Bahamas

  • Nov 15, 2022
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World Cup will benefit Gulf states' tourism sectors

The 2022 football World Cup kicks off in Qatar on November 20, bringing in an expected 1.2 million fans

Gulf states
  • Oct 6, 2022
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Growth will slow in the Middle East and North Africa

The World Bank forecasts that 2022 will record the strongest growth in the MENA region since 2016

Middle East
  • Sep 22, 2022
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Gulf states’ rate rises will slightly cut growth

The Gulf states responded to the Fed interest rate hike by raising their own policy rates

Gulf states
  • Jun 29, 2020
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COVID-19 will call into question the Gulf labour model

Returning foreign workers face strict rules and potential hostility

Gulf states
  • Apr 20, 2020
  • 2 min read

COVID-19 will reverse economic gains in the Caribbean

The impact of the pandemic on tourism and other economic activities threatens a deep recession in the region

Caribbean
  • Sep 25, 2019
  • 1 min read

Hurricane highlights Bahamas socioeconomic pressures

Hurricane Dorian killed at least 51 in The Bahamas this month, causing infrastructure losses of some 5 billion dollars

Bahamas
  • Sep 5, 2019
  • 2 min read

Bahamas' toll from Hurricane Dorian will mount further

As the hurricane has moved away from the Bahamas the reported death toll and physical damage is increasing

Bahamas