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Essential Global Investment Opportunities across GCC Economy

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Sub-Saharan African nations 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 been an (from 90.3 in 2000-04 to 92.6 and 92.3 in the 5 years pre- and post-pandemic ).

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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 during the period. The trapped or even worse off nations are some parts of Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa where structural transformation has actually stalled.

shows a considerable increase 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 outshining in the trade sub-index (supported by current bilateral trade agreements & non-oil exports push). vs its pre-pandemic reading (partly offered the rise in medium & state-of-the-art manufacturing information).

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Its diversity metrics have stagnated, showing the least enhancement in between the initial (2000-04) and last (2020-24) recommendation periods., regardless of the headwinds of OPEC+ production cuts. A robust non-hydrocarbon expansion was supported by the GCC's robust domestic demand (supported by a strong task pipeline and application) and strong services sector performance.

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Kuwait and Saudi Arabia clocked in an increase in non-hydrocarbon income, "mainly reflecting non-hydrocarbon tax base expansions and profits collection effectiveness enhancements", according to the IMF. In the existing geopolitical environment identified by intensifying, it is in the very best interests of product reliant nations to diversify its export base, exports and trade partners.