ME/NAF
Egypt will focus on boosting industrial output
With the economy on firmer grounds, the government has an opportunity to strengthen its manufacturing base
EgyptCrypto will gain strength in the United Arab Emirates
The success of developing the United Arab Emirates as a crypto hub will depend on three external challenges
United Arab EmiratesEscalation options for Yemen’s Huthi are limited
Western airstrikes against the Huthis have continued since their start in January
YemenA tame private sector helps Algeria’s president
Tebboune is leaning on the business class to implement his economic strategy and boost his electoral prospects
AlgeriaQatar-US ties could strengthen despite Hamas relations
Qatar-US relations could strengthen despite Doha's close ties with Hamas
QatarIsrael's economic recovery will remain restrained
The economy rebounded in the first quarter from the initial effects of the war, but the long-term outlook is weak
IsraelWater scarcity will add costs for Middle East AI hubs
Plans to build AI hubs in the Middle East require the adoption of new water strategies
Middle EastWest Bank instability risks are high
A second front has not opened in the West Bank, but the situation there remains restive
Palestinians
