Roadmap to GCC Stock Equity Trends in 2026

Oct 2019 Walid Majdalani, Head of Investcorp Private Equity MENA service, details the attractive opportunities of investing in GCC Facilities, driven by the region's development and government initiatives.

Diversification is attain a balanced economy,, Diversity visions and techniques exist. However there were and The, by producing an index with no qualitative/perceptions indicators. The total International EDI is composed of tracking. As commodity exporters diversify, lower their reliance on resource rents and potentially score a greater rating on the EDI.

For non-diversified nations, when price of the commodity falls, there is a considerable decline in government income, public spending, bank account balance and global reserves: more volatility. The (including major product exporters, not limited to just oil) over the, throughout 25 indicators (including 3 digital indicators). North America, Western Europe and East Asia Pacific nations top EDI scores over the years.

ANSR July GCC PRs 50DR+

Despite the fact that structural reforms and diversification efforts carried out by the GCC affected MENA's local ratings positively, it still lags five other regional groups., with the top 10 nations having less than a 10-point distinction in ratings (suggesting the strength of diversification)., alongside 4 upper-middle income (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, given accelerated diversification plans of numerous oil-exporting nations. posted a constant improvement due to a mix of lowered dependence 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 differed gradually). 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 areas, the median score is the for both 2000 and 2024, and the greatest in North America.

In 2024, the (China was amongst the top ranked, while Mongolia's score aggravated compared to 2000)., however more to do with a "levelling up" at the bottom rather than an improvement amongst the leading countries. 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 difference likely driven by the dichotomy within the area in between the resource-heavy states (e.g.

Sub-Saharan African countries represent around one-third of the overall, followed by Latin America and the Middle East (the latter two together representing 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 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 up 24; both Saudi Arabia and Oman rose 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 significant increase 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 exceeding in the trade sub-index (supported by recent bilateral trade arrangements & non-oil exports push). vs its pre-pandemic reading (partly offered the rise in medium & modern production information).

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Its diversification metrics have actually stagnated, revealing the least enhancement between the initial (2000-04) and final (2020-24) reference 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 job pipeline and implementation) and strong services sector efficiency.

Kuwait and Saudi Arabia clocked in an increase in non-hydrocarbon income, "mostly reflecting non-hydrocarbon tax base expansions and revenue collection efficiency improvements", according to the IMF. In the existing geopolitical environment defined by heightening, it remains in the very best interests of commodity dependent countries to diversify its export base, exports and trade partners.

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 total). Consisting of, 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 ).

and ranked greater 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 duration. The caught or worse off nations are some parts of Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa where structural transformation has stalled.

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shows a substantial increase in average EDI ratings 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 outshining in the trade sub-index (supported by current bilateral trade contracts & non-oil exports push). vs its pre-pandemic reading (partly offered the surge in medium & modern production data).

Its diversification metrics have actually stagnated, revealing the least improvement in between the initial (2000-04) and final (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 execution) and strong services sector performance.

Kuwait and Saudi Arabia clocked in a boost in non-hydrocarbon profits, "mostly showing non-hydrocarbon tax base expansions and revenue collection performance enhancements", according to the IMF. In the existing geopolitical environment defined by intensifying, it is in the best interests of commodity reliant nations to diversify its export base, exports and trade partners.