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Markets will look beyond the Egyptian elections
With the presidential elections underway, the government is weighing decisions to move with the IMF loan programme
EgyptTunisia's president will scapegoat more businesspeople
Under economic pressure and with an eye to the 2024 elections, President Kais Saied is targeting the business class
TunisiaGulf investment interests in Asia will grow further
Increased US scrutiny of Gulf investments is likely prompting even more interest in building ties with Asian countries
Gulf statesAlgeria will balance US and Russian military ties
Algeria is looking to build its military capabilities and will leverage US and Russian relations to that end
AlgeriaUS-linked businesses in Iraq face rising risk
The US Embassy compound in Baghdad has reported its first missile attack of the Gaza conflict
IraqIsraeli pressure could tip the West Bank into chaos
As right-wing Israeli leaders squeeze the Palestinian economy, security threats from troops and settlers are rising
PalestiniansIreland’s position towards Israel could harden further
There is bipartisan support in Ireland for criticising Israeli actions and showing sympathy to the Palestinians
IrelandSpending will aid Riyadh's modernisation plans
The government is ready to increase borrowing in order to move ahead with investments and diversification projects
Saudi Arabia
