Search results
1 – 7 of 7
Issues such as soaring inflation, currency depreciation and debt repayment problems are having a major impact on the economy. The World Bank estimates that GDP grew by 3.7% in…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287447
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
The war in Gaza, which began in October 2023, was initially expected to wind down within a few months, enabling economic activity to return to normal. Instead, the fighting has…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287366
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
The move was not altogether unexpected, with the energy ministry having previously hinted it was possible. It nevertheless feeds concerns that the outgoing administration of…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287238
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
In a May 9 follow-up memo, the government clarified that it seeks a transition to a UN Country Team (UNCT) presence, which coordinates the substantive support of UN agencies but…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287101
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
While tensions across the region have risen sharply, Gulf and Iranian officials have engaged in regular and high-level dialogue that has so far prevented a wider conflagration…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286252
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
The Gulf countries experienced the heaviest rainfall in 75 years over the period April 14-18. Dubai was hit by precipitation levels of around 250 millimetres within 24 hours…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286682
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
The economy is not showing serious ill effects from the overspill of the conflict in Gaza or recent aid cuts. The government may even have derived some additional financial…