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Growth of the Saudi defence industry will accelerate
The government is prioritising military capabilities amid persistent regional tensions
Saudi ArabiaSyrian living conditions will worsen
Damascus has boosted state salaries -- but also doubled subsidised bread prices
SyriaUS peace efforts will face Arab distrust
Washington seeks a ceasefire and offers a pathway to a Palestinian state, but the region’s public is sceptical
Middle EastRisk Turkey reverts to unorthodox policy may rise
Inflation rose to 64.9% in January, the highest in 14 months, and the central bank governor has stepped down
TurkeyAbu Dhabi will press on with food security efforts
The United Arab Emirates is working on domestic and international initiatives to boost food security
United Arab EmiratesLebanese economic recovery hopes ignore major risks
A change to banking rules and a timely 2024 budget have created some economic optimism
LebanonTurkey's president will seek constitutional reforms
As he embarks on what is likely his last term as president, Erdogan is looking to consolidate his legacy
TurkeyGulf investments abroad will face greater scrutiny
There is increasing concern in the United States and the United Kingdom over Gulf-linked acquisitions
Gulf states
