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Doha’s Congo-M23 mediation faces monumental challenges
Amid a deadlock in regional peace efforts, Qatar is poised to facilitate Congo peace negotiations
Congo-KinshasaCapital inflows to the Gulf states are set to slow
Net debt and equity capital inflows to the Gulf Cooperation Council states were strong in 2024
Gulf statesHigh interest rates could curtail Qatari growth
GDP growth in 2024 came in at 2.4%, driven by a strong performance in the non-hydrocarbon sector
QatarThe bond rates of some of the Gulf states should fall
Kuwait and Qatar will be phased out of the JP Morgan EMBI from March 31
Gulf statesQatar will gradually diversify its economy
The IMF recommended Qatar accelerate its efforts to diversify the economy from a reliance on gas revenues
QatarQatar will face issues attracting foreign investment
Qatar has announced it is reviewing legislation associated with attracting foreign investment
QatarThe private sector will drive Gulf states’ growth
Government polices in the Gulf states will support the growth of the non-hydrocarbon private sector into the medium term
Gulf statesGulf states’ non-oil private sectors will grow in 2025
PMIs for the non-energy private sectors in the Gulf Cooperation Council states indicate strong growth
Gulf statesQatar could force a change in EU legislation
QatarEnergy has threatened to stop supplying liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the EU if a new law is implemented
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