Comparing Regional Capital Climates vs Global Peers

Sub-Saharan African nations represent around one-third of the overall, followed by Latin America and the Middle East (the latter 2 together representing over 40% of the total). 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 ).

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 up 24; both Saudi Arabia and Oman rose 17 ranks throughout the period. The caught or worse off countries are some parts of Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa where structural improvement 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 preliminary period versus 2020-24). with UAE exceeding in the trade sub-index (supported by current bilateral trade arrangements & non-oil exports push). vs its pre-pandemic reading (partly given the rise in medium & state-of-the-art production data).

ANSR July GCC PRs 50DR+

Its diversification metrics have stagnated, showing the least improvement in between the preliminary (2000-04) and last (2020-24) reference periods., in spite 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.

Analyzing Middle East Stock Market Shifts for 2026

Kuwait and Saudi Arabia clocked in an increase in non-hydrocarbon profits, "primarily showing non-hydrocarbon tax base growths and earnings collection efficiency improvements", according to the IMF. In the existing geopolitical environment characterized by magnifying, it is in the very best interests of commodity dependent nations to diversify its export base, exports and trade partners.