MENA region: Two shocks at once put severe liquidity pressure on oil exporters with limited buffers
In January this year, the outlook for the MENA region was one of continued economic growth, albeit at a subdued rate in most countries. The average ...
COUNTRIES :
Saudi Arabia
Lebanon
Egypt
Jordan
Tunisia
Oman
Bahrain
Algeria
Qatar
Iraq
Kuwait
UAE - United Arab Emirates
Russia
Iran
Morocco
Libya
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World Economy: Hit hard by sudden and unprecedented shock
Since it was publicly revealed by China that a new virus, covid-19, was affecting its population (around 20 January this year), contamination has ...
COUNTRIES :
China
Japan
Russia
Saudi Arabia
United States
France
Belgium
Germany
Luxembourg
Italy
Spain
Portugal
Ukraine
Czech Republic
Poland
Greece
Austria
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus (Greek) (South)
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
Hungary
Ireland
Latvia
Lithuania
Malta
Netherlands
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Sweden
Switzerland
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Saudi Arabia: Recent oil facility attacks exemplary of how tensions in the Gulf are running high
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The recent attacks on two Saudi Arabian oil facilities are evidence of how tensions in the Gulf are running high. The attacks led to a halving ...
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Saudi Arabia
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Economic developments in the six GCC countries
The sharp drop in the oil price in 2014 forced the GCC countries to reform their economy and rethink their social contract. While some countries have ...
COUNTRIES :
Bahrain
Kuwait
Oman
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
UAE - United Arab Emirates
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Saudi Crown Prince undertakes roadshow to attract the investments needed for his ambitious long-term diversification plan.
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The Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is on a diplomatic mission in London to promote Saudi Arabia abroad and to attract more investments ...
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Saudi Arabia
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Saudi Arabia: Crown prince in the spotlight
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In November, Saudi Arabia’s crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, has put himself and Saudi Arabia firmly into the spotlight with its high ...
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Saudi Arabia
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IMF lowers growth outlook for Saudi Arabia while country is facing political transition, regional crisis and more fiscal consolidation
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This month the IMF lowered its GDP growth forecast for 2017 for Saudi Arabia to almost 0%. While non-oil GDP is still expected to grow by 1.7%, ...
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Saudi Arabia
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Saudi Arabia: Pushing through further reforms
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The cabinet of Saudi Arabia has agreed on the introduction of a VAT tax, showing the country’s willingness to develop alternative sources of ...
COUNTRY:
Saudi Arabia
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Saudi Arabia: Programme launched to tackle ‘oil addicted’ economy
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This month a long awaited ‘Vision 2030’ programme was launched by the Deputy Crown Prince (and currently the King´s favourite son), ...
COUNTRY:
Saudi Arabia
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Saudi Arabia: Tough decisions ahead as low oil prices put pressure on the government and the economy
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In December the government of Saudi Arabia will publish its 2016 budget. This fiscal budget will outline the spending priorities for the coming ...
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Saudi Arabia
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Cabinet reshuffle signals continued prioritisation of security issues
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On 29 April, King Salman bin Abd-al-Aziz of Saudi Arabia – who succeeded to the throne after his half-brother Abdullah had passed away ...
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Saudi Arabia
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Swift royal succession highlights authorities’ desire for continuity and stability
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On 22 January King Abdullah bin Abd-al-Aziz of Saudi Arabia passed away at the age of 91. The same day, his 79-year-old half-brother Salman – ...
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Saudi Arabia
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