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Oman's growth will depend on reforms and oil prices
An IMF staff visit to Oman took place on November 1-15
OmanLebanon will suffer even from long, low-level conflict
As cross-border exchanges of fire continue, Beirut fails to resolve an army leadership crisis
LebanonIsrael’s Gaza war will spill over but not ignite Syria
Pro-Iranian and pro-Israeli actors can engage in violent signalling in Syria at relatively little political cost
SyriaEmirati political-economic split may face new pressure
The Dubai airshow has attracted 1,400 participants from around 148 countries
United Arab EmiratesPressure to cut Israel ties will rise in Jordan
Parliament’s legal committee is reviewing the two countries’ bilateral agreements
JordanYemen's Huthis will seek to raise pressure on Israel
The Huthis launched several drone and missile attacks against Israel, but these have caused no damage
YemenTurkish president’s Greek trip will help boost ties
Preparations are under way for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to visit Athens in December
GreeceThe fall of Iraq’s Sunni speaker shows systemic risks
An increasingly activist supreme court has dismissed the top Sunni leader
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