Middle East / Africa
Riyadh will bet on reforms to attract investments
Data suggest that Riyadh is still struggling to attract foreign direct investment despite recent reforms
Saudi ArabiaGulf states’ investment could face political hostility
Gulf states’ foreign investments are increasing as the countries attempt to diversify their economies
Gulf statesTunisian president will expect an assured victory
There have been protests ahead of the October 6 polls but years of repression mean they are unlikely to have much impact
TunisiaEdo win will give confidence to Nigeria’s ruling party
The candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has won the Edo State gubernatorial election
NigeriaIvory Coast cocoa prices may not suffice for farmers
The government has increased prices paid to cocoa producers by 20%
Ivory CoastStabilising within, Israel is set for regional primacy
The prime minister has secured his government's prospects, and regionally he is moving to assert Israel's dominance
IsraelTurkey's inflation targeting could falter
Tight monetary policy is slowing economic activity, without bringing down inflation as rapidly as sought
TurkeyOman’s public sector borrowing will become cheaper
Oman’s sovereign risk rating returned to investment grade for the first time in seven years
Oman
