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Bahrain: Political developments to dominate
1) Government spending will remain expansionary. 2) Reducing social pressure will remain a key... Read full article »
Middle East Overview: standing up to challenges
Three issues have dominated the region over the last month: 1) the deteriorating geopolitical... Read full article »
Kuwait: Political, not economic, reform
1) The 'opposition' has increased its position in parliament. 2) The new parliament will push for... Read full article »
UAE: Investments to drive growth and diversification
1) Growth will remain strong driven by diversification efforts. 2) The fall in the stock market... Read full article »
Morocco: A packed reform agenda
1) A strong cereal output and increased tourism receipts will result in a pickup in growth. 2)... Read full article »
Jordan: Increasing resilience
1) The economy has performed well despite growing external pressures. 2) Nevertheless, the... Read full article »
Middle East: Innocent as charged
Correcting global imbalances is clearly the number one economic challenge facing world leaders... Read full article »
Libya: Gradual reforms to continue
1) Economic reform in Libya is forecast to continue, albeit at a slow pace and slightly diluted.... Read full article »
Kuwait: Missed opportunities
1) Kuwait's economy will continue to benefit from the high oil price. 2) However, little progress... Read full article »
Egypt: Reform continues to boost sentiment
1) We forecast slightly weaker growth on the back of the recent terrorist attacks. 2) However,... Read full article »
Middle East: This time it is different
When talking to people about the region's prospects, you usually get extreme views. Many see the... Read full article »
Kuwait revaluation is not a sign of things to come
Kuwait's decision to revalue the dinar within its current band against the USD should not be... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Economic boom set to continue
Stronger oil prices and increased government spending will continue to support growth while the... Read full article »
Lebanon: Turning the corner?
Brighter times ahead for the economy. Reform remains the key to gaining further international aid... Read full article »
Iran: High oil price masks structural imbalances
Certain macroeconomic indicators have improved on the back of favourable external conditions, but... Read full article »
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