Bahrain
The tax take will increase slowly in the Gulf states
The IMF considers that the economic outlook of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is favourable
Gulf statesGulf states’ interest rate cuts could slow in 2025
Most of the Gulf Cooperation Council states cut their benchmark interest rates yesterday
Gulf statesBahrain will look to build security ties
The United Kingdom has joined a security agreement with the United States and Bahrain
BahrainGulf states will be fiscally resilient into 2025
Diversification projects will offset lower oil and gas prices for Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economies
Gulf statesFiscal reform will be a priority in Bahrain
The IMF was critical of the deteriorating fiscal and debt positions in Bahrain
BahrainBahrain will sell further stakes in major companies
Bahrain has agreed deals that reduce its stakes in its aluminium and hydrocarbon sectors
BahrainBahrain will have to cut budgetary spending
The IMF has raised concerns about the deteriorating fiscal position and increasing government debt
BahrainBahrain’s economy will grow more slowly in 2024
Economic activity slowed in the second quarter as the oil sector contracted sharply
BahrainMiddle East interest rates will follow US rate cuts
Most regional countries with currencies pegged to the US dollar cut their benchmark interest rates yesterday
Middle East
