North Africa
IMF growth forecasts for Middle East/North Africa ease
The IMF has lowered its growth forecasts for 2024 and 2025
Middle EastGrey listing will add cost in Middle East/North Africa
The Financial Action Task Force has grey listed Algeria and Lebanon while commending Oman for its compliance
Middle EastGrowth forecasts for Middle East and North Africa fall
The World Bank expects growth to strengthen in the Gulf Cooperation Countries (GCC) but to slow elsewhere in the region
Middle EastDigital gender abuse will increase in the Middle East
Traditional patriarchal power structures are supporting a growth in digital gender abuse
Middle EastCBDC usage will increase in Middle East & North Africa
The Gulf Cooperation Council states lead the way in the adoption of CBDCs in the Middle East and North Africa
Middle EastChinese will focus on green energy in North Africa
China is in the midst of a new investment surge in North Africa
North AfricaMiddle East youth employment will create challenges
Almost one in four Middle Eastern and North African youth are unemployed
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