Middle East / Africa
AI investments will take years to pay off
Over USD1tn has been invested in AI with the intention of lifting productivity
InternationalGaza war talks will face the same daunting challenges
The United States, Qatar and Egypt are pushing for a breakthrough in a new round of talks on the Gaza war
IsraelAfrica’s monkeypox crisis response may face challenges
A major new monkeypox outbreak has been declared a global health emergency
AfricaExpenditure will challenge Riyadh's budget to 2030
A new report suggests that the government will reduce its investments in the oil sector but raise them elsewhere
Saudi ArabiaUnited Arab Emirates could slow its global port growth
Huthi attacks have contributed to a decline of almost 60% in DP World’s net profits
United Arab EmiratesJordan’s budget deficit will increase sovereign debt
The budget deficit increased year-on-year in the first half of 2024
JordanEmbalo's position may weaken in Guinea-Bissau
Both opposition and former ruling party leaders are calling for protests against President Umaro Sissoco Embalo
Guinea-BissauEthiopia hopes painful reforms will stabilise economy
Ethiopia has agreed to a new IMF programme that unlocks significant new support but will also fuel short-term challenges
Ethiopia
