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Despite political headwinds, Qatar’s economy will grow

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QATAR

The fall, which is likely to prove temporary, broke a rising trend. Despite the freeze in relations between Doha and its neighbours, sizeable foreign assets have alleviated…

Prospects for the Gulf states in 2022

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PROSPECTS 2022

Prospects for the Gulf states in 2022.

Gulf economies are on a stable track despite risks

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GULF STATES

The IMF has revised downwards its forecast for Saudi GDP growth in 2024 to 2.7% but raised its 2025 forecast to 5.5%. This reflects a positive medium-term outlook for the Gulf…

Jordan’s economic stability will hinge on foreign aid

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JORDAN

This comes as an austerity drive, including a controversial law to expand income tax coverage, has sparked the most serious protests the kingdom has faced since the 2011 Arab…

COVID-19 and oil shocks raise Gulf recession risks

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GULF STATES

Lower oil and gas revenues are the major transmission channel of the global crisis to regional economies, but tourism, financial and professional services are also taking a major…

Riyadh’s rapid-fire reforms may cause policy overload

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SAUDI ARABIA

The outlook for the Saudi private sector.

Next-generation Gulf monarchs will set new rules

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GULF STATES

This brings in different perspectives on issues such as economic diversification, social liberalism, Israel and the role of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

Prospects for the Gulf states in 2020

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PROSPECTS 2020

Prospects for the Gulf states in 2020.

Oman and Bahrain are the most vulnerable Gulf states

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BAHRAIN/OMAN

Oman and Bahrain, already struggling with rising public debt levels and high fiscal deficits, are in the most exposed medium-term position.

Prospects for the Middle East in the fourth quarter

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PROSPECTS Q4 2015

Prospects for the Middle East in the fourth quarter.