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Algeria’s aviation sector will face stiff competition

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ALGERIA

The acquisition of 15 new aircraft -- orders confirmed in June -- will modernise the state-owned airline and enhance its offering, enabling it to fly more passengers further…

Egypt’s Israeli ties will persist despite war

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EGYPT

It hosted an international conference on October 21 to promote diplomatic efforts to that end, and as the humanitarian crisis deepened, officials have ratcheted up their rhetoric…

Qatar’s diversification plans will lag regional rivals

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QATAR

PMI data indicate that the non-oil private sector continues to expand in 2023 as the government attempts to diversify its economic base away from gas dependency. Regulatory reform…

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…

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.

Gulf investors offer Egypt’s finances temporary relief

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EGYPT

Earlier, Cairo had announced plans to raise finance by selling off state-owned assets. It is seeking to cover deficits that are increasing rapidly because of the global commodity…

China rebalancing offers South-east Asia growth chance

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

Outlook for Chinese economic rebalancing and South-east Asia's economies.

Gulf states' ties with Iraqi Kurdistan face limits

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GULF STATES

Amid a tightening of control by the Iraqi central government, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), particularly the ruling Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), is attempting to…

US dollar strength will weigh on exports to Europe

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UNITED STATES

The dollar has risen sharply in the past year; on May 1, 2014, the euro traded close to 1.39 dollars compared to 1.11 dollars today. The trade weighted dollar index is up 20% in…

Russian sanctions will hold back Turkish GDP growth

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TURKEY

The impact of the sanctions Russia imposed after Turkey shot down its warplane on November 24.