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IMF sees Oman’s growth forecast for 2026 at 3.5%
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects Oman’s economy to grow by 3.5 per cent in 2026, before easing…
IMF sees Iraq’s economy contracting 6.8% in 2026
Iraq’s economy is expected to contract by 6.8 per cent in 2026 before rebounding strongly in 2027, as regional…
Bahrain’s economy seen contracting 0.5% in 2026 amid regional conflict – IMF
Bahrain’s economy is expected to contract in 2026 before returning to growth in 2027, as regional conflict disrupts…
IMF sees Kuwait economy contracting 0.6% in 2026
Kuwait’s economy is expected to contract in 2026 before returning to growth in 2027, as regional conflict disrupts…
IMF sees Qatar’s economy shrinking 8.6% in 2026 amid regional disruption
Qatar’s economy is expected to contract in 2026 before rebounding in 2027, as regional conflict disrupts energy…
IMF downgrades UAE growth outlook to 3.1% in 2026
The United Arab Emirates’ economic growth outlook for 2026 has been revised downward due to spillovers from…
Egypt raises public sector wage bill in 2026/27 budget – FinMin
Egypt’s total cost of the latest public sector wage increase exceeds 100 billion Egyptian pounds and raises wage…
Egypt boosts social spending in 2026/27 budget, expands subsidy bill
Egypt’s draft fiscal year 2026/27 budget prioritises social protection and subsidies, with total allocations of…
From Hiroshima to Gaza to Tehran: America’s Waning Persuasive Power
The United States’ rise to global prominence was not defined solely by military might or economic clout.
Beyond Temporary Austerity: Egypt’s Six Paths to Manage Rising Fiscal Pressures
When assessing Egypt’s latest austerity measures, implemented as a short-term response to a sharp surge in global…