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Algeria will keep defence spending high
Higher revenues since 2022 have enabled Algiers to bring military spending to a level that matches threat perceptions
AlgeriaThe 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 statesOman will prioritise AML/CFT compliance
The Financial Action Task Force has placed Oman on the “enhanced follow up” list
OmanTurkey will look to shape post-Assad Syria
Ankara’s bet on Syrian rebels paid off after more than a decade
TurkeyWorld Cup could help ease Morocco’s joblessness
The unemployment rate has risen sharply since the first half of the year
MoroccoGulf states’ interest rate cuts could slow in 2025
Most of the Gulf Cooperation Council states cut their benchmark interest rates yesterday
Gulf statesOman’s sovereign credit ratings could improve further
Fitch upgraded Oman’s sovereign debt outlook to positive yesterday
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