Navigating Middle East Equity Exchange Shifts for 2026

Sub-Saharan African nations account for around one-third of the total, followed by Latin America and the Middle East (the latter 2 together representing 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 5 years pre- and post-pandemic ).

ANSR July GCC PRs 50DR+

and ranked greater than others; UAE is up more than 45 places in 2024 compared to 2000 while Qatar climbed 24; both Saudi Arabia and Oman rose 17 ranks during 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 considerable boost in typical EDI ratings 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 surpassing in the trade sub-index (supported by recent bilateral trade contracts & non-oil exports push). vs its pre-pandemic reading (partially given the surge in medium & modern production data).

ANSR July GCC PRs 50DR+

Its diversity metrics have actually stagnated, showing the least enhancement in between the initial (2000-04) and final (2020-24) recommendation 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 performance.

Roadmap to Gulf Financial Market Trends for 2026

Kuwait and Saudi Arabia clocked in an increase in non-hydrocarbon revenue, "primarily showing non-hydrocarbon tax base growths and income collection effectiveness improvements", according to the IMF. In the present geopolitical environment defined by magnifying, it is in the very best interests of commodity dependent countries to diversify its export base, exports and trade partners.