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Abu Dhabi's international expansion will increase
State-owned ADNOC will increase its international expansion particularly in gas and chemicals
United Arab EmiratesSaudi Arabia’s spending strains banks’ balance sheets
Banks have helped cover the government’s fiscal deficit in the first quarter of 2024
Saudi ArabiaTurkey’s opposition will face significant hurdles
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s historic meeting with opposition leader Ozgur Ozel exposes rival visions for the future
TurkeyTurkey will moderate its external deficit this year
Imports are falling faster than a tail-off in exports to Israel and Russia
TurkeyEgypt-Israel Rafah dialogue will be challenging
Rafah border crossing has been effectively closed since May 7, when Israel took control of its Palestinian side
EgyptIraq's oil output will grow despite challenges
The government is seeking foreign investment to develop the country's oilfields
IraqEgypt 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
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