Creating Resilient Investment Portfolios with Arabian Assets

Sub-Saharan African countries account for around one-third of the total, followed by Latin America and the Middle East (the latter two 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 5 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 up 24; both Saudi Arabia and Oman rose 17 ranks throughout the period. The caught or worse off nations are some parts of Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa where structural improvement 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 preliminary period versus 2020-24). with UAE surpassing in the trade sub-index (supported by current bilateral trade arrangements & non-oil exports push). vs its pre-pandemic reading (partly given the surge in medium & modern manufacturing information).

ANSR July GCC PRs 50DR+

Its diversity metrics have actually stagnated, revealing the least enhancement between the preliminary (2000-04) and last (2020-24) recommendation 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 application) and strong services sector performance.

How Industrial Diversification Drives Middle East Stability in 2026

Kuwait and Saudi Arabia clocked in a boost in non-hydrocarbon earnings, "mostly reflecting non-hydrocarbon tax base expansions and profits collection performance enhancements", according to the IMF. In the current geopolitical environment defined by magnifying, it remains in the very best interests of commodity dependent countries to diversify its export base, exports and trade partners.