Economy & Finance

The Middle East’s largest economies have long sought to reduce their dangerous dependency on oil revenues, with Saudi Arabia’s high-profile Vision 2030 just the latest in a long list of such strategies. Even the region’s smaller economies have fallen into the trap of heavily subsidizing fuels and electricity, and are increasingly struggling with the financial impact.

Economics & Finance

4 Jul, 2025

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Saudi FDI Inflows Increase

Saudi FDI inflows have started the year up on last year’s weak figures. The IMF is confident in the overall economic trajectory.
Saudi Arabia Struggling To Grow FDI Inflows ($bn)
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18 Jul, 2025

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IMF Delays Egypt Loan Amid Stalling Privatization Program

Cairo appears to have run out of excuses when it comes to privatizing state-held firms. The IMF is now withholding $1.3bn until it sees progress.
Egypt Key Indicators: Inflation Drops Back In June To 14.9% With Egyptian Pound Stabilizing Against The Dollar. Foreign Reserves Rise Again To New Record $48.7bn
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