Middle East / Africa
AI may take decades to lift economy-wide productivity
It took a generation for full electrification benefits to raise economy-wide productivity; the same may be true for AI
InternationalNigerian central bank may face political pressure
The National Assembly has just voted to convert accumulated short-term central bank loans into a long-term bond
NigeriaTunisian government may introduce more water cuts
The government implemented restrictions on water use, but additional measures are required to manage the supply side
TunisiaUnited Arab Emirates will increase oil and gas output
State-owned ADNOC has adopted a more dynamic, multi-faceted hydrocarbon strategy since the mid-2010s
United Arab EmiratesKenya’s Hustler Fund may survive early challenges
The president is preparing to launch a new phase of his flagship micro-loan scheme
KenyaWeak global activity will limit growth in oil demand
Faltering global economic prospects weigh on oil demand growth and proactive OPEC+ may respond with further output cuts
InternationalCorporate risk management will include social media
Financial services firms have embraced social media for marketing and customer service, but it is a two-way street
InternationalSaudi Aramco will double down on digitisation efforts
Aramco wants to adopt more new technologies, driving its contribution to the domestic economy
Saudi Arabia
