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 ...
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Arabia Saudita
Líbano
Egipto
Jordania
Túnez
Omán
Baréin
Argelia
Catar
Irak
Kuwait
Emiratos Árabes Unidos
Rusia
Irán
Marruecos
Libia
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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 ...
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China
Japón
Rusia
Arabia Saudita
Estados Unidos
Francia
Bélgica
Alemania
Luxemburgo
Italia
España
Portugal
Ucrania
República Checa
Polonia
Grecia
Austria
Bulgaria
Croacia
Chipre (Grecia)
Dinamarca
Estonia
Finlandia
Hungría
Irlanda
Letonia
Lituania
Malta
Países Bajos
Rumanía
Eslovaquia
Eslovenia
Suecia
Suiza
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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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Arabia Saudita
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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 ...
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Baréin
Kuwait
Omán
Catar
Arabia Saudita
Emiratos Árabes Unidos
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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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Arabia Saudita
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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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Arabia Saudita
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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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Arabia Saudita
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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 ...
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Arabia Saudita
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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), ...
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Arabia Saudita
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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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Arabia Saudita
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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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Arabia Saudita
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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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Arabia Saudita
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