020-24) reference 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 project pipeline and execution) and strong services sector performance.

Kuwait and Saudi Arabia clocked in a boost in non-hydrocarbon revenue, "mainly reflecting non-hydrocarbon tax base expansions and income collection efficiency improvements", according to the IMF. In the present geopolitical environment identified by magnifying, it is in the best interests of product reliant nations to diversify its export base, exports and trade partners.

Sub-Saharan African countries represent around one-third of the total, followed by Latin America and the Middle East (the latter 2 together representing over 40% of the total). 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 countries are some parts of Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa where structural change has stalled.

Can GCC Non-Oil Success Exceed Western Averages?

reveals a considerable boost 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 surpassing in the trade sub-index (supported by recent bilateral trade arrangements & non-oil exports push). vs its pre-pandemic reading (partially provided the surge in medium & modern manufacturing information).

Its diversity metrics have stagnated, revealing the least enhancement in between the initial (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 demand (supported by a strong project pipeline and execution) and strong services sector efficiency.

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