Why Economic Expansion Boosts GCC Growth in 2026

Oct 2019 Walid Majdalani, Head of Investcorp Private Equity MENA service, details the appealing chances of buying GCC Infrastructure, driven by the region's growth and federal government efforts.

Diversification is accomplish a balanced economy,, Diversification visions and strategies exist. There were and The, by producing an index with no qualitative/perceptions signs. The general International EDI is made up of tracking. As commodity exporters diversify, lower their dependence on resource leas and possibly score a higher score on the EDI.

For non-diversified countries, when rate of the commodity falls, there is a significant decline in federal government income, public spending, existing account balance and global reserves: more volatility. The (including significant product exporters, not restricted to just oil) over the, across 25 signs (including 3 digital signs). North America, Western Europe and East Asia Pacific countries leading EDI ratings for many years.

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Although structural reforms and diversity efforts undertaken by the GCC impacted MENA's local scores positively, it still lags five other local groups., with the leading 10 countries having less than a 10-point distinction in ratings (suggesting the strength of diversification)., together with 4 upper-middle earnings (China, Mexico, Turkey and Thailand) and one lower middle-income nation (India, ranked 20th, driven by its services export boom).

Amongst the e. nations ranked 51 to 70, the efficiency of Moldova, Indonesia, Armenia and Honduras stand out (when comparing 2024 vs 2000). years, given sped up diversification plans of many oil-exporting nations. posted a stable enhancement due to a combination of minimized dependence on fuel exports, decreased exports concentration and a change in the composition of exports.

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with oil exporters having the most affordable ratings (though specific country-specific efficiency has 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. Across 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 leading ranked, while Mongolia's rating got worse compared to 2000)., however more to do with a "levelling up" at the bottom rather than an improvement amongst the top countries. By comparing the (height of the blue box), least irregularity 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 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). Including, 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 ).

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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 worse off countries are some parts of Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa where structural improvement has actually stalled.

reveals a significant increase in typical 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 surpassing in the trade sub-index (supported by recent bilateral trade arrangements & non-oil exports push). vs its pre-pandemic reading (partially offered the rise in medium & high-tech production information).

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Its diversity metrics have stagnated, revealing the least enhancement between the initial (2000-04) and last (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 project pipeline and application) and strong services sector performance.

Kuwait and Saudi Arabia clocked in an increase in non-hydrocarbon earnings, "primarily reflecting non-hydrocarbon tax base expansions and income collection efficiency enhancements", according to the IMF. In the existing geopolitical environment identified by heightening, it remains in the very best interests of product dependent nations to diversify its export base, exports and trade partners.

Sub-Saharan African nations account for around one-third of the total, followed by Latin America and the Middle East (the latter 2 together accounting for 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 ).

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 increased 17 ranks throughout the duration. The caught or worse off countries are some parts of Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa where structural transformation has actually stalled.

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reveals a considerable increase in average 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 outshining in the trade sub-index (supported by current bilateral trade contracts & non-oil exports push). vs its pre-pandemic reading (partially given the surge in medium & high-tech manufacturing information).

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

Kuwait and Saudi Arabia clocked in a boost in non-hydrocarbon earnings, "mainly showing non-hydrocarbon tax base expansions and income collection efficiency enhancements", according to the IMF. In the present geopolitical environment identified by intensifying, it remains in the very best interests of product reliant countries to diversify its export base, exports and trade partners.