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Kuwait may seek to signal anti-corruption commitment
A former minister and ruling family member will serve a seven-year sentence for the mismanagement of public funds
KuwaitPalestinians face more strikes soon after Israel truce
Negotiations are ongoing about the details of the final day’s releases -- and a possible short extension
IsraelProspects for Turkey in 2024
The government is trying to put the economy back on track and take advantage of the opposition's disunity ahead of polls
TurkeyYemen’s Huthis are signalling possible peace progress
A senior Huthi leader suggested agreements are being reached on a framework for peace
YemenGulf growth downsides will drive more competition
OPEC+ production cuts have pushed growth trends downward across the Gulf region
Gulf statesTunisian trade union could face pressure to escalate
Having clamped down on the Islamist-leaning Ennahda party, the authorities have now arrested several union members
TunisiaRising Jordanian fiscal pressures will hurt investment
The government has endorsed a draft 2024 budget law
JordanTurkish markets will be vulnerable to early rate cuts
The Central Bank raised the main interest rate by 500bp to 40%, but core inflation is 69.8%
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