Middle East
Prospects for Arab economies in the third quarter
The major Arab oil economies will continue to grow, supported by strong government spending....
Middle EastProspects for Arab politics in the third quarter
Political and security conditions in many Arab countries in the next quarter will continue to be...
Middle EastPalestinian economy slows as aid shortfall bites
Donor dependency remains the defining characteristic of the Palestinian economy. Controlled by...
Middle EastOil refineries face structural changes globally
Global oil refining has suffered from over capacity, volatile margins and significant upheavals...
InternationalGovernance issues could undermine West Bank stability
Demonstrations are being held across the Palestinian territories today to mark "Nakba Day", which...
Middle EastMiddle East economic climate increases Gulf leverage
The IMF highlighted sharply divergent trajectories for the region's economies in 2012 at the...
Middle EastTrade will expand but not lead to strong global growth
Global goods trade levels declined by 0.3% month-on-month in February, the CPB Netherlands Bureau...
InternationalMultiple crises thwart Iraq's Arab reconciliation bid
A large blast reportedly exploded outside the Iranian embassy in Baghdad today as Arab leaders...
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