Middle East / Africa
Prospects for cybersecurity to end-2023
The latter half of 2023 will see significant acceleration of public and private sector efforts on foiling cyberattacks
InternationalGulf states’ soft power policies will expand
Doha, Riyadh and Abu Dhabi have used soft power policies to boost their global image and attract foreign investment
Gulf statesEgypt will grow its mining sector
The government will focus on prioritising growing the mining sector, with immediate focus on gold exploration
EgyptMauritania legislative poll will boost Ghazouani
Mauritania last month held legislative, regional and local elections
MauritaniaProspects for the global economy in H2 2023
Global economic activity will worsen as services slow, with the downturn relatively mild but potentially prolonged
InternationalCurrency swings will weigh on Angola's debt position
Angolan authorities yesterday announced a reduction in the fuel subsidy
AngolaOman's state-society relations may slowly change
The government shows readiness to accept changing dynamics within Omani society, allowing Omanis to marry foreigners
OmanThe LNG market will face further volatility
Temporary factors have normalised gas prices; prices in Europe and for spot LNG remain historically high, curbing demand
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