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Saudi Arabia’s economic outlook remains positive
Spending on megaprojects could ease but the economic outlook is strong despite possible twin deficits in 2024 and 2025
Saudi ArabiaYemeni naval attacks will impact global supply chains
An escalation in Huthi attacks on Red Sea shipping will add to global supply chain difficulties
YemenCairo’s Sudanese deportation will face little pushback
Egypt has already restricted the entry of Sudanese and is also pushing many back to their home country
EgyptAbu Dhabi’s government spending will drive growth
Government spending and policies will drive growth in the non-oil sector
United Arab EmiratesIran’s foreign policy will focus on non-Western states
Iran will seek to strengthen relations with non-Western states
IranA step back from an Israel-Hezbollah war is difficult
Hostilities continue to rise significantly on Israel’s northern front
IsraelTurkey’s opposition will face significant hurdles
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s historic meeting with opposition leader Ozgur Ozel exposes rival visions for the future
TurkeyUS seeks closer Arab-Israeli security ties
The United States has led several meetings on security cooperation in the region
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