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Insecurity will rise across Jordan’s border with Syria
Drug and arms smuggling and Iranian interference are creating security issues for the Jordanian authorities
JordanOman’s external position will help attract investment
Improved fiscal discipline and reduced government debt have resulted in Moody’s upgrading Oman’s sovereign outlook
OmanPalestinian Gaza will receive very limited relief
The UN is quickly moving to prevent the spread of polio after the territory registered its first case in 25 years
PalestiniansStructural reforms will weigh on Egypt’s IMF loan
Despite improved conditions, the IMF warns of lingering downside risks that it argues will necessitate further reforms
EgyptTurkey’s security interests may dictate key road link
Turkey hosted a meeting on Baghdad’s Development Road project amid news of Iraqi military’s downing of a Turkish drone
TurkeyPolitics could reverse Turkey’s economic improvement
The IMF has acknowledged the success of tighter fiscal and monetary policies since mid-2023
TurkeyMigration carries political risks for Spain’s Sanchez
Irregular immigration from western Africa to Spain has risen substantially this year
SpainEventual royal succession in Riyadh will be smooth
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has consolidated his authority over all domains in the kingdom
Saudi Arabia
