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Egypt import controls will not prevent devaluation

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EGYPT

British Airways stopped selling tickets in Egyptian pounds because it could not convert earnings into dollars. At end of February, Egypt's foreign reserves stood 16.53 billion…

Iran’s banking reforms will falter

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IRAN

Iran’s banking sector in urgent need of reform.

Algeria budget cuts could foster discontent

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ALGERIA

With low energy prices rapidly diminishing the public finances, the new budget is likely to squeeze living standards further when Algerians are already feeling the pinch.

The Gulf States would benefit from a UK trade deal

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GULF STATES

After leaving the EU, London is attempting to negotiate FTAs with its major trading partners. The GCC states are trying to diversify their economies from hydrocarbon-dependence.

The laptop ban will force adjustments by Gulf carriers

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GULF STATES

Washington and London from March 25 enforced a new requirement that laptops and other electronic devices must be checked into the hold by airlines serving certain Middle Eastern…

Algeria will struggle to halt gas production slide

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ALGERIA

This drag on the economy stems mainly from the poor performance of the natural gas sector, as investment in new projects has been inadequate to compensate for the decline in…

More Gulf bank mergers likely, within national borders

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GULF STATES

After a decade of stasis, consolidation in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) banking sector has grown to fever pitch, with rumours about new combinations emerging on an almost…

New power stations may boost Egyptian energy exports

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EGYPT

Egypt’s electricity sector.